My latest project

[Cruzer]

Just wanted to share my latest project because I know some members enjoy build-up pics, like myself. I started this project briefly about a month ago but had to put it down to fill orders. I finally had a chance to revisit it while waiting for resin to come in for the backplates. I hope to have the gauntlets completed by the end of the weekend.

enjoy,
Cruzer

 

[Foxbatkllr]

Lookin good so far Lorenzo! Keep it up!

 

[MandalorFett]

Look great. You better hurry up, school's about to begin!

 

[Jimmy BufFETT]

Lookin' great so far!

I hope to have the gauntlets completed by the end of the weekend.

Really? That fast, eh? Better eats yer spinach!lol:

 

[JangoUri]

Ahhh, I was wondering when was you going to show something about them, never thought so far

I'm sure those are going to be the best Jango Gauntlets availible, can't wait to see them finished

 

[wickedbeard]

Looking good bro!!!

 

[Cruzer]

Thanks guys.
Yeah, MandaloreFett, I go back to work on Wed. so that's why I'm pushing to get these done and start the molding. The flamethrower and whipcord build should go pretty quickly. The only piece I think will take some time is the top hose fitting for the right gauntlet.

I'm pretty happy with the detailing accuracy and the size. If they're not scaled to screen size (according to Dark-Sides measurements), then they should be but 2-3% larger. Actually I wanted to make them a tad larger because most people who suit up aren't Temura's 5'4" stature.

I've been working closely with Dark-Side as he is the "King of measurements", so I've been making the gauntlets to work perfectly with his missiles and darts.

In researching dimensions, scaling, etc., I felt strongly about concluding that both gauntlets were the same length. So, it looks like both gauntlets will measure in at 8 3/8", maybe 8 1/2"...we'll see.

Any feedback to make them more accurate, let me know.

Thanks,
Cruzer

 

[Foxbatkllr]

Thanks guys.
Yeah, MandaloreFett, I go back to work on Wed. so that's why I'm pushing to get these done and start the molding. The flamethrower and whipcord build should go pretty quickly. The only piece I think will take some time is the top hose fitting for the right gauntlet.

I'm pretty happy with the detailing accuracy and the size. If they're not scaled to screen size (according to Dark-Sides measurements), then they should be but 2-3% larger. Actually I wanted to make them a tad larger because most people who suit up aren't Temura's 5'4" stature.

I've been working closely with Dark-Side as he is the "King of measurements", so I've been making the gauntlets to work perfectly with his missiles and darts.

In researching dimensions, scaling, etc., I felt strongly about concluding that both gauntlets were the same length. So, it looks like both gauntlets will measure in at 8 3/8", maybe 8 1/2"...we'll see.

Any feedback to make them more accurate, let me know.

Thanks,
Cruzer

The measurements sound about right...

Just a quick note...Temuera is not 5'4" by any means. He is a solid 5'8"

 

[Cruzer]

I disagree, standing face to face with him and shaking his hand on more than one occassion, he was a good 2-3 inches below my 5'7".

 

[MandalorFett]

There's no way Temura is 5'8" if Cruzer and Slavefive are taller than him!

 

[Foxbatkllr]

Then he must've been on lifts both times I met him. I've met him twice, both times him being my height or a little taller and I'm 5'7 barefooted.

In this one, the girl to his left in the blue shirt is 5'7"

 

[Cruzer]

Yeah, he's probably more around 5'5". One time we were both wearing those fashion racing type shoes (flat soles) and I was still looking down a little to look him in the eye. I'd say he's around there. I'm only about 5"6" barefooted...I need to get me some of those lifts.

great pics with Tem!

Started to curve the sides tonight. I need to look more closely at the ref. cd. pics to see if the flamethrower side of the left gauntlet is straight or curved.

I can't get my camara to let me take pics I can post that are bigger. Anybody know how?

 

[Darksaber212]

Looking great L!

 

[Eskilax]

Awesome Cruz !

Do you have another pair of gauntlet ? (MoW, ruffkin ?)
I really want to see a size comparaison

I want a pair ! :love

 

[Farva]

Hey Lorenzo I know this is a far stretch but do you think they would fit me?


Oh yeah and PM sent on another issue.......

 

[pastafett]

Great job on the modeling, they look fantastic.

can I ask a technical question? What material are you using to create these models (cardboar? Plastic?).:confused

 

[Farva]

I am going to take a wild guess and say 3mm sintra?

 

[Cruzer]

Unfortunately, I don't have a pair from another maker to do a side-by-side comparison.
They will be approximately 8.5" in length, and should have a wrist circumference of approximately 10" and a forearm circumference of about 13"-13.5".
I'm using both 1/16" and 1/8" styrene (Polystyrene ABS). I prefer it over sintra because it's more rigid.

Thanks

 

[Laan]

Wow, great work C.

 

[pastafett]

Thank you for answering the question. you do great work with it the Polystyrene. I would like to try moldeling with it. Do you have a web source fo the Polystyrene ABS that you use. I am not aware of any place in my area selling it.

thanks in advance for your help.