Rocketeer Jetpack - EXPOSED! Finished.

tmax · Mar 15, 2022

This project will still happen. Unfortunately it’s packed away on a truck trailer in Canada and we’re back in New Zealand. But one day we will be reunited in Texas and I’ll be able to finish it. Can’t wait!

Jediguy · Mar 15, 2022

I hate you. It's an absolute beauty. Stunning work!

MiamiLoco · Mar 16, 2022

I NEED this in my life :\

tmax · Jul 30, 2023

Well it’s been a couple years and shifting countries 3 times, but I finally got my teeth back into this build. It’s pretty much finished. I’m going to replace the stand with something vintage. Just needs to hold the weight as this thing is HEAVY!

Lightning · Jul 30, 2023

Spectacular. Glad you are working on the stand, as my only note is that the lamp harp is recognizable as a lamp harp.

gnolivos · Jul 30, 2023

AmaZing. Why the blue fade?

joberg · Jul 31, 2023

gnolivos said:
AmaZing. Why the blue fade?

Usually, when certain metals are heating up (exhausts, in general) a type of "Rainbow" effect is seen over time.

joberg · Jul 31, 2023

tmax said:
Well it’s been a couple years and shifting countries 3 times, but I finally got my teeth back into this build. It’s pretty much finished. I’m going to replace the stand with something vintage. Just needs to hold the weight as this thing is HEAVY!

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Marvelous build/result mate

Would be fun to see it in the actual pack or an exploded view of it!

JamesM242 · Jul 31, 2023

Outstanding!

tmax · Aug 1, 2023

Lightning said:
Spectacular. Glad you are working on the stand, as my only note is that the lamp harp is recognizable as a lamp harp.

Ha ha you’re not wrong! It was a last minute addition to hold up the vertical post. As I’m replacing the entire stand I was happy to run with it temporarily. Speaking of which, I found my base on marketplace last night. It’s an art deco lamp. Pick it up this afternoon.

tmax · Aug 1, 2023

gnolivos said:
AmaZing. Why the blue fade?

joberg said:
Usually, when certain metals are heating up (exhausts, in general) a type of "Rainbow" effect is seen over time.
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Yeah, I had a metallic blue on hand but also added a color-shift green/purple to the tips. It’s hard to see in the pics. It was left over from my recently finished Green Goblin helm…

tmax · Aug 1, 2023

joberg said:
Marvelous build/result mate Would be fun to see it in the actual pack or an exploded view of it!

Ha ha I was thinking the exact same thing! In fact I even contemplated cutting up one of the two DO3D kits that I’m about to list in the junkyard. But we’re currently printing one of gnolivos amazing kits which will sit beside this thing when finished. So with an actual pack next to it I don’t think I need to bother with the exploded or cutaway option. I’ll have the pack, the exposed pack, the helmet, a blueprint and some storyboards all displayed together. Should look sweet!

joberg · Aug 1, 2023

Yep, it's going to look gnarly

That pack is on my wish list...one day maybe

JamesM242 · Aug 1, 2023

tmax - that art deco lamp base is going to look killer! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

gnolivos · Aug 1, 2023

tmax said:
Ha ha I was thinking the exact same thing! In fact I even contemplated cutting up one of the two DO3D kits that I’m about to list in the junkyard. But we’re currently printing one of gnolivos amazing kits which will sit beside this thing when finished. So with an actual pack next to it I don’t think I need to bother with the exploded or cutaway option. I’ll have the pack, the exposed pack, the helmet, a blueprint and some storyboards all displayed together. Should look sweet!

Thanks for the kind words! Would love to see progress of your Veepy pack build. I'm about 70% done with my first one.

gnolivos · Aug 1, 2023

Delete me

tmax · Aug 1, 2023

gnolivos said:
Thanks for the kind words! Would love to see progress of your Veepy pack build. I'm about 70% done with my first one.

That’s looking great! Is there a thread around for painting these things? I’d love to know what brand silver paint makers are having the most success with. I’ve used many different silver paints in my time and never really had great success with any of them.

gnolivos · Aug 2, 2023

tmax said:
That’s looking great! Is there a thread around for painting these things? I’d love to know what brand silver paint makers are having the most success with. I’ve used many different silver paints in my time and never really had great success with any of them.

I believe if you look for member ElRocketeer posts you will find painting tips

tmax · Aug 3, 2023

gnolivos said:
I believe if you look for member ElRocketeer posts you will find painting tips

Big fan of his work. Yeah, still, might be good to have a centralized thread for paint tips and techniques for everyone to share their experiences. I’ll get one started and see how it goes.