My ROTJ Boba Build
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AlphaCloneFett
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Why is it blue ? Or is that the lighting?
Mythosaur
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Yeah, the lighting did make it a little blue, lol. I assure you I did not paint it blue, the whole thing is basically primer gray though there is slight variance all over with the other grays and black. Hopefully it stays sunny today, I'll take some pics in the sun that will hopefully be a little better.
Mythosaur
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Mythosaur
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Finished up the magnetic safety tip for my blaster, hopefully it is good enough to serve it's purpose. I think the orange is bright enough but it isn't the typical neon you see on most toys. I'll have to revisit our laws on the subject, I definitely DO NOT want anyone thinking this is an actual weapon.
Mythosaur
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Realized today that my scope was too short, so I set about to correct this mistake. I really wish I would have noticed this sooner, and cursed myself for not measuring it. Such a rookie mistake...
Also had to move the mounting block which sucked, but the end of the scope lines up much better with where the T-rails stop, looks more like how it should I think.
Also had to move the mounting block which sucked, but the end of the scope lines up much better with where the T-rails stop, looks more like how it should I think.
Mythosaur
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Haven't had much to report lately, It gets pretty cold during the winter where I live and it makes it hard to work on things. I did recently receive the jetpack vent I ordered from MachineCraft, and wanted to show it compared to the size of the vent on the WOF blueprints.
It's extremely close, but I will have to make some modifications to install it. Not sure when time will permit me to do so, but I do have this and a couple of other things I'm anxious to get started.
I have to say again that this is a great piece of metal I look forward to putting in, thank you Dakota and Holly! Outstanding work as always!
I also recently dug out of storage my opened Power of the Force Boba Fett (I have a decent amount of the figures all unopened, the Green card Fett is the only one) to add to my "Boba Shrine". I decided to grab my Force Ghost Obi-Wan as well (one of my favorites in my collection). Not strictly to do with my costume, but I wanted to show it off anyway.
Hope you all have a fantastic holiday and MTFBWY!
It's extremely close, but I will have to make some modifications to install it. Not sure when time will permit me to do so, but I do have this and a couple of other things I'm anxious to get started.
I have to say again that this is a great piece of metal I look forward to putting in, thank you Dakota and Holly! Outstanding work as always!I also recently dug out of storage my opened Power of the Force Boba Fett (I have a decent amount of the figures all unopened, the Green card Fett is the only one) to add to my "Boba Shrine". I decided to grab my Force Ghost Obi-Wan as well (one of my favorites in my collection). Not strictly to do with my costume, but I wanted to show it off anyway.
Hope you all have a fantastic holiday and MTFBWY!
MachineCraft
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Man, that vent is SO close to fitting! Happy Holidays, Evan!!
Mythosaur
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Yeah, Alan's measurements are nearly all dead on, very nice work from him. It shouldn't be too difficult to make the adjustments to get it in, repainting it will be the most difficult probably
Mythosaur
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Hello fellow Fetts! Hope everyone has had a good holiday and can still fit into their flightsuits! Joking aside, I am excited to say that I got tickets for my first ever con! It's happening in May, so I have some time to get things sorted, but I am nervous. I have worn my costume out a little but nothing like this, and I also need to figure out how to travel with what is essentially a life size Boba Fett model.
I have also decided the time has come to make a new set of knees. I have always thought my first set was a little big, and now that I've test worn the suit a few times and compared pictures, I know they are. Really the only reason it bothers me is because the squeegee constantly gets caught under the knee. I also don't mind remaking them, I have kind of always figured I would end up needing to replace parts to create a better costume anyway, plus I already have the sintra.
Templates cut and ready!
I have also decided the time has come to make a new set of knees. I have always thought my first set was a little big, and now that I've test worn the suit a few times and compared pictures, I know they are. Really the only reason it bothers me is because the squeegee constantly gets caught under the knee. I also don't mind remaking them, I have kind of always figured I would end up needing to replace parts to create a better costume anyway, plus I already have the sintra.
