My Rocketeer Project *Updated 3/30/09* REPLICA BUCKLE
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Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 9/02
Let me clarify:
The Rocketeer gauntlets that I just showed are not the ones that Utinni made, they are ones I made myself.... I probably should have made my own thread I guess and not hijacked this one. I just posted the pics here because it was a related project. I apologize to Utinni if he feels I hijacked his progress thread.
Let me clarify:
The Rocketeer gauntlets that I just showed are not the ones that Utinni made, they are ones I made myself.... I probably should have made my own thread I guess and not hijacked this one. I just posted the pics here because it was a related project. I apologize to Utinni if he feels I hijacked his progress thread.
Utinni
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 9/02
^ No problem Veedox! I was meaning to tell you great work!!! You did a couple details that I have in my newer versions. I'll post new pictures soon!
I'm currently working on 1 commissioned pair of gloves right now for a board member, once that pair is done I'll have an open slot for anyone else that is interested!
- Jeff
^ No problem Veedox! I was meaning to tell you great work!!! You did a couple details that I have in my newer versions. I'll post new pictures soon!
I'm currently working on 1 commissioned pair of gloves right now for a board member, once that pair is done I'll have an open slot for anyone else that is interested!
- Jeff
ROBOSTEVE 0671
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 9/02
Please count me in on a set,, if you can email me here at steve_hird@hotmail.com when your ready , that would be awesome! I would say PM me but I dont check the RPF every day..
Huge thanks,,
Steve
Hi Jeff,
Please count me in on a set,, if you can email me here at steve_hird@hotmail.com when your ready , that would be awesome! I would say PM me but I dont check the RPF every day..
Huge thanks,,
Steve
Utinni
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 9/02
Ok cool Jason, I'll keep an eye out for the box!
I think what I'll do is start a list of people that are interested and just work my way down as I go. That way I won't be flooded with orders all at once and people won't get mad if there are any delays. I'll post about it soon! Thanks again for everyone's kind words and interest!
- Jeff
Ok cool Jason, I'll keep an eye out for the box!
I think what I'll do is start a list of people that are interested and just work my way down as I go. That way I won't be flooded with orders all at once and people won't get mad if there are any delays. I'll post about it soon! Thanks again for everyone's kind words and interest!
- Jeff
Utinni
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 9/02
Got the box Jason, thanks! Here are your gloves currently:
One all stitched up, the other's glue is drying at the moment. I'm working on the new pattern for the top part. Hopefully I can fit the Control buttons on with the wires, the heat shrink is a bit stiff. We'll see. I'll keep you up to date as I continue.
- Jeff
Got the box Jason, thanks! Here are your gloves currently:
One all stitched up, the other's glue is drying at the moment. I'm working on the new pattern for the top part. Hopefully I can fit the Control buttons on with the wires, the heat shrink is a bit stiff. We'll see. I'll keep you up to date as I continue.
- Jeff
ROBOSTEVE 0671
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 9/02
Looking good :love.. look forward to gettin on your list Jeff.. awesome work!
Looking good :love.. look forward to gettin on your list Jeff.. awesome work!
Utinni
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 9/02
I know I haven't updated this thread in a long time. But I thought I'd update it since I got a VERY cool box today, that had one of THESE in it:
Which will go great with one of my upper buckles!
Here's some of the updates I forgot to add:
My handmade Harness ver.1
Updated Ver.2 of the Gauntlets
The Fan
Halloween '08
Things I still need to do/redo:
- Better Boots
- New Harness
- 3td try at the Gauntlets
- Finish Resin Helmet
- Better Engine tubes/details
- Full Repaint of Pack
- Jeff
I know I haven't updated this thread in a long time. But I thought I'd update it since I got a VERY cool box today, that had one of THESE in it:
Which will go great with one of my upper buckles!
