Boba Fett RotJ WIP

[Strider]

Hey guys, happy to get on the Boba Fett RotJ train as well

I’ve not been very active in the last 2 years but somehow this Boba build has re-ignited my passion for a screen accurate build. I’m really looking forward to build a RotJ Boba as accurate as possible while trying to keep costs reasonable (yeah, I see that smile on your face ;-)

So without further ado, this is my shopping list (already acquired, ordered and planned to make myself):

Shoes - Imperialboots

Gloves - Imperialboots

Helmet – FPH2

Aluminum Stalk - FMF

Visor - BM

Collar Armor - BM

Back Armor - BM

Chest armor - BM

Shoulder armor - BM

Harness – Bigdane

Jet Pack - BM

Flightsuit - BM

Cod armor - FP

kidney armor - FP

knee armor - FP

Shin tools - Original

Ankle spats - Selfmade

Ammo Belt - First Imperialboots but then decided to make my own

Girth Belt – Original girth belt to be dyed

Neckseal - BM

Wookiee Braids – Unknown, from a buddy

Cape – Original Army tent

Gauntlets – FP with some modifications of my own

Vest - Selfmade

Side Pockets – Selfmade (I would think those should be the same as the bikerscout pouches

Blaster – from a buddy, I believe Sidewinder

Let the fun begin

 

[Strider]

Okay, first stop: the gauntlets. I wouldn't have thought it but these little things took me longer to put together than a full bikerscout costume

But granted, first times always take waay longer particularly when one has to obsessively check references in order to get everything build correctly. So here I am at the moment:

Since I was (or am) going to do the RotJ "Hero" version I thought the paint and weathering job should be pretty much straight forward - far from it! Some helpful conversation made me realize that there are not only numerous different "Hero" versions out there (incl. the stunt versions) but also the gauntlets changed during filming. So while eg. the flamethrower lip was still present in the Jabba palace scenes, by the time our Hero made it to the sail barge that part has been lost. So the tasks were twofold; first deciding which version to do (I opted for the sail barge scene) and then identifying the exact gauntlets used and finding good reference images for the exact model.

For the left gauntlet it was rather straighforward because the battle damage was unambigious:

Interestingly this Hero version is different from the MoM one in 2 ways; the blue color from calculator pad is missing and the button next to the red light is different as well.

The right gauntlet was a bit more tricky because the different versions all look somewhat similiar. However, I believe I've identified the correct version in the SW costumes book as well as in the Art of Star Wars exhibition from 2000.

A great ressource for reference images can be found here -->

Boba Fett Reference

Next step: Painting the final coat and replicatin the battle damage!

 

[RafalFett]

The ROTJ Hero right gauntlet is the 2nd from the left not the center one:

The ROTJ Hero right gauntlet, the right chest plate and the cod plate are not present on any of the exhibits. Use mostly the still images from the ROTJ gallery (page 3 and 4 ==> Boba Fett Return of the Jedi) and all the Jabba's palace ones.

 

[Strider]

Hey Rafal, thanks for chiming in So you're saying that my screencap of the right gauntlet is from the stunt and not the 'Hero' costume? So which references do we have strictly for the Hero costume - just the ones from Jabbas palace (incl. BTS) and the series of the image on the very right?

 

[Irongladiator]

Strider - Nice start, and great shopping list! I'm also doing a ROTJ build and nearing the end of my shopping list see below, I think I just need about another $800-$1000 and that should just about do it for me. Also need to get my airbrush - I'm looking at the iWata Eclipse HP-CS Airbrush and the iWata Ninja Compressor.

Description	Vendor	Status
Flight Suit	Arkady	Ordered
Gloves	MoW Studios	Received
Boots	Imperial Boots	Received
Cape	US Army Half Shelter - Self Made	Received
Girthbelt	MoW Studios	Received
Ammo Belt	Delta 13 Leatherworks	Still Need
Wookie Braids	Obtained via eBay	Received
Helmet	Boba Maker	Ordered
Armor - Collar	Boba Maker	Still Need
Armor - Back	Boba Maker	Still Need
Armor - Chest	Boba Maker	Ordered
Armor - Shoulder	Boba Maker	Ordered
Armor - Cod	Boba Maker	Ordered
Armor - Kidney	Boba Maker	Ordered
Armor - Knee	Boba Maker	Ordered
Armor - Chest LED's	Fettronics	Received
Armor - Metal Studs (Collar/Back & Cod/Kidney)	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Still Need
Wrist Gauntlets	Boba Maker	Ordered
Wrist Gauntlet - Metal Flamethrower Nozzles	Machine Craft	Still Need
Wrist Gauntlets - Metal Darts	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Received
Wrist Gauntlets - Rocket	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Still Need
Wrist Gauntlets - Hose	Home Depot	Received
Z-6 Jetpack	Still Vetting Options	Still Need
Jetpack - Metal Beacon w/LED	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Still Need
Jetpack - Metal Stabilizer	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Still Need
Jetpack - Metal Exhaust	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Still Need
Jetpack - Harness	MoW Studios	Received
EE-3 Blaster	Still Vetting Options	Pending
Shin Tools - MoW	MoW Studios	Received
Voice Box	TRamp	Still Need
Decal - Helmet Killstripes	DeLucks Design - Luckysy31	Received
Decal - Jetpack Markings	DeLucks Design - Luckysy31	Received

It's gonna be fun building this - I just hope when Halloween comes around this year, that we're all going to be allowed outside again (COVID-19) so I can show it all off! Have fun with your build!

