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Public Information => Imperial Armor => Imperial Work In Progress => Topic started by: DStep on August 15, 2019, 02:14:45 AM

Title: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 15, 2019, 02:14:45 AM

Here’s my build thread on a ROTJ Boba.  I’ve read a bunch of other builds and have gone over the details in the CRL.  Thanks for all the great information on TDH and to those that I’ve talked to!  Here’s the list of all the parts that I’ve slowly acquired since last year.

helmet - Animefan
armor (shoulders, chest, back, knees, cod, kidney) & gauntlets - Bobamaker
flight suit, neck seal, flak vest, pouches and spats - Arkady
jetpack - DVH (currently commissioning)
jetpack harness - Big Dane
boots & toe spikes - Imperial Boots
ammo belt, cape - RS Props
girth belt & horsehair braids - Woodman
gloves - Mike M.
shin tools - Shapeways
chest display - Fettronics
metal greeblies - MachineCraft Replicas

I’m doing a rattle can job on the armor, thanks to the great templates from RafalFett.  I’ve sent out the bucket to BH-51512 and the gauntlets to bobafetthascollegedebt to commission.  They’re pretty close to being finished and I’m pretty excited!

Please let me know if you notice anything that needs to be changed, I welcome any feedback that’ll improve my build.

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 15, 2019, 02:22:07 AM

For painting the armor, I grabbed these cans at the local Home Depot.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190815/1dac936d8f18114e76f278fd8bd747d4.jpg)

Here are photos of each layer.  Sorry the quality of the colors aren’t great, since they were taken indoors with poor lighting.  I’ll take a shot with natural light outdoors.
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Almost done with the weathering and I’ll get some finished pics outdoors, in the sun.

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: CadBane3 on August 15, 2019, 07:09:55 PM

Looking good man! Excited to see this come along!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 15, 2019, 07:41:45 PM

Quote from: CadBane3 on August 15, 2019, 07:09:55 PM

Looking good man! Excited to see this come along!

Thanks, I can’t wait to finish this up and troop in it!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 15, 2019, 07:45:44 PM

Took a break from the armor and brushed up on using a sewing machine, for the straps on the jetpack harness.  I haven’t used a machine for almost 30 years...can’t believe it’s been that long.
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190816/8e466357b9c97feaae0f58430a3ed015.jpg)

The straps for the top of the jetpack are loose to help make adjustments for fitting the jetpack.

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 15, 2019, 08:07:49 PM

Armor is about done being weathered and finished with Testor’s dullcote!  Just need to do some weathering on the decals.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190816/69b94fc554bc6d6f44c785703f8eba32.jpg)
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Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 16, 2019, 11:32:14 PM

Gauntlets came in today...thank you bobafetthascollegedebt!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190817/d409dccc2e6181f02cb074592e5c4349.jpg)

I still need to mount the flamethrower nozzles, attach the rocket, paint the dart tips and remove the switches on the right gauntlet.
For mounting the flamethrower nozzles, I cut out some craft foam to size and coated it with an epoxy to provide strength and support.

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 19, 2019, 11:35:49 PM

Almost finished with the knee darts.  I used a step bit to drill out the holes in the knee armor.  Drilled holes in the dart inserts and used a large bit on the bac, to recess the head of the bolt.  Just need to paint the rings on the darts now.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190820/4c04e7035b248c5d37a8a1e07695a475.jpg)
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Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: CJ49er on August 20, 2019, 06:47:23 AM

great looking armor!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: CadBane3 on August 20, 2019, 06:48:54 AM

That's about the best looking rattle can paint job I've ever seen. Well done!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 20, 2019, 08:08:45 AM

Quote from: CJ49er on August 20, 2019, 06:47:23 AM

great looking armor!

Quote from: CadBane3 on August 20, 2019, 06:48:54 AM

That's about the best looking rattle can paint job I've ever seen. Well done!

Thanks guys, it's slowly coming along!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: Lidocaine on August 20, 2019, 08:22:42 AM

Looking good man! Now if you could just give up your spot on DVH's jetpack run to me it'd be perfect! :P :P :P

Feel free to hit up any of the local Fetts if you have questions.

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 20, 2019, 12:52:33 PM

Quote from: Lidocaine on August 20, 2019, 08:22:42 AM

Looking good man! Now if you could just give up your spot on DVH's jetpack run to me it'd be perfect! :P :P :P

Feel free to hit up any of the local Fetts if you have questions.

Lol I'm glad I got in early...can't wait for the JP to get in!

Yes, definitely.  I'm sure I'll have questions!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 26, 2019, 09:02:30 AM

Just a small update...finished the knees and gauntlets.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190826/634214045223f6de68cc95b518eeb1c3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190826/96ef435bc7b397c1596fc2f86808a44d.jpg)

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on August 28, 2019, 11:49:29 PM

Started working on the placement of the armor on the flak vest.

