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Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

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    Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    My most recent Chewie build, this time without the agony of latch hooking....but with the use of NFTs wonderful fur fabrics!

    Started life as a duct tape mannequin of myself!



    A pattern was cut from cheap polyester fabric!



    Then the fur was cut and sewn!



    Already have moulds for the mask and underskull, loose NFT hair was used for punching!



    Finished product!






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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    WOW!

    This is one of the best Chewbacca suits I've seen so far and the face is perfect! Congratulation! You did a great job!

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Dougie, is this version cheaper than the one with the puppet hairs?

    What does this way cost?

    thx!

    Manuel

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    beautiful, great works

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    No latch hooking? Whatever are you going to do with all that new found free time, eh Dave?

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Unfortunately what you save on time...you certainly pay for with these fabrics. It is on average $40 a SQ Ft and you need approx 35 to 40 SQ Ft per wookiee.
    Thats just the fur alone!

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    That is absolutely gorgeous!
    Nice job.

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    Great work , love it

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Looks awesome...well done mate

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    WOW thats just Awesome! Nice Job!

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Beautiful!! Did you order the fur directly from the supplier? If so, do they have a website???

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Quote Originally Posted by OBrotherRacing View Post
    Beautiful!! Did you order the fur directly from the supplier? If so, do they have a website???
    Same interest here Looks great

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    National Fiber Technology
    Custom Fur & Fibers for Film, Stage, Taxidermy, and Theme Parks

    It averages out to be approx $40 a SQ FT, not cheap! You would need approx 35 to 40 SQ FT for a wookiee.

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Quote Originally Posted by Dougie Fett View Post
    National Fiber Technology
    Custom Fur & Fibers for Film, Stage, Taxidermy, and Theme Parks

    It averages out to be approx $40 a SQ FT, not cheap! You would need approx 35 to 40 SQ FT for a wookiee.
    Thanks for the info

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Wow, you've really taken this Wookie making to the next level. That NFT hair is just unbeatable. No matter how much you try blending the 'other stuff' it just won't match the NFT standard. This is also because there is gradient of colour along the length of the hair.
    You've totally nailed that Chewie, best one I've ever seen....by far!!

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    great job! fantastic!

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Looks even better in the 'fur' made me want one

    Rob.

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    now that is talent there, great work

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    Awesome Job. Thank you for putting this up.

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    oh my god... Thats amazing....

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    Outstanding work, bud! That's one of the best Cheque suits I've seen. Most others don't get the face right, but yours is really good.
    Builds like this really get me inspired to start my own.

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    seems lil expensive but non the less beautiful

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    great representation of chewy! The face and head looks dead on

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    That's an awesome costume and by the looks a hole lot easier than your last. I can't believe the cost of the fur... wow

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    Re: Chewbacca (National Fiber Technology fur build)

    As the proud owner of two Chewie's that Dougie Fett built, this version is by far the best. LMK if you decide to sell it....

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    This is great, never seen such a great wookie like this. Awesome job!

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