Historian Fett's ESB WIP

[Historian Fett]

Had to wait a couple days for the thrusters to cool off from its journey to me, but my ESB jetpack has landed! And boy is it an piece amazing. This Wasted Fett jetpack offering was carefully built/painted by BudaFett and has full MachineCraft metal all around, an original dental file from 01Hawk, and clips from full metal fett. In the next few days I'll add Jc27's light beacon kit. Each of these vendors has been incredible to work with on this. All are knowledgeable and provide fantastic products. And a big thanks to BudaFett who has been an invaluable resource on my journey, not only with the build/paint of this jetpack but beyond.

 

[BobaFett007]

Nice rocket

 

[BudaFett]

That looks familiar!

 

[Historian Fett]

Finally got around to adding my light beacon from Jc27. Fantastic product with a super easy application. Green hue is simply the lighting. In person this looks sicko and amazing.

 

[Historian Fett]

Finally got around to taking a side-by-side comparison pic of my two EE-3's.

Top is a Hellhounds rubber EE-3 (I just need to paint/add the greeblies to the stock)
Bottom is a Sidewinder EE-3

*Both need a leather strap added*

I purchased both cause one never knows when Boba needs to go double fisted for a bounty.

 

[Historian Fett]

In just under a full year everything has arrived and is ready for final assembly. Here's a look at my now weathered Arkady flight suit. And the Wasted Fett armor and gaunts painted by Fett 4 Real are simply incredible. Pics do not do these justice. I only need to attach the armor and sort out my jet pack harness and everything will be ready for final positioning/prep.

 

[Historian Fett]

It's been a while since I've posted an update. That's because I was working to attach the armor. And I finally got everything done! There are still a couple of small tweaks that need made, including trimming the girth belt straps and weathering the elastic on the knees/Boba thong. Otherwise my ESB #HistorianFett should finally be just about complete.

In advance of my application for the 501st, I welcome any suggestions, corrections, or advice on the process. If things need fixed and/or adjusted I'd rather try to get those done before formal submission of my application pics. Many thanks in advance.

 

[Historian Fett]

And here's a few outdoor shots, including the right gauntlet hose that was missing in the last pics (though the wookie braids had slipped) ...

 

[jedisushi]

Looks great! Can’t imagine you’d have any problems getting approved!

 

[BudaFett]

Yes! Looks great! Still need to weather those straps!

 

[RamSkirata]

Historian Fett
Wow, you look great! I wish you all the best for getting approved!
The ony thing that I spotted that could still be improved is your visor. From the photos it looks line the vertical part of the T is too narrow?

 

[jedisushi]

Oh and you gotta tighten that thong, sir.

 

[AlphaCloneFett]

switch the shoulder armor, they are on the wrong side, the blonde braid is way too long as well. looks great!

 

[AlphaCloneFett]

Oh and you gotta tighten that thong, sir.

yep, it needs to pull up the flightsuit!

 

[Krewkid82]

In just under a full year everything has arrived and is ready for final assembly. Here's a look at my now weathered Arkady flight suit. And the Wasted Fett armor and gaunts painted by Fett 4 Real are simply incredible. Pics do not do these justice. I only need to attach the armor and sort out my jet pack harness and everything will be ready for final positioning/prep.

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How did you go about weathering your suit? Is that airbrushed or rattlecans? Which colors were used? I tried to ordered dirty down rattle cans to weather my Boba better but they won't ship internationally unfortunately.

 

[Historian Fett]

How did you go about weathering your suit? Is that airbrushed or rattlecans? Which colors were used? I tried to ordered dirty down rattle cans to weather my Boba better but they won't ship internationally unfortunately.

I had a painter airbrush it on. I was initially going to do the rattle can route but had the same shipping issue.

 

[Historian Fett]

Installed a new security system at my office today .

 

[RamSkirata]

Installed a new security system at my office today .

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Is this your campus office? Thats beautiful! What do your students think?

 

[BudaFett]

New shin tools are on their way! That office is crazy!

 

[Historian Fett]

Is this your campus office? Thats beautiful! What do your students think?

Most students are astonished by it. I'm a history prof by trade but there's nothing boring about my office or classes . Many of my students actually bring their kids by to see all the Star Wars swag. I've always got a slew of new SW action figures that they get to choose from as a parting gift for visiting. Loads of fun.