ROTJ Jet Pack step by step

[LionsPride]

Lookin good bro, thats how I did mine also as far as the weathering, airbrushed an ash grey into the deeper crevaces, then a wider layer of brownish ontop of that, I then went back and touched up spots I thought needed more, then I black washed it to taste.

Superb job, comming along nicely

 

[DarthMiller]

thanks...the weathering looks so much different in person. The flash really washes it out in these pics.

I am going to black wash it tomorrow!!

Lookin good bro, thats how I did mine also as far as the weathering, airbrushed an ash grey into the deeper crevaces, then a wider layer of brownish ontop of that, I then went back and touched up spots I thought needed more, then I black washed it to taste.

Superb job, comming along nicely

 

[Spideyfett]

thanks...the weathering looks so much different in person. The flash really washes it out in these pics.

I am going to black wash it tomorrow!!

I have to agree...saw this in person this evening....and WOW !!

Again great Job so far....

 

[DarthMiller]

I am going on vacation with the family until June 10th. Look for more updates in about two weeks!!

 

[DarthMiller]

OK...back from my vacation!!

the only thing I did this weekend was the black wash. these pics dont show the detail as good as in person but it will have to do. I will be starting on the silver battle damage this week!!

 

[DarthMiller]

sorry it has taken so long for a update!!

Everything is topically done. I first traced the battle damaged on with pencil and then painted it with model master silver chrome.

 

[Boba Fett]

Dang that is looking great. I am thinking about getting into airbrushing.

 

[evan4218]

That looks fantastic, I cant wait to see this in person!!!

I think some folks try to shy away from topical, although I belive that was how the jet pack weathering was done. It looks authentic and real in my eyes. I hope you come to the SciFi expo in july bud! Keep up the great work!

 

[Gator Fett]

Your JP is looking great. But I never expected anything less form the outstanding paint job on you helmet. Thanks for posting your progress.

:cheers
Gator

 

[Spideyfett]

Wow bro...nice Boots


Looks great so far J, MORE pics.

 

[TK3130]

That looks fantastic, I cant wait to see this in person!!!

I think some folks try to shy away from topical, although I belive that was how the jet pack weathering was done. It looks authentic and real in my eyes. I hope you come to the SciFi expo in july bud! Keep up the great work!

The thing you need to remember about topical is that it doesn't look real close up. In pictures it looks great but up close it looks topical. The real one may have been done that but onscreen you can't tell. I've seen stuff painted topically in person and it made me realize how much better masking is. It's more work but definitely looks better.

I'm not knocking this paint job at all. It looks great. Nice job DM. Just voicing an opinion.

 

[DarthMiller]

I agree with you 100%...however masking is a pain in the ass. I personally hate doing it. topical is easier in my opinion and if done right it can look very good to 99% of the people who will see it. Only 1% of the FETT nuts like myself can tell the difference

The thing you need to remember about topical is that it doesn't look real close up. In pictures it looks great but up close it looks topical. The real one may have been done that but onscreen you can't tell. I've seen stuff painted topically in person and it made me realize how much better masking is. It's more work but definitely looks better.

I'm not knocking this paint job at all. It looks great. Nice job DM. Just voicing an opinion.

 

[Boba Fett]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is black washing?

 

[DarthMiller]

lots of water very little paint mixed together and then you basically get a brush or rag and wash the entire jet pack. it gives it a very dirty beat up look.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is black washing?

 

[DarthMiller]

more updates coming soon. I have been busy working on my FP armor!!

 

[DarthMiller]

I have been working on the battle damage this week.

 

[deadbolt]

sweet!

 

[DarthMiller]

here are some pics without the flash

 

[Spideyfett]

That's Coming along great J...

Can you show some pics of the bottom??

 

[Caomhanach]

:love Very, VERY nice DM...Looks great...Can't wait to see the rest of it...