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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #75 on: Dec 02, 2013, 11:23 PM »
Misting with Rusto Hunt Club Green and Flat Black will help a bit.  (Before removing masking)

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #76 on: Dec 16, 2013, 11:43 PM »



I re-did my ab plate. Wasn't happy with it. Took your advice BobaFiend and it worked out really well. Used a different yellow. It's a bit... grittier.

Now I've just got to paint my shoulders and knees and I'll be in the home stretch!

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #77 on: Dec 17, 2013, 10:04 AM »
Looks pretty doggone good to me  8)

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #78 on: Dec 19, 2013, 03:28 PM »
I like it! I'm always glad when someone actually listens to me haha  :laugh:

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #79 on: Dec 19, 2013, 10:09 PM »
I like it! I'm always glad when someone actually listens to me haha  :laugh:

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #80 on: Dec 20, 2013, 11:39 AM »
That's looking really good Vod ;) I'm getting excited to see this finished now.

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #81 on: Dec 23, 2013, 11:15 PM »
So how long until we get to see it on you? :D

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #82 on: Dec 23, 2013, 11:43 PM »
Coming together nicely. Adding to my lurking file :) Love the helmet :D

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #83 on: Dec 24, 2013, 12:04 AM »
So how long until we get to see it on you? :D

Provided I get everything rigged up, I'm going to debut it on the 30th in an unofficial troop. I'm really excited to see it all together.

Thanks for the support everyone! I'll have an update with pictures soon.

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #84 on: Dec 24, 2013, 11:39 AM »
Provided I get everything rigged up, I'm going to debut it on the 30th in an unofficial troop. I'm really excited to see it all together.

Thanks for the support everyone! I'll have an update with pictures soon.


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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #85 on: Dec 29, 2013, 01:58 AM »
I got everything done enough to do a test fit.

Here are the issues I see:

1. Jetpack is sagging and pulling my collar back.  I think if I tighten my harness, it should fix things.
2. You can see my neck clear as day. I have a long neck. I don't know how to fix it :-[ Maybe if I tilt my helmet back?
3. I forgot to actually attach the braids to anything...
4. I know the bottom half of my rangefinder is missing (adhesive is drying).
5. I also know I'm missing my gauntlet hose. I'm trying to fix that.

What did I miss?





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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #86 on: Dec 29, 2013, 03:09 AM »
Re the neck, who was making those Boba balaclava/neckseal thingomos on TDH? Was it Woodman? Same sort of idea as Chucko's Jango style helmet seals.

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #87 on: Dec 29, 2013, 08:57 AM »
So far, so good dude. I love it! I'l comment on your points as you have them listed:

1. For my harness, I exhale all the air I can, and have my slave handler pull it as tight as they can. Then I inhale all the way I can and hold it. I don't have the issue of sagging anymore.
2. Lol long neck. I actually have the opposite problem where I have a short neck and it looks like I don't have one. I sent you a text last night regarding this, it'd be in your best interest to reply.



3. I attached the braids to the vest by going through them a few times with needle and thread. Four troops in and no issues yet.

Additionally, the thong and knee straps look too clean. Finally, the vest looks big in that first picture... is it? Or is that just the angle? Overall it's looking sweet dude :)

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #88 on: Dec 29, 2013, 11:34 AM »
Point, that's a good suggestion, but I think I'd overheat. This costume is much warmer than my custom and I think wearing a helmet gasket might be dangerous.

Thanks Byrek! All really helpful suggestions! I'll take a look at the vest again. I'm doing another test fit of the torso armor and jetpack tonight before my event tomorrow morning.

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #89 on: Dec 30, 2013, 02:04 PM »
Looks cool Vod ;)

One thing  :rolleyes:

Its prob just the way you are standing but your Left Chest and Diamond are a bit wonky  ;)


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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #90 on: Dec 30, 2013, 03:52 PM »
Thanks Niabi! Yeah it's an issue that I became aware of today. I did my first unofficial troop today and I noticed it when I suited up. Unfortunately the armor is bolted on. I can't redo the eyelets so I have to snap the bolts off and reposition them. 

There were some other fixes that also came to light during the troop. So this has to go back into the workbench before it gets submitted.

