Desert Mandalorian Warrior - "J Fenn"

Like ASOK said - he provided the cod piece, and knees - all of which made my job easier. His knees went together flawlessly and the cod piece was really nice.

The Armor plates I got from a guy ion E-Bay for like $35 -- including the back pieces - really excellent job -- some sanding and minor cutting to even the edges out - and "BOOM" after four different coats of paint colors and masking --- which will drive a person insane -- they were done.

The Jet pack and gauntlets will be made from scratch - provided I got the info from TDH Wizard of Flight and Lisa Fett templates -- (anyone else I forgot to mention I apologise)

The one member using cardboard -- caught my attention - SO I'm going that route next week with some serious fiberglass coating inside and out to make them solid with nice edging. I believe (theory) that using alcohol on the cardboard to wet it - then form it will be better - since it will evaporate quickly. Once that is done -- using light coats of contact cement will hardened the pieces - then I can start applying the fiberglass gel.

That's the plan -- please give me a shout if you have already done this and it did or did not work. I read the post where the member is using a white paste/masking on his cardboard shells to hardened them. I was thinking maybe liquid Viagra -- but I was afraid I might get it on my fingers and permanently disfigure myself! :eek:

Again 0 thanks for all the comments -- you guys that did this before me gave me alot to think about and plan for.

Joe
 
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Looks great! I knew exactly what it was when I saw it =D Probably one of the most distinct weapons ever made, and it's really been put together awesomely. Still loving the JP also.
 
Diggin the grease gun. Where'd you pick it up if you don't mind my asking? I've often thought about using one as a backup weapon, could never really find one.

Looking great!
 
Since it is made out of Sintra -- it is attached on one side by plastic welder and a strip holding both the top and bottom calm shells together -- on the other side I plan on fixing Velcro to it to hold it in place. It fits nicely -- also plan on putting a strip of foam on the upper part to hold it in place on my arm -- pre-test show that it will be very snug!

So far the Right one is done -- painted it same color as the jet pack -- since my shirt is coyote tan -- the paint came out like a mirror -- so the weathering should stick out -- it's drying right now...

Thanks for the comments -- more to come!

joe
 
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