hunterofbounties
Jr Hunter
"You want to show us photos"......."Do it quickly"
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BFUK Jet Pack Run starting phase one.
- Thread starter Bobby Fett UK
- Start date
Hellhounds
Active Hunter
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!!!! Can't wait to see the packs.
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Bobby Fett UK
Well-Known Hunter
.................getting there.
Why does work and family always get in the way of hobbying
small update. I got the Thruster master - and made the mold of the ball section. I have some photos and will hook my camera up to get them uploaded. In fact, I will take some more and get some good updates on tomorrow.
I have finished the missing greeblie sculpt and molded and cast some. I have also got a quantity of correct screws to attach the greeblies, and a quantity of switches and electrical components for the beacon lights.
I do however need to finish the bottom section modification to the missile.
Photos tomorrow of wip - but I can't wait to get the full finished pack photos together with greeblies mounted etc.
Working hard guys - and have some changes taking place at work which will give me the opportunity to get more time working on these :cheers
Why does work and family always get in the way of hobbying
small update. I got the Thruster master - and made the mold of the ball section. I have some photos and will hook my camera up to get them uploaded. In fact, I will take some more and get some good updates on tomorrow.
I have finished the missing greeblie sculpt and molded and cast some. I have also got a quantity of correct screws to attach the greeblies, and a quantity of switches and electrical components for the beacon lights.
I do however need to finish the bottom section modification to the missile.
Photos tomorrow of wip - but I can't wait to get the full finished pack photos together with greeblies mounted etc.
Working hard guys - and have some changes taking place at work which will give me the opportunity to get more time working on these :cheers
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Bobby Fett UK
Well-Known Hunter
Here is my solid ali master thruster. This is the master I intend to cast from, it is too heavy to use as a costume part and far too expensive - although the research and development has been done
Here are the parts.
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
Closer detail
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
Assembled
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
As you can see the parts are not handed so one master works for both thrusters. I intend to cast the parts separately and glue together and use the parts to help install onto the pack main body. More to come on the fixing method later. Also the centre greeblie is also removable so in theory an ali centre can be upgraded if desired and will fit perfectly.
More updates to come today
Here are the parts.
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
Closer detail
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
Assembled
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-16
As you can see the parts are not handed so one master works for both thrusters. I intend to cast the parts separately and glue together and use the parts to help install onto the pack main body. More to come on the fixing method later. Also the centre greeblie is also removable so in theory an ali centre can be upgraded if desired and will fit perfectly.
More updates to come today
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Hellhounds
Active Hunter
Man that thruster is beautiful!
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Bobby Fett UK
Well-Known Hunter
The castings are pretty special too 
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Darth Paul
Hunter
Wow!!! Those thrusters are amazing Rob!!
Any pics of the JP or have I missed that on another thread??
Any pics of the JP or have I missed that on another thread??
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GCNgamer128
Sr Hunter
Looking slick!! Can't wait until I can get mine 
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hunterofbounties
Jr Hunter
funny how the thrusters seem to be setting on black galaxy granite also lol
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Mandalorian Guard
Active Hunter
Definitely sounded special when I saw you last Rob on them thrusters. But seeing them very special.
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Bobby Fett UK
Well-Known Hunter
Thanks for the comments! (blush) Things are moving along much slower than I want at the moment - but I have set my standards very high and I am not about to settle for second best :angry
The frustrating thing is that I am losing time in areas pretty much out of my control - the thruster being a good example, it has taken hours to get right, which is more due to developing techniques and starting over than actual machine time for the finished item.
I am as of right now just about at the top of the hill and things should really pick up speed soon (I hope) :wacko. Thanks for sticking with me here guys, you will be pleased with the results.
I have a troop a week on sunday and I am going to feel so embarrassed using my old pack - but I am not even on the list yet :wacko
Bobby.
The frustrating thing is that I am losing time in areas pretty much out of my control - the thruster being a good example, it has taken hours to get right, which is more due to developing techniques and starting over than actual machine time for the finished item.
I am as of right now just about at the top of the hill and things should really pick up speed soon (I hope) :wacko. Thanks for sticking with me here guys, you will be pleased with the results.
I have a troop a week on sunday and I am going to feel so embarrassed using my old pack - but I am not even on the list yet :wacko
Bobby.
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fettpride
Well-Known Hunter
Get used to it I haven't been able to find the time to put my own Fett together in 5 years FP
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stormtrooperguy
Sr Hunter
that thruster makes me feel sorta funny inside
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Galactic Hunter
Active Hunter
Beautiful Craftsmanship! And remember, if a spot opens up, I'll take a JP Kit!
:cheers
:cheers
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Stormrider
Well-Known Hunter
This is the master I intend to cast from, it is too heavy to use as a costume part and far too expensive - although the research and development has been done
Dont quote me, but it seems like my machinist and I talked, and he said that aluminum was not a lot heavir than solid resin but dont quote me, because ive never compared
Very nicely done. Mucho props.
Dont quote me, but it seems like my machinist and I talked, and he said that aluminum was not a lot heavir than solid resin
but dont quote me, because ive never comparedVery nicely done. Mucho props.
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Bobby Fett UK
Well-Known Hunter
M, for the thruster (and missile) I am using a quality urethane resin with a lightweight filler. It is much, much lighter? I did a test drop from chest height and the ball just kind of dead bounced but did not chip, crack or shatter.
Maybe it is the grade used in this particular situation?
Maybe it is the grade used in this particular situation?
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boba trooper
Active Hunter
Well Rob things seem to be coming alone nicely and everything looks sooooooo good I cant wait to see the finished pack with all the bits on and I cant wait to get the mail from you to say its ready for me to pick up. Keep up the good work mate ur getting there and they look superb.
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Shinobi Fett
Active Hunter
Holy moley! 
that could be the most awesome thing I've seen in a long time!!!! (Next to Mojo's sidearm ) GREAT work BFUK! I'm scratch-building a pack too, but I have to say, the thrusters are very daunting to me. Will you be selling parts separately? if so, how much will these thrusters be?
that could be the most awesome thing I've seen in a long time!!!! (Next to Mojo's sidearm ) GREAT work BFUK! I'm scratch-building a pack too, but I have to say, the thrusters are very daunting to me. Will you be selling parts separately? if so, how much will these thrusters be?
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