BRAND NEW BOBAMAKER ARMOR

Killer!

Congradulations. And thanks for delaying my order!!!

Haha only kidding. That will keep you occupied for a while. I wish my funds permitted me to buy his armor too.

Originally Posted by 987654321a

Congradulations. And thanks for delaying my order!!!

No, he's delaying mine!!!

Originally Posted by Oddball Fett

No, he's delaying mine!!!

And you are delaying mine!!!!!!!

Oops double post

we all want BM!!!!! the man is busy, busy, busy!!

That looks awesome! Congrats on the purchase

Have fun painting, keep us posted!!!

Hey D, you got any paint on this bad boy yet?

nope, mother was in town this weekend, and didnt dare leave the wife alone with her for too long... they would have gone after me, or gone after each other if there was too much time.... i will certainly post some more pics as i go...hey, is the green color of the armor different than the lid's color?

PM sent...

Dude that is amazing!!!! I would like to know what u used to cut it

Originally Posted by Jango 425

Dude that is amazing!!!! I would like to know what u used to cut it

The kit came from Daz (Bobamaker) and is made from fibreglass and pre-trimmed ready for painting.

Would you mind posting the slot measurements (if they weren't cut custom).

Thanks!

Jon
www.Fettronics.com

hey bud, i had Daz cut them to tk409's specs...

Originally Posted by Fettronics

Would you mind posting the slot measurements (if they weren't cut custom)

Peeps generally trim/open their armour to the manufacturers chest light designs?
I'm sure your light dims have been used to trim armour?

Man, I guess I had some catching up to do on the boards. Awesome bro, you are getting close! Sweet!

G-Fett

ya, studio, hadnt seen around in awhile...this is what working your butt off painting all summer will get you!!! so worth it...cant wait to start the attatchment method, then putting paint it...

How about put some paint on it Lazy A**!

Originally Posted by 22ssplt

How about put some paint on it Lazy A**!

you heard it!

ok, alright...gotta get the attatchments on before i do that so i dont screw up the paint i shouldve already put on it.... you....

Clear coat sealer will save ya paint...

i know, but then i mess that up... just want to have all that hardware done before i get after the paint job.... you got epoxy, and bolts flying everywhere, and drilling....you havent seen me in the shop, guys...its crazy!!! not to mention the f bombs being dropped regularly...

welcome to the family

Epoxy and bolts?? Craziness!!

Snaps and CA glue, my friend.

-Chris

p.s. not to denegrate any of our good friends who have used bolts amd epoxy.....

Originally Posted by FettDad

i know, but then i mess that up... just want to have all that hardware done before i get after the paint job.... you got epoxy, and bolts flying everywhere, and drilling....you havent seen me in the shop, guys...its crazy!!! not to mention the f bombs being dropped regularly...

welcome to the family??? welcome to the family??? hey combat, i have been here since march, brother!!! where have you been? just messin around....better late welcomes than no welcomes...

Come on Darrell, i wanna see this painted already Can't wait to see more pics.

here's what i have got painted on the armor so far...the cod and butt are also painted the green, but havent misted them yet, will post those later...really difficult to keep the black in one area with a rattlecan, wish i had an airbrush, but this will do i think...give me your input guys!! now, this is just the black, i have to get some lighter color in those areas to really grime them up...any hints on what that color might be would be appreciated, for rattlecan...

Hey D, looking good now we have some colour going on!
If you are referring to the armour's highlights? what I used was some small mists with the panzer olive and accent that with some earth tones (brown) then I would have applied the black/grey.
It's always hard with a rattle can... Altho saying that, there are some great suits on here that have used those?

so you wouldve gone with the lighter color first? then the black? i see...i think i can still make it work...in your pics it looks greyish to me...maybe just the flash... but once i get those lighter color accents on, and the silver and yellow for the damage, it'll be good....i hope...:o

Yeah the flash can change certain colours.. around the dents and some edges I used a grimy grey colour.
For the final weathering after additional tones etc.. I used the black.

Soz forgot to add...'Have fun with it'!

i gotcha brother....you are making perfect sense...just giving my british friend a hard time...

Lookin' great bub! Can't wait to see this baby finished!!!

