Popular Post fowlmouth Posted January 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Hi??all!??I??joined the CTG Forums back in the summer, and admittedly I only visit on occasion to see what's going on. Over the past several months I have been collecting materials and pieces for my RO build, with regular advice and assistance from members over at the SLD. I am well on my way to collecting what I need and figured I would start up a WIP thread while I was thinking about it. My eventual goal is for 501st approval, so I thought it would be good to post the list of items now??in the off chance that anything looks way off base. That said, I feel like I have some solid guidance from the SLD, so here's hoping I'm on the right track.?? The list: Helmet ?????Bookface??Quasimodo - Rogue One -??(owned) Chest armor ?????Bookface??-??(owned) Shin guards ??? ??Bookface??-????(owned) Body suit ?????Fenix??3-piece leather - R1 -??(owned) Cape/robe ?????KJB??- (owned - hemmed by awesome wife!) Gloves ?????Endorfinders??(owned) Boots - used Soviet High Chrome Leather Officer Boots with new soles??(owned) Codpiece - DIY??(done) Chest box - DIY -??(done) Belt - Earthly Leather Design??(owned) Belt Boxes - DIY??(done) Lightsaber ??? Master Replicas 2005 ESB style with custom weathering??(owned) [ORIGINAL POST: To clarify, I am in??the process??of collecting the pieces, as I finish building a new??kitchen (from??scratch)! I hope to get to the actual process of DIY-ing by the spring. I will??update the thread as I begin the build so you guys can follow along and, of course, offer constructive criticisms along the way. So looking??forward to this!] Currently done, getting ready to do up some approval pics. Fingers crossed! ?? Edited September 20, 2022 by fowlmouth 3 1 Link to comment
Backpacks Got Jets Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 This is great!?? I cant wait to see pics of your build. We have a handful of vaders that might be able to give you some guidance as well @jimsprenkle@Feliz Good luck! 2 Link to comment
jimsprenkle Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) If you have questions or need help just ask, I have a ROTJ Vader and can help if you need it. I have bookface ROTJ helmet and it???s beautiful?? Edited January 30, 2022 by jimsprenkle 1 TS commander 12614 TB-12614 I have a pet Wookiee too ROTJ vader C1-1OP owner Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 21 hours ago, jimsprenkle said: If you have questions or need help just ask, I have a ROTJ Vader and can help if you need it. I have bookface ROTJ helmet and it???s beautiful?? Thanks, Jim! I'll definitely let you know when I finally get there. As for the BF helmet, I am stoked to be on Paul's list. Every time I see a pic of his work I am mesmerized.?? Link to comment
jimsprenkle Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) My ROTJ is his helmet Edited October 20, 2022 by jimsprenkle TS commander 12614 TB-12614 I have a pet Wookiee too ROTJ vader C1-1OP owner Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 Some quick updates. Kelly Jo Boyd cape and robe are on the way. She emailed me the other day to confirm she's done. Went with the heavy duty 100% wool set. Began my chest box. 3d printed box and toggles form a fellow Sith Lord Detachment forum member. Aluminum parts from Fenix. Still needs more sanding a more black coat (and sanding). Will probably finish with a wet sand to aim for a smooth satin finish, since it seems to be the correct patina for RO. ??Nothing in these images is attached yet, just free floating to see how it looks.?? Toggles need white and grey paint still, as well. Overall I'm happy how it's coming out. ?? 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 Meanwhile, Paul has been sending update pics of my Quasimodo. I think the pictures speak for themselves. ?? Hoping to have this in 2-3 weeks! Maximum insanity! 1 Link to comment
Backpacks Got Jets Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 This is going to be so cool ?? Good work?? 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Thanks Joe! I'm so happy to finally be working on this project! Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 So I have a question for the powers that be. I have all the materials to build my own cod, so I can modify as my heart desires. Of course I want screen accuracy, both for my own obsessions and for 501st approval. That said, it was just brought to my attention on the SLD that there are some RO Vaders that have been approved with the ANH style cod. Not going to lie, if I could make this one modification it would be awesome. The space diaper is a bit much aesthetically. I'll obviously stick with it if necessary. RO is my fave because it is essentially the idealized version of ANH, without abandoning all the great lines and features that make ANH so great to begin with. Opinions? Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Oh, and more helmet porn. Pre polish ?? Polished Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 8:21 PM, fowlmouth said: ?? ?? I also just learned that the coin slots should be hollow, so I'm going to pop out the red lenses. Too bad, because they look great.??? 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 Chest box is done. 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Finished chest box with straps.?? 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Did some work on the cod this weekend. Decided to attempt a RO style cod that is a bit subdued in the diaper look. Pretty pleased with how this came out. Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Also found some detailed images of the full RO chest box so I was able to confirm the full weathered look and modify accordingly. Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Also received my Kelly Jo Boyd heavy cape set, my wife is going to help me hem these soon. In the mean time I have been geeking out over my new Bookface gear. Quasimodo RO helmet, armor and shins all arrived this weekend.?? ?? Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Had just enough time last night to do a partial suit up to test the fit of everything that I have so far. 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Forgot to add that those boots are place holders, they are actually my older vinyl costume boots that I use for Halloween. My vintage Soviet boots are at the cobbler getting some new soles. Can't wait to pick those up! Link to comment
Backpacks Got Jets Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Making some amazing progress so far! well done 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Backpacks Got Jets said: Making some amazing progress so far! well done Thank you Joe! Not gonna lie, it feels awesome to finally get some of the suit on.?? 1 Link to comment
Swiftcloud Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 This is awesome!!! Can???t wait to see the final product! Great job so far! 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 Made some progress on the belt over the past two weeks. Still need to install electronics for the lighting, but overall I'm pretty happy with the battle worn screen look.?? Link to comment
Swiftcloud Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 This is looking fantastic!!! You???ve done some great things already! I???m currently assisting a friend of mine with his ESB Vader project and your photos are very helpful. ??We are currently working on the chest and belt boxes. They will be 3D printed, just waiting on some of the metal greeblies from Fennix Props. I???m just not happy with the print files that I currently have. They are kinda thin, so I am gonna make a better thicker walled set. I know RO is a bit different from ESB Vader but your pics and info are very helpful. Thanks for sharing. And good luck on your build. It???s coming along very nicely! 1 Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Jerred, thanks so much! I originally picked up the metal boxes and six knob set from Fenix, grabbed the lights from a couple different electronics vendors, and the screen is vintage prop accurate Telefunken mesh. The boxes didn't have belt pass through slots wide enough to fit the proper belt thickness.??So I ended up making the main part of the box out of poplar to fit below the Fenix box cover. It came out better than I expected, but the rear plate of the box makes it stick out past the rear of the belt a little too much for legitimate screen accuracy. ?? A fellow Vader on the SLD pointed out it would be easy peasy to open up those slots with a Dremel and some cutting discs. So I did just that, and finished the original Fenix boxes out yesterday. I am way happier with the results. Not only is the rear wall dimension more accurate, but I feel that I did a better job with the painting for the "battle damage".?? ?? I am currently going back and forth between two different types of screws for the box covers. ?? Unfortunately there are no good quality screen shots that I can find to determine the RO screws, but these are both really close to ANH. This image is from the RO Visual Guide hard cover book and size wise matches the second screw more IMO. The warmer stainless color can always be dry brushed if I want. ?? But yeah, after all that, LOL, ESB is a bit different in the details. I'm guessing you're more versed than I, but let me know if you need any help sourcing parts, I'm happy to help.?? 2 Link to comment
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