Aluminum Jango Armor....

Has anyone successfully completed some Jango Armor in aluminum? Here's what I've got so far after a long day of work and 3 cod pieces later. I put the parts from my Boba armor in to fill the gaps. I will have to redo the chest parts because I didn't realize that the Jango chest armor is different. Doh!

Now, obviously, these have not been finished with a grain or anything. That will come later.


The inside of the cod piece. She aint pretty but she'll do.


Here is the side view of the cod piece. I think it could've used a bit more "cupping" action but it will do for now.

****. Every time you post a new project on your website, it inspires me to start something else. Cut it out!

LOL. I finished my Boba although there are a ton of improvements to be made. There are a couple Bobas here in the SOcal area so I want a back up costume.

Holy cow John. That looks great. Fantastic.

Very nice aluminum work.

I am making a Boba, but here are the links to a couple of threads that show my progress on my collar and backplate:

http://forums.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=6107

http://forums.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=6251

BTW, I belive that Hand-Schaub and METALBOY have made aluminum Jango's. You may want to PM them, or search their old posts.

Gator

Nice work! All of my armor except the Gauntlets and Pack are Metal. I did all the Armor myself. I'm very impressed with the cod armor you did. Now your going to make me re-do mine.....very nice.

Thats really awsome stuff you got going there. Keep up the good work!

Indeed! Impressive it is. I am still geeking out about it cool stuff man.

Thanks. I'm actually not making it myself. I just made the templates.

Thats some pretty nice stuff. I made some out of 1/4th inch thick aluminum but it was a little heavy. I use all the stuff I've made for paintball.

Originally Posted by Clone #8675309

Thats some pretty nice stuff. I made some out of 1/4th inch thick aluminum but it was a little heavy. I use all the stuff I've made for paintball.

Paintball? Now these would be some pictured I would LOVE to see! BTW welcome to TDH!

I bought this rig off EBay. It was kind of expensive but I think it is pretty nice.

Here is a better picture of the armor so far. The knees and instep armor are in the works. The gauntlets will be plastic....for now. I am getting a BKBT helmet that will be nickel plated and then painted.

I think I made the back plate like the Boba plate instead of Jango. OOps. Too late for now. I'm outta time. I still have to sand, polish and grain the armor.

No the backplate looks like Jango to me Boba's is shaped different and has the raised neck in the back

and that is awesome...!!

Dude, all of us playing a huge TDH paintball game in our bounty hunter costumes would be friggin sweet

wwhooooowww that is so cool!!! but uhw... won't you get VERY tired wearin all this "heavy metal!!!"

ITs aluminum, its lighter than fiberglass.

It's very light. I think that it weighs less than 2 lbs right now. That's including the backplate.

Originally Posted by cal196

ITs aluminum, its lighter than fiberglass.

that must be what... third time you're out to say something that makes my posts look stupid?? well... anway... it was more of a joke... ya know... heavy metal.... ROCK music... nvr mnd.... gues the smiles didn;t really make it look like a joke... bah!

*no offense to you cal, after a thousand posts I figure you're something of a guru here

anyways, looks freakin cewl that metal armor!!! must give a nice sound when a ring or something taps on it!

LOL. Sorry. I missed the joke. Heh. Ahem. I'll play along better next time R boba fett.

ill PM you the clues next time...

sorry... it wasn't even funny

Thats gonna be one sweet suit man!

LOL I get it now.

Originally Posted by postmortem01

It's very light. I think that it weighs less than 2 lbs right now. That's including the backplate.

Nice work.....what gauge is your aluminium.....i'm using 3mm....i got two sets of chest & collar armour on the go ...but i'm busy with my boba & jango lids.. hope mine turns out as nice as yo .......urs.......

Great job! Reminds me of all the work I did two years ago on my Metal suit. I've done all the same parts minus the Gauntlets and jet pack much the same as you, I even have a nickle plated bucket. It took over 20 hours of hammering just to get the chest plates the right shape for me. Let me know if you need and of my help or building pics.

...just don't break your legs while hammering guys!

I bought a set off ebay but it is missing a cod piece. If you make an extra one let me know.

Freaking Amazing...Good job on the Cod.....Maybe we can compare the weight of both.I know aluminum is farely lightt.

im making a Jaster out of metal but im not sure weather to use sheet metal or aluminum, what gage did you use?