Finally got time to work on my gauntlets. To make these I decided to modify some existing 3D print files I made. Of course by “modify” I mean completely design a new top half (to act as a weapon’s platform) and magnetic side closures. For these side closures I am making a small and large outrigger weapon/flamethrower, based on some of Boba’s gauntlets. I am also making some knife sheath closures for future gauntlets.
Once the designs and printing were done, it was time for the filling, sanding, and finishing. (Didn’t bother to take any pics of these steps. We all know how to sand by now.)
After the parts were smoothed and wet-sanded (220, 320, 400 grits) I base coated them w in black primer. I find that a black paint layer makes the metallic paint layers pop more (brown can also be used as a base coat for gold paints). I then rubbed this primer layer down with a paper towel. I find this removes any little dust bumps you may have and polished the layer a bit.
Next was the brighter metallic layer used on the rest of the armor:
I then added the latex masking to begin the weathering/battle damage. Once this was set, I laid down my metallic color coat that was used for the rest of the kit, as well as some color accents.Removing the latex, you can start to see some of the effect:
Then on to reapply the latex masking for the final color layer. Didn’t get any pics of this part. But you can see the effects on this fit test pic of the gauntlets:
Now to add the airbrushed weathering, mount the weapons nozzles, and glue the final pieces together. Then, once the soft parts are dialed, I’ll figure out any final padding/mounting needs.
Oh, almost forgot, added a visor into one of my helmets for this kit:
