WIP: ANH Jawa

[Darth_Knight1]

Haven't been on the forums in while, but since my first post back in March about my ROTS Vader (Link: www.therpf.com/f24/completed-rots-vader-darth_knight1-81735/) I've joined the 501st Legion, created a second costume (a TK/Stormtrooper), and am now trying to finish up a Jawa costume. This one is for my girlfriend so that we can get her accepted into both the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion and trooping as an official member.

Still waiting on a more accurate robes (already on order) and looking to add some extras (e.g., leather blaster holster) but wanted to submit some of the WIP pics. Enjoy!

Darth_Knight1

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GUN/ION BLASTER
Parris Pirate Gun

PVC Pipe, Primed

PVC Pipe, Primed and Painted Black

Ion Blaster w/ Wooden "Clip" Attached and Painted Black Clip, plus Metal Hose Clamp Added to PVC "Barrel"

See additional pics in next post...

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

BOOTS

Fake Ugg Boots

Burlap Material Used to Cover Them

Applying Burlap to Boots with Spray Adhesive

Completed Boots (Added Sand to Boot Tops to Simulate Desert Dweller Effect)

Close Up of Boot Tops w/ Sand Added

More pics in next post...

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Here's some pics from the mask construction. Started with a cheap hockey mask, used a Dremel to cut out holes for the Jawa eyes, then attached two gemstones to small PVC pipes, which protrude outward. I covered the original eyeholes on the mask with some black rubber "slipguard" material found in the 'Kitchen' section at Wal-Mart (Note: This is the material you place inside your kitchen cupboards to prevent dishes from touching the bare cabinet surface). After that, bought two PantherVision LED hats, tore out the LEDs themselves and placed them behind the gemstone to illuminate the eyes. Although it's not pictured here, I later added black crushed panne fabric (purchased from JoAnn's) to the rest of the mask so that the wearer's face was completely hidden. Didn't take pics of the entire mask building process, but here's what I was able to capture...

MASK
Started with Plain Hockey Mask

Fake Gemstones Used for Eyes

LEDs for Eyes Taken from Two (2) Panther Vision LED PowerCaps

Rear View of Mask Showing

Front View of Partially Completed Mask

More pics to follow...

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

The bandoliers and ammo pouches were purchased via eBay and Int'l Military Antiques (Link: www.ima-usa.com), an online military supply store. Although I haven't attached fur to them yet, the gloves are basic brown gardening gloves purchased from Home Depot...

Gardening Gloves

Bandoliers

Ammo Pouch

Test fitting w/ cheap robe and modified blaster...

More pics in next post...

 

[Mojo_Turbo]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Awesome, one day my son will be a Jawa ... when he can handle wearing that much gear. How old is the person this will be worn by?

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Eventually upgraded the blaster to an awesome 1:1 replica purchased via eBay. This one was made from an actual Enfield and modded accordingly...

ION BLASTER

Ion Blaster, Side View

Ion Blaster w/ Clip Removed

More pics in next post...

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Still waiting on more accurate robes to arrive, then planning on fraying and weathering costume as needed. Here are some "action shot" pics taken recently of my girlfriend wearing the costume at this year's Dragon*Con. She loved it, and it was a blast seeing people's reactions to the costume.

JAWAS IN ACTION

Posing in Front of one of the Dragon*Con Posters

Hanging Out Before One of the Panels

Blasting Droids...Sorry R2 :lol

Discussing Sandcrawlers and Jawa Politics w/ another Jawa from the Convention :lol

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Awesome, one day my son will be a Jawa ... when he can handle wearing that much gear. How old is the person this will be worn by?

PM inbound!

 

[Capn_Jack_Savvy]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

O-T-D! Nice job!

 

[Amish Trooper]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

where did you get those fake gemstones? If you don't mind me asking what would you say your total breakdown of cost minus the Blaster is. I have seen those on ebay and are sharp. Blastmaster on FISD makes a nice blaster too

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

where did you get those fake gemstones?

I actually just bought the gemstones from my local Wal-Mart. Can't remember the exact section I bought them from, but it was the one with all the home decorations stuff. Bag was only $2-3 and included fake gemstones in various shapes and multiple colors: ruby (the color pictured above), white and yellow.

If you don't mind me asking what would you say your total breakdown of cost minus the Blaster is. I have seen those on ebay and are sharp. Blastmaster on FISD makes a nice blaster too

Ballparking, I'd say I have about $250-300 invested in this one so far. That doesn't include the new robes (on order now) or the blaster. If I knew then what I knew now, I probably could've gotten to the same result for $50-$75 bucks less.

I agree with you about the Blastermaster blasters. I'm also a member over on FISD and if I hadn't come across the 1:1 reproduction, I would've seriously considered grabbing one of them!

 

[Amish Trooper]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Nice thanks, Blastmaster also gave me an email to someone who made his robes and are nice

 

[The-Clayster]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Great job! That blaster modification is fantastic!

 

[jme3]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

I always enjoy jawa threads...:cool Yours is very creative and you were fortunate to have found the Enfield on ebay. :thumbsup They're pretty rare nowadays.

 

[Cosmic Ash]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

hooodini!!

 

[Doh2]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Nice progress pix!

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Re: ANH Jawa WIP

Thanks for the encouraging words everyone! Waiting on a leather blaster holster and still need to attach hose connecting "power pack" to handle of gun, but making progress. We also upgraded the robe to a more ANH-authentic one. Here are a few more pics of the almost-finished costume...


Ion Blaster Power Pack Reproduction (Purchased from a fellow RPF Member)

Utinni!

Action Shot #1

Action Shot #2

 

[Lonescout3718]

Nice pics!

 

[Darth_Knight1]

Hi all,

Recently updated a few items on my girlfriend's costume and took some new pics, so wanted to post them here. We basically purchased a new robe (almost exact same as the old one, just a more brownish color) and also added a leather blaster holster. Even though it's heavier and more stuff to troop in, we both really like the new look of it. Forgot to take close-up pics of the new holster, but will post some soon. Enjoy the new pics!

Front

Back

Side Left

Side Right

Action Shot

 

[Joero6]

I used the same style of Hockey Mask to make my son a Jawa cosume a few years back.