My very first scratch build....WOF gauntlets

Thanks for the pics mate. That will come in handy. Is that a pic of the left or right gaunt? I'm kinda confused about the indentations on the outer clamshell.......do they go on the gaunt towards the center of the body or away from the body? Does that question even make sense? I was looking at the curve templates and wondering how you use those to form the inner and outer clamshells? Do you glue the inner and outer clamshell pieces together and then shape them or shape them and then glue them together?

Hey bud,
The templates should state which is which but the lower clam with the x4 cut-outs is the 'right' and the one with the x3 is the 'left...

If you look in the Gauntlet template thread it should have loads of pics that I prototyped for you to go against?

You are a god-send Mojo-Fett

I know what you're thinking.....this is the crappiest WIP thread ever started. Its bee days since he posted anything new and........no pics. Well let me start off by saying that despite the fact that the WOF templates are awesome, I am having some trouble with my little project. Most of the problems are due to the fact that the sintra I am using is very thick, 2-3 mm. makes it interesting when your trying to fit all the pieces together. Couple that with the fact that I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have mad some progress but am hesitant to post some pics since I've seen such outstanding work on other threads......I have Adam Sandler's voice ringing in my head (No, they're all gonna laugh at you). I will attempt to post some WIP pics sometime today.

A day late, but here are a few progress pics................such as they are.






Hopefully you see what I mean about the thickness of the sintra that I am working with.

Because I wasn't happy with the quality of the work up to this point, I scrapped the gaunt and bought some thinner sintra, about 1 MM thick., This should be much easier to work with...............Back to the drawing board. Updated pics to come in a few days. I still might use the thick sintra I have left to make my jet pack..........

Keep it up bruv...
The thinner material should work better for you, and the 3mm is perfect for the JP.

the 3mm would work better for the clam parts... while the 1mm would be good for the rest of the gauntlet..

NOOO you scrapped what??? I was following this thread hey. dig it out of the trash send it to me!!!

I didn't actually throw it away. I still have everything I cut out, just decided not to use it. Not sure what i'm going to do with it yet. Might keep the thick piece of the inner clamshell to use on my second attempt. If I decide to completely get rid of it, Sgt. Skirata, you will be the first one I contact.

I almost have the top part of the left gaunt built again. Have both parts to the loweer clamshell cut out, but i'm still having trouble forming it. Used boiling water, which didn't seem to work and it cools off too quickly when I put it in the oven. Can anyone enlighten me on the best way to form the clamshell parts?

Anyone out there with experience working with sintra...............can you clue me in on the best way to form thus stuff. Tried oven method and hot water method...............no dice. Any help or guidance would be great. Thanks in advance.

Do you have a heatgun?

Originally Posted by GCNgamer128

Do you have a heatgun?

I don't have a heat gun of my own, but I can borrow one.

I have the top half of the left gaunt built. Now comes the really tedious part.........bondo, sand, bondo, sand. Here are some updated pics.......







Not too bad, I think.....seeing as how this is my very first scratch build ever. Looks a bit rough, but some bondo and a little elbow grease should do the trick. Any input would be great.

Doing well bruv...
You are right tho, tedious bondo and sanding next...

Yeah, I agree with Mojo here, you're doing well.. Still, you have easier route on smoothing those than I will. My gauntlets are rusting away, waiting me to weld them.. THEN it is bondo & sanding... Keep up the good work!
-Ville

Thanks for the encouraging words. I traced the pieces for the right gaunt today and will probably get them cut out over the next week in my spare (yeah right!!!!!!!!) time.

Wow bro! looks like you have been busy. I'm impressed. See ya, Jason

Looking good Will. Do you want me to bring my heat gun in for you?

Good job man, I think these are going to end up looking great!

Originally Posted by SlabFett

Looking good Will. Do you want me to bring my heat gun in for you?

That would be great Jim. I could surely use it. Thanks.

It's about time to resurrect this dead thread with some fresh and updated pics. I have all four gaunt pieces together, the gaps filled and most of it rough sanded. I'll let the pics say the rest. I'm pretty happy with how they are turning out...........Any criticism/input would be great. Thanks in advance.

looking awesome bro.Great work!!!!

Afraid I don't have very much progress to report but here is what i do have. The left gaunt is painted silver and ready for the final paint and accessories. I will search the forum for the proper color to use on the gauntlets unless someone wants to save me the trouble and post it here.

I need to paint the flamethrower, rockets etc and then they will be ready to attach. I also need to get a hinge for the inside of the gaunt. Any guidance on where to pick up a suitable hinge would be great. Also, is the head of the rocket brass colored or copper colored? thanks..........now on to the pics.

"Impressive, most impressive." If I can't find a reasonably priced set, that's where I'm headed.

Lookin great bud!

Great scratch build. You have inspired me to give it a try.

Will, those have come a long way!! Awesome work I believe the rocket tip is copper colored. I used the spruce green in a rattlecan misted with some black just like on my armor. Again, awesome job bro. I need to come over sometime and check em out. Jason

VERY impressive work!

Thanks for all the compliments everyone. I can't wait to get thses done so I can start on my jet pack.....

Did you still use the 3mm sintra for the build or did you switch to the 1mm. Looks great by the way.

Originally Posted by deadland

Did you still use the 3mm sintra for the build or did you switch to the 1mm. Looks great by the way.

I switched to the 1mm sintra. Worked much better. I'll use the 3mm for my jet pack.........I think. Thanks for the compliment. I knew they were going to be a lot of work, but they are taking longer than I thought.

ROCK ON!

Those are Awesome. I cannot beleive you scratch built those. Can you give us a price check on what your materials cost??? that way we can compare. I know it's a lot of time!!! but WOW

Originally Posted by Sgt. Skirata

Those are Awesome. I cannot believe you scratch built those. Can you give us a price check on what your materials cost??? that way we can compare. I know it's a lot of time!!! but WOW

3X3 sheet of pvc 1mm foam board from FedEx-Kinkos - $25
1 can of Krylon silver metallic - $4.50
2 tubes of Testors contour putty - $2.50 each
2oz bottle of gap filling CA glue - $4.00

I used a little bondo plus I already had a 5X5 sheet of 3mm foam board that I bought some time ago. Bought it from a garrison-mate and I can't remember how much I paid for it. All prices are approximations.

Very Nice! Looks great

Update..............left gaunt is 90% complete. Here's the proof.

Holy Smokes! Those look awesome Fluke! (BTW Hardware Wars rules!)

G-Fett

Thought I should post some now that some of the weathering has been done..................opinions on the weathering so far are appreciated and encouraged.

nice very nice but you are not a boba yet ha ha jk

Wow! If this is just your first scratch-build, you've got some amazing skills. Looks like you're on the right track with the weathering. Keep the posts coming!

I realize it has been quite awhile since I posted any updates, but better late than never. here are some updated pics. The holes in the black band on the right gaunt are for working LED lights, which will be operated by the toggle switches. On to the pics...........

Will, give me a shout if you need any wiring or soldering help.

Your gauntlets look awesome BTW.

Originally Posted by cojake

Will, give me a shout if you need any wiring or soldering help.

Your gauntlets look awesome BTW.

Thanks bro. I just might need some help with the wiring/soldering. Going camping over my weekend, but i'll try to call you when I get back.

Fluke how did you get the curve on the lower half of the arms? I'm using a heat gun but i feel I'm missing something here? help

Fantastic Scratch build! You inspire those (like me) that are trying to build their own Fett.