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Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« on: Jul 22, 2019, 02:18 PM »
Hey there everyone! My Clone Wars S4/5 Bo was approved Just before Celebration! I’ve always wanted to apply for brigades but just needed a break from armor building! Well I’m ready to start back up and just wanted some feedback on what I’ll need to do for brigades?

First thing I want to do is re-do my gauntlets. I already have new ones and will start working on them this weekend hopefully (they’re 3D printed).

Second thing I want to work on is a new headband. My current one is okay but it doesn’t sit as flush to my head as I’d like. I have an idea of what to do thanks to another Bo :) also planning on starting that this weekend.

I was also thinking of doing another round of grey-wash but that will likely be at a later date.

Otherwise, here’s how my kit is currently.
App pictures:
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Side:


So yeah, that’s where I’m at! Any help for brigade level would be great!

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #1 on: Sep 24, 2019, 06:49 PM »
Hey there, stranger!

We do not have BRLs for Bo...at least not yet.

We spoke pretty often when you were knocking out this build, and I know the amount of detail you put into this kit.

I personally think you just walked out of the show, but I'm interested to learn where you think the weaknesses are?

I'll ping Padm to get in here.

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #2 on: Sep 24, 2019, 06:55 PM »
New gauntlets are my first thing I’d like to upgrade! My current ones have a few issues and I’ve lost a few pieces so my friend is printing out some new ones for me to finish.

I’m also thinking of doing a heavier grey wash to the helmet and jetpack but wanted thoughts on that?

Next thing I’d like to upgrade is the headband; it got a bit broken traveling to and from Chicago so it’s in need of some TCL. I have a new one cut out, it’s just a matter of finishing it lol.

This one is a biggish one but could potentially wait until post brigade approval: sewing a new flightsuit and vest out of thicker, sturdier spandex.

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Unrelated but might help! Here’s my reference album!
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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #3 on: Sep 27, 2019, 08:57 AM »
Thank you for providing your reference album.  That's VERY helpful!

I would agree with the added grey wash.  All these characters have a smokey sort of look to them, and I think that will help sell the animation to real life transition even better.

Have you taken a look at her shoulders?  They seem to come up off the deltoid area a little bit where yours seem to be flush.  I think that's just a matter of placement.   

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #4 on: Sep 27, 2019, 10:51 AM »
Yeah I’ve noticed that they seem to sort of float lol I can try repositioning mine - they’re just held on by Velcro :)

Good to know about the grey wash - I will add it to my list of things to upgrade.

I’m going to try to get the gauntlets and headband done by 12/1 for the Hollywood Christmas parade :)

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #5 on: Oct 08, 2019, 10:00 AM »
Apologies for my late response >.<

agreeing with the weathering, as I think it will help (much like you & Mi'ix said)

If you're remaking your vest, I would recommend the trim on the sleeves be a light blue to match references, unless there is one with them white that I can't find. Please let me know if there is so I can add it to my reference folder (& honestly, hitting it with a coat of acrylic paint works as well so you don't resew that sleeve trim on if it's a pain!)

for adjusting the shoulders to give that animated-floating look; a small thin band of foam near the center, either running horizontally or vertically, should make them float off your arm. doesn't need to be big, and as long as it doesn't poke out of the edges it should be good. i did this with my Clone and it evened things out. animated kits are hard when it comes to stuff like random floating & small pieces of foam can be your friend ;)

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #6 on: Oct 08, 2019, 10:29 AM »
I did not consider the idea of additional padding, so that's definitely another option for the shoulders.

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #7 on: Oct 08, 2019, 02:24 PM »
Oh foam is a good idea! I’ll definitely look into that :)

And the trim around the sleeve is actually a light blue, but likes to change color based on lighting  :laugh: I could look for a slightly darker blue (but still light blue) if you think that would be best! It’s just bias tape so it’s easily sewn on :)

I’m going to get started on the new headband come Monday and hopefully continue working on the gauntlets then too!

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #8 on: Oct 16, 2019, 03:28 AM »
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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #9 on: Oct 16, 2019, 07:41 AM »
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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #10 on: Oct 16, 2019, 01:11 PM »
Got some work done on my new gauntlets and headband this past Monday but didn’t take any pictures lol. I’ll continue to work on them this week and hopefully at the armor party next weekend!

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #11 on: Oct 17, 2019, 10:12 AM »
I did not consider the idea of additional padding, so that's definitely another option for the shoulders.

Just to add this is what we have done for the Super Commando animated shoulder tabs as they really have to stick out.
We took 80s style shoulder pads, cut open the back and removed half an inch of foam to free some material, and then placed it under the shoulder and sewed both pieces to the main vest. It really keeps them out like wings then.

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #12 on: Nov 04, 2019, 01:10 PM »
Finally got a chance to snap some progress pictures!

Gauntlets are bondo-ed, sanded, bondo-es again, sanded again, and painted! Still lots left to do (weathering, attaching the buttons/darts, black/grey wash).


Also got started on the new headband. The base layer of paint has been done, started sketching out and taping the design.



Hoping to get everything completed in the next week or two!

I’ll likely work on adding the foam to the shoulders and perhaps a new flightsuit/vest after the Hollywood Christmas parade! :) 

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« Reply #13 on: Nov 04, 2019, 01:49 PM »
Looking good!

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #14 on: Nov 06, 2019, 12:16 PM »
Got the headband painted - now there’s just a bit of clean up work left, adding a bit of a darker grey to that trapezoid, weathering, and adding the lights :)

I used a slightly thicker tape but I like the way it looks.


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« Reply #15 on: Nov 06, 2019, 12:30 PM »
Looking good so far. Let me know if you need help with the lights.

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« Reply #16 on: Nov 06, 2019, 01:01 PM »
Wow!

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« Reply #17 on: Nov 06, 2019, 01:11 PM »
Looking good so far. Let me know if you need help with the lights.
I shall! I ordered lights from the same place but in warm instead of bright. I just have to find where I put those... lol

Wow!
Thanks! :)

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« Reply #18 on: Nov 11, 2019, 07:59 PM »
Bit more work done today! Headband is weathered and ready for lights! (Just gotta cut out the little slots when the plexiglass gets here. I think that’s what it is; my fiancé ordered it lol). Gauntlets are weathered and mostly finished; just need to add the buttons once they’re printed and black/grey wash them.


This is a bit more heavily black washed than the first headband due to the fact I’ll be adding more black wash to the rest of the plates in the future.




So small progress but I’ll take it :) hoping to get the gauntlets done by Saturday for a troop!

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« Reply #19 on: Nov 11, 2019, 08:37 PM »
Looking good! What color paints you used for the gauntlets?

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« Reply #20 on: Nov 11, 2019, 09:56 PM »
Montana gold signal blue :)

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« Reply #21 on: Nov 13, 2019, 08:41 AM »
I can't believe how smooth those gauntlets look.

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« Reply #22 on: Nov 13, 2019, 09:35 AM »
Thank you! Lots of spot putty and sanding! Lol I really enjoy finishing 3D printed stuff :laugh:

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #23 on: Nov 13, 2019, 10:23 AM »
I trust you on the trim of the vest, you're seeing it in person. much like jango's jumpsuit; it's lighting dependent haha

you're looking really good! I love the headband and the gauntlets. the lines are SOOOO clean on that headband

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Re: Bo-Katan Brigade WIP
« Reply #24 on: Nov 13, 2019, 12:27 PM »
Thank you! :<3: I used a really skinny tape for the lines on the headband, makes small detail work like that easier!

I did get a chance to black wash the gauntlets, just didn’t snag any pictures yet! All that’s left is adding the buttons once they’re printed! :D

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