Jango Fett Build

Yeah those seams...I tell you what..haha. Going to go back over those. I used medium 120 to get the more heavy duty stuff off and then a higher number (medium still, not sure which number, it was a block we had lying around) which was a bit finer and left a smoother finish. But yeah there are just a few problem areas I need to still get. Then I'll go into really fine sanding and get her all set to paint. Oh and the key slots. What tool do you recommend to cut the little pieces out? Kinda tricky I think. Do you have to take them out in order to be totally accurate? What do you think? Has anyone not taken them out? Thanks
 
Just BTW:
I trimmed my boot armor back. Looks way better, not funky anymore.
I'm returning my jumpsuit and am getting one custom tailored to fit better. ;-)
Cod armor came today so I'll take a look at those thigh pieces.
Helmet's coming along well. No problems so far. I am being super careful.
 
Yeah I used an xacto knife and followed up with hobby files.

I would go after those seams with no more than 200, 120 is pretty rough. I usually started at 200 then 320, 400, 800 and even went to 1000. By the time I hit the 320-400 range I am wet sanding in the sink though. If you haven't tried wet sanding then I suggest it. It makes a world of difference
 
Sweet! I will definitely try wet sanding. I was wondering, how much rub n buff would I need to do all my armor pieces? And the blasters too? It comes in the 1/2 ounce tubes at hobbylobby. And I'd use silver leaf correct?
 
I don't know about others, since I could be doing my armor incorrectly, but 1/2oz of the Rub-n-Buff seems like it could do about 3 full sets of armor. A little bit of that stuff goes a loooooong way. However, I would wait to see what some of the other more experienced builders chime-in with. You're truckin' along with this thing. Great Job!
 
Yeah a little goes a long way. When I started working on items I bought 2 tubes and I have done a lot of stuff and just started the second one. The nice thing about the R+B is that its usually easy to find so if you do need more you can pick it up without much searching...........unlike the paint colors. I would just get one tube to start.
 
SO...I have been doing some research and thinking. My armor pieces are off enough to make me not happy with them for Jango. My leg rmor needed to be redone anyway, and I'd like to have almost all the pieces out of the same material. And how cool would it be to have real metal armor? So I have printed off templates got them all set for tracing. I'm going to check and re-check the sizing of my chest pieces to make sure they are just right. My knees, cod piece, and helmet are all great, no modifications needed. And the backplate was really off, so having an accurate one would be awesome.

I'll probably put up the other pieces for sale. If someone wants some pieces for a custom mando they'ed be perfect. Just not for a Jango. ;-)
 
Does this look right?
Pics.
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Do they? Hmm...those are the medium size templates. I was worried they were too small. Is the ab part and collar fine? Just need 2 smaller chest pieces?
And...do I have to prime the helmet once I am completely done with the sanding? Or can I just use rub n buff? Thanks
 
i would not make new chest plates from the small template but simply trace a line around the out edge about 1/4 in from the edge and just cut it. The Small might be too small... The rest look good. My helmet was cold cast so I did not use RnB. But for the Jet Pack I used primer 1st than RnB.
 
Ok. Took your advice on the chest plates. They should be perfect. These are 26 gauge steel sheets. Not super thick. Shouldn't be too difficult to shape them. Can't wait to get them all cut out.

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Well....I got 9 of the 13 pieces cut out. My mom said I had to be done because my sister was going to bed and it was way too loud haha. Sigh...such is life. Anyway, the metal armor is crazy. I still have to do some hammering and tidying up of the edges, but it is awesome! Can't wait till it is all set.

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Steel Armor Update

Here are some updated pics on the pieces I have cut out, shaped, etc. Just wait till they're polished. ;-) Yes, SEEKER, it feels great to make my own stuff. ;-) I was thinking, why didn't I just do this in the first place? It's way better looking, and also way cheaper. I never envisioned steel armor, but I am sure liking it! Yeah. Trial and error is the way it goes I guess.


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