Jaster's Republic Commando Project

[Wags]

If the 'Magical Job Fairy" doesent get me in Jan, Im going to try and have an armor party. I would love to see it!! I like the lid and the backpack. They look cool

[Jaster]

Still working on the RC. I will have this ready for MC3. I'll be sure to post some progress pics soon. I suck at working and taking pics .

[Jaster]

Here's a few pics I snapped with the phone. It's a bit more orange in person, and the weathering is not complete yet. More to come eventually.

[Ripcode]

Nice progress!

[DarthFOO]

Jaster is that a Cushman? I have yet to start on mine. Always looking for pointers. Are you putting electronics in it from Sohryu76?

[Jaster]

Electronics are already in. Putting a Cushman together is a lot like polishing a turd- soft in some parts, sometimes a pain in the buttocks- all without the corn. I'm going to save up and get a Woodchuck Deece eventually.

[Kal]

Electronics are already in. Putting a Cushman together is a lot like polishing a turd- soft in some parts, sometimes a pain in the buttocks- all without the corn. I'm going to save up and get a Woodchuck Deece eventually.

Or just make Wags build one for ya.

[Jaster]

Almost there ....

[provadan]

I am proud of you!

[Jaster]

Here's what's left:
[*] Finish fixing seams on pack and touch up primer, paint, then weather.
[*] Finish left shoe, then spray both shoes with Nu-Life leather spray and weather
[*] Wire helmet for lights, sound and fans
[*] Install visor and el wire
[*] Finish paprika colored paint on shoulder bells and elbows then weather
[*] Make straps for thighs, elastic for elbows and velcro backers for chest, ab, and back
[*] Try to assemble DC-15s sidearm for thigh holster.
[*] Attach velcro to knees so they'll attach to the volleyball kneepads
[*] Wear costume and take some pics for costume approval

[Wags]

Psshhhhh.. you can get that done in one night, of course, the night will have to be 997,654,265 hrs long, but its doable.. lol. It looks awesome Jaster. Cant wait to see it at MC!!!!!!!!!!

[Ducktrooper]

Looks Great!!

[Thumper]

Looking good!

[Jaster]

Here's what's left:
[*] Finish fixing seams on pack and touch up primer, backpack paint, then weather.
[*] Finish left shoe, then spray both shoes with Nu-Life leather spray and weather
[*] Wire helmet for lights, sound and fans
[*] Install visor and el wire
[*] Finish paprika colored paint on shoulder bells and elbows then weather
[*] Make straps for thighs and shoulderselastic for elbows and velcro backers for chest, ab, and back
[*] Try to assemble DC-15s sidearm for thigh holster.
[*] Attach velcro to knees so they'll attach to the volleyball kneepads
[*] Wear costume and take some pics for costume approval
[*] Replace 2 switches on DC-17M to make the electronics kit work correctly

[Mr Fett]

Nice weathering on that armor!

[Jaster]

Thanks, it's dry pastels that have been scraped into powder, then brushed in with a fan brush and wiped every so often with a semi-wet paper towel to "clean" it. I then sealed the weathering in with a matte coat to protect the weathering.

[Jaster]

Here's what's left:

[*] Seal backpack and shoes
[*] Make straps for thighs and shoulders
[*] Assemble DC-15s sidearm just for something temporary to throw into the holster.
[*] Wear costume and take some pics for costume approval


And some pics to tease everyone ...

[Hbrika]

That's impressive! I like it!

[Jaster]

And 1 pic of a different costume ...

[Jaster]

Boss is finally done! Now I have to do 1 more test fitting to some pics to get him approved. Just have to work on a DC-15 sidearm for the right thigh and I'll be good for MC3.