Father In Law Fett ROTJ Build

[Zom0898]

Wow that one great looking JP!! I gotta start mine soon so this is great timing

 

[BudaFett]

Backpack is coming out great, looking forward to seeing it finished!

 

[MasterBlaster23]

Wow that one great looking JP!! I gotta start mine soon so this is great timing

Thank you! Good luck on your jet pack. A lot of detail, and patience, but well worth it when it's done. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[MasterBlaster23]

Backpack is coming out great, looking forward to seeing it finished!

Thanks! Just about done. Have to throw a dead flat clear coat and on to the next pieces.

 

[MasterBlaster23]

We have the base metallic silver down on the shin tools and starting to scratch them up a bit before the rest of the details go down. Hoping to have these done in the next day or so. Motivation is at its peak the closer we get to having this done.

 

[Got2bfett]

JP looks great, as well as shin tools.

 

[Zom0898]

Thank you! Good luck on your jet pack. A lot of detail, and patience, but well worth it when it's done. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

I've just noticed the activation button greeblies, are the supposed to be that way round?

 

[MasterBlaster23]

So much for getting the shin tools done in the "next couple of days." 24 hours and they are done. Seeing if we can squeeze in one more day before Christmas to work on a few more things. Would like to get the jet pack harness and boots checked off the list before the end of the year.

 

[MasterBlaster23]

I've just noticed the activation button greeblies, are the supposed to be that way round?

Are you referring to the pieces on the side of the thrusters with the red inside? I believe they are supposed to be that round. Any photos that I have seen up to this point has them completely round. Are you seeing something else?

 

[MasterBlaster23]

JP looks great, as well as shin tools.

It's nice to see it all coming together. Papa Fett is getting more and more excited as he is seeing it getting closer. I appreciate the feedback.

 

[RafalFett]

Are you referring to the pieces on the side of the thrusters with the red inside? I believe they are supposed to be that round. Any photos that I have seen up to this point has them completely round. Are you seeing something else?

I think that Zom0898 was talking about the orientation of the activation button and not about its shape. The original have a slight taper toward the exterior end, while yours is straight. Most likely you inserted those the other way (with the tapered part inside):

 

[MasterBlaster23]

I think that Zom0898 was talking about the orientation of the activation button and not about its shape. The original have a slight taper toward the exterior end, while yours is straight. Most likely you inserted those the other way (with the tapered part inside):

Thanks for pointing that out. Everything was already attached when we received the jet pack. Well now this is going to bug me...I wonder if that detail will have any impact of him getting approved?

 

[MasterBlaster23]

I think that Zom0898 was talking about the orientation of the activation button and not about its shape. The original have a slight taper toward the exterior end, while yours is straight. Most likely you inserted those the other way (with the tapered part inside):
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Thanks for pointing that out. Everything was already attached when we received the jet pack. Well now this is going to bug me...I wonder if that detail will have any impact of him getting approved?

 

[Zom0898]

I think that Zom0898 was talking about the orientation of the activation button and not about its shape. The original have a slight taper toward the exterior end, while yours is straight. Most likely you inserted those the other way (with the tapered part inside):
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Yeah this is what I ment, I'm not dissing your build mate I was just asking as I'll be putting that part together soon

 

[MasterBlaster23]

Yeah this is what I ment, I'm not dissing your build mate I was just asking as I'll be putting that part together soon

Definitely didn't take it as a dis. I really appreciate you bringing it up as we all want to be as accurate as possible. I think while we are working on the rest of the build I'll try to order those pieces and replace them. Thanks again!

 

[Boochman]

Definitely didn't take it as a dis. I really appreciate you bringing it up as we all want to be as accurate as possible. I think while we are working on the rest of the build I'll try to order those pieces and replace them. Thanks again!

I guess I’m still having a hard time figuring out what you guys are referring to? Which part of the activation button...? They both look the same to me, so I must be missing something!

 

[RafalFett]

I guess I’m still having a hard time figuring out what you guys are referring to? Which part of the activation button...? They both look the same to me, so I must be missing something!

This:

 

[Boochman]

wow, thanks RF! That graphic is really helpful!!!

 

[MasterBlaster23]

This community is unreal! The amount of knowledge and feedback from everyone has truly made this huge undertaking of building a Fett not as stressful. Thank you everyone! On a side note, activation buttons are ordered and on their way. Thanks Zom0898 and RafalFett for the good catch on the jetpack.

 

[MasterBlaster23]

2018 is coming to a close and we are hoping to have the boots done before the end of the year. Time to get a little messy with these!