Pics of budget costumes

[Elusive]

Hi guys. This site is awesome. In fact, it is amazing. However there are a lot of builds that I see where it is detailed to the exact specs of Boba Fett (and other) which I know what this site is for. How about the people like me who do not have the time, money and patience for a built that is 100% movie accurate, but pretty dang close? Close enough where the mere mortals can't tell if you are detailed or not? Will you please share here so we can see them?

I'll start. My first build on the helmet (more to follow). This would get a pass for the regular people, but probably get shredded here.

 

[DanzoFett]

Not really sure why you think this would get shredded here?....members here are very helpful and supportive in this forum

 

[BobasDent1138]

I can almost guarantee you it won't get shredded, you did a great job with the bucket! For a scratch build it looks very nice! Really the only "shredding" done is for guys who ask for criticism to progress to 501st level, but we all love seeing WIPs and scratch builds!

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[01Hawk]

Helmet looks good! One thing I tell people who come to shows with me is to never negatively judge someone's costume ( unless that person is mean or otherwise being obnoxious ). I admire the work that goes into the ultra accurate builds here as much as I admire the scratch built ones which may not be as accurate but reflect the time/effort and determination of someone who is happy with what they have/can afford.

 

[Halnis]

I love seeing skratch builds! I have always loved Mandolorians but I have only ever made "soft" costumes that involve fabric and leather and because i am a poor college kid I cant afford to just buy chunk by chunk of a Mando costume. Id love to see where this goes and maybe find someway to build an affordable costume myself.

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[Bounty1138]

Looks good. I also don't think you'll get shredded here. It's all about what you're going for. It you're going for crazy accurate $8,000 501st Notorious-level Fett with found parts, then the feedback will reflect that. If you're making a "fairly darn accurate" scratch build, then that's cool too.
It's all about what you want to do.

 

[Stormcrow85]

Are you just looking for a few pictures of scratch built suits with maybe a price break down?

 

[Elusive]

You are right, I didn't mean it disrespectfully. Guys on here are incredibly talented in their skills!

 

[Elusive]

No price break down, just want to see other costumes that aren't 100% accurate to the closest molecule of paint spec

 

[JSmails]

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/jsmails-semi-accurate-rotj-boba-wip-53622/

Here's a link to my build. I haven't posted in it in an entire week, so it has sunk to page 3. It's amazing how quickly WIP's get sunk in this forum if you don't update every day.

I work on that think almost every day. It's been 3 full months and is turning into a job. Just painting armor this week, so I'll have more updates when that's done.

 

[Elusive]

Not really sure why you think this would get shredded here?....members here are very helpful and supportive in this forum

You are right. I didn't mean anything bad by it. I showed it to a local dude here and he tore me up about the whole "Your shade of green is off... your visor isn't durka durka durka... you range finder is missing this..." and he totally killed my good vibe.

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http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/jsmails-semi-accurate-rotj-boba-wip-53622/

Here's a link to my build. I haven't posted in it in an entire week, so it has sunk to page 3. It's amazing how quickly WIP's get sunk in this forum if you don't update every day.

I work on that think almost every day. It's been 3 full months and is turning into a job. Just painting armor this week, so I'll have more updates when that's done.

Awesome stuff. Love the other costumes too!

 

[Gregory]

I made a pretty good illustration board costume for halloween and added to it in time for the Episode 7 premier, my local theater let me troop or whatever it's called for 4 days, it was fun.

This is the Halloween version; no damage or weathering, no boots or jetpack. Cost $250 or so and time.



Added jetpack, lights, weathering and damage for Episode 7 premier, so add $75?



Since then I've been working on ammo belt, girth belt, boots... Add $200 more. So maybe $525 or so, not counting hours...

All pics and details over here:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/wip-esb-boba-fett-costume-build-detail-pics-53937/


Next after boots, I'm going to make new armor and gauntlets from some 3mm sintra I got. I want to be able to wear it in the rain without worry of my costume parts turning to mush.

 

[Elusive]

Gregory that is awesome! hope mine looks that good when I am done.

 

[Gregory]

when I am done.

What does this phrase even mean? Anyway thanks, it's been a ton of fun to make and wear. Eventually it's be as nice and expensive (or at least somewhat similar) as others here, but not any time soon. Hopefully you can make yours as nice as you can afford time and money wise. There's a lot of examples on here of people who dive in and start making stuff, and with time and effort, the results are amazing!

 

[Halnis]

Found this very useful tutorial. I know to experienced builders this most likely looks like something a child could follow along and im honestly embaressed at how simple it is yet i was overwhelmed on where to start. But at least im starting! With this i can start making my armor for sub$100! So excited! https://youtu.be/tLtcPv3a3bw

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[Lynn TXP 0369]

The Mandalorian Mercs is what you seek for a lot of scratch built goodness.
Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club
Mandalorian Mercs Star Wars Costuming Club - Index
Most of these suits are scratch built and the building principles can be applied to Boba as well.
Lynn

 

[Stormcrow85]

I would consider mine a budget costume. I have a very long way to go to finish, but I have spent very little on the costume overall. I will gladly list prices for individual pieces if people are interested, it has been a lot of fun and hard work. http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/wip-boba-fett-esb-i-am-tired-updating-title-53480/

Where she currently sits last time I had it on.

 

[Elusive]

Stormcrow, I saw this a while back and was impressed.

 

[Sttryker]

Nice!, makes me wanna go this route… this hobby is a money pit, lol

 

[Utri4861]

I made mine about this time last year for a little under $200.

Not incredible by any means, but I'm happy how it turned out.

Such a fun build. Slowly turning it into a custom merc, I'll try Fett again when I actually have a money!