First post, first WOF bukcet build - cardboard!

[Ghostsoldier]

Way to go, Antman...still looking really great!
Rob

 

[tbone9600]

WOW! I'm truely impressed! Looking awesome. This thread makes me want to try a scratch build even more now.

 

[SarlaccBits]

Superb work man!
Just awesome.

 

[Rich D]

Really great job so far. A wired, cardboard RF stalk... I'm still processing that data... Wow, that's just too cool.

 

[MandalorFett]

Amazing work! Just amazing!!!!!

 

[Wildabeast]

Totally awesome bucket

 

[AntMan]

Totally awesome bucket

Thanks and stay tuned! 8)

Amazing work! Just amazing!!!!!

Too much credit! (just a little too much ) Thanks dude!

Really great job so far. A wired, cardboard RF stalk... I'm still processing that data... Wow, that's just too cool.

Thanks man, I'm still working an idea for a switch to turn on the LEDs once the stalk has been lowered.

Superb work man!
Just awesome.

Thank you!

WOW! I'm truely impressed! Looking awesome. This thread makes me want to try a scratch build even more now.

Just go for it man! It's fun! And I'm sure a lot of G/Dents would love to see another scratchbuild.

Way to go, Antman...still looking really great!
Rob

Thanks Rob!

This is fantastic! Keep up the great work.

Thanks!

Man . . . my cardboard bucket doesn't look anything like yours! lol . . . hopefully it will but right now it's in the crappy stage due to some failed fiberglassing.

Keep confidence dude! Just enjoy what you are doing, because it inspires a lot of people!



Thanks for all the encouraging replies! It really motivates me too keep on doing the best I can on this cardboard scratchbuild.
Today I found a timeslot to actually seal/prime the lid with some acrylic resin I found in a hobby store. It is especially meant for paper and cardboard type of materials and is a good primer for almost any type of paint. A couple of thin layers should seal it perfectly.
Here's a pic of the first layer:

And here is the 360 view:

Once all three layer have been applied, I can start on the real challenge.... painting it in ESB colours!!
But first I'll have to find out what the corresponding colours are called here in Holland. One shop I visited sold Tamiya Model Kit spray and brush paints. I don't quite know if these paints qualify as the enamels described in the sticky: "AFFO$'s PAINT LIST FOR THE AIRBRUSH CHALLENGED" or "Rogue Studios' ESB Color list & Painting Techniques":confused. I'll do some more inquiring.
That's it for now, stay tuned for more soon!

Peter

 

[mrgr8ness]

Wow, that has to be one of the best cardboard buckets I've seen. These things are looking great!

 

[Drake]

Impressive... most impressive.

 

[Gypsyboy]

Hollow rangefinder stalk with wires. Cardboard. That still floors me. The whole helmet is looking awesome too. Much impressiveness!

 

[SD68]

What an incredible build! It is easy to spot artistic talent. Keep up the great work.

 

[MORGUE]

Truely sick Bro!
great job!

jon

 

[tbone9600]

Very nice. Have you thought of a mercury or tilt switch to turn your LEDs on?

 

[Marcly]

Great stuff Antman!

This project is taking off to a whole new level.
I'm sure even Boba himself would not be able to
tell yours apart from his own helmet!

As always in admiration,

Mars

 

[AntMan]

Wow, that has to be one of the best cardboard buckets I've seen. These things are looking great!

Thanks!

Impressive... most impressive.

Tack så mycket!

Hollow rangefinder stalk with wires. Cardboard. That still floors me. The whole helmet is looking awesome too. Much impressiveness!

Glad you like it!

What an incredible build! It is easy to spot artistic talent. Keep up the great work.

It takes one to know one!

Truely sick Bro!
great job!

jon

Thanks man!

Very nice. Have you thought of a mercury or tilt switch to turn your LEDs on?

Whoa! Now that would be wicked! That's a great idea. I never thought of that. Thanks for the tip man

Great stuff Antman!

This project is taking off to a whole new level.
I'm sure even Boba himself would not be able to
tell yours apart from his own helmet!

As always in admiration,

Mars

Haha! Long time no see buddy! 8)
Thanks for the supportive speak amigo!



Right now the second sealing layer has been applied and the lid looks sort of like this:



Back soon...
Peter

 

[digifett]

Man, your work is fantastic, absolutely fantastic Peter! WOW!

Chris

 

[Darasuum Verd]

Wow! That bucket is looking sweet!

-Naas

 

[Byyynik]

Thats Amazing!

 

[coennie]

Hey Peter, any updates on this fabulous project?
C

 

[Darth Clouds]

thumbsup:

This lid has the blood and soul:love of the maker.