New Fett Lid, V for Vendetta Mask and some Foot Progress

I recently ordered a V for Vendetta Mask and a new Boba Fett helmet. I DID make a Fett lid from scratch, but this one I ordered is rumoured to be cast from the one they used in filming the Empire Strikes back..so I might not peaint it..just display it 'as is'. I didn't need it, but I was feeling down lately due to recent events so I got impulsive with the spending.

I'll have to take some pics of the 'Mystery Fett Helmet' next to my scratch built.

The V for Vendetta Mask should be fun. I got another one on order for my 'little bro' so we can work on ours together sometime soon! FUN!


I spent a bit more time bondo-ing my R2 feet AGAIN. Man this is the third time....they are taking FOREVER!!! I'm getting closer to where I can paint and mount them. Damn bondo sets WAY too fast in the warm weather. I got frustrated last night..just making a mess.



I had to open up the battery box sides of the feet to allow the foot drives to fit inside. They will be mostly covered by the battery boxes...but still partially exposed. I might try to cover them with some flexible white plastic or something. Man these feet are taking TOO LONG.



The middle foot will have one side that opens. They one side pieces will come off easily. I have some STRONG magnets I will use to attach the panel, and if I neet to remove the foot I pop off the cover and then have access to the screw that *hopefully* keeps the foot level.

Popcorn Cart and Threepio progress

I have about 4 ppl that would check my blog...and 2 of those (a good freind and my mom) passed away unexpectedly in the past couple of months so I'm a little saddened posting again..but here goes..

Anyways...here is pic of my pocorn cart. It has an 8oz kettle...makes a nice sized batch every time...tastes great.




Here is a bit of progress on my Threepio. The torso isn't finished..I just sprayed it a long time ago to test the gold. The head is mostly done..I will repaint with a better gold paint when I get it.

Threepio Head....and a Challenger!

Did some more work to Threepio's head...have the eys left to do. Will be getting a better gold paint soon, but this works for now. I also have some lights for his eyes on order...



I also assembled a cardboard kit for a Battle Droid. Went together very well..great design!!!!!!!

C3PO Head progress, Pics Framed

I managed to get a bit done on my 3po head this week. Glue, bondo, glue, bondo, sanding, bondo, sanding.

Man metallic paint sure shows ALL the flaws. I SHOUDL have used a finer grit sandpaper so smooth it off....but hopefully after a few coats of paint it will look ok. I plan to weather the droid anyways...so all flaws are acceptable. Man I love that about the Star Wars universe.





I got my newest signed pics framed.!! :) I may not have room to hang them until my theater room is done tho. :(

Grass! YARD IS DONE!! And a Gift from a Friend!!

We finally got MOST of our sod in the yard. Man it looks different back there now! Went from dirt and rocks and no fence to a FINISHED YARD!!!



This was a surprise i the mail yesterday! Signed pic by the guy who played the Jawa that shot R2-D2 in STar Wars and a signed card by the girl (yes girl) who played Greedo for some scenes.

THANKS CALVIN!!!


I got one of these Boba Fett concept figures on ebay (the US version with the Boba Fett artwork in the background. The Canadian packaging is shown on the left (got at wal-mart). It has the Vader artwork. Weird.

Fence.....DONE!!!!!!!!

I am FINALLY done the fence. This weekend I had to dig 3 holes (holy that's hard work), put in posts, mix and pour cement, frame them and board the fence from the sides to the house. I had to also build a gate and mount it.

We never did get our grass yet so we HOPE they put it in in the next day or 2.

Fence progress

I got a fair bit done....then it rained like crazy so I had to stop. I tried to work in the rain, but it was tooo messy and muddy!

We SHOULD be getting grass today or tomorrow!

Fence Building

Well...since I've been too busy to work on the new basement theater, R2, 3PO, or any other projects..I figured I mighgt as well post what I HAVE been working on...boring as it is...

This weekend is a long weekend so I should be able to get a fair bit done. It's supposed to be rainy, but that is not going to stop me.

