Jamo
New Hunter
This build has actually been underway since 2019, and is only now coming to a conclusion. I wanted to share my build with you all, which has been heavily inspired by the awesome super trooper build by 01Hawk, and the excellent research and templates from Rafalfett.
Firstly to go over the inventory of my build.
Helmet: Bobamaker V4 helmet
Chest Armour:
Kidney Armour
Back Armour
Shoulder Armour
Knee Armour
Jetpack
Left Gauntlet
Right Gauntlet
Cape:
Flak Vest
Neck Seal
Flight Suit
Ammo Belt
Ammo Belt / Hip Pouches
Gloves
Shin Tools
Boots
Spats
There are plenty of photos of various parts of the costume build, that are very similar to other build threads, so the parts of the build I want to show are for the gauntlets. Scratch building these was enjoyable, but very time consuming and some aspects were a bit frustrating. The irregular angles made it hard at times!
I started with the right gauntlet, and missed a few photos right at the very start. The main housing a flat pieces that are then curved to shape, but the upper gauntlet casing is the unique piece. It actually comprises several parts that are constructed individually and then put together. For these parts I mainly used 3mm expanded PVC foam sheet, as it is easier to heat and bend. Putty filler was used around some of the joins where it was hard to get a perfect fit. Other ‘rounded’ areas also require putty filler to show the shape.
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
The next part was supper hard. Where the top sits on, and slides down the sides, the top has the appearance of blending in to meet the housing. So this needed heaps of filler to start getting the blend and smooth as possible. Following that, layers of spray putty to try and fill all the little gaps and dints all over the place.
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
As you can see from the pics, holes were allowed for in the casing for the darts and also for the Alco switches.
The left gauntlet was in some ways easier to build. Its geometry is more angular and not so rounded as right. Although it was sometimes hard to hold tiny pieces of PVC sheet together at the correct angles, it came together quickly.
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
On the left gauntlet, the casing under the rocket has to be rounded so instead of PVC sheet, this was PVC pipe matches for diameter so it would snuggly fit the rocket. As before, plenty of filler for all the little gaps and dints.
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Layering of spray putty.
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
After the spray putty comes sanding, and then more sanding, and then more spray putty and then more sanding. Then comes painting.
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
Untitled by jamie milner, on Flickr
I still have a couple of jobs to do on the gauntlets to finish them off. On the right gauntlet, I have a globe to imitate the light that was installed, but I haven't yet placed a button / switch. I don't intend on this being a working light, so a small square piece should be fine for now, although I will hopefully intend to have a replica every ready switch.
On the right gauntlet, there are 2 things: 1) switch next to the black rectangle, and 2) the draft 501st CRL calls for a red LED at the rear of the rocket, which I am yet to fully decipher the type of LED required. For both left and right gauntlet, I have gauntlet hosing that is clear vinyl hose, but I intend to replace with a different hose with better flexibility, as my current hose os very stiff.
That's enough for now. Next post I will go over the scratch build of the belt and ammo pouches.
Firstly to go over the inventory of my build.
Helmet: Bobamaker V4 helmet
- BM rangefinder stalk
- BM replica rangefinder
- BM visor
- cast in borden connector
- cast in Casio MQ1 circuit
- dental files are Rafalworks 3d print
Chest Armour:
- collar plate is Bobamaker V2 (dent free)
- right chest, left chest, diamond and ab plate are expanded PVC foam sheet (from Wizard of Light templates)
- chest electronics are TBD, but looking at getting Fettronics
- studs are Imperial Boots Fett Alu Kit (discontinued)
- Bobamaker V2 (dent free)
Kidney Armour
- Bobamaker V2 (dent free)
- studs are Imperial Boots Fett Alu Kit (discontinued)
Back Armour
- Bobamaker V2 (dent free)
Shoulder Armour
- expanded PVC foam sheet (from Wizard of Light templates)
Knee Armour
- expanded PVC foam sheet (from Wizard of Light templates)
- knee darts are Imperial Boots Fett Alu Kit (discontinued)
Jetpack
- Man of War Studios
- drain cover os the included MOW version
- Beacon light housing, and stabiliser, are Imperial Boots Fett Alu Kit (discontinued)
- dental files are Rafalworks 3d print
- hooks and clips from Full Metal Fett
- connectors:
- XLR male port (eBay)
- XLR female port (eBay)
- Coaxial port (eBay)
- gas quick connect
- bleeder valve (I got this part from eBay and took it apart to get the bit I needed to look like the references. I’ll have to go through my eBay history to work it out).