Thanks,
-Iron

 

[RafalFett]

Hey Rafal, thanks for chiming in So you're saying that my screencap of the right gauntlet is from the stunt and not the 'Hero' costume? So which references do we have strictly for the Hero costume - just the ones from Jabbas palace (incl. BTS) and the series of the image on the very right?

Yes, as I said all the Jabba's palace scenes, the still images (especially those with the green background) and maybe the early skiff scenes (before Boba Fett fly off).

 

[Strider]

Irongladiator nice list, dude! I'm just starting out on airbrushing myself so I can't really comment on equipment there. Are you doing a build thread as well?

Cheers

 

[Strider]

Yes, as I said all the Jabba's palace scenes, the still images (especially those with the green background) and maybe the early skiff scenes (before Boba Fett fly off).

Thanks, Rafal - just wanted to make sure

 

[sandtrooper8867]

Do you guys have an ETA on the things you ordered from bobamaker? Also were you having him paint the items? I'm just getting started on my ROTJ Fett and am interested in seeing more in hand pictures of his pieces.

 

[Irongladiator]

Do you guys have an ETA on the things you ordered from bobamaker? Also were you having him paint the items? I'm just getting started on my ROTJ Fett and am interested in seeing more in hand pictures of his pieces.

Hi sandtrooper8867 - My ROTJ Boba Maker Armor I’m having him paint/weather what I would consider the more difficult pieces which are, Chest, Knee and Shoulder. I’ll be handling the Cod/Kidney, Collar/Back and attempting to do the Gauntlets! (I believe myself to have an acute eye for attention to detail) having an expert take care of the armor where color and blends and decals are important is something I would pay for. I only fear the gauntlets. But I’m confident in my skill, just don’t wanna make mistakes.

-Iron

 

[Strider]

Do you guys have an ETA on the things you ordered from bobamaker? Also were you having him paint the items? I'm just getting started on my ROTJ Fett and am interested in seeing more in hand pictures of his pieces.

Yes, chest pieces should come within the next days whereas the fibreglas jet pack comes as last item in September. I'll do all the assembling and painting myself.

 

[sandtrooper8867]

Thanks for the replies. I was able to get all of the torso armor and knee pieces already painted. The gauntlets, jetpack & helmet still left to get so looking at options for those. I like that the bobamaker jetpack comes with the metal beacon and stabilizer included plus the folding fins on the rocket so was wanting more details on it.

 

[Strider]

Finished the gauntlets today

One of the first times airbrushing for me. The left gauntlet got a little blotchy in places but overall I'm quite happy how they turned out

Here's a shot of the original "Hero" gauntlets I wanted to emulate :

 

[Irongladiator]

Strider - Nice work!
A couple questions:
1) What colors did you use? (Manufacturer & Paint number)
2) Just curious on how you achieved the worn edges? (In one picture, it almost looks brushed on - Still fine damn work sir!)

My Boba Maker ROTJ Gauntlets should be here in the next couple weeks. For the worn edges I grabbed some Humbrol Masking fluid and plan to peel it back after I apply the red color to the gauntlets.

Thanks,
-Iron

 

[Strider]

Strider - Nice work!
A couple questions:
1) What colors did you use? (Manufacturer & Paint number)
2) Just curious on how you achieved the worn edges? (In one picture, it almost looks brushed on - Still fine damn work sir!)

My Boba Maker ROTJ Gauntlets should be here in the next couple weeks. For the worn edges I grabbed some Humbrol Masking fluid and plan to peel it back after I apply the red color to the gauntlets.

Thanks,
-Iron

Hey Iron,

thank you Well, the paint wasn't too accurate actually; I had to dull it down with matte clear coat first and after that I misted it black with the airbrush. I do like the final look but if I had to do it again I'd definitely choose a more accurate color to start with.
I did some of the chipping effects with humbrol maskol and others just brushing it on. I really didn't like to do it like that because it doesn't look very realistic - but that's how they did the originals...

 

[Strider]

Finished painting the blaster. I didn't want to go quite as heavy on the colors as the original blaster as I think that makes it appear just to unrealistic but still keep the original patterns.

 

[Boochman]

Wonderful job on that blaster!!!

looks perfect!

 

[Irongladiator]

Strider - Just echoing Boochman, but yeah that blaster looks pretty awesome! Great job! I recently painted my own blaster but went overboard on the rust effects. I wasn't happy with it so I recently started over, gonna go lightly this time around. What colors were you using for the Blaster and Gauntlets?

Thanks,
-Iron

 

[sutt_hero_rotj]

Barrel might be a bit short but it looks nice

 

[Boochman]

Barrel might be a bit short but it looks nice

I totally didn’t notice that - I was only looking at the paint! Is that just an optical illusion, Strider ...?