Here's some of the updates I forgot to add:
My handmade Harness ver.1
Updated Ver.2 of the Gauntlets
The Fan
Halloween '08
Things I still need to do/redo:
- Better Boots
- New Harness
- 3td try at the Gauntlets
- Finish Resin Helmet
- Better Engine tubes/details
- Full Repaint of Pack
- Jeff
ROBOSTEVE 0671
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 9/02
Awesome work!! you wear it well man :thumbsup
Awesome work!! you wear it well man :thumbsup
troopermatthew
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 3/23/09
Great Costume! I love the Rocketeer
Great Costume! I love the Rocketeer
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 3/23/09
sweet! Congrats on the buckles, we know how tough it can be to find one of those...
and how expensive.
mike
sweet! Congrats on the buckles, we know how tough it can be to find one of those...
and how expensive.
mike
Utinni
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 3/23/09
Thanks guys! Yeah, big thanks goes out to a fellow finhead that was nice enough to contact me and offer an extra one he had. Very cool of him! Thank you very much, you know who you are!
My last big thing to tackle is to redo the harness and pick up a pair of boots from Indy Magnoli.
A word of caution, anyone thinking about doing a Rocketeer costume, think REAL hard about it first, check your bank account and then think about it again! crazy money involved. :lol but I have no regrets!!!
- Jeff
Thanks guys! Yeah, big thanks goes out to a fellow finhead that was nice enough to contact me and offer an extra one he had. Very cool of him! Thank you very much, you know who you are!
My last big thing to tackle is to redo the harness and pick up a pair of boots from Indy Magnoli.
A word of caution, anyone thinking about doing a Rocketeer costume, think REAL hard about it first, check your bank account and then think about it again! crazy money involved. :lol but I have no regrets!!!
- Jeff
ave4uevoli
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 3/23/09
wow Jeff - amazing work you have going on there. Your attention to detail is great. Many have skipped (including myself) the fine details that you have put into your costume. One of the most skipped pieces are those buckles. Not only are they expensive (and for those who don't know, they could cost more than the helmet - and sometimes they sell for as much as a rocket pack [depending on the rocket pack of course]) but they're also hidden behind the flap of the jacket so they're rarely seen.
The control gauntlet is also a nice piece of work - stunning stuff.
If I may ask - your rocket pack - does it have metal exhaust fins or resin ones? any tips on how to get metal fins for my pack? My resin ones keep breaking on me.
Thanks
wow Jeff - amazing work you have going on there. Your attention to detail is great. Many have skipped (including myself) the fine details that you have put into your costume. One of the most skipped pieces are those buckles. Not only are they expensive (and for those who don't know, they could cost more than the helmet - and sometimes they sell for as much as a rocket pack [depending on the rocket pack of course]) but they're also hidden behind the flap of the jacket so they're rarely seen.
The control gauntlet is also a nice piece of work - stunning stuff.
If I may ask - your rocket pack - does it have metal exhaust fins or resin ones? any tips on how to get metal fins for my pack? My resin ones keep breaking on me.
Thanks
Utinni
Sr Member
Re: My Rocketeer Project Updated 3/23/09
Thanks! Yeah it's kinda nuts to spend all the money on the buckles, I have about $1,000 invested just into those, and they aren't even seen on the finished costume! But it's that extra mile and details that I need to have :confused.
Due to the bulge of the lower buckle when worn with the jacket, I'm thinking about having 2 different harnesses. One like I have set up now using 2 of the upper buckles for Cons, and then another one with the lower buckle when it's on display. Majority of the shots you see in the movie, the lower buckle isn't on the harness due to the bulge under the jacket bib.
Are you talking about the flaps under the engines? Mine are machined metal, I can PM the info to you if you like.
- Jeff
Thanks! Yeah it's kinda nuts to spend all the money on the buckles, I have about $1,000 invested just into those, and they aren't even seen on the finished costume! But it's that extra mile and details that I need to have :confused.
Due to the bulge of the lower buckle when worn with the jacket, I'm thinking about having 2 different harnesses. One like I have set up now using 2 of the upper buckles for Cons, and then another one with the lower buckle when it's on display. Majority of the shots you see in the movie, the lower buckle isn't on the harness due to the bulge under the jacket bib.
Are you talking about the flaps under the engines? Mine are machined metal, I can PM the info to you if you like.
- Jeff
