Daryl's Dengar build [WTF]

[daryldoak]

My black powder paint arrived today, so I decided to try weathering again.

I basically just used a rag and patted on the dry paint to get a random dirty, dull look on the armor.

Here is my first pass:

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Once I'm happy with the look I'm gonna coat it with a matte clear coat.

[CadBane3]

That's looking pretty good!

[daryldoak]

I think I have the weathering look that I like:

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I'm sure I'll continue to add more weathering over time.

Added snap plates in the ab, chest, and butt plates (TK chest):

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Got some cotton strapping in the mail, 1" and 1.25" olive, and 1.25" natural.  It will be heavily weathered after it's been added.

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I painted the moccasins, here is one gray (old) and one tan (new):

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I'll need to sew velcro onto the straps, gluing didn't work.

Next, I started some backpack accuracy updates.  Overall the pack weighs too much since most of the parts are 3D printed, so I need to remove weight anywhere where I can.  Here is a reference picture showing the butt plate and the backpack frame (but he's missing the belt):

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First, I completely disassembled the backpack:

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Since this frame is not exactly the one used for the prop backpack, I needed to cut-off the tops of the the frame:

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There we go:

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The bed-roll was way too big, so I cut the fabric, and saved about 2 lbs.

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Much better now:

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Next, I attempted to hollow-out the "canteen" piece. 

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I thought it was a solid piece before I started, but what a mess of 3D printed support stuff. Unfortunately I don't think this removed much weight:

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Then, for accuracy, and a bonus weigh reduction, I angle cut the "cluster" panel, which is the top piece that the bed-roll sits on.  The top section of the backpack frame will be bent backwards (similar to the original prop frame) allowing this piece to fit with this angle.

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And finally, much thanks to Garbz (Aaron Garber) XO of the Bounty Hunter guild detachment.  He is the Legion's Dengar expert and has been putting up with me asking him lots of question on Messenger.  I'm sending him a couple of CCG patches and coins to thank him.

[daryldoak]

More backpack mods.  Cut 1/2" or so off of the "bed-pan" box, and also notched it to fit the frame better.

Marked for the cut:
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Better fit on the frame now:
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Added snap plates to the chest's shoulders and the shoulder bells:
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Added the ab to butt straps:
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So I decided to do a test-fitting (ignore my dumb face):
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[CadBane3]

Great stuff! I like the new weathering as well. Looking real good!

[Lidocaine]

Butt armor is the best armor. Nicely done so far Daryl!

[daryldoak]

Butt armor is the best armor. Nicely done so far Daryl!

Great stuff! I like the new weathering as well. Looking real good!

LOL, thanks guys.

Today I was a terrible human being.  Since I wasn't able to borrow Jim's conduit bender yesterday, I bought one, bent my backpack, and returned it.  I hope none of my friends work for Lowe's. LOL

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Just set the parts in place to see how it looks:

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I added the strapping to the shoulder bells:
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Also roughed-out the calf straps:
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The straps will attach in the back with a chicago screw:
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These still need the velcro sewn on.

Also, began making the straps for the shoulders/backpack:
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[CadBane3]

*GASP!* A bounty hunter doing something against the rules is expected, nah encouraged! LOL

[MissyThing]

Looks awesome!


Sent from the Jedi Temple

[daryldoak]

Bought some cheap slippers at Walmart, cut off the sole to use for the moccasins, glued them on:

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A major item that I've been putting off was the hood, which needs to be custom-built.  I was planning to go to Mike H's house to sew some velcro on strapping, and I asked him if he thought we could build one of these hoods.  He said "I'm sure we could".

So armed with fabric, pins, scissors, a sewing machine, and a balaclava for a pattern, we got started designing (and by we, I mean Mike who did 95% of the work).

We built a test hood using spare fabric, which became the pattern for the real hood.  We cut parts off of a spare coveralls and built what I think is an amazing Dengar hood.

Mike and I mid-project:
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First test fit:
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Then I was so excited I had to add the snaps to the front.  (I won't be wearing my glasses when I actually wear the costume)

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I still need to dye the fabric to tan and it will look better once I have the head wrap bandage on.

[carpe mindiem]

Fantastic!

[Rat]

Looking awesome Daryl.

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[daryldoak]

It's time for the next step I've been putting off for too long... dyeing the coveralls/hood. 

I'm want to dye them from white to tan.  How hard could it be?  It's just adding color to fabric, piece of cake.  What's the worst that could happen they turn out too dark brown, and then I need to lighten them.

I start by removing some unnecessary back and side pockets from the coveralls:

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Then I boil a pot of water and mix up my Rit sandstone synthetic dye in a bucket outside.  (btw, I did not follow the dye instructions which state synthetic fabric must be dyed on the stovetop over consistent heat)

uh-oh, this doesn't look right, I'm looking for brown, not Pink!  So I dump in a bottle of Rit tan dye, and stir for 30 minutes.

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oh no, what have I done?  Maybe this fabric dyeing stuff is more complicated than I thought.  MY COVERALLS ARE PINK, WTF????

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I rinse them out and let them dry, and this is what I have.  It's definitely not tan.

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Now what do I do?  Hire a professional?  No, I can figure this out. 

I'll start by turning them back to white using Rit dye remover.  And then I'll retry the Rit synthetic, this time following the recommended stovetop instructions.

So I brew up the Rit color remover on the stovetop, I dunk the coveralls in the water and instantly all of the pink disappears and they become tan!  I couldn't believe it.  It was a miracle!

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boot on left, coverall top right,  white coverall at bottom:
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Then I rinsed them and put them into the wash.  I really like the results.

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[carpe mindiem]

   Should have stuck with the pink if you ask me!

Nice job!

[CadBane3]

  Should have stuck with the pink if you ask me!

Nice job!

Pink Dengar, aka Tha Fabulous Dengi, as he's known on the dancing circuit, does not have a full CRL yet and requires much more pleather and mesh. Probably easier to just go with good old tan Dengar! 

Looking good Daryl!