My Boba (FettHam WIP)
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ShortFuse
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FettHam
Hunter
Filling and sanding is a Boba Fett builders right of passage.
This is true, but the amount required on these was unreal. Had to buy another sander as it burnt out! Then my fingers burnt out.
Anyway, here's a dummy in a jump suit
RamSkirata
Active Hunter
I like the gaunts!
And Id like to know... what exactly is a Fett Ham?
ShortFuse
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FettHam
Hunter
RamSkirata its the first part of my surname.
It indeed sounds like some meat product. “I could really fancy a Fettham & cheese sandwich “
It indeed sounds like some meat product. “I could really fancy a Fettham & cheese sandwich “
FettHam
Hunter
I hear you on the sanding. I’ve sanded all of mine by hand and taken so many layers of skin off. It’s a Fett right of passage. Sand, fill, sand some more. Wash, rinse repeat.
It's no wonder Boba couldn't hit a target... poor bloke hand no skin on his fingers after all the sanding!
Thanks, yeah I can see a little light at the end of the tunnel.
RamSkirata
Active Hunter
Even more so for my German ears. "Fett" literally means "fat" in German.
How does Bobas Surname then sound to us Germanz in the absence of an additional "ham" I hear you ask...
Well... not too bad. He is known widely enough that it has a unique ring to itself so you don think about fat when you hear the name^^
FettHam
Hunter
Done a few more mods and added some items.
Added velcro to my fake jump suit. I might still go with studs, see how things pan out.
Ruined a good set of boots (spikes in post)
Ruined the bottom of my fake suit and cape
My cheapo chest lights work great, but the let light bleed onto the vest and it didn't look good. So I sacrificed a pair of socks to save the day. Works great!
Needed collar studs, so I remember someone using a keyboard. I'd credit you but I can't remember who it was sorry! So far right one is a Bobamaker stud, the other are genuine 2003 Microsoft Easy Wrist keys sanded and painted white. Need to red and grey the other 2.
Done some other weathering and mods but they are more boring than the above update, so I'll spare you.
Added velcro to my fake jump suit. I might still go with studs, see how things pan out.
Ruined a good set of boots (spikes in post)
Ruined the bottom of my fake suit and cape
My cheapo chest lights work great, but the let light bleed onto the vest and it didn't look good. So I sacrificed a pair of socks to save the day. Works great!
Needed collar studs, so I remember someone using a keyboard. I'd credit you but I can't remember who it was sorry! So far right one is a Bobamaker stud, the other are genuine 2003 Microsoft Easy Wrist keys sanded and painted white. Need to red and grey the other 2.
Done some other weathering and mods but they are more boring than the above update, so I'll spare you.
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FettHam
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Final update from me, as I'm waiting on my belt to be completed from a friend. Then need to buy a jetpack and rifle, probably throw a jumpsuit in there
I started this during lockdown, I've had a crap 2020 like most. Lost my job and my father almost died from covid. I watched a video of local guys giving out craft things to kids stuck at home, then at a hospital. Their faces changed my 2020, such joy to see Stormtroopers, Fetts and wookies on their street or ward. So that's when I decided to make a build.
I genuinely thought Boba wouldn't be that difficult Since found out he's considered one of the most challenging! So having zero experience I set out.
My aim was to get this done by October. Cheap as I could go without looking utter crap. Aim was also to complete the front and do the rear later.
I'm happy to say I'm completed Phase 1.
Is it accurate? Is it perfect? Do I look ridiculous (yes)? I'm not concerned about the answers to any of these... if I can make 1 kids day or make them smile further down the line, then this has been worth it.
So I'll leave you with my final pic. Yes, there's incorrect stuff in there lol. Also, I'm on my own, so I couldn't get the vest etc hooked up correctly.
I started this during lockdown, I've had a crap 2020 like most. Lost my job and my father almost died from covid. I watched a video of local guys giving out craft things to kids stuck at home, then at a hospital. Their faces changed my 2020, such joy to see Stormtroopers, Fetts and wookies on their street or ward. So that's when I decided to make a build.
I genuinely thought Boba wouldn't be that difficult
Since found out he's considered one of the most challenging! So having zero experience I set out.My aim was to get this done by October. Cheap as I could go without looking utter crap. Aim was also to complete the front and do the rear later.
I'm happy to say I'm completed Phase 1.
Is it accurate? Is it perfect? Do I look ridiculous (yes)? I'm not concerned about the answers to any of these... if I can make 1 kids day or make them smile further down the line, then this has been worth it.
So I'll leave you with my final pic. Yes, there's incorrect stuff in there lol. Also, I'm on my own, so I couldn't get the vest etc hooked up correctly.
Lazerjock
Active Hunter
I don't know how I missed this thread!!!! You crack me up Fettham. What you did on a shoe string budget in such short time is amazing. Give yourself some credit.
I've made this offer to others. The reasons for your build are deeper than just running around in a costume. I admire that. If there is something you need that I can help with by 3D printing, all I ask is to cover the material and shipping cost. I am also out of work due to COVID-19 and have time on my hands to help.
I'm not sure about printing another entire jet pack, but if there is something small/medium sized, I'm here to help.
I also have a second LED chest display I bought from an Etsy seller. It was a kit I had to assemble. When I bought my chest armor it had a Fettronics display. If you want the one I built, I believe I have $60 wrapped up in parts.
$60 + shipping and it's yours.
I've made this offer to others. The reasons for your build are deeper than just running around in a costume. I admire that. If there is something you need that I can help with by 3D printing, all I ask is to cover the material and shipping cost. I am also out of work due to COVID-19 and have time on my hands to help.
I'm not sure about printing another entire jet pack, but if there is something small/medium sized, I'm here to help.
I also have a second LED chest display I bought from an Etsy seller. It was a kit I had to assemble. When I bought my chest armor it had a Fettronics display. If you want the one I built, I believe I have $60 wrapped up in parts.
$60 + shipping and it's yours.
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