Nice Gauntlets, I'm also curious to see how they fasten together. my loyalty is with Wickedbeard though. the "metal" Gauntlets he makes are incredible. not to say yours aren't FP but I'm tired of flimsy fiberglass, resin casts that crack when opening them but that's just my opinion. are you guys going to replace the missle and flamethrower with aluminum ones or keep them resin?
JB project/ FP "NEW" ESB Gauntlets!!!!
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Spideyfett
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Trust me, FP Gauntlets are not Flimsy...anyone who has ever owned a set can attest to that...as we wanted these to be made as accruate to the real ones as possible, as Jeremy would remember.Everything you see will remain as is, in terms of the Rocket and Aluminum flame thrower....this one would actually be considered a "Trooping" one as it is made of Rubber (flame thrower).
..was done on purpose and for a reason.Again these are very EXCLUSIVE to the JB project...and we will do them the justice they deserve when it comes to painting these bad boys up...so stay tuned.
AND OUTFREAKINSTANDING WORK FP!!!
...**On a side note, FP is unable to comment at this time, as he is traveling across country.....Please remember that he is only one person, and his personal life will always come first......I say all this because I know everyone wants a set, But please don't fill his PM box with PM's with Questions, at least not yet
...as he will not be back online for sometime.He will answer all your questions very soon. Please be patient.
In the mean time we will be post process pics throughout....
Thank you ALL for your understanding.:cheers
Alex
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SWEET PONCHATRANE! i hope the rotj versions are available soon! those are beautiful. i've just been given a deadline that i need to have my costume troopable by mid-june! i should pm mow right now about the jet pack. i should start praying to several deities about getting a pair of rubber knees soon too!
HeadlessHunter
Well-Known Hunter
Can't wait to see these all painted up, Will you be starting these after the helmets done Alex?
fettpride
Well-Known Hunter
Heya Guys ! Thanks a bunch Alex for giving the heads up to TDH for me
Just checking in from my road trip home. I'm still a couple of days away from home (got a late start). I'm in Utah now. Thanks for al your kind comments on these gauntlets !
The great news is the molds are already home They got there before me.
I will do my best to make you guys and gals happy
A couple of notes on the gauntlets -
These are indeed ESB specific. Christian - yes the button detail was sculpted and produced, DM just didn't get it in the initial pictures yet. I'm sure he'll put that up today for all to see. (it's a separate greeblie that was included in a baggie that probably wasn't opened yet)
I also want to note that these particular gauntlets are pre-production. Mr. Bulloch will obviously be the first to do the trial run Don't get me wrong, the molds are ready and all. But a couple of the greeblie molds were temporary, and permanent versions of those molds need to be made when I get home ( a day or two to make, max).
The gauntlet attachment method will become evident as this thread matures. I wasn't real crazy about showing that part of it off yet, but I'll leave that up to DM and Spidey. It's not a real big deal, but another "first" none the less. I hope you all like it. Essentially, it streamlines the ease of assembly on a set in "kit" form, while maintaining the traditional "screen accurate" look and feel when assembled. It offers the best of both worlds. they're much harder to cast this way, but worth every extra minute it takes to do it IMO. You'll see
Again, thanks for the kind words and comments! It really means a lot. these things took about a year and a half to get right I can't wait to see you guys work your paint magic on them !!! :cheers:cheers
Spidey - PM on it's way
FP
Just checking in from my road trip home. I'm still a couple of days away from home (got a late start). I'm in Utah now. Thanks for al your kind comments on these gauntlets !
The great news is the molds are already home
They got there before me.I will do my best to make you guys and gals happy
A couple of notes on the gauntlets -
These are indeed ESB specific. Christian - yes the button detail was sculpted and produced, DM just didn't get it in the initial pictures yet. I'm sure he'll put that up today for all to see. (it's a separate greeblie that was included in a baggie that probably wasn't opened yet)
I also want to note that these particular gauntlets are pre-production. Mr. Bulloch will obviously be the first to do the trial run
Don't get me wrong, the molds are ready and all. But a couple of the greeblie molds were temporary, and permanent versions of those molds need to be made when I get home ( a day or two to make, max).The gauntlet attachment method will become evident as this thread matures. I wasn't real crazy about showing that part of it off yet, but I'll leave that up to DM and Spidey. It's not a real big deal, but another "first" none the less. I hope you all like it. Essentially, it streamlines the ease of assembly on a set in "kit" form, while maintaining the traditional "screen accurate" look and feel when assembled. It offers the best of both worlds. they're much harder to cast this way, but worth every extra minute it takes to do it IMO. You'll see
Again, thanks for the kind words and comments! It really means a lot. these things took about a year and a half to get right
I can't wait to see you guys work your paint magic on them !!! :cheers:cheersSpidey - PM on it's way
FP
tinstar5541
Hunter
Spidey....why make the flamethrower from rubber? To avoid poking someone's eye out while trooping?
DarthMiller
Well-Known Hunter
here are a few more pics of the attachment set up and the greeblies for the right gaunt
Spideyfett
Well-Known Hunter
Very Clean..
And BEFORE anyone asks, YES these are made to fit Jeremy's forearms for a custom fit.
And BEFORE anyone asks, YES these are made to fit Jeremy's forearms for a custom fit.
Man of War Studios
Well-Known Hunter
Fettpride,
I'm so impressed with these new versions you've made..
The detail work on the bottom sections especially. The recessed line work connecting the hex-details is usually overlooked.
These are clearly the definitive gauntlets for future collectors.
Beautiful job FP
Best,
Christian
I'm so impressed with these new versions you've made..
The detail work on the bottom sections especially. The recessed line work connecting the hex-details is usually overlooked.
These are clearly the definitive gauntlets for future collectors.
Beautiful job FP
Best,
Christian
Foxbatkllr
Well-Known Hunter
Nice job FP!!!
DL44 Blaster
Well-Known Hunter
That sure is one purdy set of gauntlets!!!! Can't wait to see the paint laid down on them
Jangos kid
Well-Known Hunter
Hey....is that bic lighter part molded right into the shell?????? Kewl!!!
MandalorFett
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I think I just wet myself. :love
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