Another Han Solo ANH for your viewing pleasure... PIC HEAVY
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pinder91
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Comments like this are what really makes it all worthwhile! Thanks for the motivation. I've been distracted by The Avengers lately.
Expect a Solo update possibly this weekend. :cool
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uzthe4c
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Totally understand! I think I contributed my half to the 2 Billion Plus they made already. Talk about well worth it.
G-man
G-man
Comments like this are what really makes it all worthwhile! Thanks for the motivation. I've been distracted by The Avengers lately.
Expect a Solo update possibly this weekend. :cool
CY Productions
New Member
You do excellent work on your costumes!
Do you make the ANH Luke Skywalker costume?
I've been trying to find someone who makes that costume as I want to get one.
Do you make the ANH Luke Skywalker costume?
I've been trying to find someone who makes that costume as I want to get one.
pinder91
Sr Member
Time for some thread necromancing! LOL
I dug my fabrics/materials out of the box they've been packed in for the last couple months since I moved into a new apartment, and decided to make sure that my current machine can do the bloodstripes in the correct size.
That's a big negative!
I can't get the correct width of a zig zag unless I butt 2 rows up against each other. I don't like how that looks, so I'm twisting my mom's arm to let me use her machine to do the stripes. Due to the logistics of the situation, the stripes will more than likely be sewn on separate strips of fabric, ala ESB/ROTJ, instead of directly on the pants like the ANH pair seems to have been done.
The plan is to knock those out this weekend before classes resume next week, but I won't hold my breath.
I dug my fabrics/materials out of the box they've been packed in for the last couple months since I moved into a new apartment, and decided to make sure that my current machine can do the bloodstripes in the correct size.
That's a big negative!
I can't get the correct width of a zig zag unless I butt 2 rows up against each other. I don't like how that looks, so I'm twisting my mom's arm to let me use her machine to do the stripes. Due to the logistics of the situation, the stripes will more than likely be sewn on separate strips of fabric, ala ESB/ROTJ, instead of directly on the pants like the ANH pair seems to have been done.
The plan is to knock those out this weekend before classes resume next week, but I won't hold my breath.
pinder91
Sr Member
Thanks! :thumbsup
I wish I hard more time to work on this, but my last semester of school is finally winding down, and I'm hoping to actually graduate this time. I gotta stay focused elsewhere a bit longer.
pinder91
Sr Member
Definitely very time consuming. The biggest problem is that even when I get the time, I doubt I'll have the patience for it. :lol
I'm hoping I can set the machine up so that it almost looks hand sewn.
pinder91
Sr Member
It's about time for an update, right?
Well, my Super ANH Hero Kit pieces have arrived. Can't even begin to describe how awesome everything is. The attention to detail and precision of all the pieces is amazing.
I decided to start fitting the e-z fit bull barrel. I purchased this bull barrel with the hopes of one day finding a real C-96 that I will not have to alter, aside from shaving the front sight.
Either way, this is how it looked straight out of the box.
And after quite a bit of sanding...
It fits much better now. I'm looking forward to bluing these pieces sometime this week.
Well, my Super ANH Hero Kit pieces have arrived. Can't even begin to describe how awesome everything is. The attention to detail and precision of all the pieces is amazing.
I decided to start fitting the e-z fit bull barrel. I purchased this bull barrel with the hopes of one day finding a real C-96 that I will not have to alter, aside from shaving the front sight.
Either way, this is how it looked straight out of the box.
And after quite a bit of sanding...
It fits much better now. I'm looking forward to bluing these pieces sometime this week.
SirRogue
New Member
Where did you get your kit? I've been going back and forth between getting a kit and doing the modifications from scratch; this one looks pretty great, though!
Echoing others, great work with all your costumes, and thanks for posting your continued Han progress!
pinder91
Sr Member
I bought the kpax/deadbolt kit done by Dark Energy Creations: http://www.therpf.com/f13/anh-hero-dl-44-style-parts-kits-153621/
A second run is more than likely going to happen in the near future. Keep an eye out.
Thanks for the compliments! I'm hoping to continue with the sewing soon. I've been having too much fun weathering my russrep V2 lightsaber.
A second run is more than likely going to happen in the near future. Keep an eye out.
Thanks for the compliments! I'm hoping to continue with the sewing soon. I've been having too much fun weathering my russrep V2 lightsaber.
pinder91
Sr Member
Well I finally made it out to the store to pick up some Perma Blue. I'm pretty happy with the results so far. If I were to do it again, which I probably will, I'll heat the parts up right before bluing. Either way, here they are with a few applications...
And a rough fitting of the parts on my Denix.
There is still some work left to do. The super detail people will notice the hammer is missing. Somehow I broke the spring for it, so I will have to fab a new one before it gets completely reassembled. The grill is not on due to clearance issues with the scope mount bar. I don't want to shave the grill, so I think for now I will just add some washers to space the bar out farther.
I'm hoping to snag some wood grips soon and get those mounted soon. Shooting to eventually find a real C96. For the meantime, this will do. Weighs a bit over 4 pounds. Definitely gives the impression of being real.
Huge thanks to deadbolt, kpax, and Dark Energy Creations for making this kit happen.
And a rough fitting of the parts on my Denix.
There is still some work left to do. The super detail people will notice the hammer is missing. Somehow I broke the spring for it, so I will have to fab a new one before it gets completely reassembled. The grill is not on due to clearance issues with the scope mount bar. I don't want to shave the grill, so I think for now I will just add some washers to space the bar out farther.
I'm hoping to snag some wood grips soon and get those mounted soon. Shooting to eventually find a real C96. For the meantime, this will do. Weighs a bit over 4 pounds. Definitely gives the impression of being real.
Huge thanks to deadbolt, kpax, and Dark Energy Creations for making this kit happen.
pinder91
Sr Member
Look again...
Thanks! I had a lot of fun with that one... and it's still not finished. LOL
pinder91
Sr Member
Update:
This project isn't dead, but is now getting moved to the indefinite back burner...
I just tried to get the boots on today, and I can longer get them over my calves. While this is good news for my muscle building I've been trying to do lately, I'll need to get the boots modified to fit, which is not something I'm even remotely interested in doing right now.
This project isn't dead, but is now getting moved to the indefinite back burner...
I just tried to get the boots on today, and I can longer get them over my calves. While this is good news for my muscle building I've been trying to do lately, I'll need to get the boots modified to fit, which is not something I'm even remotely interested in doing right now.
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