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 Arden's new JUMP pack

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Arden's new JUMP pack
« on: Jul 09, 2011, 08:10 PM »
Finally finished this today after about four months on and off.  :D

The main 'tubes' are PVC pipes, with various plumbing fittings affixed to their ends, and the shiny 'missile' parts are gear shifter handles.  The pack doesn't match my armor at all, this is intentional.  The writing reads 'Mer Sonn Inc' as that is the company that produces many personal jetpacks in the SW universe-- I kind of wanted this to look a bit like a fancy 'sports car' pack that's a bit beat up and has seen better days.

Another note-- this pack is quite small, hence the term 'jump' pack rather than 'jet' pack.  In fact, it's only about 12" tall at its tallest point.  A boba-style is used for flying short distances, and I figure this one could be used more for leaping short heights, more like, say, the jump packs used in Halo.  Very short duration stuff.  (I also thought Boba or Jango style would look too big on me.  Also also I wanted to design my own pack. )  :)





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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #1 on: Jul 09, 2011, 08:16 PM »
Thats Brilliant , will you add a missile or some thing similar ? Or which end is up ?  ;)

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #2 on: Jul 09, 2011, 08:16 PM »
Like, like, like!!

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #3 on: Jul 09, 2011, 08:17 PM »
Thats Brilliant , will you add a missile or some thing similar ? Or which end is up ?  ;)

No missiles, this thing;s for jumps only.  And the shiny silver parts point up.

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #4 on: Jul 09, 2011, 08:20 PM »
Nice one  ;) I can picture it on yer back now , Great job by the way  ;)

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #5 on: Jul 10, 2011, 08:36 PM »
Funky pack, vod! Definitely looks like it belongs in the SW universe.

Are those snaps connecting the pipes with the webbing? Anything attach to it or is that just for aesthetics?

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #6 on: Jul 10, 2011, 09:14 PM »
Bolts, actually, and they're just for show though I may dangle a trophy or two off of them sometime.

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #7 on: Jul 11, 2011, 11:06 AM »
Why didn't you use leather straps instead of the nylon ones? I mean you already have some beautiful leather work on your kit, why the switch for the pack? The nylon straps takes away from the pack in my oppinian, but I don't like nylon in general so it should be taken with a grain of salt. Always love your paint apps though.

Have a good one,
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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #8 on: Jul 11, 2011, 12:47 PM »
Wow this looks pretty darn cool!  8)
Is this the final design?

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #9 on: Jul 11, 2011, 02:49 PM »
Why didn't you use leather straps instead of the nylon ones? I mean you already have some beautiful leather work on your kit, why the switch for the pack? The nylon straps takes away from the pack in my oppinian, but I don't like nylon in general so it should be taken with a grain of salt. Always love your paint apps though.

Have a good one,
Hagen

Like I said in my first post, the pack is not meant to match my armor, and I thought the nylon gave the pack more of a 'gently used recreational vehicle' look.  Basically I'm hoping to convey that the pack is not intended as a combat item, but as a 'fun' thing like a jetski or snowmobile that Arden has found an alternate use for.  *shrug*  That's the story behind it, anyway, but really I just thought the nylon looked better for this particular application.

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #10 on: Jul 12, 2011, 07:12 AM »
Hmm. Well like I said I'm not a fan of nylon. But instead of leather, maybe those black rubber bungycords used for the strapping things down. Or maybe some metal strips... Yeah I really don't like nylon :p

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #11 on: Jul 12, 2011, 09:12 AM »
very very nice.  Im not a fan of jetpacks/jumppacks myself, but I have to admit, that is cool.    Nice job  :)

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #12 on: Jul 12, 2011, 03:40 PM »
Wow, simply stunning. Very professional looking and in universe feel.
Mind revealing the secret of what you used for the metal pieces?

Phenomenal work, really like everything about it.  ;D

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #13 on: Jul 12, 2011, 03:59 PM »
I'm pretty sure they are shifter knobs!

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #14 on: Jul 12, 2011, 04:05 PM »
I'm pretty sure they are shifter knobs!
I meant the two side rocket cylinders, not the knob on the main cylinder.  :P

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #15 on: Jul 12, 2011, 04:08 PM »
As I said, turned alluminum shifter knobs, or handles, if you prefer.

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #16 on: Jul 12, 2011, 04:09 PM »
As I said, turned alluminum shifter knobs, or handles, if you prefer.
Ahh, thought you were referring to the small knob  :rolleyes:

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #17 on: Jul 12, 2011, 10:34 PM »
Ahh, thought you were referring to the small knob  :rolleyes:

Sounds like a personal problem.

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #18 on: Jul 12, 2011, 10:44 PM »
Sounds like a personal problem.

Har har har...

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #19 on: Jul 12, 2011, 10:56 PM »
Ahh, thought you were referring to the small knob  :rolleyes:

Ouch !  :P

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #20 on: Jul 13, 2011, 04:16 AM »
"Owwwwe... Right in the shinny part!!"
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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #21 on: Jul 13, 2011, 03:19 PM »
What the ,,,,,,,, I go to work for the day and come back to that??????  :D   From now on ALL talk of my small knobs must be in PMs.  :D :D :D :D :D

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Re: Arden's new JUMP pack
« Reply #22 on: Jul 14, 2011, 01:43 AM »
Agreed on the nylon straps, this is one of few applications where it actually works much better than leather, looks more like a "stock" pack than custom, which is exactly what you were going for.

Great work on it!  

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