Scratch built cod piece

Here she is kiddies

i have only primed it at the mo, so she looks a bit odd. Once painted i will post more pics (off on hols for a week so be back around the 19th).

Nice work.
Looks great so far.

to ya.

Thats some sweet work there!

Its good to see how the progress has worked out so well.

Is that a FG base or pvc?

Keep it up

Wow - that looks awesome!
Good job!

how did you keep the bondo from cracking up being that thick?

Nice work!

looks great

BEAUTIFUL! I love that, my cod is just the plastic glued onto the top. ****, I want to redo mine!!

Originally Posted by cal196

how did you keep the bondo from cracking up being that thick?

Its not actually Bondo. I used a two part resin filler (the brand was Universal, as used on boat hulls) with polymer fibres as the additive.

well done

That's *** kicking but what's it originaly made from?

Originally Posted by Boba Maltz

That's *** kicking but what's it originaly made from?

its made from a wheelie bin (all my armour is). see pic

Finished product ppl

i might add the greeblies to the side of it, not sure yet.

WOW! That looks great!

Awesome. Great paint job, too! It never ceases to amaze me the level of quality that can come out of trashcan pieces when just a little ingenuity and a lot of hard work is applied!

fantastique!! well done!!

Make me one?

Originally Posted by GCNgamer128

Make me one?

If i didn't hold done a full time job and have a Fett costume to finish, i would gladly make you one

Seriously the amount of time i put into these things i am surprised i am still married. Still the end result justifies the sacrifice.

Man i can't wait until i can wear something that resembles a completed costume (then i suppose comes the modifications )

that's awesome

Originally Posted by Ronin677

Seriously the amount of time i put into these things i am surprised i am still married.

I know what that feels like.

Seriously. Nice work!

Cool man, I am doing one out of sintra right now, was going to use the 2 part auto body fiberglass myself. Glad to see how well it can come out.

Well ppl there is the kidney plate to attach to my cod piece. see what you think. I don't think the weathering is accurate but hey

Looks great!
I can't say if the weathering is right or not but it will be partly covered by the girth and ammo belts.

Originally Posted by Ronin677

Its not actually Bondo. I used a two part resin filler (the brand was Universal, as used on boat hulls) with polymer fibres as the additive.

Can you give me the brand name of that material, and how difficult it is to mix and apply?I have been using epoxy putty, and it becomes very expensive.
Also ..where can I find it?

Originally Posted by wickedbeard

Can you give me the brand name of that material, and how difficult it is to mix and apply?I have been using epoxy putty, and it becomes very expensive.
Also ..where can I find it?

WB- this is the stuff i use.

http://marinestore.co.uk/page/mrst/C...onal-epiglass/

its not that cheap but it is really good stuff (takes a couple of hours to go off though.

its easy to use. approx 1:5 mix with filer powder to achieve the consistancy you require.

You need all that stuff? or just the filler powder?

Originally Posted by wickedbeard

You need all that stuff? or just the filler powder?

its not that clear on the web site i sent you, but you need the resin, hardner and the filler powder. I will get the item codes off the tins when i get home from work and let you know.

How bout this stuff.This is all you need and it say it is easily sandable.
http://www.heckels.com/product.asp?P...07&CtgID=12749

Originally Posted by wickedbeard

How bout this stuff.This is all you need and it say it is easily sandable.
http://www.heckels.com/product.asp?P...07&CtgID=12749

That looks interesting. I am going to buy a tub and see how is performs.

thanks for that WB

let me know how easy it is to work with.I am still trying to find it locally without buying it online.

NICE..

totally finished , i really am glad this bit is over. The only problem i have is the shape of the cod where it bends around the sides. When i put the girth belt on the cod tries to push the girth belt outwards, and you can see gaps between the cords on the belt. Any ideas anyone?

i have also included a pic of the girth belt because it is b1oody fantastic. Thank you sooooooooooo much Christi

WOW!!!! Jon I may have to have you do this for me. Wink Wink
How I missed this is beyond me but I have to say your build up is amazing.
I'd see if you could maybe heat it up a bit and flex it in? What are the attachment pieces?
OH and your very welcome, really... it was due.
Christi

Originally Posted by Ronin677

When i put the girth belt on the cod tries to push the girth belt outwards, and you can see gaps between the cords on the belt.

When you put your ammo belt on and the side pouches, that will probably be covered.

Nice work!

DUDE!!! You are my cod hero man! Good work!!! Few people can say the dis comething scrach built them selves for there costume of that quality. Keep it up.

Originally Posted by evan4218

DUDE!!! You are my cod hero man! Good work!!! Few people can say the dis comething scrach built them selves for there costume of that quality. Keep it up.

thanks for the kind comments. Its comments like that that keep me scratch building

Oh my Cod! Great work.

WOW!
NICE WORK!

Nice job!

That looks really good, how long did it take you to do that?

Originally Posted by Ronin677

totally finished , i really am glad this bit is over. The only problem i have is the shape of the cod where it bends around the sides. When i put the girth belt on the cod tries to push the girth belt outwards, and you can see gaps between the cords on the belt. Any ideas anyone?

i have also included a pic of the girth belt because it is b1oody fantastic. Thank you sooooooooooo much Christi

Thanx for the pics Ronin677! I was wondering how to do this. Mine is velcroed at the moment but it just doesn't feel right. Will modify mine this weekend.

that answers one question...