FETT PRIDE cc WIP ; )

dynamic1

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• May 29, 2011

• #61

Ok guys- As planned I was able to work on both cheeks ; ) today. I used a method very similar to Fett 4 reals however, w/ a slight twist. Once the silver was masked I lightly misted dark grey primer. Once that dried I masked those bits and sprayed a combo of greens then masked the "lighter green" areas. I then VERY CAREFULLY misted again. Once that dried I removed the masking fluid unveiling the lighter areas. Although, there is still a bit of detailing I will be doing along w/ deadland doing some finishing work w/ his airbrush I am pretty happy w/ the finish at this point. Below are a few photos of this process.
Also, I have documented this whole build step-by-step on a word document if anyone is interested I will post that?

 

dynamic1

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• May 30, 2011

• #62

Hey guys- Completed the fett in Iconic fashion LOL.....well, im actually laying down the claret and maroon tomorrow but just couldnt pass up this rediculous photo op! I can hear the TV special now.."Notice the beautiful folliage which lies on the anterior aspect of this stunning helmet...this speaks bounty bliss" LMAO! Stay tuned guys.
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BGHunter

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• May 31, 2011

• #63

This is looking promissing

 

dynamic1

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• May 31, 2011

• #64

Drum roll please! Well, almost anyway ; )...Minus the back vent, the ears (which have minimal work for ROTJ), the RF and deadlands final black wash and detail this bad boy is darn near complete..I just couldnt wait to post pics! A special thanks goes out to Fett 4 real for his super keene eye and attention to detail, Stormtrooperguy for his insiteful thread, jinto for his insite and expertise and deadland for his expertise and support. Overall, Im pretty happy w/ my first Fett! Thanks guys and stay tuned for the absolute finished product!

 

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BGHunter

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• May 31, 2011

• #65

Well Ill say it , Im impressed you have done your self proud!

 

Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• Jun 1, 2011

• #66

Ears and back center panel need hit with dark grey and then scuffed but otherwise its looking good

and i didnt read very well till after i posted...but get dark primer grey

 

dynamic1

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• Jun 1, 2011

• #67

Thanks so much guys! I'll hit the ears w dark grey primer today or tomorrow. Btw, any threads on installing lights in RF...I'll browse around to see what I find.
Thnx again

 

dynamic1

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• Jun 1, 2011

• #68

Thanks so much guys! I'll hit the ears w dark grey primer today or tomorrow. Btw, any threads on installing lights in RF...I'll browse around to see what I find.
Thnx again

 

Major

Active Hunter

• Jun 1, 2011

• #69

Looking awesome.... starting to warm to the ROTJ helmet......

 

stormtrooperguy

Sr Hunter

• Jun 1, 2011

• #70

that's looking really good!

 

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BooBoo Fett

Active Hunter

• Jun 1, 2011

• #71

You guys make me jealous. I'm a lousy painter! Awesome job!

 

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Vegan Mando

Hunter

• Jun 1, 2011

• #72

That thing looks GREAT! Awesome job, B

 

dynamic1

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• Jun 1, 2011

• #73

Hey Stormtooperguy; Thanks a ton man..your color palet is about as close as we can get w/ the rattlecan!
Vegan; Not quite as good as yours looks ; ), ive seen that thing up close and personal..thanks!
BooBoo; Thanks for the amazing helmet skirt! Anyone whos looking for a great skirt look no further!
Captsolo; Ya, Im digging the ROTJ...not to say that im not gonna have deadland slap an ESB paintjob on my next one ; )
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deadland

Well-Known Hunter

• Jun 1, 2011

• #74

Dude that thing looks great you did a fine job on it and should be proud can't wait to see it up close and personal!!!!

 

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BGHunter

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• Jun 2, 2011

• #75

Hey buff Fett, This is how I do my ROTJ and other Sandy painted ears
I think with the ears you should tape the rest of the helmet andplace the helmet on the ground (do this on a large drop sheet of on the grass )with the left ear facing up and from 5 feet above spray your gray then some black then a brown , do this a few times and it will build up over spray and then go around with a file or sand paper on the edges andd try recreate the scratch patern on the ears when dry do the same to the other side

 

Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• Jun 2, 2011

• #76

Dark grey and Khaki work really well for this

 

dynamic1

Active Hunter

• Jun 2, 2011

• #77

LOL - Hey guys, great thanks! Yes, I did hit them w/ the dark grey primer and was able to get a "quasi-pattern" that looks pretty good, although not screen acurate. So, that being said, I will go back and do as you guys suggested as the ears are definately less labor intensive. I need some RF assistance..anyone have advice? Also, got woodchucks helmet stands and they look awesome..will post pics later.
Thanks
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BGHunter

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• Jun 2, 2011

• #78

What advise do you need onm the RF
Im partial to adding some black to the mix as the real ones seem to have black in them

 

dynamic1

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• Jun 2, 2011

• #79

Hey BG-Ill post some pics of it..it came w/ and alluminum rod and resin parts that need to be trimmed and sanded if this helps? How do I put together, and what do I use..epoxy etc?
Thanks
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Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• Jun 2, 2011

• #80

I use a dab of superglue...paint the inside silver and the outside silver...let it dry paint black on the outside....but leave the silver inside...so the clear resin doesnt look dark