Templates cut and ready!
Mythosaur
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Knee Progress:
Working on these has been a bit slow going, mostly because I've been wanting to make sure the glue is dry before continuing. The dart blocks also took a decent amount of time to shape. I decided to reuse my dart launchers too and converted them to connect with dowels to serve as an anchor, instead of being screwed on. I will say these already seem to fit me much better, I'll post some side-by-sides once I get a little further.
Working on these has been a bit slow going, mostly because I've been wanting to make sure the glue is dry before continuing. The dart blocks also took a decent amount of time to shape. I decided to reuse my dart launchers too and converted them to connect with dowels to serve as an anchor, instead of being screwed on. I will say these already seem to fit me much better, I'll post some side-by-sides once I get a little further.
Mythosaur
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Irongladiator, it's definitely a lot easier now than when I first started. Before it was a lot of trial-by-fire hoping things would work out and trying to figure out how to do it at the same time. The process is more refined and I more or less know what I'm doing now lol. Thanks for the compliment as well my friend!
DennisFett1142
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I was getting ready to comment the same! I don't really like trimming the ABS armor that someone else lovingly crafts for me, let alone doing this level of work! nicely done!Mythosaur
Great work! I'm in awe of you guys that can shape and craft your way into these parts and pieces.
DennisFett1142
Agreed! I like the armor to come to me trimmed - I'll pay the extra to have it done. My next venture is the ROTJ Scout Trooper. And I ordered my kit from a vendor called MonCalsPropShop which is on Etsy....
I received this shortly before Christmas. (Helmet is from New Image Props) A fun build, but the challenging part for me is sewing. Yep, I'm trying my hand at that. And so, I got this from the wife and daughter this Christmas....
Again, Challenging, but I find it somewhat fun to do.
Sorry, didn't mean to steal Mythosaur 's thunder.
Best,
-Iron
Agreed! I like the armor to come to me trimmed - I'll pay the extra to have it done. My next venture is the ROTJ Scout Trooper. And I ordered my kit from a vendor called MonCalsPropShop which is on Etsy....
I received this shortly before Christmas. (Helmet is from New Image Props) A fun build, but the challenging part for me is sewing. Yep, I'm trying my hand at that. And so, I got this from the wife and daughter this Christmas....
Again, Challenging, but I find it somewhat fun to do.
Sorry, didn't mean to steal Mythosaur 's thunder.
Best,
-Iron
Mythosaur
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DennisFett1142 Thank you sir for the kind words! Much appreciated!
Irongladiator That's quite alright! The Scouts have always been my favorite troopers, looks like a nice set up so far! Also, have fun with the machine, looks like you got a pretty nice one!
Irongladiator That's quite alright! The Scouts have always been my favorite troopers, looks like a nice set up so far! Also, have fun with the machine, looks like you got a pretty nice one!
DennisFett1142
Hunter
Being able to sew and make your own soft goods would be a game changer!
Mythosaur
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That was the reason I learned to sew, now I've made all of the soft parts for my costume!
Mythosaur
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Been busy painting, I did the base coat first and all the damage topically...
I got them clear coated and darts installed, just need to add the Velcro!
Here's a size comparison between the two different templates: the ones on the left are the new ones done with the 4W template, on the right are my old ones done with the 4-5W Std template (both found HERE) The difference is small, but I feel they look more appropriately sized for my height. I'll have to get partially suited up once the Velcro is on and everything is dry, get a couple more pics with them on me.
I got them clear coated and darts installed, just need to add the Velcro!
Here's a size comparison between the two different templates: the ones on the left are the new ones done with the 4W template, on the right are my old ones done with the 4-5W Std template (both found HERE) The difference is small, but I feel they look more appropriately sized for my height. I'll have to get partially suited up once the Velcro is on and everything is dry, get a couple more pics with them on me.
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