Allan1313's Shadow Jump Pack build

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

Awhile ago I spoke with Steve (Darth Emphatic) about doing the jump pack and getting it cleared as an accessory. He spoke with the LMO and got the go ahead.

 

Here is my build. These are a few of the references that I am using from the game:

 

Obviously I will be doing the one in black, but there are more shots of the white one. They are the same except the color schemes.

 

So I started by ordering some black ABS sheets. I got 3 24" x 24" sheets.

 

So I did a few sketches just to lay out some dimensions. Looking at these pictures the pack is as wide as the back plate, maybe a little wider.

 

The back plate is about 14" so I figured I would make it slightly wider at 15".

 

The pack looks like it extends above and below the back plate.

 

Well it looks like the measurement of the top to bottom picture didn't save, but it turns out its about square and is 14" tall too. Based on the photos it looks to be about 2" above and below the back plate so I am going with 18" for the height.

 

Next was the width. Looking at the pics it seems to be a bit wider than the forearms of the TK/TX.

 

The forearm is about 5" so I increased it to 7".

 

This is what I have so far as the dimensions go:

 

So the ABS I got is really thick, didn't think it would be this thick. I think it will help it hold up better in the long run so I will still use it.

 

Tough to see the thickness is that picture, but in this one I put a piece of the scrap ABS from the Anovos shadow trooper and you can see the large difference.

 

So I started by measuring the 15" for the width on the front/back of the pack.

 

So I scored it with a box cutter. I tried to snap it, and it was a no go haha, way too thick. So I tried to go at it with a dremel and a cutting attachment, it wasn't very clean and would have taken a long time.

 

I am going to measure all the cuts I will need and then bring it to my father's house to use his table saw or band saw.

 

I would love other people's input as to my dimensions or anything else you guys can help with.

 

Shawn I know you had expressed interest in building this and have built many a pack so I am curious what you think as well.

 

I wasn't sure if this is the right forum or not to put this, if not please move to the proper forum.

 

More to follow...

 

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[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

So I made some more measurements. I was looking at the very top and where is slopes at the sides. From the reference pics it looks like the top is about the size of the space in between the painted sections on the back of the helmet.

 

I then eyeballed the slopes and came up with this:

 

I then cut this front/back piece out and one of the 7" sides.

 

I looked at the side that of 7"

 

It looks a bit large, there was a scrap piece that was slightly over 5" which looked much better.

 

Next I put the front/back onto the armor to check the size. It looks pretty good compared to the reference pictures.

 

Next I cut another front/back piece. I then measured for a hole to cut for the back plate O II so the pack can really hug the back.

 

Front and back of the pack.

 

My wife wanted to go to Michael's so I tagged along and found these for the thrusters.

 

 

Next up will be fitting some side pieces on the back of the pack and mocking of the details on the front.

 

More to follow...

 

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[Scubacat[TX]]

Looking great bro!

 

 

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[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

Found myself with a bit of time this weekend. Here is a simple test fit of the back of the pack on the back of the TX.

 

 

Next I measured and put some of the sides on. I am adding some wood blocks for a bit more grip and stability so the sides are not just glues on by the 0.177" thickness of the ABS.

 

Ones those dried I added another layer for the side details on the pack. I measured and cut those.

 

Next I cut and measured some more "sides" for the top of the pack.

 

I put the last "side" on but forgot to take a picture.

 

Next I laid out the top of the details to try and get the scale and look right.

 

I am satisfied with all the details except for the part right above the grill section. Looking at some more reference pictures, its just too big. I will scale that down a bit. Otherwise I feel I have the details where I like them.

 

Next I gave a shot at making the main raised section "_ll_".

 

I am going to try my hand at using a heat gun to bend and shape the ABS. Herr is the 1st attempt, an unmitigated disaster. But I did learn a few things.

 

Learning from that I tried again. This 2nd attempt was much better, but still a little off.

 

Here it is on the template:

 

I think I just need to adjust the measurements a little and not cut so much of the corners out. I am ok with a little gap as I will be filling and sanding most seams anyway.

 

More to follow...

 

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[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

Here is my progress for the week. I tried my 3rd attempt and the top of the main pack detail.

 

As you can see with each progression I got better with the heat gun.

 

After that I did the rest of those details so I could put them together for that main part of the pack.

All glued together now I filled the large holes/gaps with modeling epoxy and then went over small gaps with some bondo.

 

I also did the smaller detail at the top and did the same with the bondo.

 

I wish I had a vacuum former and sculpting skills. The top/front of this pack would look great vacuum formed. As I don't have one, nor the sculpting skills this will have to do. As I move further along I am seeing that this will not be 100% accurate, but I am having fun and I think it will be a good representation of the pack.

 

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[Kylorick[501st]]

Doing a great job trooper.

