Jango Progress
- Thread starter Steelblitz
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So true... so true. So I'll hold my comments about the gloves until a wider variety of pictures has been posted. But from first glance, I truly do stand behind my original comment.
Anyhow, Jango rules so keep it up!
Steelblitz
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I've been slacking on my pics, so heres a pic of the Cruzer gauntlets just after tossing on the Dark-side parts last weekend.
Steelblitz
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Then today, got some pics together and submitted them for approval....
Steelblitz
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Some more....
Steelblitz
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One thing I desperately need to fix still is that the jet pack sags over a short period of time. The nylon strapping comes loose in the black plastic buckle between between the back armor and JP, and yes the straps are routed correctly through the buckles. Anybody else having a similar situation?
Some items I want to change in the future is to get one of the the dented helmets, and with that, I'll make sure the RF earpiece is on the down postiion, not up like mine is now. A new fligthsuit and vest is still a desire, and some new knees as these JD ones are not nice, alogn with replacing my homemade shins.
Some items I want to change in the future is to get one of the the dented helmets, and with that, I'll make sure the RF earpiece is on the down postiion, not up like mine is now. A new fligthsuit and vest is still a desire, and some new knees as these JD ones are not nice, alogn with replacing my homemade shins.
runJEDIrun
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wow! two completed jangos in one day! what are the chances. looks amazing!
Cruzer
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Pretty freakin' sweet!!!
You guys are making me have to fight the urge to do another suit with these sweet looking suits posted on the same day! Stop it!
Hate to hear the pins on the gauntlets aren't working out. You can try sanding them down to make them slide better and then also adding some all purpose oil.
You guys are making me have to fight the urge to do another suit with these sweet looking suits posted on the same day! Stop it!
Hate to hear the pins on the gauntlets aren't working out. You can try sanding them down to make them slide better and then also adding some all purpose oil.
Steelblitz
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My pins slide in like greased butter In a... never mind, that was JD with the pin issue.
What I did for my hinges which worked to perfection was to after carefully giving them a dry fit and adjusting the gauntlets or hinges as needed, I marked where one side of the hinge went. I hit that one side of the hinge with the CA glue and after it dried, I stuck the other hinge on and the pin. With the gauntlets closed, I quickly threw some CA glue in on the area where the one hinge goes (it was folded over out of the way). I folded the hinge down over the glue and held it for a few seconds and had perfectly lined up hinges. I did go back later and filled in any spots arond thE hinges with some more CA glue and rounded the ends of the pins.
What I did for my hinges which worked to perfection was to after carefully giving them a dry fit and adjusting the gauntlets or hinges as needed, I marked where one side of the hinge went. I hit that one side of the hinge with the CA glue and after it dried, I stuck the other hinge on and the pin. With the gauntlets closed, I quickly threw some CA glue in on the area where the one hinge goes (it was folded over out of the way). I folded the hinge down over the glue and held it for a few seconds and had perfectly lined up hinges. I did go back later and filled in any spots arond thE hinges with some more CA glue and rounded the ends of the pins.
Cruzer
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Ok, I've been around the fiberglass fumes too long. In his thread I suggested trying to get a pair of Asok knees to you! They're great for taller/bigger guys. Jango 5204 has a pair and loves em. Now time for some fresh air!!!:wacko
Looks like you've got plenty there...lovin' those wide open spaces!!But I made no mistake about it looking good!!
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Steelblitz
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Now time for some fresh air!!!:wacko
But I made no mistake about it looking good!!
Those wide open spaces are nice until they need mowed,
which is coming up soon.
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Jango 5204
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Very nicely done. :cheers.
ItsThatGuy
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Hopefully my Jango will look at least half as good as yours! Good job!
Foxbatkllr
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Turned out great!
Steelblitz
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Thanks everyone! It's from watching the threads, comments, and builds that you guys posted that I was able to pull this off. Even if I didnt post in them, I think I read every Jango thead on here and I thank you for sharing.
I'd like to give a special thanks to Jango 5204. :cheers I picked Craig's brain from the start and lever let up. He's about the same size as me and his Jango was one I definetly tried to emulate.
I've got a troop with it on 3/03 at the SW exhibit in Philly, so hopefully I can get some better pics.
I'd like to give a special thanks to Jango 5204. :cheers I picked Craig's brain from the start and lever let up
. He's about the same size as me and his Jango was one I definetly tried to emulate. I've got a troop with it on 3/03 at the SW exhibit in Philly, so hopefully I can get some better pics.
Steelblitz
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I only dirtied up around the edges of the armor, most of the armor is left clean. That is typically what everyone does for their Jango armor. All images of Jango show the same I believe. It adds a touch of realism to the whole package.
Foxbatkllr
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Wuau, your Jango Fett Costume is great, I've a dubt, Why do you decided to make your Armor Dirty?¡¡¡ I think that your armor looks great clean. :confused
I'm going to paint my armor "again" and the advice to poot fiberglas was ok.
Jango Armor is dirty around the edges. If you want to be screen accurate, there's got to be weathering on the armor.
