Don't like ads? Help support the Mercs by becoming a Supporter or Auxiliary Member today! (You will need to be logged into the store)
Official Members also get to use the forum ad-free - so kit up and join us!


 Mix's ESB Boba Build

  • 95 Replies
  • 20779 Views

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #25 on: Nov 21, 2017, 09:10 AM »


Finished the back of the dome last night.  I think instead of continuing work around the rest of the dome, I'll need to put the kill stripes on there since I have to fit some silver damage into the stripes.  We'll see. More airbrushing for me!

Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #26 on: Nov 22, 2017, 09:09 AM »
It's time for killstripes! 

Masked off, which took a little bit.


Added the reefer yellow.


I then misted very carefully insignia red over the yellow until I had the desired fade.


Peeled off!


Now I can start on the silver and gray damage on this side of the helmet. :)

Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #27 on: Nov 22, 2017, 06:10 PM »
This is looking great vod. A lot of work and planning involved.

Logged

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #28 on: Nov 27, 2017, 09:54 AM »
A long weekend means some more time to work on Boba!


Dent and scrape.  Pre adhesive marks and thumb print.


Mixture for the adhesive mark.  Base of white mixed with Panzer Olive Grun.


Adhesive marks on!


Cat scratch with some of the other damage added to the other side of the dome.  Still have to do the grease stains and finger print, but we're getting there.  I was actually thinking of moving on to the ears because I've put those off long enough.

Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #29 on: Nov 27, 2017, 04:56 PM »
Very nicely done, awesome work 👌🏻

Logged

Ref Al'drann


    *
  • 4996
  • Awards 15+ clan level invasions Clan with the most recorded invasions in 2016/2017 Award for 25 official invasions. Recruitment - Clan with the largest number of new OM's in 12 months Hard Contact - Clan with the most recorded invasions
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #30 on: Nov 29, 2017, 12:19 AM »
Jealous! Wish mine looked that good!

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #31 on: Nov 29, 2017, 09:18 AM »
Thank you, Ref!  I wanted to look at your Boba build thread for inspiration, but all of the pictures links were dead!   :(

Anyways, I finally got little symbols done on the ear caps.  Now I'll move on to the topical damage/chipping in that area. 






These stencils from Fett4real are great!  Saves a lot of time and effort with a great finished look!

I also experimented a little bit on the Protector and added some grease stains with some crayons that I bought.  :P



Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions

Naran Baatar


    *
  • 2842
  • "The Khan"
  • Awards 6 or more Education Points in a single year. 15+ clan level invasions Order of the Ori'Ramikad 15+ clan level invasions 267th Rapid Assault
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #32 on: Nov 29, 2017, 09:42 AM »
Those are some good looking buckets! It is all coming together really nicely

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #33 on: Nov 30, 2017, 09:55 AM »
Those are some good looking buckets! It is all coming together really nicely

Thank you, Naran!

I had some time last night to finish up the non-RF ear cap, minus spatter of course.  I think there's a tiny bit of silver to add, but she's starting to come together very nicely!

Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions

Raestin Ke'Varek


    *
  • 4536
  • Fortune favors the bold
  • Awards Award for 10 official invasions. Repeat appearance in the invasion reports Celebration Orlando 2017 Shock Infantry Brigade Member Hard Contact - Clan with the most recorded invasions
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #34 on: Nov 30, 2017, 11:25 AM »
Man..... You know I've been following along privately.... But I just have to say.  This is some stellar work!   It's gonna be a top notch Fett when you get done.  8)

Logged

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #35 on: Dec 06, 2017, 09:19 AM »
Been a little bit, but work has progressed!

Silver on the face!  You start to get an idea for where a majority of the "damage" will be.




Followed by the dark gray.






I added the silver damage to the back rim and keyslots, but nothing else.  Next step will be adding the gray on the back. 

Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions

Ashen Kelborn


    *
  • *
  • 7491
  • Returning from hiatus
  • Awards Family events 267th Rapid Assault Special Weapons TCW and Rebels Canon Mandalorians Special Operations Brigade Member
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #36 on: Dec 06, 2017, 11:53 AM »
And now I want a Fett instead of my Jodo  :'(

Mix, really great work so far, keep it up bud  ;D

Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #37 on: Dec 06, 2017, 01:32 PM »
Mix, really great work so far, keep it up bud  ;D
Nuff said

Logged

Raestin Ke'Varek


    *
  • 4536
  • Fortune favors the bold
  • Awards Award for 10 official invasions. Repeat appearance in the invasion reports Celebration Orlando 2017 Shock Infantry Brigade Member Hard Contact - Clan with the most recorded invasions
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #38 on: Dec 06, 2017, 02:27 PM »
Dude... You know I'm gonna conveniently put this helmet into my armor bin the next time I see you...right?   :D

Logged

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #39 on: Dec 06, 2017, 03:56 PM »
Thank you, guys!  I'm really looking forward to finishing this project up! 

