Brokk's Pre-Pro 2 Build (WiP)

[Brokk]

I really love the blue suit! When I started my PP2 build, I dyed the flight suit four different times trying to get just the right color. I think mine ended up very close to yours with maybe a tad more grey. Love both colors and the contrast that dark blue presents against the rest of the suit! It also makes it stand out among the other Fetts (or it will once I get it finished )

Thank you, ya I'll never dye another suit again. Im still not fully satisfied with this hue but it's on the right track. I feel it'll lighten more as its washed, and I've also considered leaving it in the sun for hour intervals to see if UV rays lighten it as well. Then using the RIT color fix to try and keep it where it's at

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Man, Fett 4 Real killed that paint up on the jetpack, unreal.

He for sure did, there's a spot above the piano key shelf where masking tape didn't cover in the reference- got that on there too, probably my fav pack detail

 

[Brokk]

This past weekend, got the cod & kidney connected w/ thong. Armor is still on with clutch backs as I play with placement. Overall I'm pleased with the aesthetic.

However, I desperately need to taper the vest around my abdominal region.

Further, modded my stand in cape to sit butt cheek level as per the refs...

 

[Lemorseaplumes]

So weird with the yellow knee strap ! Love it.

 

[DennisFett1142]

So weird with the yellow knee strap ! Love it.

I just recently caught that detail in the high res photos. Simple to airbrush a couple of the bungee straps and adds yet another nice unique quality to the PP2...

 

[Ord Mantell]

I just recently caught that detail in the high res photos. Simple to airbrush a couple of the bungee straps and adds yet another nice unique quality to the PP2...

I just want to point out another tiny detail on the knee strap that was also nailed. This is perfection. Kudos!

 

[Brokk]

Laid down grommets on the vest today, this is fairly intimidating part of the process for people but this is my fist time doing this and it was easy. However, I haven't attachedthe armor yet, which I'll do later.

Tools and process to follow.

Tools I used, fabric scissors, hole punch, pen, clutch backs, grommets w/ hammer & anvil.

Once the armor is fitted to the vest how you want it, I circled the rear portion of the fabric around the edge of the clutch backs.

Then took pen and drew x's for my 'star cut'. Create a pilot hole to pierce the fabric to get your scissors through. Cut on the inner lines, not exceeding the circumference of the circle edge.


Installing the grommet is pretty straightforward with a grommet anvil and hammer.

Will continue with the prep for the plastic screws to the armor underside later.

 

[spicy fett]

Laid down grommets on the vest today, this is fairly intimidating part of the process for people but this is my fist time doing this and it was easy. However, I haven't attachedthe armor yet, which I'll do later.

Tools and process to follow.

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Tools I used, fabric scissors, hole punch, pen, clutch backs, grommets w/ hammer & anvil.

Once the armor is fitted to the vest how you want it, I circled the rear portion of the fabric around the edge of the clutch backs.

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Then took pen and drew x's for my 'star cut'. Create a pilot hole to pierce the fabric to get your scissors through. Cut on the inner lines, not exceeding the circumference of the circle edge.


Installing the grommet is pretty straightforward with a grommet anvil and hammer.

Will continue with the prep for the plastic screws to the armor underside later.

This is just what I needed to see! I’ll be doing this soon with how easy you made it look!

 

[Brokk]

This is just what I needed to see! I’ll be doing this soon with how easy you made it look!

Glad it helped, jbdubz suggested this method to me, it takes a lot of the anxiety away
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Armor is on.

One of the details attempted was the under fabric lip on the lower edge of the vest. I shaped it with my fingers best I could and used safety pins to hold in place. Once the grommets are installed, it keeps the lip from riding back up. It's not perfect but it's there.

 

[Brokk]

Did a test fit today to see how the armor sat, really pleased with it. Noticed after the fact my belt bags are flip flopped.

Tried some of the iconic PP2 poses of course. Left gauntlet closed with a rubber band.

Next I need to paint up the pp2 shin tools, darken glove patches, more left gauntlet work, weather flak vest, and set up the mounting for the gauntlet tube.

 

[Lemorseaplumes]

So great !

 

[RafalFett]

You look great in that suit, even if it's not 100% finished!

 

[BudaFett]

Absolutely stunning! Makes me want my PP2 to get painted even faster!

 

[Brokk]

A little show off of the new flamer retraction system:

Plus some ee3 action (by RubberBlastersETC) on etsy

 

[Fett 4 Real]

I thought it was about to Pop out like the Ghostbusters wand tip

 

[Brokk]

I thought it was about to Pop out like the Ghostbusters wand tip

I actually have an idea for that to make it work, it's just low on the priority list

 

[BudaFett]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[Brokk]

Hi all

Over a year since last post up, went through some build depression but I've recently gotten the tick to work on it.

Been tackling the gauntlet hoses. Starting with the connections, it's obvious they feed not into the sleeve, but through the inside back plate. Okey cool, how can I simplify this for trooping purpose? I asked myself...

I found some old parts, which I assume are amp testers for car batteries. Adhered them to the inside plate and feed the black tubes into them.

Moving on...

The left arm has 2, banded together with grey duct tape -- the roll I had in the garage was dry old, and very flakey. Didn't want to use it. So I'll get a new roll and do it next time.

Very happy with how things look.

I've also been fading the flight suit. It was dyed too dark than I'd like post thigh pocket correction. I've used a combo of UV sunlight exposure and wash cycles through this past summer.

 

[BudaFett]

 

[Brokk]

Short little clip of the suit. There's still a few things I need to touch up on, such as the cord connection to the right gauntlet. As you can see, it fell out. I plan to use a magnet set up to keep it in place. Additionally, I do hope the weather the flak vest soon and E6000 the screws on the toe spikes going into the material of the boots to insure they don't go anywhere. Also weathering wise, I need to mist the grey onto the right gauntlet, & mist the right hose towards the base.

Above, you may notice my neck seal is loosely fitted on -- I did this to sorta elude to the look on the model, where it appears his neckseal isn't fully closed, or it's just messy.

As far as upgrade parts go, new gloves are in pipeline that will better match the look I'm trying to achieve.

 

[BudaFett]

I enjoyed the walk from behind the bushes…very Micheal Meyers!