New FP Armor Help Thread (Post your questions, or post your answers)

[Mr. No Stripes]

I just thought since some people (including me) are about to venture on a new set of FP armor, we should make a thread where everyone can post questions about painting or whatever in this thread (even if it may be discussed somewhere in another thread). No questions should be rejected... even questions like "Who the heck is Boba Fett?" well... maybe not to that extent, but you get the idea.

The first question I have is where to I get all the paints on the Rouge Studios paint list? I've seen some but not all on Testors website... but they are doubly expensive there.

PS: Thankyou so much FP for making all our dreams come true

[GCNgamer128]

Here are a few trimming tutorials I made up a while back when I got my armour.

Video Tutorial - Basic Trimming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oSpljgtHz4

Video Tutorial - Trimming Dents
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXfeZ-vUzKw

When it comes to buying the paints, I just buy them on Testor's website. You won't really find them cheaper in any stores. Some bottles for the smallest details can run you $5. You should be able to find them all on Testors website, I think Milwaukee Road Orange is called MLWK Road Orange, or something along those lines. If you need, I can look up the bottle numbers if you'd like.

[Boba-Fett DK]

hey do you guys know how I get a hold of fettpride I sent him some PM's but he has yet to get back to me I dont have acess yet to cargo hold since I have only been active for 4 days, I would like to order some armor for him. Also could you guys post what you recieved and the cost of the armor thanks a bunch.

[987654321a]

Chris is a busy guy, if I were you I would wait a bit. He tries to get to his pm's pretty quick but he has alot of work to do.

I spent $270 for my FP V3 armor.

[Boba-Fett DK]

Chris is a busy guy, if I were you I would wait a bit. He tries to get to his pm's pretty quick but he has alot of work to do.

I spent $270 for my FP V3 armor.

Awsome thanks for the info, what did you recieve for the $270.00 just wanted to price things out since this is my first time every doing Boba Fett

[987654321a]

Chest, Collar, Shoulders, Knees, Back, Cod, and Kidney.

FP also makes a really nice helmet and gauntlet kit as well.

[Boba-Fett DK]

Chest, Collar, Shoulders, Knees, Back, Cod, and Kidney.

FP also makes a really nice helmet and gauntlet kit as well.

Wow that is a awsome price for all that, thank you very much for the info I will wait a while to see if I get a response. I am def. going to buy my armor and helmet from him I just saw photos of his work very nice.

[Mr. No Stripes]

Here are a few trimming tutorials I made up a while back when I got my armour.

Video Tutorial - Basic Trimming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oSpljgtHz4

Video Tutorial - Trimming Dents
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXfeZ-vUzKw

When it comes to buying the paints, I just buy them on Testor's website. You won't really find them cheaper in any stores. Some bottles for the smallest details can run you $5. You should be able to find them all on Testors website, I think Milwaukee Road Orange is called MLWK Road Orange, or something along those lines. If you need, I can look up the bottle numbers if you'd like.

That would be great if you could find the paint numbers. I couldn't find some of them... and I wasn't sure what "Chrome" I should get.

[GCNgamer128]

With Chrome, I just get the cheapest bottle of silver I can find. Chrome is debased once you put a dullcoat over it.

What do you need paint numbers for, armour or helmet?

[dankenman]

Who couldn't love this:

I need to trim this stuff and get to work! Life sure does get in the way. Ok I have a good question.
For ESB, I am to understand that I fill in ALL the dents in the backplate? I guess the best question would be; What mods need to be done to make it ESB or ROTJ accurate?

[Mr. No Stripes]

With Chrome, I just get the cheapest bottle of silver I can find. Chrome is debased once you put a dullcoat over it.

What do you need paint numbers for, armour or helmet?

Actually... both helmet and armor would be great.

[GCNgamer128]

For ESB, I am to understand that I fill in ALL the dents in the backplate? I guess the best question would be; What mods need to be done to make it ESB or ROTJ accurate?

Yes, fill in both dents. I know for fact the one on the top right shoulder is not there, but out of assumption, I say that the bottom left is not there. I have seen no evidence to prove that it is there, but since one dent is missing, I assume the other is gone.

When filling in the dents, I first score the heck out of it using an exacto, and go deep. Then I fill the dents with JB Weld, then sand it down. Repeat the process until the dent is completely gone, then to reinforce it so they don't come out, score the underside of the dent and cover it with JB Weld.

[Mr. No Stripes]

Did you by chance find the numbers of those paints?

