General ROTJ costume build (conversion from SE)
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RoseShades
New Hunter
The third image, that's clearly the rubber EE-3, notice the bendy stock
Do eeeeet
RoseShades
New Hunter
You know just as an aside
this is some of the best photos I've seen of a ROTJ build so thanks mate
this is some of the best photos I've seen of a ROTJ build so thanks mate
Thanks man. I hope they help others like myself when I started out.
Moving along with my conversion, I am embarking on a mission to upgrade my ammo belt. Below is my SE belt.
This is what we see on screen.
Fantastic shot of the costume exhibited in Madrid on 2009.
I think you can see where the problem is. The texture is wrong, the dimensions are off, and there are missing stitches at the bottom of the ammo boxes and on the belt. I am aware the original belt was derived from the white Supertrooper belt (constructed from white vinyl?) that was later dyed brown, but that's a route I may take another time. So I looked up the penultimate source of reference here and asked a friend, who owns a boot making factory in Bandung, Indonesia, to make a prototype of an ammo box. I briefed her on the color and texture of the leather to use and gave her as many reference photos as I could find in the Gallery. Here's what she came up with. (left is mine, right is prototype)
It's close, but the color needs to be darker and it's missing the stitching on the bottom. The dimensions of the wood block are perfectly faithful to the blueprint from StrumFett and RafalFett, so I'm pretty happy with that. When the correct leather is found, I will proceed with the rest of the belt.
To be continued...
This is what we see on screen.
Fantastic shot of the costume exhibited in Madrid on 2009.
I think you can see where the problem is. The texture is wrong, the dimensions are off, and there are missing stitches at the bottom of the ammo boxes and on the belt. I am aware the original belt was derived from the white Supertrooper belt (constructed from white vinyl?) that was later dyed brown, but that's a route I may take another time. So I looked up the penultimate source of reference here and asked a friend, who owns a boot making factory in Bandung, Indonesia, to make a prototype of an ammo box. I briefed her on the color and texture of the leather to use and gave her as many reference photos as I could find in the Gallery. Here's what she came up with. (left is mine, right is prototype)
It's close, but the color needs to be darker and it's missing the stitching on the bottom. The dimensions of the wood block are perfectly faithful to the blueprint from StrumFett and RafalFett, so I'm pretty happy with that. When the correct leather is found, I will proceed with the rest of the belt.
To be continued...
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DeathProof
Active Hunter
Looking great man! Keep it up!
Thanks Aaron!
Finally found time to get submission photos taken and sent to my GML for review. Now, we wait.
Someday I will cross the pond and get professional shots done, so this one will have to do for now.
As for the ammo belt, I have placed an order for Woodman's beautiful vintage vinyl belt and commissioned the awesome bcurtis to dye it. Can't wait! Also ordered a copperhead gauntlet rocket from Dakota so that's one upgrade in the pipeline.
Have a good one!
Someday I will cross the pond and get professional shots done, so this one will have to do for now.
As for the ammo belt, I have placed an order for Woodman's beautiful vintage vinyl belt and commissioned the awesome bcurtis to dye it. Can't wait! Also ordered a copperhead gauntlet rocket from Dakota so that's one upgrade in the pipeline.
Have a good one!
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My GML sent me some feedback regarding my submission that included some issues spotted by the detachment; jetpack rocket is weathered in the wrong color, jetpack is missing some symbols, my left knee armor is wrong (can't believe I missed that!), and a couple of additional photos for some parts are required to clarify some details. I've ordered a set of ROTJ jetpack decals here that should hopefully be shipped soon. The left knee armor has been ordered and shipped from Daz.
Thankfully the rocket is an easy fix. Here's mine. The central part of the rocket should be weathered in black and white.
Reference of a screen used costume from the Gallery here.
The ends are masked and the rocket is spray painted with white primer.
I used toothpaste to mask out the broad weathering.
Spray painted flat black.
The toothpaste mask is removed with damp cloth. Fine scratches are added with a metal scribe.
Applied a clear coat and it's done!
Thankfully the rocket is an easy fix. Here's mine. The central part of the rocket should be weathered in black and white.
Reference of a screen used costume from the Gallery here.
