http://www.duneseagarrison.com/holoblog The Dune Sea Garrison's Premier Source for Costuming Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:18:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So you want to be Boba Fett. The first step is to extensively research the various types of armors and builders. There are many opinions about which is the "best." This is a topic of debate and beyond the scope of this article. However, I will say choose the armor ... http://www.duneseagarrison.com/holoblog/?p=178 Following the steps in part 1,  the results at this stage should be, well... an ugly mess.  ;-)    Don't fret.   This is where the fun begins... Generally speaking,  I like to prime right over the raw, untouched bondo and gap sealer before I sand.  Personal preference I guess. If you want to do some ... http://www.duneseagarrison.com/holoblog/?p=85 One of the most essential items in the prop-building arsenal is a Vacuum-Form Table. There are many plans, howto's and blogs on the internet showing the general overview of constuction, but "step-by-step" instuctions can be hard to find. This table is based loosely on information from TK-560, however this guide fills in the ... http://www.duneseagarrison.com/holoblog/?p=127 For $30 the Hasbro Voice-Effects Clone Helmet is pretty nice for kids and semi-adults alike. However, all compliments aside there are a few issues that keep this helmet from being even close to a troopable helmet. For starters, the helmet is QUITE flimsy (what do you expect for $30?), and the snap together ... http://www.duneseagarrison.com/holoblog/?p=64 Now, most people say that I go overboard with my weathering techniques. So here’s a small journey down weathering lane. But first here are the objects you'll need: - Krylon Tan, & brown cammo spray paint - several green scotch-brite pads -120 grit sand paper my original GT/FX suit. out of the box. I'm on the ... http://www.duneseagarrison.com/holoblog/?p=32