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[Straka Zulu]

Here's it after the first attack with the heat gun.

Still feels way off, but it's much better than it was when originally cut.

[Straka Zulu]

Also, when I try for the Assassin's Brigade, would a Bes'bev count as an exotic weapon?  Going to be carrying a blaster and a vibrosword, might just turn that into a beskad, though.  My bow and quiver will be put on hold for a little bit.

[Wyn Starhawk]

Lol I have no idea if a besbev would count. You'd have to hit up the brigade team for that one.

[Straka Zulu]

After two attacks with the heat gun, the back plate is still curling in on itself, trying to return to it's original shape.  Would reinforcement with some flat pieces help?

[ConDar Ward]

After two attacks with the heat gun, the back plate is still curling in on itself, trying to return to it's original shape.  Would reinforcement with some flat pieces help?

I'm sorry to say I've missed quite a Bit of your Build ..... 

But As Far as the Backplate ,You Should Heat it A lot , then Press it as Flat as you Can with Something of Substantial Weight ,
then Subject it to Cold Water or Just let it Cool on it's Own While being Flattened .

Then Re-add the Curves back in as you Go ..  IMO ... 

Good luck ner'vod ... 

[Straka Zulu]

Looks like I'll need someone's car to flatten this out. Being a total pain in the shebs.

You haven't really missed much, vod.

[Straka Zulu]

Can't find if I posted these here yet.
http://www.discountstarwarscostumes.com/mens-anakin-boots.html
Like the style of these, and if I'm going Assassin, I won't need any more armor that cod and knees.
Has anyone purchased items from this site? Just curious of quality and reliability.

[Drako Katora]

I believe this is the site that I bought my rubie's jango helmet from. I can attest that they are legit and I received the expected goods. Just remember to take their products with a grain of salt, look for actual examples of the boot instead of just their marketing images. i.e. the deluxe jango helmet looks NO WHERE as good as the photo but was still a reliable base bucket.

[Straka Zulu]

T'is good news. I'll be ordering those relatively soon.

[Ronin Tavic]

they apparently don't know their star wars though.. a kids boba fett costume's write up is; The only genetic, un-cloned son of famed bounty hunter Jango Fett... much fail. 

[Drako Katora]

Like I said, they're a legitimate company but just take everything with a grain of salt and know what you're getting into before you make your purchase.

[Straka Zulu]

Did some searching online, and it seems every costume shop sells these exact same boot for Anakin, right down to the SKU. Guess I'll just have to chance it.

[Straka Zulu]

Some progress, but camera is MIA, so I'll have to post some pics when I find it. 

Got the back plate flattened out somewhat.  Still needs a little work, but I should have it ready soon.
Got the cod shaped, just need to attach it to the belt and make a Boba-thong for it.

Also, been waiting for better weather to work on the gauntlets.  Any advice if I want to try making the Clone Wars style Jedi gaunts?

[Wyn Starhawk]

Just use pvc pipes. Cut out the "tabs" on either end of the gaunt, and you're good to go.

[Straka Zulu]

Photo Dump!

Back plate, after heat attack #4


Cod plate. Still seems a little lopsided.


New gloves. I know I'll have to get the Kobalt logos off of it, just digging the pre-armored aspect.


And a possible fuel tank for a flamethrower upgrade. Design of the bottle reminded me of the RC's backpacks.

As always, any tips, comments or critiques welcome.

[Jaing Vau]

Very ingenuitive idea with the water jug! I can totally see where you're coming from ner vod

[Straka Zulu]

It's amazing what greebs you can find working at a nursing home.  Have a full pack of those thermometer covers for possible darts. Either need to fill them with something to harden them, or leave them empty to keep their flexibility (and safety).

Thinking of using those gloves as crushgaunts, think they'll pass muster?

[Wyn Starhawk]

Well, theres not crls defining crushgaunt specs. Its all in backstory. But.crushgaunts are bulky. They would be akin to power fists from fallout.

[Straka Zulu]

Saw a set on the wookiee that looked thin enough, and I figured in the Post-CW modern era they'd have figured out how to thin them down a bit. 

In backstory news, figured out my character's name: Anton Strix.
Using my middle for his first name, and the name of a local owl species, Strix Varia.  Having him and his aliit (wife and son) infiltrate a cloning facility aboard an Arc Hammer-class factory ship, in pursuit of a crazy clone of a former Death Watch leader and her benefactor, a disgraced former Moff.

[Wyn Starhawk]

Well, its all ambiguous because they had been banned.until boba became  mandalor, and I dont think any pics.have surfaced.from that.era for crushgaunts

[Drako Katora]

There are several pictures that are commonly accepted as crushgaunts but no definitive "this is what it has to look like" In general I believe it has to be an obviously metal plated gauntlet that is a medium - heavy glove. Other than that it's all personal preference as far as I know

[Niabi]

Lets see those plates on you vod

as for the Crush Gaunt


They dont looks to heavy / bulky to me 

[Echo Darklighter]

There are several pictures that are commonly accepted as crushgaunts but no definitive "this is what it has to look like" In general I believe it has to be an obviously metal plated gauntlet that is a medium - heavy glove. Other than that it's all personal preference as far as I know

Largely personal, yes.  Niabi's shot is the one image accepted as canon, but there have been many variations...


Mine...


Tracyn Ordo's...



Je'karta Kad Verda, clearly going over the top with his...



Hondo Karr/ Head Shot Props' crushgaunt, back from when he was in his Falin Skirata days...

Most of us here do ours big.  Subtlety just doesn't cut it for a Mandalorian.  The lack of real canon references basically means you can stick with the little ones in the pic, or you can make a skull-crushing monstrosity like most of us prefer.

[Dresdon Acacin]

Theres also "Ironman" type gloves like mine....you see Dresdon doesnt have real hands so Im going with these being kinda like super battle droid inspired...

[Straka Zulu]

Trying to avoid the "Big 'n Bulky" look, but it's something to consider for my Mk. II.

Trimmed the old knees, still need to do a little shaping.



Tightened up the text on the buy'ce


And added killstripes


Nevermind the mess, we're packing for a move.