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[Druj Jes]

So I am in the very early stages of my protector build.  Still planning for the most part, but I have a few things on order, or already owned that will contribute to this kit. I have started some color planning.



I have a 7 Cat Studios jetpack and a set of vac formed plates incoming.  This probably won't be the fastest build, but I wanted to get something started here.


Edited picture to fix ugly gauntlets.

[Ru'Stor Rawr]

This is exciting, I can't wait to see the progress here.

[Druj Jes]

This should be a fun build. I wanted to go protector in my original kit before the overhaul, but there was too much that wasn't quite right.  I'm getting started using some of the things I have already on hand, so I have started on the jetpack.  Most of the white resin parts are only sitting in place for now, just enough to start to see where it is going.
 


As for the weapons I have a DLT-20A, but I'm strongly considering an A280 instead.  I plan on using an ESB DL-44 for my side arm, and I may have found some boots.  Will these work ?



I have a few pouches already here that I think should work well enough. 



I hope to get my chest plates in hand by the end of the weekend.  That should be a good enough start for now. I keep reminding myself that this is supposed to be a "slow build" 

[Bryn Cin'Prudii]

I also wanna follow, cause that JP is lovely.

[Fenn Beviin]

Sweet, more Protector builds!

I would imagine those shoes will work - might have to remove the finger loops from the heels but other than that, looks good to me.

[Ru'Stor Rawr]

Those boots are a nice find, however they will need to have a higher ankle, approx 2" higher.

[Druj Jes]

Good thing Amazon takes everything back.  I figured since they were listed as Chelsea boots they'd be OK. Oh well, I'll try again.

Edit:
My DL-44 is inbound and I should have all of my vacuum formed plates in a little over a week. 

I'm still debating between the A280 and the DLT-20A for the main blaster.

Edit 2: 12-4-22

I have acquired the main paint colors for the new kit.


Edit 3: 12-5-22

Blaster resin kit arrived! I know what I'm starting on tonight.

[Kol Hokan]

Fantastic! This is shaping up to look great!

I'm not sure if the split color gauntlets will fly. Both yellow and light blue are allowed, but I think they might have to be a solid color (plus details). I'd recommend one yellow and one blue - but I'm a fan of the asymmetrical look.

[Druj Jes]

I had decided that the two toned gauntlets seemed busy and I agree that the more solid colors are the way to go. 

I'm looking at soft parts and found a vendor on Etsy that makes a Boba ESB styled flightsuit vest and gloves.  The vendor is https://www.etsy.com/shop/kohienterprises

Here's a picture of the flightsuit and vest


Here's the gloves


Wanted to get a blessing before I shell out the cash for custom stuff that won't work. 

[Ru'Stor Rawr]

This all looks great to me, Looking forward to seeing more.

[Druj Jes]

Excellent news!  I will get measurements tomorrow and get the soft parts in the works.  After ordering those I should only have a few  smaller things left to get.

I'm glad this was a "slow build"  1 month to procure 90% of the kit. Really slow. 

Edit:
Ordered.  I have at least all of the major items either in hand or inbound at this point.  The last "big" thing is the boot spikes.

[Fenn Beviin]

Looking good!

[Druj Jes]

Pre-holiday update:

Many of my parts have arrived now so I thought I'd make an update post, starting with a little update on my color scheme.


My rubber knees are cast in blue, so I figured I'd paint blue above so if they ever crack or chip it will hide a little bit better. 


I also got most of my armor, so I have plenty of trimming in my future. 


Lastly after several failed attempts to get a reasonably priced full sized airsoft to build into an A280 I found this. 


This is the A280-CFE used in Rogue One by Cassian.  I figured a Nerf conversion shouldn't be too bad.   So I sprung for an Ebay fresh one.


Edit:

I got stuff to start my girth belt today.

[Fenn Beviin]

Digging the addition of the white cheeks. And girth belt is off to a great start.

That nerf blaster is great. I have converted two of those into different variants. One with the heavy barrel and one marksman/sniper build partially inspired by Crosshair's rifle in The Bad Batch

[Druj Jes]

Exciting delivery today! My soft parts came in.  Here's the best mirror pics I could take with 10 minutes of opening the package.  Sorry for the really dirty mirror it lives in the basement




Here's my flat mando.

[Ru'Stor Rawr]

Very nice, This is exciting. Whats next on the list for you?

[Druj Jes]

At this point I have almost everything inbound or in hand.  Next steps are finishing up trimming the plates then getting them positioned and painted.  I certainly have plenty to keep me busy for the rest of winter.  I think after I get the plates located I will finish up the girth, make my belt and holster. 

[Fenn Beviin]

Oh man, I'm so excited for this build!

Keep it uuuuuup! 

[Druj Jes]

I had a question about the cape... I was wondering if this one that I need to remove from my other kit would work for the protector.



What do you think?

[Ru'Stor Rawr]

The style cap is good, The stripe would need to be Red, Orange or Yellow.

[Fenn Beviin]

The style cap is good, The stripe would need to be Red, Orange or Yellow.

Why would the stripe of his cape need to be a different color?

[Ru'Stor Rawr]

Why would the stripe of his cape need to be a different color?

Capes
Boba Fett style half-cape is optional. All other cape-styles are restricted.
Solid color cape (ROTJ style): green, brown, tan, grey, dirty white
Cape may include a stripe of (ESB style): red, orange, yellow

[Fenn Beviin]

Huh good to know. I was potentially planning on adding a stripe to my cape haha is that a newer addition or has that always been there and I just spaced it?

[Ru'Stor Rawr]

Huh good to know. I was potentially planning on adding a stripe to my cape haha is that a newer addition or has that always been there and I just spaced it?

Yeah, sorry for the short answer I was rushing to get my son to school, its always been there.

[Druj Jes]

The style cap is good, The stripe would need to be Red, Orange or Yellow.

I have yellowed the stripe, I  will retouch the weathering after the yellow dries. I'm just glad that I got a little more done tonight.




Thats perfect, Nice Job!