Dengar

[zman]

I know a couple folks have done Dengar here (yes, I used the search feature so I know I'm not the first one ) but I've been working on one for a little while. I need to have it done by Phoenix Comic Con in 10 days.

Got the coveralls, balaclava, hat, and pouches done. Just finished doing base coat on armor and getting ready to weather. As with most folks, the chest greeblies were the toughest part:
Screen shot on top, mine on bottom:

Next up is strapping, assembling backpack and weathering.

 

[The Manlet]

Looking good thus far.:thumbsup

 

[DivineHeresy]

Looking good thus far.:thumbsup

I agree. Lookin' good :thumbsup

 

[Treadwell]

That oval part looks to be a piece of the Revell visible V8.

 

[Madmartigan]

Looking good!

 

[ThayNerd]

Looking great!

 

[cayman shen]

Very cool idea--are there found pieces for the soft parts?

 

[Skaught]

Doing the backpack was my favorite part.

Scott

 

[Crimson Phoenix]

Nice job, dude!:thumbsup

 

[zman]

Doing the backpack was my favorite part.

Scott

It has certainly been the most time consuming and has almost been an obsession, and yet fun. Given the one known grainy photograph of his back, it has allowed a little creativity in making it look like that picture. We did find that it is visible for a few frames as Dengar turns towards Vader and it actually helped make decision about strapping and shape.

Thanks for the positive feedback. I have to work late tonight and tomorrow but will be back at the Dengar on Friday night. Yea!

 

[Skaught]

I used the 12" figure's backpack for reference, since it looks pretty close.

Here's a pic I found online of my backpack:

Scott

 

[cayman shen]

Can you see the backpack at Jabba's palace?

 

[Skaught]

No, he didn't wear it. He wore a TK chest plate on his back.

Scott

 

[zman]

I used the 12" figure's backpack for reference, since it looks pretty close.

Here's a pic I found online of my backpack:

Scott

Thanks! That picture would have helped me about six weeks ago!

Got all the backpack pieces together and even though I went super light on items wherever possible, it still comes in at 8 pounds

Still working on stuff. Maybe backpack pics by tonight and hope to have "done" pictures by Tuesday.

 

[zman]

Finally done enough for quick pic:

 

[Skaught]

The "fins" on the side of the largest section are just a one piece, rubber CD holder from Ikea. Worked perfectly and it all attaches with just a few rivets.

Scott

 

[zman]

I debuted Dengar at Phoenix Comic Con last Saturday. Yea! It was the first time I actually put it all on together. I know you probably shouldn't wear a costume for the first time at a con and did have a few problems. Tonight I fixed a few things and took my 501st submission pictures:

 

[Mr Fett]

You did an awesome job on that costume. That rocks!:thumbsup

 

[ItsThatGuy]

Great job! :eek

 

[Skaught]

Looks good! The pack seems to be riding a bit low. Nice MG-42!

Scott