Slave1Pirate's Aluminum ROTJ Hero Level 2 Build PIC HEAVY

[Slave1Pirate117]

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum but have been a member of various cosplay forums. I am going to begin an All Metal Boba Fett ROTJ Hero build with hopes of a 501st Level 2 Certification. My plan is to start with the base of the outfit: The soft parts like the flight suit and what not. During this time I will be purchasing the necessary components that I find as I go. Below is also my list of where I am at on the suit.

1. Jumpsuit: Arkady; in possession
2. Flight Vest: Arkady; in possession
3. Hip Pouches: Arkady; in possession
4. Ankle Spats: Arkady; in possession
5. Ammo Pouch Belt: Self making new design/in process
6. Cape: self making/in process
7. Armor Plates: self made sheet aluminum/awaiting paint
8. Helmet: self made sheet aluminum/in process
9. Knee Greebles: self made aluminum/awaiting paint
10. Flight Stabilizer: self made aluminum/complete
11. Jet Pack Beacon: soon to be self made

Parts found and ordered so far:
1. Working Casio MQ-1 Calculator

2. US Army Half Shelter Olive

I would also like to show you some of my prop/project history. I have a machine shop so this project should be a wee bit easier I also have a website www.jackdawslanding.net

All metal Boba build site

Halo themed bike and Master Chief Helmet

Jurassic Park Barbasol Can

Jack Sparrow's Snake Belt

William Wallace's Baldric from Braveheart

Will be updating soon my progress!

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

While I wait to hear back from Arkady about a possible flight suit, I am going to start designing metal parts. The jet pack looks to be the hardest so I am starting there. I found Wizard of Flight's template and I am converting it into sketches on a 3D modelling software that I can plug into the CNC plasma cutter and hopefully have some awesome parts. Here is the first part I wanted to play with. Still working on the angles of course.

 

[Lazerjock]

Wow!!!

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

Center Rib
All will be TIG welded together of course.

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

So this is proving to be super difficult. Because I am tracing it in the 3d modelling software, the angles are off, measurements incorrect, etc. Assembling it on the laptop is proving to be difficult.

 

[jedisushi]

Looks like you are more than capable. Wishing you best of luck!

 

[RafalFett]

Maybe these will help you in a way or other==> RafalFett's Boba Fett 3D Projects.

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

Maybe these will help you in a way or other==> RafalFett's Boba Fett 3D Projects.

Thank you! Yes I've been trolling your threads and stickies constantly but I hadn't seen these yet. Much appreciated.

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

Amazing files. Tough to try and unfold though. I will try to see what I can do good sir.

Maybe these will help you in a way or other==> RafalFett's Boba Fett 3D Project

 

[RafalFett]

Amazing files. Tough to try and unfold though. I will try to see what I can do good sir.

I know it's hard to unfold the models, I just thought these will visually guide you somehow in your journey.

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

I know it's hard to unfold the models, I just thought these will visually guide you somehow in your journey.

absolutely! I have both windows up as I switch back and forth and take measurements. big help!

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

Boba's jet pack rocket/torpedo/missle cooling fins? Jet pack top plate.

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

Probably 50% through WOF's Jet Pack templates now. The excitement grows.

 

[thrax]

Got my attention as I have a full metal ESB Boba...

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

Got my attention as I have a full metal ESB Boba...

How was it? Bending and shaping that is.

 

[thrax]

How was it? Bending and shaping that is.

WickedBeard made the armor. I have repaired some things and it wasn't so bad. You have to wear kevlar gloves.

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

WickedBeard made the armor. I have repaired some things and it wasn't so bad. You have to wear kevlar gloves.

I am assuming due to cuts and bruises?

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

Update: I received the actual .DXFs from Alan the wizard. No more tracing! Should be cutting out pieces soon!

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

:grumbles: So I did that thing. You know, that thing where you find something and get so excited because you haven't found any but you found one and impulse bought it? Yea. I bought a Casio MQ-2......2! Not 1....2! Ugh. I'll have to modify it for my needs.

 

[Slave1Pirate117]

Took a break from the jet pack today. I began working on my helmet. WOF's templates are what I am using. The lower helmet parts have had a metal hem added.