the_man_with_the_ee3's (formerly cantdrive55) ESB Build

At this point, my build is well underway - here's what I've gotten/ordered thus far:
1) ebay katarra8 wookie braids (good enough for now)
2) MOW Limited Edition wool cape (beautiful piece!)
3) Arkady flight suit, vest, pockets
4) Animefan Premium fiberglass helmet. (after buying a misshapen helmet from someone else)
5) Shin tools - Paterson squeegee and chemical stirrer
6) Mojo Fett hollow rangefinder
7) MoW Boots
8) RKD Armor, metal collar studs, metal knee darts
9) Girth belt dyed with "rosewood" water based Minwax
10) mojo Fett shin tool adjustment knobs
11) jc27 RF light set
12) HotPockets chest light display
13) bigdane JP harness
14) davethebookie bronze cast EE-3
15) DVH V1 Jetpack
16) Lucksy31's ear, chest, shoulder, and Jetpack decals
17) Delta13mike's Ammo belt
18) MoW gauntlets
19) machineAfett gauntlet darts and metal Borden
20) full metal fett divers buckle and jetpack hooks/clips

Planned purchases (subject to change):
Stormrider sidearm, and holster


Couple photos of the MOW cape and the katarra8 braids
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Also a question with regard to masking - does everyone pull off the masking fluid after laying down each color, then reapplying over the new color and previous color? Also, does anyone have a lead on Humbrol Green #78?
 
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Thanks, I figured I'd go ahead and buy quality stuff the first time as it'd save money in the long run...

Base grey is down, waiting for it to fully cure before moving on to the concrete. Working on my shin tools and getting the armor trimmed down for paint in the mean time.

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You've got a great start so far. I can't wait to see how your helmet comes out. If you're on the fence with the MOW gauntlets, I have them and I'm very happy with them.
 
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Thanks! Wasn't on the fence at all, he's been sold out for a while... BUT just got more in stock, so order is being placed tonight!
I was bout to say.. I saw on Instagram that he got more in stock. Need to order some but with the hit I just got from financial problems it won't be happening anytime soon.....[emoji19]
 
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A bit more progress...fairly pleased with how this came out considering this is the first time I've attempted anything like this...need to do some touchup and damage application. In the meantime, on to the dome!
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Work slowly continues...hoping to have the helmet paint finished and ready for weathering by the end of the month.

Not happy with how Kermit green the Humbrol 78 came out...going to have to weather the hell out of it to tone it down. May remask and respray it. Maybe I got a bad can of paint?
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