The ends are masked and the rocket is spray painted with white primer.
I used toothpaste to mask out the broad weathering.
Spray painted flat black.
The toothpaste mask is removed with damp cloth. Fine scratches are added with a metal scribe.
Applied a clear coat and it's done!
Thanks Don!
Daz really came through with an express turnaround on my left knee armor. Put on the strap and launchers in 20 minutes to revise my submission package.
Still unsure how I'm going to tackle the (lower) jetpack symbols, but I'll get to it when real life allows me time to breathe. In any case I ordered a set of decals here but I also took a chance on a set of Folio Medium Letraset in 28pt from Evil Bay. If all else fails, I may end up making my own stencils using WoL's template as recommended by Dom. How does everyone else here do your JP symbols?
Still unsure how I'm going to tackle the (lower) jetpack symbols, but I'll get to it when real life allows me time to breathe. In any case I ordered a set of decals here but I also took a chance on a set of Folio Medium Letraset in 28pt from Evil Bay. If all else fails, I may end up making my own stencils using WoL's template as recommended by Dom. How does everyone else here do your JP symbols?
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Thanks man!
Well speak of the devil...
Based on the reference, it looks like the spacing between some of the symbols may need some tweaking though...
In case you're wondering, here's where you can get a set: FS: ACCURATE ESB /ROTJ Jet Pack Vinyl Decals
Based on the reference, it looks like the spacing between some of the symbols may need some tweaking though...
In case you're wondering, here's where you can get a set: FS: ACCURATE ESB /ROTJ Jet Pack Vinyl Decals
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My pleasure! Yeah I completely missed this too.
sutt_hero_rotj
Active Hunter
Well dang ! I did too ! I’m going to have to pick up a set.
Quick update: I recently saw the updated CRL draft on BHG and it turns out there are a lot more issues with my costume than I knew about. This led me to withdraw my submission so I can continue working on it, and there is plenty to do considering I'm working towards Infamous level. Here's my tentative checklist;
HELMET
- repaint upper cheeks to correct color.
JETPACK
- install metal collar and thruster side greeblies.
- hand paint the 3 sets of symbols.
CHEST ARMOR
- change attachment method to grommets.
NECK SEAL
- install hook and eye, and velcro on top.
FLIGHT SUIT
- install ankle ties.
RIGHT GAUNTLET
- the switches on mine will be removed to correspond with the reference version based on the weathering patterns. I will then have to patch up the large holes, drill the holes in the appropriate size to match the reference, and match the paint (wish me luck!).
LEFT GAUNTLET
- replace upper with fibreglass cast. Repaint.
- install real Casio MQ-1 battery cover, keypad, metal rocket (with copper head) and red LED lamp bulb.
CAPE (maybe)
- install triangle plate with matching screws and nuts.
AMMO BELT
- replace with vinyl one from Woodman and dyed by bcurtis.
All the required parts have been ordered and some have shipped while a few are still in production. I'm moving between countries in the next 2 months, so I won't be able to work on this until I settle down at my new home and set up a modest workspace. I'll post updates whenever possible.
HELMET
- repaint upper cheeks to correct color.
JETPACK
- install metal collar and thruster side greeblies.
- hand paint the 3 sets of symbols.
CHEST ARMOR
- change attachment method to grommets.
NECK SEAL
- install hook and eye, and velcro on top.
FLIGHT SUIT
- install ankle ties.
RIGHT GAUNTLET
- the switches on mine will be removed to correspond with the reference version based on the weathering patterns. I will then have to patch up the large holes, drill the holes in the appropriate size to match the reference, and match the paint (wish me luck!).
LEFT GAUNTLET
- replace upper with fibreglass cast. Repaint.
- install real Casio MQ-1 battery cover, keypad, metal rocket (with copper head) and red LED lamp bulb.
CAPE (maybe)
- install triangle plate with matching screws and nuts.
AMMO BELT
- replace with vinyl one from Woodman and dyed by bcurtis.
All the required parts have been ordered and some have shipped while a few are still in production. I'm moving between countries in the next 2 months, so I won't be able to work on this until I settle down at my new home and set up a modest workspace. I'll post updates whenever possible.
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