Speaking of transporting it around, I need to figure out a way to do so...

Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions

Ref Al'drann


    *
  • 4996
  • Awards 15+ clan level invasions Clan with the most recorded invasions in 2016/2017 Award for 25 official invasions. Recruitment - Clan with the largest number of new OM's in 12 months Hard Contact - Clan with the most recorded invasions
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #40 on: Dec 08, 2017, 09:51 PM »
Here's what I use! Works great!

Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #41 on: Dec 08, 2017, 10:01 PM »
Thank you, guys!  I'm really looking forward to finishing this project up! 

Speaking of transporting it around, I need to figure out a way to do so...
Make it you everyday wear.... ;)

Logged

Hik'aari


    *
  • Nick'aari
  • *
  • 6666
  • Awards Donated four quarters of 2023. Order of the Ori'Ramikad Special Weapons 6 or more Education Points in a single year. Family events
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #42 on: Dec 09, 2017, 09:36 AM »
Here's what I use! Works great!

Looks awesome. Shame about postage to UK.

As something like that isn't available over here we tend to use soft lined motorcycle helmet bags. Similar principle.

Logged
Hik'aari WIP  |  Cat #1319  |  Akii'su WIP
Need Help? Rules and Guides

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #43 on: Dec 12, 2017, 08:32 AM »
Excellent ideas all around!  I may look into that a little further, Ref.

Anyway... a little more progress was made last night.


Boba now has a visor!  Using some mirror tabs, chicago screws, and brass thumb screws, I can take the visor out for cleaning, maintenance, re-paint, etc...

In addition to the visor, I added the light blue/gray damage around the face and rear portions of the helmet.  I forgot to take pictures of the back side.  I also installed (just for pics  :P) my new hollow rangefinder stalk and borden from MCR.  I've got the kits for the RF topper and servo from Fettinator.  Just need to figure out how to install them.


Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #44 on: Dec 12, 2017, 09:43 AM »
Nice, you work fast

Logged

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #45 on: Dec 18, 2017, 09:02 AM »
Did a couple things this weekend.  Mainly, finished up the major painting! :)



The famous finger print.

I spent Sunday getting an idea for how I'm going to install the electronics and get the lights and servo going. 

Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions

Hik'aari


    *
  • Nick'aari
  • *
  • 6666
  • Awards Donated four quarters of 2023. Order of the Ori'Ramikad Special Weapons 6 or more Education Points in a single year. Family events
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #46 on: Dec 18, 2017, 02:17 PM »
I forget just exactly how detailed and beat up Fett is until I get to see photos like this. Love it

Logged
Hik'aari WIP  |  Cat #1319  |  Akii'su WIP
Need Help? Rules and Guides
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #47 on: Dec 18, 2017, 04:51 PM »
👌🏻 beautiful stuff

Logged

Raestin Ke'Varek


    *
  • 4536
  • Fortune favors the bold
  • Awards Award for 10 official invasions. Repeat appearance in the invasion reports Celebration Orlando 2017 Shock Infantry Brigade Member Hard Contact - Clan with the most recorded invasions
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #48 on: Dec 19, 2017, 02:48 PM »
I don't think there's anything constructive I can say...you look like you've got it under control....   :laugh:

So I'll just sit here and drool.......

Logged

Mi'ix


    *
  • *
  • 4611
  • Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
  • Awards Award for 75 official invasions. Brigades Order of the Ori'Ramikad Celebration Chicago Boba and Jango
Re: Mix's ESB Boba Build
« Reply #49 on: Dec 20, 2017, 08:59 AM »
Only had a few things to finish up last night so I apologize for the spam!


Added the "overspray" marks from the killstripes.  They're super subtle, but I mixed yellow with some brown in my airbrush and turned the air WAY down.


Dirty RF stalk.  Splattered with model master color "leather" and then washed.


Splattered non-rf ear cap with model master color "wood".


Splatter 1 with Borden!


Splatter 2


Splatter 3

There's some more on the left side of the helmet, but not nearly as much as the RF side. 


Black wash!


The boys wondering what's going on!  I did some test splattering on the Protector.  Lol that helmet has served as a guinea pig for techniques I was unfamiliar with!  Next I'm moving on to electronics.  Servo for the range finder and light kit in the topper!

Logged
Legends - Protector 
Canon - ESB Boba Fett

Mandalorian Mercs Brigade Application Form

BH/TI/TS/MW 65041

Tra'cor Clan || M.V.S. #41|| M.A.B.E.L. #60 || 72 Official Invasions
 


Don't like ads? Help support the Mercs by becoming a Supporter or Auxiliary Member today! (You will need to be logged into the store)
Official Members also get to use the forum ad-free - so kit up and join us!



Powered by EzPortal
SMF spam blocked by CleanTalk