Test #1 - Real rough layout to make marks on the vest.  Thinking the ab plate needs to be straightened out and raised higher.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/589b5107a5bdc1a94eef1e10d6b8d663.jpg)

Test #2 - Switched to magnets and adjustments seem better.  I need to move the magnets to the ends of the ab plate, so that it sits fully against the vest.  Test 3 coming next.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/f7ebcb3b1e370d689864766eb10a2b13.jpg)

Any thoughts on moving anything around?

Title: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on September 02, 2019, 01:07:31 AM

Got help from CadBane on putting the buttonholes on the flak vest...thanks Mike!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190902/4148628ab5083922e40817ecf2d9dcc6.jpg)

Decided to test fit the JP harness with the armor.
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Made some progress on filling the holes in the right gauntlet.  Added the primer and will paint them next.

On the left shoulder, I sanded off the black streak and repainted it.  Some work will be needed to blend the new and old paint.

Now that I’ve adjusted the armor, I’ll sand the return edges down and mount them with the eyelet method.

Title: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on September 07, 2019, 10:24:39 AM

Things have been slow lately...waiting on the M5 screws to arrive, for attaching the armor and bleaching the flightsuit to lighten it up.

Finished some small details and fixes.
Added velcro to the knees and ABS plastic to beef up the thin parts.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190907/bf0ad140baf502a067e25158e7784886.jpg)


Took down the return edges on the armor.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190907/027141af84ef0fe11781938b22dbeccd.jpg)


Filled the switch holes in the right gauntlet.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190907/5c6f4d78acfe89351a390fd7d6d9bd51.jpg)


Removed the black streak on the left shoulder.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190907/c7771bdd34b238a126475df35cbe2351.jpg)

Can’t wait to finish bleaching the flightsuit and begin weathering it!

Title: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on September 16, 2019, 10:40:24 PM

More weathering...puss and boots, I mean gloves and boots.

Picked up the acrylics and followed the thread on weathering CA boots.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/1e577e124fe0500b93ec40210e45b4f2.jpg)
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Finished the gloves too.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/46bd2206b5775859c82f7205817bf84e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/29bc55022c5091c4c684cd3d6e5fbc53.jpg)

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: CadBane3 on September 16, 2019, 10:52:00 PM

Great weathering job! Looking good, man!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: Lidocaine on September 17, 2019, 01:31:49 PM

Looking great so far! Nicely done!

Title: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on September 22, 2019, 03:46:34 PM

Got some weathering done...flight suit and spats.  Need to do the hip pouches next.

Started with blue mixed with a tiny bit of charcoal and did the shoulders, under the short sleeves and flaps on the thigh pockets.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190922/710326ac21e347393117868ce46c454f.jpg)

Added the burnt umber and straw highlights.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190922/a7ffd9f87afaf5b71e41e86fad37ab4e.jpg)

Added charcoal next.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190922/cc5bc387e3be34524ee6c335a7b9d574.jpg)

Finished with applying crushed charcoal for the detailed grime.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190922/23590d5736a144f56e62f462fdf9e4e2.jpg)

For the spats, I started with a wash of blue, then used crushed charcoal for the weathering.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190922/b8b3defa590aff4f7cc0287e0e87872b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190922/18d9d321c3c95f998b9bde8152c440f6.jpg)

My finished helmet comes in this week and the JP should follow shortly afterwards.  Just need to put a few things together and I’ll be done!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: CadBane3 on September 22, 2019, 03:50:53 PM

Woot woot! Nearly there! Looking good!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on September 22, 2019, 03:53:50 PM

Quote from: CadBane3 on September 22, 2019, 03:50:53 PM

Woot woot! Nearly there! Looking good!

Thanks bro, I’m real motivated after seeing yours yesterday!!!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on September 29, 2019, 12:55:24 AM

Helmet is in!  Big thanks to Brandon (BH-51512) on TDH, for commissioning this bucket.
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Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on October 01, 2019, 10:05:00 PM

Just a small update...got the hip pouches colored, weathered and on the ammo belt.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191002/6bdae4ef080759fe533fae7a78c0959e.jpg)

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on October 06, 2019, 06:08:22 PM

Suiting up test...

I didn’t get a chance to attach the wookie braids and shin tools, but here’s most of it.  Jet pack comes in this week!

I need to adjust a few things like the center diamond and cape.  Hoping to submit photos next weekend.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191007/107459fe24c818111d6a81d38a814292.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191007/2c8870ec7cbc79f69c6430eb9a318bc4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191007/e4f6f0775a3573c5197cb49574fd6c68.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191007/835bb1526726de2bc2e443e5b7b2db51.jpg)

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: carpe mindiem on October 06, 2019, 06:36:08 PM

Looking really good! Nice work!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: CadBane3 on October 06, 2019, 08:53:13 PM

Love it! Well done!!!

Title: Re: ROTJ Boba Fett build
Post by: DStep on October 09, 2019, 10:16:23 PM

Jetpack has arrived and got some much needed help from Mike Halstead on getting it fitted!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191010/121b251ff6daac9c2db09473dd3070f1.jpg)
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I’ve also made adjustments to the armor, so it’s all secure and placed better now.  Shin tools are also in...just need to attach the braids.

Planning on submitting pics for approval this weekend!