Transfer tracing paper

[Wicked Fett]

Hi all, need some help as I’m starting my first ROTJ paint job. I need to know either brand or type of transfer tracing paper used for damage details before the maskol. I can only seem to find black graphite types. Thought they’d be be a white wax type. Thanks and hope you can help.

 

[DennisFett1142]

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027AENYK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Saral paper white transfer paper.

 

[Wicked Fett]

Thanks a million

 

[Wicked Fett]

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027AENYK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Saral paper white transfer paper.

Any idea on a good glue? I’m about receive my Bobamaker gauntlets and armour. Will be using Velcro and need a decent glue that doesn’t melt Daz’s stuff.

 

[DennisFett1142]

I think Daz's stuff is resin and I've had good luck with this epoxy. I use it for a lot of different materials.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P1RU8PY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Irongladiator]

Joba Fett
Like DennisFett1142 mentioned I can also vouch for JB Weld products. Good stuff! I also have a full setup of Boba Maker Armor, Helmet and Jetpack! I also have a highly detailed WIP, which can be found here: Iron's ROTJ WIP

Best of luck!

-Iron

 

[Short4ATrooper]

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027AENYK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Saral paper white transfer paper.

Do you know if you can load this into a printer and print directly onto it?

 

[DennisFett1142]

Do you know if you can load this into a printer and print directly onto it?

I've never tried it. You'd have to find it in sheets versus the roll that I've purchased it in. It might also mess up your printer. If you were able to print on it and then trace it directly onto the helmet versus what I do with printing on tracing paper and using it on top of the transfer paper, I think your accuracy would be great. I just have no idea if it would work. If you try it, let us know!

 

[Wicked Fett]

Joba Fett
Like DennisFett1142 mentioned I can also vouch for JB Weld products. Good stuff! I also have a full setup of Boba Maker Armor, Helmet and Jetpack! I also have a highly detailed WIP, which can be found here: Iron's ROTJ WIP

Best of luck!
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-Iron

Just got my armour and gauntlets. Velcros pulled off already lol. Bit big but I’ll pad them out. Are you still using Velcro on yours?

 

[Irongladiator]

Just got my armour and gauntlets. Velcros pulled off already lol. Bit big but I’ll pad them out. Are you still using Velcro on yours?

Joba Fett
I have not had an issue with my Velcro…..like at all. And I’ve trooped in it a few times already. I kinda told myself if that did happen one day to maybe try superglue on the Velcro and see how well that worked.

The gauntlets were a wee bit big on me too and I’m a taller Fett at 6’2”. But like your suggestion I padded them out. Worked great for me!

-Iron

 

[Wicked Fett]

Do you know if you can load this into a printer and print directly onto it?

Doubt it I’m just going to overlay it with stencils from here

 

[Wicked Fett]

Joba Fett
I have not had an issue with my Velcro…..like at all. And I’ve trooped in it a few times already. I kinda told myself if that did happen one day to maybe try superglue on the Velcro and see how well that worked.

The gauntlets were a wee bit big on me too and I’m a taller Fett at 6’2”. But like your suggestion I padded them out. Worked great for me!

-Iron

Only received them today lol £1000
Question, did you reinforce them?
Thanks so much dude you are my font of knowledge.

 

[Irongladiator]

Joba Fett
I did not reinforce them. Thus far, the Velcro has been sticking quite well! You may even wanna reach out to Daz to inquire what he suggests. One thing I like about Daz is his quick communication. But supergluing them on was my first thought. If you do reach out to Daz, let us know what he says.


I will say this, on my Boba Maker helmet, I did have to reinforce the epoxy (JB Weld Epoxy) he had on it for the visor hardware, but since then…..no issues.

-Iron

 

[Short4ATrooper]

Doubt it I’m just going to overlay it with stencils from here

Ok man, don’t know if this’ll help you but I did away with the transfer paper method.

Instead I print straight onto A4 tracing paper, turn it over and trace the damage.

Turn it back over and lay it on the helmet. I’d recommend getting this stuff, seriously I’ve found it essential.

It’s purposely re-positionable and honestly leaves zero residue of any kind.

So, stick the tracing paper to the helmet and go over the traces lines of damage. That transfers the graphite from the pencil onto the helmet.

I just found the transfer paper too fiddly.

 

[BudaFett]

Interesting stuff...might have to try that method.

 

[ShortFuse]

Ok man, don’t know if this’ll help you but I did away with the transfer paper method.

Instead I print straight onto A4 tracing paper, turn it over and trace the damage.

Turn it back over and lay it on the helmet. I’d recommend getting this stuff, seriously I’ve found it essential.

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It’s purposely re-positionable and honestly leaves zero residue of any kind.

So, stick the tracing paper to the helmet and go over the traces lines of damage. That transfers the graphite from the pencil onto the helmet.

I just found the transfer paper too fiddly.

Hmmmmmmm

 

[Irongladiator]

Hmmmmmmm

What are the concerns ShortFuse ?

 

[ShortFuse]

What are the concerns ShortFuse ?

No concerns. I think I might give it a try.

 

[Irongladiator]

ShortFuse
Ah! See, I looked at my email and seen "Unsure" thinking you said it....

So I thought to myself "hmmm Justin has some concerns, I should see what those may be." But now I realize you had just put the emoji there. Hahaha! Silly undecyphering emails.

 

[ShortFuse]

ShortFuse
Ah! See, I looked at my email and seen "Unsure" thinking you said it....
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So I thought to myself "hmmm Justin has some concerns, I should see what those may be." But now I realize you had just put the emoji there. Hahaha! Silly undecyphering emails.
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Hahaha. I used that emoji because it looked like it was thinking about something. Lol