I was able to get a few things done on this today. First, I wanted to modify the head since I'm not adding a full bust like I did with my Luke and Obi-Wan. Sometimes with these mannequins the necks are really long. So I modified the head until I was happy with how low the helmet sat. Since the helmet isn't really coming off, I don't care how the head looks underneath.
I also had a black balaclava from my riding days lying around and decided to throw that on. I've still gotta make a neck seal.
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I also started modifying the hands by removing the fingers from the right hand and the thumb from the left hand. I was happy with the position of the thumb on the right hand and only need to modify the thumb on the left hand to hold the saber.
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I modified the hands on my Stormtrooper and Jawa this way but changed it around some. I used the same wire but decided to try some plastic spacers. I used the spacers for all the fingers as well as at the knuckles to hold the wires in place. Despite screwing up the pinky, it worked fine. I used rubber nail covers again for the tips of the fingers. Since these fingers won't be moved, I decided not to waste my epoxy and just secured everything with hot glue. Then I posed the fingers, but still need to bulk them up a little.
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I modified the right arm a little so I could get the pose of the arm raised. Then I did another test fitting.
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I'll finish the left thumb so he can hold the saber. Overall I'm real pleased with how it's turning out. So glad I lowered the helmet. I still need new gloves and have to finish up some minor details and adjustments.
Also messed with the left hand, now he can hold the saber. The saber is from the Disney store, thought about removing the blades for display but not sure yet. I have a couple of different ways for him to hold it.
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I personally like it pointed down.
I was looking for alternatives to the gloves that came with this set. Since I'm not worrying about screen accuracy, I wasn't about to spend $50+. I swung by the motorcycle gear shop and saw these on sale for $18.00. Despite not being accurate, they felt kind of Star Wars like. I particularly liked the ribs on the back and the mesh in between is reminiscent of the robe fabric. Tested them out and I'll probably stick with them if I don't see anything else I like at a reasonable price.
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