 

 

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[nanotek[CMD-DWM]]

I agree. You're doing great!

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

Doing a great job trooper.

 

 

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Thanks guys! Its been fun so far.

I agree. You're doing great!

 

 

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[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

Been a long time since I was able to get to this, a new baby and other projects got in the way. Been able to do some work on it the last few weeks.

 

Did some work on the "grill" piece. Making it out of wood.

 

That looked too spaced out so I added more "lines".

 

Now put in place to see what it will look like.

 

Looking much better now. I will put that aside for bow, but will be using some bondo to get rid of the spaces/lines in between the pieces of wood.

 

Next I did some work on the raised section, there are 5 slits on each side. I marked them out with tape and drilled away.

 

I will get some files and straighten out the slits.

 

I also love LED's. I plan on adding them in three places. Under these slits I will have some, then I will have some really bright ones coming down from the thrusters, and lastly the 2 tubes sticking out from the pack. They will all be well out of sight and have switches.

 

Here are the ones for the slits.

I will put 2 under each slit, these ones slowly change colors over time.

 

That's all for now. Stay tuned...

 

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[First0rder[501st]]

Cool Allan. how many hours would you estimate that you have into it thus far?

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

Cool Allan. how many hours would you estimate that you have into it thus far?

Haha thanks, way too many. Probably around 15-20, with many more to come. Some stuff was trial and error at the beginning so that took some time. I figure I am about 1/3 the way through. Gonna take awhile.

 

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[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

I haven't updated this I'm awhile, but I have made some progress over the last few months.

 

The area on the bottom of the front is raised a bit to match the side details. I cut a piece of abs and covered with tape so I could trace the raised detail and cut it out.

 

 

Next I started to glue on all the details to the front of the pack.

 

Getting closer, but still much more to go.

 

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[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Super cool looking forward to seeing this completed

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

This has been on the back burner for awhile. I have had some spare time so I put some time into the pack. Been filling in the gaps with some miliput. Way more filling and sanding to do, but there is some progress.

 

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[IcyTrooper[CMD-DL]]

Looking good!

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

Alright I found this in the corner of my garage. Tie to get back to this. I have learned new techniques and got new tools that will make it easier to complete.

[IcyTrooper[CMD-DL]]

Yessssssssssssssss! Damn I miss playing that game.

[Halycon[PR-CMD]]

Hey Allan, that looks incredibly amazing, what a nice idea. What do you think, when will it be done?

I hope you get it done soon and make it an offical accessory, maybe i try that with my binoculars too....

Very good job brother!

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

3 hours ago, Halycon said:

Hey Allan, that looks incredibly amazing, what a nice idea. What do you think, when will it be done?

I hope you get it done soon and make it an offical accessory, maybe i try that with my binoculars too....

Very good job brother!

Thanks! Not entirely sure. I had hit a few stumbling blocks, but now that I can 3d print some parts I can get past them. 

 

It's all a matter of time. I have some time off in the upcoming weeks so I hope I can get a lot done.

[RAIDER[COTG]]

9 minutes ago, Allan1313 said:

Thanks! Not entirely sure. I had hit a few stumbling blocks, but now that I can 3d print some parts I can get past them. 

 

It's all a matter of time. I have some time off in the upcoming weeks so I hope I can get a lot done.

If you can get it built to match the references we can get it added to the Battlefront Shadow CRL...I kno thats not exactly what your kit is but regardless it would be good for that CRL (and heck maybe another costume project for ya).

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

13 minutes ago, Raider said:

If you can get it built to match the references we can get it added to the Battlefront Shadow CRL...I kno thats not exactly what your kit is but regardless it would be good for that CRL (and heck maybe another costume project for ya).

So many projects haha

There are a few pieces I have to model for 3d printing and the rest is just elbow grease to finish this up.

[AlanS[TX]]

Any updates?  Love to see anything that you've done!

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

3 hours ago, AlanS said:

Any updates?  Love to see anything that you've done!

Thanks! I have gotten seriously  sidetracked by some other projects. But I keep seeing it next to my other projects and want to finish it and suit up with it. I was able to model and print the "grates" that I needed for the pack.

 

Once I finish my darkside D-O I am going to try and finish this up because I don't think its too far off at this point.

[Blackwatch[CMD-DCA]]

I made two entire full armor costumes out of 3mm and 6mm sintra. 6MM sintra is no joke when you are cutting a 48" piece of it.  

I keep a knife sharpener  at my worksite and sharpen my blade after every other pass.  I use heavy duty utility knives and they dull quckly. I also have a heavy aluminum T square for long straight cuts.   I make 5 or 6 full length passes, then snap the Sintra.  It works the same for ABS.  Its all in making full lenght passes with a sharp knife, and letting the knife blade do the work. 

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

I keep seeing this in my garage. I gotta get on it and finish it up.