PACKING
I thought I share with you my packing process that has proven effective over the two times I took my armor out for submission photoshoots. In the unlikely event you haven't already, you should check out this highly informative video post by @DeathProof which basically laid out the foundation of my packing process: Video: Storing Your Boba Fett Costume. Thanks Aaron!
Disclaimer: Parts made by different vendors will inevitably differ in size and construction. Hence I cannot guarantee that this method will work for everyone. I only hope this will help those out there with similar concerns and provide some ideas for their packing.
Since I don't drive, and in anticipation of overseas troopings where transportation may not be convenient, I prefer to use a suitcase since it is easier to navigate on its wheels. I found this Lojel Vita suitcase that I think has the largest capacity amongst other options in the market here in Jakarta;
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Capacity: 117L
Dimensions: 31.5 x 22 x 13.5 in
First, I cramp the smaller items into the jetpack body (mine is a Bobamaker);
*I lost the image file so I will try to reshoot and upload again.
1. The thrusters go into the sides.
2. Knee armors are wrapped in hip pouches, darts in first for protection, and placed curved down to fill the corresponding space in the jetpack body.
3. The shin tools are wrapped in the neck seal and placed on the knee armors.
4. Finally, the girth belt is laid out at the top of the stack.
Moving on to the suitcase;
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1. The jetpack is placed on the side where the wheels are so it will be at the bottom when the suitcase is upright. It is wrapped in the flight suit for protection against scrapping from the other hard parts.
2. To fill my thigh pouches when I suit up, I fabricated open ended boxes with a corrugated plastic board. I use these as shock absorbers between the case and the jetpack.
3a. The harness goes under the jetpack, while the rocket and ammo belt flank the jetpack to fill the spaces.
3b.The boots form a frame and cushion for the gauntlets.
3c. The same corrugate board filler for hip pouches are used as shock absorbers at the "top" of the layout.
4a. One of the gauntlets is wrapped in the cape while the other is wrapped in the fabric covering that came with the case.
4b. Kidney plate is wedged between the shock absorbers and the gauntlet.
4c. The blaster doesn't fit in the case since it's too long. I modified the hinge so I can dismantle it and pack it in two parts. The scope is strapped tightly to the body with a velcro strip and the ends are wrapped with my gloves. The two blaster parts flank the sides of the jetpack.
5. Codpiece and back armor go above the jetpack side of the layout.
6. Finally, my vest goes onto the gauntlet side of the layout. In reality I use the thin foam sheet that came with the case to wrap the vest in to protect the armor plates.
And that's it! There is still space for my tool kit, clothes and toiletry bag while my helmet is packed separately in its own bag. I hope this has been helpful to you!
