ROTJ Jetpack kit Finished

I've been working on this for a good couple of months, taking it slow while hunting for jobs and taking care of my family. I finally got it finished, and it just needs the beacon and stuff attached now... as well as the hooks... but it is pretty much done. :lol:

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I'll take some flash free outside pics of it tomorrow and get them on here, just to get some clarity for you guys.
 
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Many thanks guys! I could never have gotten it done without this site. The reference materials here are the best on the net. Now I just have to figure out what I want to do about the harness!
 
Thanks F7! Your kit made it happen man. And Fubar.. :lol:

frb13, yep... all spraypaint, with only the symbols painted on, and weathering powder for the finishing touches.
 
Nicely done DarkArtrist!

Can you tell me your painting process? I will probably do something similar with just spray paint. Did you use masking liquid? What was your layering process?
 
Thanks Deathproof! And I will absolutely share the technique. I washed everything, did all the sanding, gluing, and then did a single coat of aluminum. I used masking fluid to mask off all of the damage. I painted the blue first, then yellow, then red, then white. If you need names of paint colors and brands, I can give you that as well.

Before doing white I did a little misting of brown for weathering, and after the whole thing was finished I weathered it with weathering powders and sealed it with a clear sealer. Easy as pie.
 
Thanks Deathproof! And I will absolutely share the technique. I washed everything, did all the sanding, gluing, and then did a single coat of aluminum. I used masking fluid to mask off all of the damage. I painted the blue first, then yellow, then red, then white. If you need names of paint colors and brands, I can give you that as well.

Before doing white I did a little misting of brown for weathering, and after the whole thing was finished I weathered it with weathering powders and sealed it with a clear sealer. Easy as pie.

I wouldn't mind knowing the paints you used. Also it appears there's a darker blue tone on spots of the normal blue? It might be a totally different color all together besides "darker blue", but it creates a nice blend like the real packs had.
 
Those Krylon paints and clear coats dry pretty soft. They're much more susceptible to scratches and damage. I would finish your great paint work off with a coat of Testors Dullcote. It's a very strong laquer- that is unless you won't be trooping with this.
 
Thanks for the advice BobaFiend! I might just do that. Definitely want to protect the paintjob. And Mr. Fett.. good eye! I used Krylon True Blue, misted with Krylon Navy Blue.

My color list:

Krylon Satin Burgundy
Krylon True Blue misted with Krylon Navy Blue
Valspar Flat Caramel Honey
Krylon Satin Ivory
Krylon ultra-flat Brown (Camo)
Krylon Ultra-flat Black (Camo)

After the red and blue were painted I misted them very lightly with brown and black... VERY CAREFULLY and lightly. Markings were painted by hand with acrylic paints...save for the black stripes.
 
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