While this isn’t the first, and certainly won’t be the best Han in Carbonite HIC build thread, I wanted to take the time to document and post my journey as each thread I’ve found has been helpful in some way. As I've researched my project I have constantly found myself wishing that there would have been even more build threads available as they are all slightly different and I've gotten different ideas of things I like and things I don't from each.
I’ve got a lot of work still ahead of me but wanted to get started and share where I’m at. Like others this is my attempt at trying to follow bits and pieces of other builds that looked like they’d work for me. There are three build threads in particular that I’ve already read and reread multiple times, so thanks @QCWolf @Bigturc @FrightMaker for starting those and adding so many detailed steps and pictures. I'll try to do half as well!
Little background.....Other than halfway completing my TK build, this is my first prop build of any sort. Just putting that out there for other novices and beginners that may be thinking of trying to pull this off as you'll be able to see any of my successes and failures! I’m making this for me. Not to be the most accurate 1:1 replica ever built. I’m going to stick close, but not get too hung up on perfection and will prob have mult hero panels (cuz they’re cool) or take other allowances where/when needed!
Anyway….
Here’s the main parts I’ve acquired so far including costs. I’ll come back and add in the details on the rest as I get there. I'll also try to put a total list of all the tools I've had to use.
Box: @zenix (alreadypurchased and delivered) – Highly Recommend - $288 (posts 5,9,16,18)
Han Cast: @KingJawa (already purchased and delivered) – $240 ------- This has since been returned (see post 29). Replaced with a Stormrider full rubber front.
Panels: Halloweenking999 (ebay purchased and delivered) - $150 (see post 26). Broke 2, so ended up getting a few extra panels from Stormrider.
Greeblies – Purchased Zenix greeblies from Shapeways as well as his metal grill and clips.
Paint colors:
Box –Rustoleum dark steel (thx @QCWolf)
Panels – Base coat Rustoleum oil rubbed bronze, Top coat Rustoleum Antique Nickel (see posts 26 & 28)
Front – Either Rustoleum Forged Hammer Antique Pewter
Weathering - Black acrylic wash
Panel Lighting– Fettronics kit for panel 1 & 2
Back Lighting –self adhesive color changing LED’s from Amazon.
Mounting – TVmount
I plan to make this pretty pic heavy and am open to any and all feedback and criticism. Will really appreciate any ideas and suggestions along the way!
I’ve got a lot of work still ahead of me but wanted to get started and share where I’m at. Like others this is my attempt at trying to follow bits and pieces of other builds that looked like they’d work for me. There are three build threads in particular that I’ve already read and reread multiple times, so thanks @QCWolf @Bigturc @FrightMaker for starting those and adding so many detailed steps and pictures. I'll try to do half as well!
Little background.....Other than halfway completing my TK build, this is my first prop build of any sort. Just putting that out there for other novices and beginners that may be thinking of trying to pull this off as you'll be able to see any of my successes and failures! I’m making this for me. Not to be the most accurate 1:1 replica ever built. I’m going to stick close, but not get too hung up on perfection and will prob have mult hero panels (cuz they’re cool) or take other allowances where/when needed!
Anyway….
Here’s the main parts I’ve acquired so far including costs. I’ll come back and add in the details on the rest as I get there. I'll also try to put a total list of all the tools I've had to use.
Box: @zenix (alreadypurchased and delivered) – Highly Recommend - $288 (posts 5,9,16,18)
Han Cast: @KingJawa (already purchased and delivered) – $240 ------- This has since been returned (see post 29). Replaced with a Stormrider full rubber front.
Panels: Halloweenking999 (ebay purchased and delivered) - $150 (see post 26). Broke 2, so ended up getting a few extra panels from Stormrider.
Greeblies – Purchased Zenix greeblies from Shapeways as well as his metal grill and clips.
Paint colors:
Box –Rustoleum dark steel (thx @QCWolf)
Panels – Base coat Rustoleum oil rubbed bronze, Top coat Rustoleum Antique Nickel (see posts 26 & 28)
Front – Either Rustoleum Forged Hammer Antique Pewter
Weathering - Black acrylic wash
Panel Lighting– Fettronics kit for panel 1 & 2
Back Lighting –self adhesive color changing LED’s from Amazon.
Mounting – TVmount
I plan to make this pretty pic heavy and am open to any and all feedback and criticism. Will really appreciate any ideas and suggestions along the way!
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