tjr2d2's "Gotta Start Somewhere!" ESB Build
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Artakha
Active Hunter
Are those 3D printed, or are they from the real parts?
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They are nice, I really like them.
As for why 3D over the real parts, no particular reason. In the future I will definitely seek out the real deal(s).
Silverstalker
Active Hunter
I like seeing the things that 3d printing can do, all shapes and sizes coming out.....who will print the first helmet I wonder!
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Artakha
Active Hunter
Already done...just not a Boba one. You can find 3D files for a helmet on Thingiverse.com and you can see at least a couple of completed printed helmets there. One is a jango. I also know Animefan has been doing many of his helmets via 3D printing as well.
toofastrobot
Active Hunter
If I recall correctly, the Anovos ESB Fett prototype helmet was 3D printed.
I believe you are right Catbread!
As i await for my armor and gauntlets to arrive from the UK, i figured i would concentrate my best efforts and attempt to paint the bucket myself!
With all the paint threads and youtube videos, (I am a visual learner!) as well as support from you all here at TDH, I am hopeful that I may be able to pull it off.
I recently purchased an airbrush kit & compressor off amazon to help the effort. Just need to pull it out of the box and try it out before I go and mess with the helmet. Also got a bunch of humbrol paints in, i dont have all the numbers handy, but i have used humbrols before and think they are awesome!
With all the paint threads and youtube videos, (I am a visual learner!) as well as support from you all here at TDH, I am hopeful that I may be able to pull it off.
I recently purchased an airbrush kit & compressor off amazon to help the effort. Just need to pull it out of the box and try it out before I go and mess with the helmet. Also got a bunch of humbrol paints in, i dont have all the numbers handy, but i have used humbrols before and think they are awesome!
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Was finally able to make some progress on the bucket today:
Got the bottom edges sanded down flush
getting there...
Next I got the visor area out
Then after 2 epic fails at shaping in the T-Visors (snapped them both!) ((not happy!!)) I went ahead and cut out the Borden connector area and got a couple of coats of primer on.
Not bad considering I managed to break not one, But two visors! UGH! Lesson learned, next time go nice, slow and easy with the heat gun (if I use it again!).
Got the bottom edges sanded down flush
getting there...
Next I got the visor area out
Then after 2 epic fails at shaping in the T-Visors (snapped them both!) ((not happy!!)) I went ahead and cut out the Borden connector area and got a couple of coats of primer on.
Not bad considering I managed to break not one, But two visors! UGH! Lesson learned, next time go nice, slow and easy with the heat gun (if I use it again!).
toofastrobot
Active Hunter
I wet sanded mine. Took 3 coats in total to get the whole thing smooth; I used 220 fine grit and 800 fine.
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Thanks Catbread, I will give this a try and let you know how it goes!
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Ronin Fett
New Hunter
You've made some very good progress towards your suit. If you don't mind me asking, how much have you spent so far on your gear?
