What are the differences between the ESB Fett armor made by MinuteFett, NeoProShop and Bobamaker?

[nWoHollywood]

As the title asks, what is the general consensus of the forum between the various armor provided by these 3 armor makers?

 

[Neo Fett]

My armor and Minute's armor use photogrammetry for the parts that are possible to do that on (so basically no back/cod/kidney as they are not shown in full enough to get a "scan" of so those are hand sculpted). It's a process of using photos of the costume to generate a 3D model then from there it's a lot of clean up and turning into molds. Minute also has some parts (kidney, knees, shoulders, and collar) that are lineage to unused pulls. Basically ILM used existing armor as bucks and pulled over-top of them then Minute cleaned them up and readded the correct dents for each version. Bobamaker is all hand sculpted by him based on reference images.

I also include things like elastic, metal diamond inserts, mirror for the ab plate, chest display film, and other stuff to help put it all together. All of us use ABS plastic I believe all in the same thickness as well.

 

[nWoHollywood]

My armor and Minute's armor use photogrammetry for the parts that are possible to do that on (so basically no back/cod/kidney as they are not shown in full enough to get a "scan" of so those are hand sculpted). It's a process of using photos of the costume to generate a 3D model then from there it's a lot of clean up and turning into molds. Minute also has some parts (kidney, knees, shoulders, and collar) that are lineage to unused pulls. Basically ILM used existing armor as bucks and pulled over-top of them then Minute cleaned them up and readded the correct dents for each version. Bobamaker is all hand sculpted by him based on reference images.

I also include things like elastic, metal diamond inserts, mirror for the ab plate, chest display film, and other stuff to help put it all together. All of us use ABS plastic I believe all in the same thickness as well.

Fantastic breakdown. Thank you.

 

[Neo Fett]

Fantastic breakdown. Thank you.

No problem! Feel free to DM me or tag me if you have more questions.

 

[Rkicker]

I didn't know all of this. I only know MinuteFett because I have known him for years. This is is interesting information.

 

[Coanc]

I commissioned neo for a full painted set of ESB armor. It’s amazing. Here is an example of neofetts chest armor that I just received about two weeks ago. Neo made the armor and also painted it. It is unbelievable to say the least. The customer service and communication was top tier. Any question I had during the process was always addressed promptly. After receiving the armor I had a few best practice questions on how to best attach the pieces etc. Within an hour I got a reply with pictures and examples. I 100 percent recommend Neo and will be reaching out again in the future.

 

[Neo Fett]

I commissioned neo for a full painted set of ESB armor. It’s amazing. Here is an example of neofetts chest armor that I just received about two weeks ago. Neo made the armor and also painted it. It is unbelievable to say the least. The customer service and communication was top tier. Any question I had during the process was always addressed promptly. After receiving the armor I had a few best practice questions on how to best attach the pieces etc. Within an hour I got a reply with pictures and examples. I 100 percent recommend Neo and will be reaching out again in the future.

Thank you so much for the kind words! Enjoy your armor and if you need anything else I'll be here!

 

[nWoHollywood]

I commissioned neo for a full painted set of ESB armor. It’s amazing. Here is an example of neofetts chest armor that I just received about two weeks ago. Neo made the armor and also painted it. It is unbelievable to say the least. The customer service and communication was top tier. Any question I had during the process was always addressed promptly. After receiving the armor I had a few best practice questions on how to best attach the pieces etc. Within an hour I got a reply with pictures and examples. I 100 percent recommend Neo and will be reaching out again in the future.

Yeah that armor in your photo looks top notch!!!

I just ordered an ESB set of armor from Neo last week or so ago. Its been shipped and I'm pumped to do the painting myself!!! From what little I know, it seems to me that all three armor makers are very good options!!!

 

[Coanc]

Work in progress
Need
Helmet
Gauntlets
Jetpack

All armor is Neofett and flight suit, pouches, vest and neck seal is Arkady
Girth Belt dyed by me

 

[Coanc]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Enjoy your armor and if you need anything else I'll be here!

Absolutely!

 

[Ord Mantell]

Since MinuteFett is not here, I will add that his kit also has several direct lineage parts from the original armor which include the shoulders, knees, collar, and kidney plate. The rest is photogrammetry to complete the kit, except the cod and back which are reworked fan sculpts from the old fettpride.