G-Fett

Look good Darrell! Can't wait to see more

thanks guys!! this is fun...i like painting the armor...not as, what would you say, time consuming as the lid!! if you can survive the lid, everything else seems easy...

I thought you guys bought a new couch??? Does Mama know you are using it as a display case Darrell????

spent more on the costume than on a couch, for sure...so ya, the couch is the display for the costume!! wife doesnt like it, but i think it adds nice color to the couch....

just got my BM armor today great products very happy
felt like a lil kid on christmas waiting for it lol

Off to a good start bro...lucky bastage!!!

Good to hear all the happy customers - I've just ordered a set from Daz, he's going to paint it up for me too as my skills are not quite up to the task. Looks like he's very much in demand, and with good reason, by the sound of it.

if his painting skills are anything like his molding skills, you will be floored by the quality...

You get a chance at the other pieces?

hey Dave, not yet....been busily working on the harnesses to get those out this next week...you will appreciate the time i have spent on the harness... ill get some more done on the other pieces this weekend, hopefully...going to watch OU saturday, so i will work on the harnesses in the morning and leave to Norman early afternoon and wont be back til late...probably sunday morning...ill keep posting progress as i go...

Hey D-man, when are you gonna give us more pics?

when i get peoples' harnesses done...:o ill post some more up soon...you know how some vendors' are, no communication once they get your money...i dont want to be thought of as one of those vendors...

Originally Posted by FettDad

when i get peoples' harnesses done...:o ill post some more up soon...you know how some vendors' are, no communication once they get your money...i dont want to be thought of as one of those vendors...

You make me laugh.
And here I thought you had more progress pics to show us. Got my hopes up.

Hey everyone. Nice armor! I'm new to the DH, so forgive the stupid questions. Where can one purchase this magical armor? How much is it? I got some off of ebay, but it's not anywhere near this quality...but it was cheap....I'm building a suit to surprise my kids for Halloween.

thanks.

updates?

yep, i will get some pics tomorrow guys!! got some work done it while waiting for the rivets to come in for the harnesses...

Originally Posted by Cr0n_J0b

Hey everyone. Nice armor! I'm new to the DH, so forgive the stupid questions. Where can one purchase this magical armor? How much is it? I got some off of ebay, but it's not anywhere near this quality...but it was cheap....I'm building a suit to surprise my kids for Halloween.

thanks.

Bobamaker - Do a search you'll find loads of info and contact info.

Originally Posted by FettDad

yep, i will get some pics tomorrow guys!! got some work done it while waiting for the rivets to come in for the harnesses...

Appreciate you've been busy D... But we need pics!

Originally Posted by Cr0n_J0b

Hey everyone. Nice armor! I'm new to the DH, so forgive the stupid questions. Where can one purchase this magical armor? How much is it? I got some off of ebay, but it's not anywhere near this quality...but it was cheap....I'm building a suit to surprise my kids for Halloween.

You probably won't be able to get brand new armour from one of the armour makers in time for Halloween. Due to suppliers being in high demand orders can take anywhere from 6 - 10 weeks or more. It's no cheap either, see this thread: http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f22/new-tdh-read-about-how-much-you-will-spend-17421/ for how much you can expect to spend on a high quality costume. Not trying to discourage you but those are the realities of this hobby. Check out the Cargo Hold for second hand items. There are plenty of threads on building armour from scratch out of various materials which is a lot cheaper. Good luck!

Wow those new updated pics look great...oh wait....JK

ok you guys, you asked for 'em, you got 'em... you have just been waiting to tear me a new one, havent cha!!! here we go!! let me know what ya thinnk!

just WOW ... this is a great armor and a fantastic paint job so far! Well done D.

thanks MM!! i appreciate that, my friend!! just keep pluggin' along!! and Dave, you onery devil, thanks for keeping me on my toes, man!! you too Gav... and Gav, thanks for the ref pics...i will tell ya, its hard to live up to your work, brother!! but awesome reference, for sure...

My head just asploded.

Keep up the good work.

Lookin good, Big D!!

Wow, that is amaizing, did you get that finish with rattle cans?

thanks guys!!! you are going to make me all giddy...i love this project...and i love the support you'all give...and Bobby, yes, that is rattlecan for the green and grime....the silver is topical... i have the colors if you need 'em...

