Superjedi's FPH2 for Travis S.

[RafalFett]

For some reason, the turn signal area is the one of the ESB that I dont love that much.
Probably because it feels like a missed opportunity, when we think of the colored turn signals of other helmet variants. And there is so much more detail on the ESB when compared to other itterations. (Think the symbols on the ears, etc.). I wonder, why not with the turn signals.

Oh well. Thats not your fault, great work on that!
Say.. how many hours a week do you usually spend on Fett painting? And how many hours a sitting?

The Supertrooper had the 2 color turn signal, which was converted to the Pre-Pro #1 (with the 2 color turn signal unchanged). This suit was loosely used as a canvas by Daydream Studios for the 3 Promo suits (Pre-Pro #2, Promo #1 - aka ROTJ and Promo #2 - aka Sandy) and all had the 2 colored turn signals, the 2 dental files in the rear keyhole, the 2 colored gauntlets and the multicolored jetpack (just to name a few similarities).

This was a good enough reason to make my presence in Eric's awesome paint thread and to say again that he is doing a great job!

 

[superjedi]

You don't need a reason to drop in, Levi! I always like to see your input.

 

[superjedi]

Dentage! This is my favorite part of the ESB.

 

[Frogfreak]

 

[RamSkirata]

The Supertrooper had the 2 color turn signal, which was converted to the Pre-Pro #1 (with the 2 color turn signal unchanged). This suit was loosely used as a canvas by Daydream Studios for the 3 Promo suits (Pre-Pro #2, Promo #1 - aka ROTJ and Promo #2 - aka Sandy) and all had the 2 colored turn signals, the 2 dental files in the rear keyhole, the 2 colored gauntlets and the multicolored jetpack (just to name a few similarities).

This was a good enough reason to make my presence in Eric's awesome paint thread and to say again that he is doing a great job!

Thanks for the input! I wasnt aware of the dental file apparence! (incidentally, those are my least favourite details on the RotJ helmet.)
Well... We cant have everything combined, huh? And the RotJ SE is my favourite itteration of the wonkyness that is a Boba helmet at the end of the day.

 

[superjedi]

Finished the damage on the top of the dome.



There's lots of detail up there that doesn't get seen very much!

 

[superjedi]

Killstripes! At last, something other than gray and silver!

 

[RamSkirata]

Killstripes! At last, something other than gray and silver!

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Not in particular connected to this here progress pics, but the stripes reminded me of it...
Wouldnt it be a fun, be it way less challenging, project to paint a Boba in "prestine" condition? completely unscratched and undetende.... Just a thought as I wonder how that would look like
Do you know if that has been done and if so... can you point me in the right direction?

 

[superjedi]

Blasphemy!
I think it's been discussed, but I'm not sure if anyone has done it or not.

 

[ShortFuse]

I think I remember someone doing that on here years ago, but I’m not sure. Perhaps it was somewhere else that I saw it. Either way, it’s just not the same. Very boring.
Looking good as always, SJ.

 

[superjedi]

Finished the remaining details on the dome. Cheeks will be next.

 

[superjedi]

I blocked in the dark color on the outer cheeks. I do these by hand with a soft flat 1/2" brush.

 

[superjedi]

The right cheek goes pretty fast.
Also, I just noticed that I caught C-3PO's eye in the Borden opening. Lol

 

[superjedi]

Here's the left cheek. I really like the detail in this section.



Red is coming next!

 

[superjedi]

Red time!

 

[superjedi]

Finished the keyslot area.

 

[superjedi]

Here's the central part of the red band. Lots of great detail!

 

[superjedi]

Zipping along this weekend! Here is the left section of the red band.

 

[superjedi]

Really getting a lot more done today than I thought, lol.
Here's the right side of the band. This completes everything behind the ears!

 

[superjedi]

Did some effects before starting on the front half.
Here are the white thumbprints, the tape damage effect, and the stain above the RF ear.