The fence at the back is going to be 3' boards at the bottom with a 2' lattice above to keep it fairlyu open looking since we back onto a park/walkway. There is no point blocking that off completely.

Hannequin

Ok..lame title...best I could do. Han's mannequin arrived. I had to cut a lot of the neck away to fit the bust.

Wohooo!!!!

Han Costume with Head....NEED MANNEQUIN!

Just a quick update to show the head on the costume. If I ever find a mannequin should look pretty cool!

Han Solo Costume Arrived

I just got this in the mail. Well done! I'll have to dirty it up a bit somehow.

It will go well with my Han Solo head I HAD on my Stormtrooper body. Now I need a proper mannequin so I will have a 1:1 Han Solo...MAN they are tough to get a hold of!!!

Any suggestions?!

Boba Fett.....DONE

Well...mostly. His Jetpack thrusters broke off in the move so I need to replace a couple parts..but you can't tell from this view.

Fett Blaster..DONE

Finished off Fett's blaster last night. Looking forward to seeing it in my 1:1 Fett's hands!!

Mal Gun...IMPROVED!

I was staining my Fett Blaster stock and thought maybe I could brush the stain on the stock of my Mal gun to make it look more like wood. It looked GREAT (no longer just cheesy brown paint), but was sticky. I had to get some polyurethane to finish it off.

I brought it into work today and showed people. They all thought it was reall wood. :) SUCCESS!!!

Here is an older before pic (from before I even had the brown paint on it)
















Here is a pic I just took with my phone:

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I finally had a chance to work on my blaster a bit (we just moved...things have been crazy). I chiselled out the recess for the stock. The connector piece I made at work from aluminum. I am going to paint it black, then rough up the edges with sandpaper...to "wear" it.

The stock itself a buddy made for me (THANKS!).

Here are a couple pics!

R2 Back Panel SIGNED!!

I got my buddy in Florida to get my back panel signed by Kenny Baker (the guy inside R2 in the original trilogy). Now it is signed by him and Don Bies (made R2's for Episodes II and III).

Thanks Aaron!!!

2 Feet Foward

Just thought I'd post a little progress on R2D2's feet. Made these pieces from aluminum.

a few more details and it will be time to mount them

Middle Earth Map, R2 Feet progress, Fett Chest lights,,,,and Maul saber

Wow...busy sounding blog entry!

I finished the Middle Earth Map Frame and hung it. Next to it is a cool Ikea kid's lamp that flickers like a real torch. Totally adds to the area!!
















I have been SLOWLY working on R2's feet. They SHOULD fit the drive assemblies fromt he scooters. I plan to have the battery packs (oval things beside the feet) attach with velcro. That way I can pull them off to access the bolt that will fasten the leg to the feet. I won't need it to pivot since my R2 is fixed in the 3 legged position. They are just bring glued together now. They will need bondo, sanding, and all the detail pieces added.

















This last pic shows my Boba Fett (95% done) with his chest lights in place. Also the Darth Maul lightsaber is hanging above. That was a Christmas present. :)

Middle Earth Maps

My maps FINALLY came in. A couple days of spraying with tea, then coffee have aged them. A couple tears and burn...and Booyah..a genuine old Middle Earth map!

TK422 & Fett Helmet...DONE

I trimmed and mounted the Han Solo head on my Stormtrooper body. I just have to swap heads when I want a stortrooper. :)

Weathered my Fett Helmet...FINALLY done!! It was tricky.

Han Painted

Here it is after painting. It was a challenge...at fist it looked really fake, but after some reddened cheeks and various highlights it started looking a lot better.

Still need some eyelashes...

Han Head

My bust of Han Solo arrived! Very well done. It does have some cracks on the back tho. Darn shipping!

Jetpack Done!

Finished off the Jetpack!!!! Getting closer!

A Clone of my Own

I was working on my Fett Armor (attaching it to the vest). My Fett is a mannequin so this was the first and likely last time I will actually be wearing it so I had to throw on the Home Depot lid and get a pic. I wanted a pic of it with our *fairly* new baby (he's 9 weeks).