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[Manco Fett]

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I have a  large thread on TDH because I’m working a my families kits. However, I figured I’d move my specific MP WIP here for feedback purposes etc. especially since I am hoping to have this completed and submitted by late July or August.

Despite having most of the major parts in hand I’m still struggling with the finer details and elements of balancing the late 70s Pre Pro/Man With No Name  vibes whilst maintaining the proper clearance criteria but that’s the fun part.
The Basics: “Manco Fett”
 (pieces I have obtained)

Helmet GMH by Wasted Fett


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Armor Kit RKD
I added the PP1 style clip




Gauntlets RKD
Completed the recolor, my mixed matched set is done.


Flight Suit Arkady
Pre Pro 2 fit recolored gray.  I intend to give this a bottom up  desert style weathering similar to the Mythos. Earth tones vs the simple blackened.

Jet pack Comic style by @mythos_fenn_shysa





Fett style Boots
Weapon K-11 Sacros by Woodchuck
Belt and Girth belt will be Fett style

Cape/poncho setup is going to be PP1 style with clip.
Gloves Fett style
I recolored both my cape and gloves brown to tie them together. Weathering and detailing to come.

Boots Boba style by Evolution Props


Holsters and accessories

[Jaster Fett]

I based a lot of my aesthetics on a mix of Pre-Pro Boba and Mythos Boba (kind of moving away from the kama for a more Fett like aesthetic)

I think you have a solid plan in place. I don't see too many Protectors with the ESB blue/grey flightsuit outside of Mi'ix. Most of us have grey or tan flightsuits (Fenn and I have medium tan flightsuits)

Green is always a great choice for a cape or a brown of the same color. Don't see a lot of those

Patches on the gloves are ALWAYS a great touch

Would love to see someone do mismatched colored gauntlets. I've thought about it but stuck with the red color. My first set before approval were orange

A Pulce for a side arm I dig

Lastly, I do believe a Jodo Kast style belt would look cool provided you have the minimum 4 ammo pouches to the belt (his belt has a few tools plus explosives. A bit more flashy than Fett)

I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

[Manco Fett]

 

Thanks for the insight brother. I appreciate your input and welcome any advice etc.. I also dumped a bunch of photo links as well for more visual references. I am definitely going to go mix n match on my gauntlets. Likely ketchup and mustard. That means I’ll be recoloring my green ESB right flamethrowers gauntlet. I have sourced a gal to do my K-11 holster. I am wanting a wet molded style vs. the Nemrod style.

[Fenn Beviin]

Oh snap! Missed your addition of the thread here! Haha you already know my thoughts  but posting here to follow along in all the places.

Keep it up dude!

[Manco Fett]

The armor and gauntlets ✅



Flight Suit and Cape ✅
 



Helmet ✅

[Fenn Beviin]

You can actually link the full picture of the builds if you include [ img ]http://-  http://link with .jpg here.  [ /img ]  obviously with no spaces

But in other news..... aw yeah!

[Manco Fett]

 
Finally... Manco Fett

[Fenn Beviin]

Dude!! Still so pumped haha specially to see your profile go from "Retired" to official Protector brigade member!

[Mi'ix]

*throws kit in trash*

WELP. Time to start over!

Kidding. In all seriousness, that looks Beautiful.

[Manco Fett]

 

Thanks for the support, advice, input, and positive vibes you have provided along the way!!! Hopefully I’ll be joining this ELITE group of some of the clubs finest builders!!!

[Mi'ix]

Cap,

Just want to come in here again and say how great of a build this is, like your PP2. 

In going back and reviewing your pictures, it looks like there is some Boba Fett specific damage on your Collar, Left Chest Plate, and Abdominal Plate.  The paint work is absolutely stunning, but the dents that match Boba's have to be modified by either being filled and sanded smooth or the shape changed so much you can't tell the difference from Boba.  That's a little tricky with your RKD ABS plates, but I think it can be done with some strategic bondo, or heat to change the shape of the dents.  I missed that in the initial pictures you posted and I apologize for that.

[Breyo Fey]

Great looking kit!
Love that poncho....

[Fenn Beviin]

Cap,

Just want to come in here again and say how great of a build this is, like your PP2. 

In going back and reviewing your pictures, it looks like there is some Boba Fett specific damage on your Collar, Left Chest Plate, and Abdominal Plate.  The paint work is absolutely stunning, but the dents that match Boba's have to be modified by either being filled and sanded smooth or the shape changed so much you can't tell the difference from Boba.  That's a little tricky with your RKD ABS plates, but I think it can be done with some strategic bondo, or heat to change the shape of the dents.  I missed that in the initial pictures you posted and I apologize for that.

I missed that as well but Cap and I have been discussing some options. Question for you though, most versions of Fett armor have a little different 3D damage. As Caps armor currently looks, he has customized the painted damage to be different than Bobas even with the built in damage to his plates. Obviously you can see some similarities as most of us use Fetts damage as a reference but his is still unique to his build. How specific do we want to get overall because in all honestly the only damage that is beacon light obvious and specific to Fett is the dent in the helmet.

[Mi'ix]

If you've got Boba specific dents, and you're not doing Boba, they've got to go.

It'd be like your specific custom character taking battle damage in the EXACT same spot as Boba.

[The Unknown Mando]

Poncho and sling pistol/ gun....what ever it's called  ....love it

[Manco Fett]

Thanks, to all of you who have recently responded with support and advice on how to help get this kit approval ready. I have grown incredibly frustrated with a great number of things that I have experienced throughout this process. I am taking one last shot at using a heat gun to iron out the dents as requested.  I know it's going to be tricky, as I have done this before on my PP2 kit. I am really hoping this is the last hurdle in being approved.

That said, if anyone else can see anything of concern please let me know? 

Things I have already fixed are:
 1. JP height placement/adjustment ,
2. Chest armor placement/adjustment which were what was mentioned in the earlier submissions.

I am trying to be a transparent as possible and I am very grateful to Fenn, and Mi'ix in particular for your support off and on this thread!

[Manco Fett]

Here are the dents erased.  I hope this answers the bell.

Right Chest


Collar


AB


Right Shoulder


Upper Armor
 

[The Unknown Mando]

Looks good 👍🏻

[Manco Fett]

Here they are, my app photos.  I am very pleased with the support and feedback of this thread. Hiccups aside I’m hopeful I can navigate the final leg of the journey successfully.

[Jaster Fett]

Sweet! Good luck to you! It's a good looking Protector!

[The Unknown Mando]

Good luck mate, awesome sacros too

[Manco Fett]

Sweet! Good luck to you! It's a good looking Protector!

Thanks, hopefully I can finally join the ranks. It’s been a journey.

[Manco Fett]

Good luck mate, awesome sacros too

Thanks for the support. Yeah, the K-11 definitely helps keep with the minimalist design, and style I was aiming for with particular build. The double flame thrower gauntlets are really the focal point of my arsenal. Your  build is looking strong as well. Cheers!

[The Unknown Mando]

Yeah, I prefer it to the pulce

[Fenn Beviin]

Thanks for the support. Yeah, the K-11 definitely helps keep with the minimalist design, and style I was aiming for with particular build. The double flame thrower gauntlets are really the focal point of my arsenal. Your  build is looking strong as well. Cheers!

About time you update this thread dude!!! lol

Looking fantastic as always and looking forward to the official word with our newest addition!