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MLC jet pack questions
- Thread starter fettpride
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Bountys Hunted
Well-Known Hunter
Yeah baby!
Man, I am so jazzed over this project! From wondering "what to do for a Jet Pack??" to a soon-to-be genuine MLC jet pack!!
And, you lucky Fettheads will be getting Free armor?! Shooot, it doesn't get much better than that!!!
Man, first Mardon does a sweet helmet, then a Jet Pack, right afterwards armor, and he's working on Fett boots!!
You know, none of this would have happened if I hadn't had an interest in 1/6th scale military stuff...and lo and behold! A chance meeting a few years ago has led to this, the threshold of Fett...or, Budget Boba stuff!!!
Kinda neat how things work out.
take care all,
-Rex
Man, I am so jazzed over this project! From wondering "what to do for a Jet Pack??" to a soon-to-be genuine MLC jet pack!!
And, you lucky Fettheads will be getting Free armor?! Shooot, it doesn't get much better than that!!!
Man, first Mardon does a sweet helmet, then a Jet Pack, right afterwards armor, and he's working on Fett boots!!
You know, none of this would have happened if I hadn't had an interest in 1/6th scale military stuff...and lo and behold! A chance meeting a few years ago has led to this, the threshold of Fett...or, Budget Boba stuff!!!
Kinda neat how things work out.
take care all,
-Rex
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Arachnotron
Hunter
Very nice.
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3lbs and fiberglass! Excellent! It is great to see so many people taking the leap and making their own stuff. I guess not everyone can make all the parts, so they need someone to buy from, and it's nice that there are enough people willing to put the time in that the finished products are getting better and better. I think that was a run-on sentence, but that's ok. Great job! I can't wait to see the finished thing. Also, I think it's great about the fiberglass rocket part. Resin stuff is too expensive and fragile to carry around at a con...I would be very sad when it broke.
Great job! I can't wait to see the finished thing. Also, I think it's great about the fiberglass rocket part. Resin stuff is too expensive and fragile to carry around at a con...I would be very sad when it broke.
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Del Fargazer
Active Hunter
Wonderful work !!
Picture's like these of work being built provide great inspiriation to all.
Well done !!
Picture's like these of work being built provide great inspiriation to all.
Well done !!
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mlcallanta
Active Hunter
We got to pull the first one today out of its molds and is currently being cleaned & bondoed.
Hopefully, pics by tomorrow....stay tuned.
Mardon
Hopefully, pics by tomorrow....stay tuned.
Mardon
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Heck, I'd be proud to wear the paper jet-pack
Awesome job, and I too can't wait to see/have one of the FG pulls.
Ely
Awesome job, and I too can't wait to see/have one of the FG pulls.
Ely
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fettpride
Well-Known Hunter
Count me in for #1 then
Here are some more progrees pics of the demold process where the original cardboard mockup is being separated from the new FG molds.
More pics when recieved ...
FP
<img src=http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/pubimage.asp?id_=2095977>
<img src=http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/pubimage.asp?id_=2095979>
<img src=http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/pubimage.asp?id_=2095978>
Here are some more progrees pics of the demold process where the original cardboard mockup is being separated from the new FG molds.
More pics when recieved ...
FP
<img src=http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/pubimage.asp?id_=2095977>
<img src=http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/pubimage.asp?id_=2095979>
<img src=http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/pubimage.asp?id_=2095978>
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mlcallanta
Active Hunter
Thanks for posting more pics, Chris!
I'll send you pics of the completed pack in a day or two as I still will integrate your suggestions.
Ugghhh....it still hurts me to see those shredded cardboard pieces when my mock-ups get released from their molds. Imagine seeing one of my 1/6 scale tank mock-ups which I labored doing for a month gets shredded in just a day!
Well, atleast we got a mold of it
I was in the mall yesterday & saw those camel back packs - thought it would be possible to put the pack inside the jet pack & just make holes/slits for the shoulder & belly straps to come out of......and maybe a small hole to route the straw up inside your helmet for a drink? LOL!
