Ribann's Jango Fett (Finished March 2012)

[Balancesheet]

Holsters dyed. Thighs attached. Girth attached.

Everything is a little tight around the waist right now. Hopefully some regular jogging will help with that.

 

[eopie herder]

Everything is a little tight around the waist right now. Hopefully some regular jogging will help with that.

You and me both!

But man, everything looks great!

Did you ever order that mic system? I'd want to run something too once I get my suit together.

 

[Balancesheet]

You and me both!

But man, everything looks great!

Did you ever order that mic system? I'd want to run something too once I get my suit together.

Thanks! I just need to do more cardio. I eat healthy, but just don't get around to much cardio

As for a mic, I ordered one from eBay for $10 that was a complete joke. I tried emailing several people on the 501st website who have pictures with a mic on. Most of them have told me they pretty much clip the amp to their ammo belt. Fortunately for us Jangos, we don't have to interact as much with the crowds, as say, a Darth Vader would. Otherwise, the only place I can think of hooking up an amp outside of my helmet would be my jetpack.

For now, I'm going to forgo the mic :-/

 

[Mike M.]

i put together a helmet contained voice amp system using a cheap halloween voice changer. i gutted the entire thing, jumpered the connections so it was just the voice amplifier, soldered in a new mic and a switch, then hotglued everything into place inside the helmet. i like the set up so much i'm going to do it with my boba helmet when i get done painting it. i plan on taking lots of pictures during the process and may even shoot a video of the process.

 

[TLobe00]

I bought one of those radio shack white amps and just gutted it and put the board and speaker behind my chest plate... I also (with my last helmet) had put the speaker in the bottom of the helmet skirt, it worked but didn't look all that pretty, lol.

I am going to try the thinner amp from the 501st member with the wireless mics and amps and try fitting it behind my chest plates as well.

I know some people do the jetpack thing, but I just don't want to talk out my behind... I do that enough as it is, lol

 

[Balancesheet]

i put together a helmet contained voice amp system using a cheap halloween voice changer. i gutted the entire thing, jumpered the connections so it was just the voice amplifier, soldered in a new mic and a switch, then hotglued everything into place inside the helmet. i like the set up so much i'm going to do it with my boba helmet when i get done painting it. i plan on taking lots of pictures during the process and may even shoot a video of the process.

I would definitely like to see this!

I am going to try the thinner amp from the 501st member with the wireless mics and amps and try fitting it behind my chest plates as well.

Who is that? Very interested myself.

 

[Balancesheet]

Hmmm....what have we here?

Pics to come. I have everything now. Also going to need a good guide on how to dye your flightsuit

 

[TommyFett]

Is that Bobamaker? Nice vest!!

 

[Balancesheet]

That is Bobamaker. Awesome stuff! I have most everything attached now, but my mirror is really small. I'll have better pics uploaded in a day or two

 

[TommyFett]

Awesome, can't wait to see!

 

[Mullreel]

lookin good.

as far as the flight suit, I used the do a little till you like it method. I just added some purple a little at a time. Then I used a light bleach solution to weather it.

 

[Balancesheet]

Sorry to steal Dynamic's photography style, but here is what I have so far. I have all my pieces and should have final pics up soon.

 

[bojaGun]

looks good

 

[TommyFett]

Awesome!!

 

[Balancesheet]

Alright. So it took me roughly 1 hour to get everything on for the first time--except back armor and jetpack. Obvious it would be quicker and less stressful to have a helper putting on your armor.

Doing a Jango as opposed to a Jawa is definitely a commitment. So many minor things to adjust....

 

[Mullreel]

It takes me about 20 minutes to suit up now and I have to have help. I can not dress my self totally.

 

[TLobe00]

yeah, I can't totally dress independently, but it has taken me less and less time.

Soon you'll be down to half an hour or less like us Jango's who have been suiting a while now

 

[SEEKER]

i love the slight weathering on your vest.

 

[Archaster777]

i love the slight weathering on your vest.

I agree with Seeker! Even though Jango is much cleaner compared to Boba, adding that weathering or battle damage can really make armor feel real and believable. Sweet costume by the way!

 

[Balancesheet]

Thanks all. Bobamaker did a great job on the vest. I love it.

Everything is good so far. Just have to make minor adjustments here and there.