ESB(Now ROTJ!) Progress thread
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BobasDent1138
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That's probably going to be too big, I ordered mine a half size bigger and they fit right, others do a whole size and they have room, size and a half is probably going to be a tad floppy/heavy towards the toes. But you can try emailing Christian at MOW and see if he could do it to your size. Worth a shot
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Squimspickle
New Hunter
Thanks for sharing your itemized list of parts and pieces. Helps me see what I will be getting into. Your build looks great!
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toofastrobot
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Glad I could help Squims.
I'm about to fiberglass my MOW gauntlets, just want to make sure I get this correct: I just need to thoroughly wash the gauntlets with dish soap to remove any release agents... then I place the fiberglass mat on a brush the resin over it? Or do I brush on the resin, add the fiberglass mat, then brush on more resin?
I'm about to fiberglass my MOW gauntlets, just want to make sure I get this correct: I just need to thoroughly wash the gauntlets with dish soap to remove any release agents... then I place the fiberglass mat on a brush the resin over it? Or do I brush on the resin, add the fiberglass mat, then brush on more resin?
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toofastrobot
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Nevermind, found a thread (that I apparently was already subscribed to... lol): http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/mow-gauntlets-beginners-like-me-46381/
Added the link for ease of access for others.
Added the link for ease of access for others.
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syllander
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I would wash them, then sand them with some 180 or similar grit sandpaper. Then wipe with some acetone.
After cutting you're fiberglass to size, I'd mix the resin and brush a coat down prior to laying in the FG. Then lay glass, brush on to fill fiber and remove excess. I'd start small and do one gaunt at a time, and mix more resin for the next. Sucks to get caught up with it kicking off on the cure.
After cutting you're fiberglass to size, I'd mix the resin and brush a coat down prior to laying in the FG. Then lay glass, brush on to fill fiber and remove excess. I'd start small and do one gaunt at a time, and mix more resin for the next. Sucks to get caught up with it kicking off on the cure.
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toofastrobot
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this was fun
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toofastrobot
Active Hunter
Not at all, I was really nervous about it at first, but it was SO simple. Buy more than one brush for applying the resin and buy several disposable plastic bowls to mix your resin in for each separate batch.
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thinbluefett
Active Hunter
And only mix a little at a time! It hardens quick
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toofastrobot
Active Hunter
Definitely!
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toofastrobot
Active Hunter
This was pretty scary to do but it came out great. Prefect fits!
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toofastrobot
Active Hunter
Weathered the cape a bit, didn't want to over do it as most of the reference pictures don't show too heavy weathering.
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toofastrobot
Active Hunter
had to put it all on... Haha I don't look as goofy as I thought I would
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toofastrobot
Active Hunter
EE-3 and Sidearm holster ordered! Price list updated.
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toofastrobot
Active Hunter
Not very hard at all, really clean casts, everything fit together great.
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Artakha
Active Hunter
Yeah you look good! I can't wait to see the entire suit finished up, it looks to be headed in a good direction!
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toofastrobot
Active Hunter
Gorilla glue 5 minute set epoxy. It's the one that says it works on metals and has like 3300 psi hold I think.
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