BH-51512's Prototype Scratch Build

Neo Fett

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #1

Hello all, now that my ROTJ Boba Fett is approved and complete (well, complete for now). I decided to try and scratch build a prototype fett. I'll have to buy a few parts but for the most part it will be all me.

Here is what I have so far:
Jetpack (I already had one mostly built from before I decided to buy a DVH for Boba).


Armor (PVC Pipe):


1/4th a gauntlet and misc. parts (3d printed):
Models used:
Rafal Works for shin tool and knee darts
Boydell for gauntlets.

 

PropReplicator2

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #2

100% subscribed. Loved watching your build progress on the last Fett and it's cool cause after my Rotj Fett, I recently began my prototype Fett. Great to work along side your work again!

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Neo Fett

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #3

alexmiller1 said:

100% subscribed. Loved watching your build progress on the last Fett and it's cool cause after my Rotj Fett, I recently began my prototype Fett. Great to work along side your work again!

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Thanks! Being a scratch build I plan to post a lot more than I did with my ROTJ.
Good luck on your build

 

PropReplicator2

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #4

ZenixNet said:

Thanks! Being a scratch build I plan to post a lot more than I did with my ROTJ.
Good luck on your build

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My last build was scratch built. What parts are definitely gonna be purchased?

 

01Hawk

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #5

By Protoype do you mean the white one or the other colored protottypes?

 

Neo Fett

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #6

alexmiller1 said:

My last build was scratch built. What parts are definitely gonna be purchased?

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Soft parts for sure. I have zero sewing skills. Depending on what I can do I may also buy the backplate, helmet, belt (not the pouches though), and the sling for the blaster on the side.

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01Hawk said:

By Protoype do you mean the white one or the other colored protottypes?

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The white one

 

PropReplicator2

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #7

Arkady is your best bet for great soft parts, and you can make all of your armor out of sintra to keep costs down. I made my own helmet not too long ago with rafalfetts templates and it turned out great. Goodluck on your build and make sure to have fun!

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Neo Fett

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #8

alexmiller1 said:

Arkady is your best bet for great soft parts, and you can make all of your armor out of sintra to keep costs down. I made my own helmet not too long ago with rafalfetts templates and it turned out great. Goodluck on your build and make sure to have fun!

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Arkady is the best! I bought my ROTJ soft parts from her. Top quality stuff. As for the helmet, I probably could make one (or print one) but I'll probably end up buying one. And yes, fun is a must! Love working on Mandalorians!

 

01Hawk

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• Apr 28, 2017

• #9

I use a dentless helmet from Animefan for mine. Super clean cast, relatively low dollar- the only draw back is it is resin and can warp if left sitting with the visor out. Otherwise I haven't had any issues.

 

Neo Fett

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• Apr 28, 2017

• #10

Thanks to the 3d models of ajaidan and boydell I have been able to print, paint, and hinge my first gauntlet. I still have the hose connector and greeble to print but it's looking nice so far.

 

Neo Fett

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• May 2, 2017

• #11

Slowly making progress. Gauntlet is almost fully printed, plates just got their first layer of white paint.

 

Gregory

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• May 2, 2017

• #12

Looking good. What's the filament material you're printing with? ABS?

 

Neo Fett

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• May 2, 2017

• #13

Gregory said:

Looking good. What's the filament material you're printing with? ABS?

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Yup! That way I can smooth it out with acetone vapor if need be.

 

Gregory

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• May 2, 2017

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ZenixNet said:

Yup! That way I can smooth it out with acetone vapor if need be.

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I've used plain liquid acetone as well. Makes things pretty smooth and welds cracks. Just pour some into a dish and brush on. How solid are your prints? I've used spray foam to fill voids when needed.

 

Neo Fett

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• May 2, 2017

• #15

Gregory said:

I've used plain liquid acetone as well. Makes things pretty smooth and welds cracks. Just pour some into a dish and brush on. How solid are your prints? I've used spray foam to fill voids when needed.

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They are pretty strong if that's what you're asking. 3 shells and 25% fill with hexagons. I set my nozzle at .2mm height so everything is super close together and it comes out almost perfect. It takes a long time, but it's worth it.

Thanks for the idea about just rubbing acetone on it. I've only thought about using the vapor method.

 

Neo Fett

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• May 10, 2017

• #16

Everything is printed. Mostly in pieces.

 

Neo Fett

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• May 15, 2017

• #17

I will probably re-do the gauntlets. I'm unhappy with how they turned out. Anyway, here is my progress:

Knees printed and painted
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Gauntlet painted done

Other gauntlet done

Plates sanded and painted again