*UPDATE 2013* WIP : Jayvee's 'lil' chunk of ROTJ love' paint up

So, onto the pics – First up, we have a nice arial shot of the overall interior. Next, we have some detail areas - firstly of the cheese heads and bondo marks on the lower cheeks. Really hard to get super accurate, but happy with the fact they look fairly faithful and was able to capture some scrape marks and texture within. We then have a montage of some details of various areas I like. The last of the pics in this montage, shows the little chin strap holder clip, as well as one of the metal tabs I constructed for visor securing on the upper cheek. Finally, is our main comparison pic – I configured my interior to look as it does in the reference photo best I could.

Overall, I’m really happy with the result, particularly from limited resources, and the lack of a nice ‘clean’ reference pic, but of course, any feedback welcome as always. Sorry for the long post, but it was actually quite a large and fiddly area to do, even if that is not apparent. Thanks for looking gang, complete and final shots hopefully just around the corner. Peace my friends :)

MAIN SHOT.jpgLOWER CHEEK DETAIL 1.jpgLOWER CHEEK DETAIL 2.jpgDETAILS1.jpgCOMPARISON.jpg
 
Everything looks great, as expected! The only things that bothers me are the upper T-visor attachments (1 in the center and 2 on the ends), but I know that you would correct them if the T-visor wouldn't be that thin (you have a 2mm thick visor, while the original has a 3mm thick one). If possible, try to eliminate those screws... Everything else is perfect!
 
Everything looks great, as expected! The only things that bothers me are the upper T-visor attachments (1 in the center and 2 on the ends), but I know that you would correct them if the T-visor wouldn't be that thin (you have a 2mm thick visor, while the original has a 3mm thick one). If possible, try to eliminate those screws... Everything else is perfect!

Never fear Raf - those screws were put in place early on in the peace, for quick and easy removal of the visor during the painting process, and to get all the correct angles. Rest assured they wont be there in the final pics. In fact, while all three are present in the comparison pic, if you look at the first pic (the one with the Jayvee logo), you can see the middle screw has already been taken out. So they are simply there for support at the moment, until im happy everything is in the correct place. Pics and feedback from awesome folk like yourself are invaluble in that regard, and i may even go with a little thicker foam around the headband again for the finals.. Thanks for the keen eye tho my friend, as always, much appreciated.. :)

Thanks for the kind words Dave, and awesome to see you back on the boards buddy. Your enthusiasm is contagious brother, so great to see you back! (y)
 
It’s all been said before, but that shouldn’t stop it being said again. This is absolutely amazing!!
It’s got to be my favourite thread in all the TDH. It’s "converted me”......

I used to hold the ILM ESB Fett paint-style as the one & only & did pay my attention to the ROTJ (ILM). I loved the Realistic look of the battle damage & its scars & I couldn’t see the same on the ROTJ so I didn’t give it much time. Jayvees & Superjedi threads on the ESB paint-up were at that time my source of go-to "dream lid" pics!

However from enjoying this thread, I can see the immense detail that you Jonny has put into this lid, then by studying how it so accurately matches the original has enlightened me to appreciate the ILM ROTJ so much more & all of its detail. The Man reaches Enlightenment! I love the ESB just as much, but thru your paint-up, my awareness & love of fett has doubled. gotta say thanks for this alone.

Love your work! Awesome & Inspiring.
 
OK next weekend I get home should have an MQ1 to finish off mine...used the list and I must say it turned out quite well bud...still have alot of detail work to do later but all in all I went with Heilman photos for a screen used less beat up look...pics soon..It looks done but I still wanna get the MQ1 in as I didnt have one at the time to throw in there.
 
Sounds unreal Dom, look forward to seeing your pics bud, glad the colours worked out for you.. As I have no doubt you will be aware with your colour knowledge, the detail work will blend the colours somewhat also. Once I get back from my travel, should be able to get some nice final shots up of this guy. (y)

And Mick - thank you kindly for those amazing comments. That sort of a write up makes me feel completely awestruck, and is ridiculously kind :)
 
Simply the best thread that I have found so far ! Brilliant, thank you Jayvee

No mate - thank you - for taking the time to check out the thread, and for the super kind words. As I'm sure some of the other lads will agree, being able to have a positive influence and inspire others, is as great a feeling as the accomplishment of finishing one of these lids. It's truly humbling and very much appreciated :)
 
ive been using this thread the last 2 weeks painting my first ROTJ lid lol.

Its certainly not as good as yours Jayvee, but it coming along ok. I didnt charge the guy much cuz i told him, i dunno how its gonna come out lol It loos good so far but some details arent ac accurate as id like.
 
Get some shots up Darth - i'm sure you did a cracking job, and everyone around these parts loves some DV paint up eye candy!!! :)
 
heh..i will when im done...im not 100% happy with it, but if you dont know every detail, it looks great. But i DO know every detail so its bugging me that things are "off"
 
What is the color for the floquil caboose for the mandibles. Is it red? I tried looking up just floquil caboose but came up with different colors. Thanks
 
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