WIP: Scratchbuilt Jetpack!

[Matty Matt]

I love following the progress of this pack. It's looking super slick. What have you been using to make the rocket?

Thanks a lot man. The rocket's made out of the same stuff as the endcaps and other bits. It's called Mighty Board and it's basically plastic posterboard. It's about $3 for an 18 x 24 sheet.

 

[goldenrod]

Very nice work. I have to say this is very inspiring.
You planning to make gauntlets this way?

 

[jokerfish]

Wow man, VERY nice!

 

[TD7614]

Very professional work...jetpack looks amazing

 

[Matty Matt]

Yep, gauntlets are going to be next. Thanks everyone.

 

[Matty Matt]

Update: Almost have the rocket done. Will be moving on to the thrusters next.

 

[Matty Matt]

Here's a couple pics of the completed rocket. I decided to use a threaded rod to attach it to the pack.

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Looks great! Amazing work, just like my BFUK pack how much $ have you spent on this thing if you dont mind?

 

[Mullreel]

That certainly looks good does not look scracth built at all. Very professional looking

 

[Matty Matt]

I think I have around $30 put into this thing now. I used cheap or free materials whenever I could. I would have just bought a MOW, but the $300 is out of the question for me, haha. Thanks for the encouragement!

 

[Fett 4 Real]

amazing for $30

 

[Mullreel]

When you get done I will give you a cool 50 bucks for it, thats a solid Jefferson right in your pocket. Come on, What do you say?

 

[Matty Matt]

When you get done I will give you a cool 50 bucks for it, thats a solid Jefferson right in your pocket. Come on, What do you say?

haha...I think I'll have to take a pass on that, but thanks for the offer!

 

[clonecollector]

This is an awesome buildup!... I want to redo mine now! Keep showing us pics!

 

[Matty Matt]

All primered up and sanded. Still have to make the thrusters and the vent thing that goes on the bottom.

 

[Mullreel]

That looks great, you are demonstrating some skillz

 

[elusivesolution]

I can't wait to see how you do the thrusters, especially the "ball" part.

 

[bh9421]

very nice work

 

[clonecollector]

I can't wait to see how you do the thrusters, especially the "ball" part.

Yes, let us see... This is absolutely amazing really. I looked at mine today, and then your pics... I have to redo it definitely!

 

[FettBoy544]

wow man that is seriously awesome