[GCNgamer128]

Sorry, not yet. I will get on that when I get home.

[Mr. No Stripes]

Sorry, not yet. I will get on that when I get home.

Thanks bro.

I do have another question... which part of the original armor was metal...

were the darts, missle, shoulder studs, ears on the helmet, and RF stalk all metal... or what was metal?

[987654321a]

Darts, missile, shoulder studs, ears, rf stalk, toe spikes, and knee darts.

[Mr. No Stripes]

Darts, missile, shoulder studs, ears, rf stalk, toe spikes, and knee darts.

thanks bro.

who makes the best aluminum stuff?

[superjedi]

The first question I have is where to I get all the paints on the Rouge Studios paint list? I've seen some but not all on Testors website... but they are doubly expensive there.

I've ordered paints from hobbylinc.com before. Decent prices and pretty quick shipping.
Not a perfect option for all TDH'ers, as they only ship within the U.S.

[Mr. No Stripes]

I've ordered paints from hobbylinc.com before. Decent prices and pretty quick shipping.
Not a perfect option for all TDH'ers, as they only ship within the U.S.

Thanks bro. I'll check there and see if I can find all of them.

Just need to figure out what all is what.

[superjedi]

Well, for the body armor, there are only 3 basic colors not including whatever you choose for your weathering.
The base green I used for ROTJ armor is Polly Scale US Med Green #F505082. For the damage I use Floquil Bright Silver #F110101 and Testors Model Master Yellow Zinc Chromate.
For the ROTJ shoulders and knees, I use a base color of Polly Scale Reefer Yellow #F41412, with Bright Silver damage and Polly Scale ATSF Catwhisker Yelow for the lighter yellow damage. That's #F414146. Also for some really fine contrasting yellow scratches, I've used Polly Scale Reading Yellow #F414378.

[Mr. No Stripes]

Well, for the body armor, there are only 3 basic colors not including whatever you choose for your weathering.
The base green I used for ROTJ armor is Polly Scale US Med Green #F505082. For the damage I use Floquil Bright Silver #F110101 and Testors Model Master Yellow Zinc Chromate.
For the ROTJ shoulders and knees, I use a base color of Polly Scale Reefer Yellow #F41412, with Bright Silver damage and Polly Scale ATSF Catwhisker Yelow for the lighter yellow damage. That's #F414146. Also for some really fine contrasting yellow scratches, I've used Polly Scale Reading Yellow #F414378.

thanks

what do you use to weather it?

[Mr. No Stripes]

I'm doing an ESB paint job, and trying to get Zinc Chromate, but I noticed that hobbylink only sells 6 bottles at a time...

I checked at bearair, and they have bottles for $2.00 each, but shipping is like $14.00, and they don't have all the paints I need...

Everthing on the testors website is expensive, and they don't sell masking fluid .

know of any other places that are good?

[Mr. No Stripes]

New Question:
What is the little dimple on the bottom of the helmet called? and isn't it sappose to be metal? Anyone here make these?

[KaanE]

The "Borden Connector"? Yes, it's made of metal, Spideyfett is going to do a run of these.

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/interest-aluminum-bordan-dental-tool-30625/

[Mr. No Stripes]

The "Borden Connector"? Yes, it's made of metal, Spideyfett is going to do a run of these.

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/interest-aluminum-bordan-dental-tool-30625/

I kinda posted early without looking, sorry.
Thanks!

[GUINZO1975]

I sent FP an email but he has not replied yet. I went to his website but it is under construction. I would like to purchase his armor, the price seems reasonable. What about paint work? I am not artistically inclined so I would need painting service.

[Mr. No Stripes]

I sent FP an email but he has not replied yet. I went to his website but it is under construction. I would like to purchase his armor, the price seems reasonable. What about paint work? I am not artistically inclined so I would need painting service.

FP is hard to get a hold of some times. I've sent him several PMs with no response... ever... but if you post on his armor sale thread, he will usually respond to that.

Slave1pilot is offering a painting service right now

[Lucksy31]

I am not artistically inclined so I would need painting service.

I would recommend WICKEDBEARD as well for his paint services. There are lots of quality painters here, He's painted almost all of my stuff for less than what others will charge you( $400 and over...RIPOFFS), and his quality is top notch.....

[GUINZO1975]

GUYS THANKS FOR THE RECOMMENDATIONS. I JUST PURCHASED THE MASTER REPLICAS HELMET AND I'M HOOKED! I WANT TO HAVE A MOVIE QUALITY FETT AND I APPRECIATE THE INPUT.