Matty's ESB Display Build Thread
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Matty Matt
Active Hunter
Tiny, tiny update but I wanted you guys to see this sweet whipcord housing I'm working on.
Still needs a little work but you get the idea.
Still needs a little work but you get the idea.
Matty Matt
Active Hunter
DISASTER!!!
steveo4529
New Hunter
Earthquake? Hopefully no serious damage!
sausagemahoney
Jr Hunter
oh no!!!!! i have already taken everything off the dummy for fear it would tip. hope it isn't as bad as it seems captain
Matty Matt
Active Hunter
My son accidentally knocked it over playing hide and seek. All in all I was very lucky. No major damage, just a lot of little stuff I can fix. Actually, a lot of it is already repaired. That's one good thing about doing as much as you can yourself. You know exactly how everything was put together and what paints were used. The helmet got some long scrapes on the dome, but luckily they were just in the finish and I was able to buff them out. The blaster lost a few pieces but they were an easy fix. The jetpack got a little banged up but I think I can touch up the paint and be ok. I'll be securing it to the wall from now on. 
For some reason I thought it was white like the top, but I can't find any pics that show it either way...so I don't really know. Does anyone else know? I know the inside part behind the round thing is white, which is something some guys miss.
For some reason I thought it was white like the top, but I can't find any pics that show it either way...so I don't really know. Does anyone else know? I know the inside part behind the round thing is white, which is something some guys miss.
Matty Matt
Active Hunter
Oh, and when I took the pics of the girth belt I forgot my camera was set to "neutral". Raf mentioned something about it not looking red enough, which I agree with. Here is the same belt on three different settings:
The bottom photo is closest to how it really looks. I think if I make it anymore red it's going to be too red, so I'll probably just leave it. I just wanted to show how different the colors can look depending on how the photo is taken. Even the reference pics vary greatly and I think it's important not to get hung up on certain ones.
The bottom photo is closest to how it really looks. I think if I make it anymore red it's going to be too red, so I'll probably just leave it. I just wanted to show how different the colors can look depending on how the photo is taken. Even the reference pics vary greatly and I think it's important not to get hung up on certain ones.
RafalFett
Well-Known Hunter
That is correct! And the bottom of housing under the tube is also white:
Matty, sorry to hear about the suit accident, but I'm glad that you already managed to repair most of the damages with your building and painting talent. Keep up the great work!
Matty Matt
Active Hunter
Someone wanted to know how I made the head for my mannequin, so here is what it looks like. I lined my helmet with a plastic bag and filled it up about halfway with expanding foam. This makes a perfect fit. Then I just covered it with duct tape and stuck it on a metal pole with some glue. I cut the other end of the pole at an angle so it had a sharp point, and just stuck it down through the neck and into the torso. It swivels from side to side and the helmet is completely posable. I can even raise or lower the height.
redkraytdragon
Active Hunter
I love coming into this thread and seeing new progress...very inspiring work my friend. Keep those pics coming.
sausagemahoney
Jr Hunter
Best build thread on TDH
Matty Matt
Active Hunter
Thank you sir. Where in PA are you? Always curious about people in my neck of the woods.
I'll keep the pics coming as long as you guys keep lookin'. I'm just trying to do your armor some justice with my paintwork. I think you'll be pleased with my ESB gauntlet conversion...just have to figure out that **** flamethrower. I really don't want to scratchbuild one!
You guys might hate me for this, but I've never actually put it on, lol.
I don't know man. We haven't seen yours yet. Post some pics already!!
Matty Matt
Active Hunter
No, I don't think I'll make it. Are you going? That's a heck of a long ride if you are!
