Jet Pack 11/3/16 UPDATE! Fettastic ESB Jetpack paint up (pic heavy)
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Fettastic
Active Hunter
Regarding the thrusters...hmmm...it might just be the lighting on whichever picture you are looking at because that is exactly the effect I was going for and I used reference photos as best I could. I'll take some close ups out side in good lighting so you can see the wash you are referring to.
As you can see it is very thin and has the fade/wash effect while still clearly showing sharp edges for the reddish brown square markings.
i think I'll try painting on the dot when I get some time...and I actually have a dental file in the works so I'm pretty excited!!
I also just want to say thanks to everyone for input and help on this build!
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Fett 4 Real
Sr Hunter
Yeh looks like it was just the pic I was looking at maybe lighting....who knows looks good
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Fettastic
Active Hunter
I finally added the exhaust vent to the bottom of the JP. I painted mine chrome and am on the fence right now about adding some smoke/exhaust weathering to it. I kind of like the contrast...maybe I'll just add it the the edges or something to give it the effect. Just thinking out loud.
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Fettastic
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I made my own mixture with Browns and Reds but if you don't like mixing it is very close to the Model Master color RUST believe it or not.
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I may be selling a completed MOW pack finished and painted by me if you are interested.
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mstorer5
Hunter
Thanks. I ended up doing similar. I gave you shout out here. http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/esb-mannequin-build-w-focus-gauntlets-jetpack-56090/
You can check out how I did. Used a lot of your techniques, so thanks for the inspiration!
You can check out how I did. Used a lot of your techniques, so thanks for the inspiration!
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Fettastic
Active Hunter
Update!!!
This update I owe to JBdubz! You Totally hooked me up with a blue micro mega dental file #20 and an aluminum beacon. Which put me in the mood to finish the fine details on this paint up. Thanks for looking out brother!
Ok other than installing the beacon, stabilizer, and dental file...I ended working a little more on the "white wash" scratching/blemish behind the stabilizer on the upper right part of the JP. I also did the notorious white dot, whoever the heck knows why that thing is there. I painted the top of the dental file the same color red as the piano keys. I added small overall weather detailing and then dull coated the whole thing.
list of things left to complete project:
Mist the dental file with Jetpack green
Beacon led light kit
Attach back hatch
Attach harness clips
Eventually Michell found part for stabilizer or aluminum replica
Eventually add smoke system for thrusters
Dreams:
Add servos to thrusters with wireless operation
This update I owe to JBdubz! You Totally hooked me up with a blue micro mega dental file #20 and an aluminum beacon. Which put me in the mood to finish the fine details on this paint up. Thanks for looking out brother!
Ok other than installing the beacon, stabilizer, and dental file...I ended working a little more on the "white wash" scratching/blemish behind the stabilizer on the upper right part of the JP. I also did the notorious white dot, whoever the heck knows why that thing is there. I painted the top of the dental file the same color red as the piano keys. I added small overall weather detailing and then dull coated the whole thing.
list of things left to complete project:
Mist the dental file with Jetpack green
Beacon led light kit
Attach back hatch
Attach harness clips
Eventually Michell found part for stabilizer or aluminum replica
Eventually add smoke system for thrusters
Dreams:
Add servos to thrusters with wireless operation
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the_man_with_the_ee3
Hunter
Beautiful work.
Also enjoy the use of guitar stands to hold the pack.
Also enjoy the use of guitar stands to hold the pack.
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Fettastic
Active Hunter
Beautiful work.
Also enjoy the use of guitar stands to hold the pack.
Seriously, best $20 investment...I bought that stand just for the jetpack. I didn't want to have to set the pack on its thrusters all the time.
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Fandango Fett
Doesn’t share his ribs.
WOW. I'm glad I went with MOW.
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Fettastic
Active Hunter
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Fettastic
Active Hunter
The good old Jetpack Comparison!
Disclaimer:
I color corrected the cast on my phone to try and match the white in the original reference photo. I don't know if this is the correct way to try and balance the image to compare but in my mind it seemed logical.
Also, I didn't get the correct angle of the JP so the sizing and scale may look a little skewed. For this, I apologize for my laziness.
Disclaimer:
I color corrected the cast on my phone to try and match the white in the original reference photo. I don't know if this is the correct way to try and balance the image to compare but in my mind it seemed logical.
Also, I didn't get the correct angle of the JP so the sizing and scale may look a little skewed. For this, I apologize for my laziness.
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Crookknight
New Hunter
Awesome. A great reference.
boba87fett
Active Hunter
This thread is awesome. Serious, great work!