Well impressed, that takes some doing, you would be pretty slick with an air brush! I sh*t out of painting mine, but was lucky enough to get Gav to do it. I have just been painting a pack up, that was fun.

yah, Gav is awesome....i followed his pics to the best of my ability...i know the airbrush is much better, havent gotten to that point yet to own one...would love to though!!!

Very cool D...
I can see where you added the additional tones to the armour and I do love the armour with just the silver! *Almost a shame we put the yellow on*

Keep up the good work and you'll have a set of kick butt armour!

Very nice. I hope to have some BM armor before too long myself.

Dang...super nice paint job for rattlecan style! You give me hope that I can do it myself!!!

Great job so far Darrell, you'll be an expert at this when you're done.

ok guys, progress!! got the silver now done on all except the back plate...some sort of "wall" there to get that piece done... but anyway, i noticed in these when i took the pics in the sun, the camera really pics up the dust, so it looks like there are little silver flecks everywhere...oh well, when i dust or use the steel wool on them it will come off...mainly wanting to show the silver damaged areas...give me your input!!! boomer, i know you will, brother!!

Nice painting skills, quality work
I have the same armour in the shed just waiting for some paint.

High Five bro!

Looking good, Darrell! Keep it up!

C

Ugh... That is AWEFUL!!

You should just give it to me and be done with it. ; )

Looking really good D...

thanks guys, appreciate the feedback!! i hope to get the backplate done today, then i can start on the shoulders while it dries!! i am going after mojo's look on his shoulders, wish me luck!!

All I can say is awsome,,I to got BM armor,,did you notice his Gauntlets are ready,,man I got to get those too,,then my BM ROTJ will be complete,,yeah right,,hee hee

how much did it cost you?

Holy Smokes! That's looking so awesome brother!!!

G-Fett

well, got some more done on the armor guys, been busy trying to get to the light at the end of the tunnel... i have done quite a bit with the zinc chromate around the silver damage areas...your input is much appreciated guys!! thanks!

Looks great! Is the yellow supposed to be that bright? (I don't know jack about ESB)

thanks! well, it is the testor's zinc chromate, so i am not sure how that compares to the other brands...i still have to steelwool it down a bit, and of course the matte finish...so that will dull it up a bunch...

Looks nice. And bright Your futures so bright your gonna have to wear shades.

Originally Posted by LostSonOfSparda

Looks great! Is the yellow supposed to be that bright? (I don't know jack about ESB)

ESB refers to The Empire Strikes Back, a movie made in the early 80's by George Lucas. The original...............

AWESOME!

Looks great! Hope I can do it this good!

This cost you like over 500 bucks , but seems every penny well spent

Being a total noob, I know diddly about the painting / build up of Fett armour etc....

It's threads like this that give me a serious insight to the top job you all do at creating the character.

Absolutely loving the work you've done so far.... top stuff.

Maybe oneday, I'll be giving it a go myself..

thanks a bunch for those kind words! i appreciate that, and once was a total noob myself...i was in your shoes as well, and just decided i am going to do....and i am, suprisingly enough... thanks to all who have chimed in, the feedback is much appreciated... the encouragement is what keeps us going...:o

How long did it take you to save for the armor dad?

a few months....worked all summer painting a house...=)

Great paint job..

im on your steps master... all the way

im gonna go to tokyo on feb 09, so no can spend money in good ol armor, but well, hope that 2009 its gonna be fett years

Wow I dont check a thread for a while and a things go crazy. That is a really great paintjob bud!

I think that the yellow should be toned down a tiny bit. I have found that zinc chromate with a tiny bit of gray mixed in makes it the perfect color.

Great work big D.... I agree with some others that the Zinc you used appears to be a little bright? but I'm sure with a small mist or wash with grim should tone and bring it all together?
SO when do we get to see th money' shot all the armour together and outside to see those subtle tones in the green...

Very good work!!!!!!!

Looking mighty fine man - can't wait to see the finished product. Good work.

Looks great man!

Man...I cannot wait until I have enough money to start this project.
Its looking awesome. Cant wait to see more.