- harness
- harness frame was self made from piping from local hardware
- harness straps was self sewn from webbing from local hardware
- hooks and clips from Full Metal Fett
- buckle is painted plastic
Left Gauntlet
- casing: scratch built using expanded PVC foam sheet (from templates)
- closure mechanism is hinges
- rocket: April Storm 3d print
- casio MQ1 keypad: Rafalworks 3d print
- dental expander: Rafalworks 3d print
- switch: coming soon
- rear LED: coming soon
- rear cable connector: 3.5mm female audio port
- flamethrower
- flamethrower housing: scratch built using expanded PVC foam sheet (from templates)
- flamethrower nozzle: WIP - Rafalworks 3d print (coming soon)
- flamethrower connector: gas quick connect
Right Gauntlet
- casing: scratch built using expanded PVC foam sheet (from templates)
- closure mechanism is hinges
- whipcord housing: scratch built
- dental files: Rafalworks 3d print
- torch switch: coming
- darts: Imperial Boots Fett Alu Kit (discontinued)
- switches: Also MPE 106F momentary switches
- blog block: scratch built using expanded PVC foam sheet, uses 2 x 3.5mm audio connectors with 2 x 3.5 audio ports on the gauntlet
Cape:
- 1977/78 era vintage beach towel
Flak Vest
- Man of War Studios
Neck Seal
- Man of War Studios
Flight Suit
- standard boiler suit with modifications
Ammo Belt
- self made / sewn from templates
Ammo Belt / Hip Pouches
- self sewn from templates
Gloves
- Imperial Boots (now discontinued)
Shin Tools
- Sonic Beam Weapon: modified Paterson squeegee
- Survival Knife: modified Paterson chemical stirrer
- Anti-Security Blade: residual Paterson squeegee part, plus replica stylus brushes from Imperial Boots Fett Alu Kit (now discontinued)
- jetpack adjustment tool: cut down tube from local hardware
Boots
- Imperial Boots (now discontinued)
- includes spikes from Imperial Boots
Spats
- self sewn from templates
There are plenty of photos of various parts of the costume build, that are very similar to other build threads, so the parts of the build I want to show are for the gauntlets. Scratch building these was enjoyable, but very time consuming and some aspects were a bit frustrating. The irregular angles made it hard at times!
I started with the right gauntlet, and missed a few photos right at the very start. The main housing a flat pieces that are then curved to shape, but the upper gauntlet casing is the unique piece. It actually comprises several parts that are constructed individually and then put together. For these parts I mainly used 3mm expanded PVC foam sheet, as it is easier to heat and bend. Putty filler was used around some of the joins where it was hard to get a perfect fit. Other ‘rounded’ areas also require putty filler to show the shape.
The next part was supper hard. Where the top sits on, and slides down the sides, the top has the appearance of blending in to meet the housing. So this needed heaps of filler to start getting the blend and smooth as possible. Following that, layers of spray putty to try and fill all the little gaps and dints all over the place.
As you can see from the pics, holes were allowed for in the casing for the darts and also for the Alco switches.
The left gauntlet was in some ways easier to build. Its geometry is more angular and not so rounded as right. Although it was sometimes hard to hold tiny pieces of PVC sheet together at the correct angles, it came together quickly.
On the left gauntlet, the casing under the rocket has to be rounded so instead of PVC sheet, this was PVC pipe matches for diameter so it would snuggly fit the rocket. As before, plenty of filler for all the little gaps and dints.
Layering of spray putty.
After the spray putty comes sanding, and then more sanding, and then more spray putty and then more sanding. Then comes painting.
I still have a couple of jobs to do on the gauntlets to finish them off. On the right gauntlet, I have a globe to imitate the light that was installed, but I haven't yet placed a button / switch. I don't intend on this being a working light, so a small square piece should be fine for now, although I will hopefully intend to have a replica every ready switch.
On the right gauntlet, there are 2 things: 1) switch next to the black rectangle, and 2) the draft 501st CRL calls for a red LED at the rear of the rocket, which I am yet to fully decipher the type of LED required. For both left and right gauntlet, I have gauntlet hosing that is clear vinyl hose, but I intend to replace with a different hose with better flexibility, as my current hose os very stiff.
That's enough for now. Next post I will go over the scratch build of the belt and ammo pouches.
