My ROTJ journal

[lolthatisme]

i started to make my own boba fett costume after watching you build yours and i have one question about your gauntlets, what kind of material is it made from. it almost looks like thick papper ?

 

[Silverstalker]

Do you live in England? If yes get to your local hobby craft and get what's called "grey board" 3mm thick....its used as a backing card for pictures

It's basically compressed fiber cardboard... can get it in A2 size sheets it's perfect for building things like this.....you must dampen the card before you bend it or it leaves fold lines in it.... use a misting bottle like an empty bottle of kitchen cleaner or something....mist the out side of it then bend to shape....I used watered down PVA to seal it and fiber glassed the inside ..

 

[lolthatisme]

ok thank you so much for the help and good luck with your boba suit. i'm from sweden

 

[NoahFett]

Looks fantastic man! Two questions: Did you peel up the mask every time or just apply new mask over what you already had down? For your Humbrol paints, did you use enamel or acrylic? Looking forward to seeing it finished!

 

[Silverstalker]

Looks fantastic man! Two questions: Did you peel up the mask every time or just apply new mask over what you already had down? For your Humbrol paints, did you use enamel or acrylic? Looking forward to seeing it finished!

Thanks man



I peel off then apply again between coats of paint, that way you can cover the silver and a little bit of the yellow edging, then lay down the green over it. I use all Humbrol colors apart for the main green; that was Tamiya acrylic XF-63 Green. there was no problems laying it over the Humbrol.

I am actually done with this ROTJ SE Fett, its all painted and weathered, I even modded a massive bag to carry it around in, all I have left to do is the girth belt (that I have to make again) the I will post up pics of the finally

So in short it's almost over... :cry

7 months 17 days into it so far, I worked it out to be about 514 hours work...

 

[NoahFett]

Thanks man



I peel off then apply again between coats of paint, that way you can cover the silver and a little bit of the yellow edging, then lay down the green over it. I use all Humbrol colors apart for the main green; that was Tamiya acrylic XF-63 Green. there was no problems laying it over the Humbrol.

I am actually done with this ROTJ SE Fett, its all painted and weathered, I even modded a massive bag to carry it around in, all I have left to do is the girth belt (that I have to make again) the I will post up pics of the finally

So in short it's almost over... :cry

7 months 17 days into it so far, I worked it out to be about 514 hours work...

Wow! Well worth it though!

 

[Counterweight]

Well worth the time invested. Very impressive build

 

[Silverstalker]

Ok this is it!! all painted and weathered I am minus the girth belt but that is being re made as we speak, and excuse the wires you may see that to has now been hidden I am 99% done!! with my SE ROTJ Fett

I got a huge bag to carry it around in, made a modular insert and padded it all out, this way I can get it around without damage, I feel this journal is not over just yet as I need to mount it so something else will follow after

here we go

So next time you see me I will be at Swind-Con on the 5th march (with girth belt) for showcase :cool totally excited for this cannot wait

A huge HUGE thank you at this point for all the information that has been given out here and to all the Dented Helmet Members that have guided me along the way, also for all the wonderful comments I have received thank you guys you are to nice. its in no doubt over for me at this point but to see the end of this project is amazing I will aim higher next time round for what ever I decide to do ESB perhaps??

Thanks again guys, I will be sticking around with more updates

 

[lolthatisme]

looks good man perhaps you could try building IG88 or something would look good beside boba

 

[Counterweight]

Looks amazing. It was a long time with a lot of hard work I'm sure but it has definitely paid off.

I've enjoyed following this thread throughout and thanks for inspiring myself and others to build our own stuff.

Congrats

 

[DeathProof]

Nice job man! Looks great!!!

 

[Kiyomasabigboyj]

Wow! Fantastic job. Congrats!!


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[Silverstalker]

looks good man perhaps you could try building IG88 or something would look good beside boba

I have seen an IG88 build and that is a challenge for sure!


Well my girth belt parts arrived, the red rope is a bit to red but I can dull it down no problem. Now I have these little gems that are almost identical to the original, brand new from a very popular auction site and they were only a few pound each


for anyone looking for a girth belt or girth belt parts just look for things like ''Horse girth belt'' or ''Horse girth'' even just Horse buckles... as the girth belt it's self is part of a horse saddle

 

[kevnaminute]

SWEET. Dude, you've got that Fett build! Outstanding!

 

[Silverstalker]

The belt is done and fits just perfect, I will need to tone the color down a bit as its a bit to red but other than that its the last part done and in the bag!

Con in a couple of weeks

 

[JSmails]

Just fantastic. Nice to see it came together in time.

Time to submit for 501st to give you more opportunities to wear that beast.

Great job!

EDIT

Also, did you ever list what you used for the chest armor lights? Thanks

 

[Sttryker]

envy, envy, envy… someday ill be there…lol

 

[Silverstalker]

Just fantastic. Nice to see it came together in time.

Time to submit for 501st to give you more opportunities to wear that beast.

Great job!

EDIT

Also, did you ever list what you used for the chest armor lights? Thanks

The chest lights were from Fett Tronics great set up can choose the order of lights you want and Boba Maker even cut the slit to match them for me...

501st...maybe :confused
Sttryker

I remeber saying that to my self, keep going and you will get to the end

 

[Silverstalker]

Thank you to whoever runs TDH facebook page.... was a great privilege to see that in there

 

[mandalorian01]

this build is awsome man i do have one question for you. ive been thinking of scratch building a ee3 , where did you get the toy gun you used for the base