Chakaman's customs, mods and repaints

[Weezer]

Something you get back when the kids move out!

 

[Chakaman]

I finally had a little bit of free time and was able to start working on my Klaatu. I was able to work on his belt/apron, weather the shoulder area on start on his left foot gear. I still need to paint, weather that area a bit more.

 

[Solo_bones]

Excellent leather work, Chris. Where do you get those rivets?

 

[Spudtrooper]

Looking great, dude.

 

[Chakaman]

Thanks guys.

Excellent leather work, Chris. Where do you get those rivets?

Thanks. Duane did the outfit, I just assembled it. I have gotten rivets very similar to these at Hobby Lobby.

I have decided to redo the foot area, not totally happy with how it turned out. It's too thick and bulky. I am also not happy with the color.

I think I'm a bit rusty.

 

[Natedog]

a little trick i discovered when working with leather is to singe the edges with a lighter. Takes care of stray strands and gives a nice weathered/worn appearance.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

I am so glad you found some elusive spare time. I was having some serious withdrawals and really missed seeing the creations. Awesome stuff.

a little trick i discovered when working with leather is to singe the edges with a lighter. Takes care of stray strands and gives a nice weathered/worn appearance.

That is a great tip about the leather. I've used my belt sander to weather and thin the leather/ skiver bits.

 

[Chakaman]

Thanks Steven, Nate.

I decided to start putting together my 2nd Jawa kit. I passed on Sideshows offering, but hope to pick up some accessories from TA when they are parted out.



I also put the finishing touches on Skiffmaster today.

 

[jabba29]

Love it !!

 

[Spudtrooper]

Awesome dude!

 

[TaliBane]

Love the Weequay! Did you paint all the little lines on the Enaud vest, and is the bunched-up shirt also something Enaud does?

 

[Spudtrooper]

I can answer yes to both those questions. Great stuff.

 

[Weezer]

Great looking Jawas. I passed too. Hopefully TA has enough accessories to go around.

 

[Natedog]

skiff master looks great Chris!

 

[Chakaman]

Love it !!

Thanks.

Awesome dude!

Thanks man. Looking forward to seeing your Skiffmaster finished.

Love the Weequay! Did you paint all the little lines on the Enaud vest, and is the bunched-up shirt also something Enaud does?

Thanks. Yes, I drew the lines on the vest and then weathered it.

As Tyler mentioned, yes that is an Enaud shirt. I asked him to do one with longer sleeves so they could be "bunched" up to achieve the proper look. I also had him make me a similar shirt for Wooof.

Great looking Jawas. I passed too. Hopefully TA has enough accessories to go around.

Thanks. Me too. I'm sure there will be plenty to go around.

skiff master looks great Chris!

Thanks Nate.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

 

[Chakaman]

Cheers Steven.

 

[Chakaman]

Third time is a charm right? I sure hope so.

A friend of mine was kind enough to hook me up with some proper fur for Yak Face. I have tried a couple times to fur the neck/chest area on him with unsatisfying results. Here is attempt 3, so far so good. Going to let this sit for a couple says and then will go back in and add small amounts to cover up trouble spots.

 

[Spudtrooper]

Looking good dude.

 

[Weezer]

You're too hard on yourself Chakaman! It looks great.