You beat me to it! Thank you.
General ROTJ costume build (conversion from SE)
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You beat me to it! Thank you.
Thanks brother!
RafalFett
The 501st does state "...as seen in film era visual references". Seeing as how, in my eyes, you are one of the foremost leading authorities on all things Fett, I definitely woulda thought you knew. But one wonders.....What "visual references" are they referring to? Just going through the media section on here (Which is a very good repository) I'm also not seeing that Blue Dental File anywhere for ROTJ. I do see it for an ESB Fett though....
Perhaps the 501st could use a bit of an update for that piece, eh?
Thanks,
-Matt W.
The 501st does state "...as seen in film era visual references". Seeing as how, in my eyes, you are one of the foremost leading authorities on all things Fett, I definitely woulda thought you knew. But one wonders.....What "visual references" are they referring to? Just going through the media section on here (Which is a very good repository) I'm also not seeing that Blue Dental File anywhere for ROTJ. I do see it for an ESB Fett though....
Perhaps the 501st could use a bit of an update for that piece, eh?
Thanks,
-Matt W.
Just received MachineCraft 's left gauntlet rocket v.3 and it's absolutely gorgeous! I'll just let the photos speak for themselves. All I did to prep it for the shoot was a thorough buffing with a grey Scotch Brite pad.
Here are some comparison shots against the previous version. (V3 on the left)
V3 on the bottom
I couldn't resist putting it up against this promo shot with the best view of the gauntlet from the top. That's pretty damn close imo.
Can't wait to get it painted and installed on my gauntlet!
Here are some comparison shots against the previous version. (V3 on the left)
V3 on the bottom
I couldn't resist putting it up against this promo shot with the best view of the gauntlet from the top. That's pretty damn close imo.
Can't wait to get it painted and installed on my gauntlet!
Looking good
Not too bad at all
Indeed. Totally appreciate his efforts in constantly improving his production to meet the demands of his discerning clients.
I concur!
Here's an update on the gauntlet rocket.
- Broadly masked paint chips with toothpaste
- Sprayed black
- Refined chipped paint with pointy tool
- Clear coat
- Weathered with Payne's Gray oil.
I'll work on the copper cone next before I dust the whole gauntlet with Fuller's Earth.
- Broadly masked paint chips with toothpaste
- Sprayed black
- Refined chipped paint with pointy tool
- Clear coat
- Weathered with Payne's Gray oil.
I'll work on the copper cone next before I dust the whole gauntlet with Fuller's Earth.
Looks great dude
Thanks!
Referring to Dana's invaluable guide, I replicated the weathering on the copper rocket head as closely as I could with AK Interactive 3rd Gen Lead Grey by airbrush.
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To properly install the rocket, the included mounting plates have to be shaped to match the curvature of the housing under the gauntlet.
I attached them to the rocket and hammered them into shape.
After installing the rocket, I applied hot glue around the plates to hold them in place and to protect the wearer from the sharp edges.
I attached them to the rocket and hammered them into shape.
After installing the rocket, I applied hot glue around the plates to hold them in place and to protect the wearer from the sharp edges.
Dusted the entire gauntlet with Fuller's Earth and misted hairspray over to lock the faux dust down. Calling this done now.
I guess I'll have to dust the rest of the costume now
I guess I'll have to dust the rest of the costume now
Thank you Don! Hope you and the family are well.
The updated Michell stylus brush replicas from MachineCraft feature improved knurlings and brighter finishing like the real deal.
Here's the previous version for comparison.
Needless to say, I promptly installed them on my Anti-Security Blade and applied a light wash of black oil to liven them up.
Before
To my eyes, the shine on the new rods adds to the 'mechanical' aesthetics and provides a much-needed contrast against the overall matte-ness on the prop.
Here's the previous version for comparison.
Needless to say, I promptly installed them on my Anti-Security Blade and applied a light wash of black oil to liven them up.
Before
To my eyes, the shine on the new rods adds to the 'mechanical' aesthetics and provides a much-needed contrast against the overall matte-ness on the prop.