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #91 on: Jan 01, 2014, 05:08 PM »
A couple of pictures from the event:





Issue:
1. Some of my adhesive failed (earcap, gauntlet hose, flamethrower)
2. Armor placement
3. Jetpack sagging.  I'm going to invest in a better harness.  The one I currently have won't cut it for long troops.
4. My EE-3 is scratching my gauntlets to hell.  I need to repaint the bottoms of the clamshells and hit them with a ton of dullcote.
5. My sidearm swings like crazy when I walk.  I imagine it looks pretty ridiculous.  Can any ESBs comment on how they deal with that?
6. Didn't have time to weather my gloves.

So there's a lot to do, but that's what these first, unofficial troops are for.  It was awesome being a "face" character and to have people say "Boba!" and be right for once :laugh:

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #92 on: Jan 12, 2014, 05:28 PM »
Issue:
1. Some of my adhesive failed (earcap, gauntlet hose, flamethrower)
2. Armor placement
3. Jetpack sagging.  I'm going to invest in a better harness.  The one I currently have won't cut it for long troops.
4. My EE-3 is scratching my gauntlets to hell.  I need to repaint the bottoms of the clamshells and hit them with a ton of dullcote.
5. My sidearm swings like crazy when I walk.  I imagine it looks pretty ridiculous.  Can any ESBs comment on how they deal with that?
6. Didn't have time to weather my gloves.


1. Gorilla Glue brand super glue. NOT Gorilla glue, but their super glue (clear bottle, blue cap, purchased at Wal Mart). I've had no problems yet, and I used it on all my pieces that needed it while building. 
2. Fix it! Haha, I don't know how you did your attachment, so can't help really.
3. I told you how to fix that harness!
4. Yup. Happens :(
5. I haven't yet. *clunk* *Clunk* Manbro's ideas isn't terrible, but I truthfully wouldn't risk it. I have a wide strap instead of the canon strap, and my doesn't swing much.
6. I wore mine to work on day, and they haven't gotten clean since.

Additionally:
I saw that new pic on FB, and had some feedback.
1. Your ammo belt seems a bit light (maybe mine is just dark), and maybe it could benefit from a MISTING of Rustoleum's Kona Brown or similar.
2. Again with the vest... Is it just the picture?
3. Hip pouches are empty! Do what I do and put dish towels and underwear in them. I gave a presentation to a local theater about costuming recently and a child asked what was in my pockets. I replied "Dish towels and underwear." He thought I was kidding till I opened one up and pulled out a pair of halloween boxers.
4. You gloves seem very dark. They're like one shade away from black haha.
5. If you decide to start thinking about upgrades later, get a pair of MoW's 2013 boots. They're fantastic!

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #93 on: Jan 12, 2014, 05:57 PM »
Thanks man! Appreciate the feedback. I fixed the placement issue with my right chest plate and diamond. My harness has been ordered so that'll fix the collar being pulled back. As far as the vest goes, it's fitted for me, but it does want to flare out a bit. I might have to talk to a tailor and have it taken in in a hidden location. I have a theory that most of the issues above the waist are caused by my crappy harness. I'll do another test run once I've upgraded. The belt matches references, but it could use some more weathering to darken it a bit, I agree. The gloves are kind of dark, but not as extreme as they look in that picture. Not a ton I can do about that. Maybe mist with a light grey?

Good suggestion on the dish towels! I have some scrap fabric that should do the trick. And with the boots, I might upgrade eventually, but my 2012s allowed me to install hidden spurs behind the toe spikes so I sound like Boba when I walk.

Thanks again for the help everyone! This is a big undertaking and I definitely need all the assistance I can get! :)

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #94 on: Mar 21, 2014, 07:08 PM »
I'm sending it in!



Byrek, thanks for all your help in getting me this far. You've been a good friend and resource. I darkened my belt just for you :laugh:

Thanks for everyone who has helped me so far!

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #95 on: Mar 21, 2014, 07:14 PM »
 Looks Great ....  8)

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #96 on: Mar 21, 2014, 07:35 PM »
Yes!!!  ;D

 Looking fabulous Ref, a great ESB Fett for sure!

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #97 on: Mar 22, 2014, 07:09 AM »
Love it! Great job as always  ;)

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #98 on: Mar 24, 2014, 03:08 PM »
Awesooooooooooooooooooooome vod ;D

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Re: Ref's ESB Fett
« Reply #99 on: Mar 24, 2014, 04:09 PM »
Thanks! :D

Gotta say, wearing a Fett kit just feels different for some reason. In a good way!

 


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