look what i've been making - pic intense
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mandalore697
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Great stuff! Can't wait to see more progress mate. I'm considering doing one now as well, I'm thinking it will be cheaper than buying from BM or MLC.
What materials are you using mate?
Great stuff! Can't wait to see more progress mate. I'm considering doing one now as well, I'm thinking it will be cheaper than buying from BM or MLC.
What materials are you using mate?
Ronin677
Well-Known Hunter
hi mate, i am using some 2mm plastic board from the Norwich group (might even have enough for a second JP), it is really sturdy stuff yet pliable enough to bend and cut. I am also using 56mm BT ducting for the fuel cells and i got lots of that you can have. Seriously i knocked this up in just two sessions. I am usings WOF's plans and they are really simple to follow. Believe me i am not spending £200 + when i can make my own as good as this
If you want to make one i can print you off the templates and see what material i got left. I even lend a hand if you want.
I got to still make the rocket (gulp) and add the last few bits to the body but hey its almost there
this way i might even have my costume ready for Jeremy Bullock in November (I still don't have a back plate but i might be able to get away with that due to the jet pack).
btw got the first couple of coats of silver on the bucket and will be painting it this weekend
mandalore697
Active Hunter
hi mate, i am using some 2mm plastic board from the Norwich group (might even have enough for a second JP), it is really sturdy stuff yet pliable enough to bend and cut. I am also using 56mm BT ducting for the fuel cells and i got lots of that you can have. Seriously i knocked this up in just two sessions. I am usings WOF's plans and they are really simple to follow. Believe me i am not spending £200 + when i can make my own as good as this
If you want to make one i can print you off the templates and see what material i got left. I even lend a hand if you want.
I got to still make the rocket (gulp) and add the last few bits to the body but hey its almost there
this way i might even have my costume ready for Jeremy Bullock in November (I still don't have a back plate but i might be able to get away with that due to the jet pack).
btw got the first couple of coats of silver on the bucket and will be painting it this weekend
Glad to hear the bucket is coming along!
If you could sort me out some template that would be great. Any left over material you have would also be much appreciated. let me know what you want for it. I've got some acrylic for your RF as well that just needs to be cut.
Keep me updated with this mate, it looks awesome!
Dan
Jimmy BufFETT
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Nice work so far. What type of glue did you use to hold everything together?
Ronin677
Well-Known Hunter
super glue to get the initial bond then all the seams are covered in a 2 part resin mixture.
crazy4BobaFett
Active Hunter
WOW! Jon, look at that!
Really great, can't wait to see it painted!
Really great, can't wait to see it painted!
Ronin677
Well-Known Hunter
thanks Christi, just got to figure out the correct colours to use (i want to use humbrol if i can).
Ronin677
Well-Known Hunter
Well a little more progress. I have added the central tank and the extensions to one side of it (it looks a little lop sided with only one side of the body done). All in all it isn't looking too bad although it does need a lot of filling and sanding, also i need to trim the fual tank covers (they seem a little long and you can see the 'new' lines where i intend to shorten them)
GCNgamer128
Sr Hunter
Looking good! WOF templates I guess?? 
I've got a bunch of those pieces laser cut laying around...
I've got a bunch of those pieces laser cut laying around...
Ronin677
Well-Known Hunter
Hammer of Might
Active Hunter
Looking real good! Can't wait to see the final result!
The Clayster
Well-Known Hunter
awesome dude..awesome
CombatBaby
Well-Known Hunter
looking good!
i love the scratchbuilt revolution brought on by WOF's plans
i love the scratchbuilt revolution brought on by WOF's plans
pulse cannon
Hunter
Looks great-keep going!
wizardofflight
Well-Known Hunter
That is looking GREAT!! That is moving along nicely. Can't wait to see the finished project. What thickness material are you using?
Keep up the fantastic work!!
Alan
Keep up the fantastic work!!
Alan
Ronin677
Well-Known Hunter
Hi Alan
the stuff i am using is 2mm thick sign makers plastic. It is really nice as it is easy to cut but is extremely firm when put together (this thing will takes loads of knocks)
btw WoF's templates can be found at; (for those of you who have asked
)http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=7559&highlight=templates
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