chondro788
Hunter
And here's some pics of my wookie braids. I'm still working on these, but they're getting there.
WIP Chondro's ROTJ
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ShortFuse
Well-Known Hunter
They came out great. I like that decal too.
chondro788
Hunter
Yeah, thanks again for the great decals shortfuse!! Also thanks to DennisFett for sending me the red tint material to go over the LED display!!
AlphaCloneFett
Active Hunter
Nice! You dyed the braids black and blonde?
chondro788
Hunter
Thanks guys! My girlfriend should get all the credit as she dyed and braided them. Buy here's what we did.
I bought horse hair off ebay that was labeled white Mongolian horse hair. The blonde braid is it's natural color without any dye. The others I used cheap hair dye from Walmart. For the striped one she laid out some hair bundled together and literally just painted about 2" bands of black for every 1" of natural blonde. Then when she braided it up it shows a nice striped pattern. She is working on the pineapple knots and hopefully will have those done soon.
I bought horse hair off ebay that was labeled white Mongolian horse hair. The blonde braid is it's natural color without any dye. The others I used cheap hair dye from Walmart. For the striped one she laid out some hair bundled together and literally just painted about 2" bands of black for every 1" of natural blonde. Then when she braided it up it shows a nice striped pattern. She is working on the pineapple knots and hopefully will have those done soon.
AlphaCloneFett
Active Hunter
Awesome, I'll give that a try!
chondro788
Hunter
AlphaCloneFett
Active Hunter
Appreciate it! Thanks!
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chondro788
Hunter
Hey guys just wanted to do a quick update. My MF guantlets are getting close to being done. Flightsuit/vest arrived from Carole yesterday, and my helmet and gloves came in from BM today. I'll get more detailed pics soon, but in the meantime here I am in my work in progress.
ShortFuse
Well-Known Hunter
Looks like your well on your way now.
On a side note, if your girlfriend ever wanted to make some extra money, she could make some ROTJ Wookie braids. There is a big need for them here.
PinkFlamingos6
Active Hunter
Looking really great so far! I love the wookie braids.
Shortfuse is definitely right! There's always a need for some good ROTJ wookie braids!
If she wanted to make me a set like yours she's got my business! Shes just gotta practice her knot tying skills
Shortfuse is definitely right! There's always a need for some good ROTJ wookie braids!
If she wanted to make me a set like yours she's got my business! Shes just gotta practice her knot tying skills
chondro788
Hunter
Well I painted the back panels on my BM helmet. I think it turned out pretty good. Any thoughts?
chondro788
Hunter
Question for you all, what top coat do you use?
chondro788
This all I've ever used for my top coat sealer. I just like the durability that enamel has. Only issue I had was early on and that was spraying it too close. The end result was the spider-vein effect. Now I mist it on from about 10-12 inches away - not a problem since.
-Iron
This all I've ever used for my top coat sealer. I just like the durability that enamel has. Only issue I had was early on and that was spraying it too close. The end result was the spider-vein effect. Now I mist it on from about 10-12 inches away - not a problem since.
-Iron
chondro788
Hunter
I thought I remembered reading that in your WIP post. I think I'll give it a shot.
Mythosaur
Active Hunter
Definitely agree with Irongladiator, enamel has good durability. I used both Rustoleum and Krylon for my top coat, don't know if I could really tell a difference between the two, but I typically always prefer Rustoleum. There are some clear coats that offer UV protection as well if you plan on doing a lot of outdoor troops and such.
chondro788
Hunter
Started the dome. Obviously not finished still have alot of the tedious weathering, and of course the all import kill stripes!! 
ShortFuse
Well-Known Hunter
Looks good.
