Jango Newbie

Hey all!
I am very new at this, i've been wanting to make a Boba fett costume since i was 10, but the reality was i did not have the money to spare on a costume that i would grow out of very quickly, so i settled on a basic jedi. Anyway, to make a long story short, after ep2 i was converted, I have seen the light, so I am now in the process of making my jango outfit. All I have in my hands right now is the helmet, but my flight suit and vest are being sewn as we speak, I have an apointment scheduled to get my ammo belt and hosters made and mate who's handy with a metal lathe. I have a question though, what is the best way to weather the helmet and armour as I dont want to ruin my helmet with a botched up attempt.
Thanks
O63R0N

Hey Buddy! Welcome to TDH! Please share progress pics when they become available

Welcome on board man.

yo whassup newbie!!!!!!

Where is the a good place to get gloves? I have been looking all over the place, and I cannot find any that are the right colour. The only pair i could find that were akmost right were womens gloves and they had the three lines down the back.

Originally Posted by O63R0N

Where is the a good place to get gloves? I have been looking all over the place, and I cannot find any that are the right colour. The only pair i could find that were akmost right were womens gloves and they had the three lines down the back.

Check out this thread:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f28/jango-gloves-15044/

They're not easy to find, but at least ya know where to look.

Thanks a million mate
063R0N

Howdy
Finally managed to find my digital camera. Here is a pic of my helmet. will update pics as my other gear turns up
063R0N

The vertical T of the visor looks a bit too thin, it appears as if the blue of the mandible is too wide. I don't want to say destroy your helmet, but is there any way it could be shaved down a bit to widen the visor?

I know this helmet needs a bit of work, for one thing the RF stalk doesnt drop down far enough, secondly the black trim around the top isnt parallel and thirdly the vents at the back arent actually cut out. *sigh*
063R0N

Here are the piccies
063R0N

I've gotta say that's one shiny helmet! Did you do all of that yourself?

Yahuh. sure did, i need 2 redo it though
063r0n

Not to jump all down your throat, you have done a great shiny job

The vents on the back shouldnt be blue and what happens to the two triangles on the forehead?

They are there, it seems the flash has just erased them because of the shine off the helmet

How reliable is a site called starfortress productions?
http://www.starfortressproductions.c...tyhunters.html
Im not sure. It seems too good to be true
063R0N

Originally Posted by O63R0N

How reliable is a site called starfortress productions?
http://www.starfortressproductions.c...tyhunters.html
Im not sure. It seems too good to be true
063R0N

ABORT!

Do not go there!

Hey did you know the helmet is suppose to have two different colors of blue on it?

Ive been a busy little boy, I have been working on my armour and new bucket, coz I wasnt happy with my other one (sold it). I've got my flight suit and gloves, and my vest is in the works as well. Now im encountering a problem, where can I get my hands on a pair of boots?
063R0N

Originally Posted by O63R0N

How reliable is a site called starfortress productions?
http://www.starfortressproductions.c...tyhunters.html
Im not sure. It seems too good to be true
063R0N

You pay items = You receive nothing.

I know what I'm talking about, trust me

TDH is far more better place than SFP.

Good luck with the jango armor O63R0N.

Hi guys, I just wanted to thank everyone on this site for all the useful info, I would not have been able to to it without you guys. I have the flight suit, gloves and boots, my armour is almost done and my hosters, girth belt and flak vest are in the works as well. I have one question, how many hoses does jango actually have attached to his gauntlets? Will post piccies once my digital camera turns up again. Thanks again guys
063R0N

3 hoses on the left one and 2 on the right. You are making great progress. I would suggest buying the REF CD. I would be lost without it!

Thanks for the info asok, I found the digital camera and here are some pictures of my makeshift boots. For $30 austalian, I thought they were a good deal for a decent pair of boots, just until I find something better of course.
063R0N