Gosh! the ideas that enter my mind!
Mardon
I'll send you pics of the completed pack in a day or two as I still will integrate your suggestions.
Ugghhh....it still hurts me to see those shredded cardboard pieces when my mock-ups get released from their molds. Imagine seeing one of my 1/6 scale tank mock-ups which I labored doing for a month gets shredded in just a day!
Well, atleast we got a mold of it
I was in the mall yesterday & saw those camel back packs - thought it would be possible to put the pack inside the jet pack & just make holes/slits for the shoulder & belly straps to come out of......and maybe a small hole to route the straw up inside your helmet for a drink? LOL!
Gosh! the ideas that enter my mind!
Mardon
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Bountys Hunted
Well-Known Hunter
A Camelback-equipped Jet Pack?!
Awesome!!!
Awesome!!!
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mlcallanta
Active Hunter
Frankly, with our JP that has a panel opening at the back - this is a REAL possibility
Cant find that blasted Aqua Lung KAM EZ pak anywhere, however I did inform SD of getting his awesome JP harness. Dang thing looks comfortable.
Mardon
Cant find that blasted Aqua Lung KAM EZ pak anywhere, however I did inform SD of getting his awesome JP harness. Dang thing looks comfortable.
Mardon
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Star Wars Chick
Sr Hunter
I gotta throw my interest into this one due to the light weight of it. Let me know what were looking at cost wise as well when it is figured out
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Nerf Herder
Active Hunter
I like how you think, Mardon!
mlcallanta wrote:
I was in the mall yesterday & saw those camel back packs - thought it would be possible to put the pack inside the jet pack & just make holes/slits for the shoulder & belly straps to come out of......and maybe a small hole to route the straw up inside your helmet for a drink? LOL!
Gosh! the ideas that enter my mind!
Mardon
A jet pack with enough extra space for refreshments...
A jet pack with extra storage space for just about anything else for that matter..
A jet pack with a covering access panel for said extra space...
AND a jet pack that's all relatively lightweight to just about every other non-papermache jp out there...
This is becoming a dream come true, and it just keeps getting better and better everytime I check this thread!
You certainly have my undivided interest on this!
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Jaster Mereel
Active Hunter
I love W.I.P. pics
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mlcallanta
Active Hunter
Okay, pack still being cleaned - I did get to weigh the pack with missile attached (no ball thrusters) and it measured 1.25 kilos or about 2-3/4 lbs. With ball thrusters attached, I'm guaging maybe 3 - 3.5lbs. Hopefully, it all weights under 4 lbs total. I guess anything below 5 lbs. is good?
I did free reign on designing this pack & having the opening panel at the back made me think if this would be better for you guys - but after thinking awhile, decided to integrate this opening as it would be helpful for you guys adjusting whatever harness you guys preffer. Naturally, if you decide to keep this opening panel workable, then you can put stuff in since the whole pack is hallow anyway. Food, sandwiches, drinks, camelback, con stuff, toys, whatever. Yes, its not accurate with the panel, but it gives you something more. Anyway, you can keep it shut for good & just bondo the edges.
I cant wait till it gets done so I could throw pics to anyone who can upload here.
Mardon
I did free reign on designing this pack & having the opening panel at the back made me think if this would be better for you guys - but after thinking awhile, decided to integrate this opening as it would be helpful for you guys adjusting whatever harness you guys preffer. Naturally, if you decide to keep this opening panel workable, then you can put stuff in since the whole pack is hallow anyway. Food, sandwiches, drinks, camelback, con stuff, toys, whatever. Yes, its not accurate with the panel, but it gives you something more. Anyway, you can keep it shut for good & just bondo the edges.
I cant wait till it gets done so I could throw pics to anyone who can upload here.
Mardon
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Nerf Herder
Active Hunter
The aching back I usually have after carrying much heavier jet packs around for 7 or 8 hours of con-trooping says that...this is VERY good!!!
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