ShortFuse
Well-Known Hunter
I also recently got a set of the new ones and I’m putting mine on as we speak.
General ROTJ costume build (conversion from SE)
- Thread starter tennantlim
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Well let's see it!I also recently got a set of the new ones and I’m putting mine on as we speak.
sutt_hero_rotj
Active Hunter
I need to get on the ball. Dang it lol
ShortFuse
Well-Known Hunter
I’m still in the process of updating my shin tools, so no paint or weathering. Nor am I as good a photographer as tennantlim, but here they are.
ShortFuse
Well-Known Hunter
Yes you do.
My boots were falling apart after much abuse and were due for a replacement. Although it is unlikely I will wear my costume again, I wanted a small project to work on while I still can. These will go on a display mannequin that will be a main feature in my new home.
Old
Fresh pair from Wasted Fett
Masked the soles and airbrushed the upper with water-based acrylic; 80 parts neutral grey: 20 parts black.
Since the pipings are rubber, I was able to easily wipe the grey acrylic off with a damp rag. This is to ensure they'll grab the rattlecan paint that comes on later. I hand painted the elastic bands on the sides with undiluted black acrylic.
More masking is applied to paint the pipings with black primer.
The mid section is hand brushed with layers of heavily diluted black until desired shade. It should not be as dark as the sides.
For a preliminary weathering pass, I applied washes of black and earth ochre on the white soles, and purple around the areas where desired as seen in reference photos. Before applying the washes, I spritz the boots with water to soften the paint coverage so they look natural-ish. The black paint on the pipings have started to come apart, and that's fine! It perfectly adds to the illusion of wear and tear, which is to be expected of our seasoned bounty hunter.
Installed MachineCraft spikes that fit perfectly!
Completed weathering with layers of acrylic washes, Fuller's Earth and rounds of scrubbing.
Old
Fresh pair from Wasted Fett
Masked the soles and airbrushed the upper with water-based acrylic; 80 parts neutral grey: 20 parts black.
Since the pipings are rubber, I was able to easily wipe the grey acrylic off with a damp rag. This is to ensure they'll grab the rattlecan paint that comes on later. I hand painted the elastic bands on the sides with undiluted black acrylic.
More masking is applied to paint the pipings with black primer.
The mid section is hand brushed with layers of heavily diluted black until desired shade. It should not be as dark as the sides.
For a preliminary weathering pass, I applied washes of black and earth ochre on the white soles, and purple around the areas where desired as seen in reference photos. Before applying the washes, I spritz the boots with water to soften the paint coverage so they look natural-ish. The black paint on the pipings have started to come apart, and that's fine! It perfectly adds to the illusion of wear and tear, which is to be expected of our seasoned bounty hunter.
Installed MachineCraft spikes that fit perfectly!
Completed weathering with layers of acrylic washes, Fuller's Earth and rounds of scrubbing.
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DeathProof
Active Hunter
Nice shoes, Tennent
….but what’s this business about not wearing the suit again?
….but what’s this business about not wearing the suit again?
Ha! I was gonna ask the same thing.Nice shoes, Tennent
….but what’s this business about not wearing the suit again?
Nice shoes, Tennent
….but what’s this business about not wearing the suit again?
My lower back pain has made it impossible for me to endure wearing the suit. The last time I put it on, I was in pain for two weeks after that.
Thank you!
DeathProof
Active Hunter
Damn. Sorry to hear man. I’ve got some back pain as well, and the suit is far from comfortable. I still have a MOW jetpack…I think I weighed it at like 13-15lbs?
I know one day I’ll have to hang it up. Hopefully I’ll still get some life out of it.
I’ve recently switched to droid building to keep the hobby going and to still participate in events.
Thank you so much for your contributions to this costume!
I know one day I’ll have to hang it up. Hopefully I’ll still get some life out of it.
I’ve recently switched to droid building to keep the hobby going and to still participate in events.
Thank you so much for your contributions to this costume!
tennantlim
Oh man. I'm sorry to hear that, that totally sucks! My time in the US Army, I can say I've endured my share of back pains as well. Lugging around 100 pound ruck sacks is not fun - nor is trooping with a 17 pound M249 SAW. Them 12 mile road marches absolutely sucked - thankfully I only had to do that 2 times in my 10 year career in the Army. (That's what Humvees are for - Haha!) I mean I don't care what shape you're in - it wears on a man. But trooping as Boba Fett and as a US Soldier.....two very different things. Still though, a few hours wearing that jetpack - it does get a bit uncomfortable.
Even though you've retired your Fett costume, I assume we'll still see you on round here? I like to think of you as one of "The Greats" in this crazy little "Fett Cosplay Industry".
Best,
-Iron
DeathProof Irongladiator
Appreciate your kind words brothers. I'm amazed I managed to complete an eight-hour march in that costume four years ago!
I'm still upgrading and tweaking the costume for a museum style display mannequin, so I'll continue to share my progress here
Appreciate your kind words brothers. I'm amazed I managed to complete an eight-hour march in that costume four years ago!
I'm still upgrading and tweaking the costume for a museum style display mannequin, so I'll continue to share my progress here
I took advantage of an extra day off to set up a shoot for my ROTJ Boba Fett helmet painted by the incredibly talented Grant Baker. It's been a while since I last shot with studio lights, so it took me all morning to reacquaint myself with the systems. The results are fine considering the simplicity of the set up and the limited space. But more importantly, Grant's impeccable work on this helmet, in my humble opinion, is absolutely stunning and it's a privilege to add it to my collection.
Helmet kit w/metal ears - Minutefett
Painter - Grant Baker aka FamousFett
Visor clips - Simon aka Sidewinder
Borden connector - Dakota aka MachineCraft
Dental files - Howard aka 01Hawk
Nikon D800E + Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Broncolor grafit A4 + octabox 75 + 30 x 120 strip
Capture One 21
Thought I share my set up for the shoot in case anyone is interested.
The helmet in natural morning light.
Helmet kit w/metal ears - Minutefett
Painter - Grant Baker aka FamousFett
Visor clips - Simon aka Sidewinder
Borden connector - Dakota aka MachineCraft
Dental files - Howard aka 01Hawk
Nikon D800E + Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Broncolor grafit A4 + octabox 75 + 30 x 120 strip
Capture One 21
Thought I share my set up for the shoot in case anyone is interested.
The helmet in natural morning light.
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I agree! And I count myself very privileged to be the owner.
Quick little upgrade on my Fett ab armor to add the dental mirror that seems to be in trend right now
Massive thanks to boba87fett and Ord Mantell for bringing this crazy elusive detail to light, and to FamousFett for the mirror!
Massive thanks to boba87fett and Ord Mantell for bringing this crazy elusive detail to light, and to FamousFett for the mirror!
Another one-day upgrade converting the vintage keys (kindly provided by sutt_hero_rotj ) into armor studs.
Disclaimer: the exact model of the keyboard has not been identified at the time of this post, or at least to my knowledge, but these are pretty damn close in shape and size when compared to reference photos.
Disclaimer: the exact model of the keyboard has not been identified at the time of this post, or at least to my knowledge, but these are pretty damn close in shape and size when compared to reference photos.
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sutt_hero_rotj
Active Hunter
Looking great dude , cant wait to catch up soon
Looking forward to seeing you in London!
