medicom rah ESB boba fett MODS

Repainted his visor silver, going to re-paint it, wasn't happy with it detail-wise. But Im VERY happy with the shape, think it's dead-on ESB fett. Made the same mistake sideshow made tho and made him too green.

My girlfriend pointed it out. Damn colorblindness will always hold me back. Oh well, I'm happy enough with him. If only because I can't really see the difference anyway.

Only need to custom sculpt the small button on his cheek!

Just recently saw this thread. For those who modified the Medicom Boba Fett, what is the best replacement body? I always see HT Slim body mentioned on this thread. But which one?

This thread > https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...ett-Customizations-Modifications-Image-Thread has become the ongoing catch all for Fett mods. Feel free to join the discussion.

Like you I started with a Medi figure but it's now a bash of SS and Medi stuff. I picked up a used TT slim, I'm pretty sure it's a TrueType 38 slim. The medi body is no comparison in term of natural body posture.

Kamandi said:

This thread > https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...ett-Customizations-Modifications-Image-Thread has become the ongoing catch all for Fett mods. Feel free to join the discussion.

Like you I started with a Medi figure but it's now a bash of SS and Medi stuff. I picked up a used TT slim, I'm pretty sure it's a TrueType 38 slim. The medi body is no comparison in term of natural body posture.

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Can't seem to find that type anymore. But I will still check. Thanks

I'm probably one of the few people than disagree on the body...get a new Medi body. They don't break like the old ones. I think the posture is better AND doesn't look slightly too large (like the HT Slim). Depends what you're going for.

McHaleyArt said:

I'm probably one of the few people than disagree on the body...get a new Medi body. They don't break like the old ones. I think the posture is better AND doesn't look slightly too large (like the HT Slim). Depends what you're going for.

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I'm aiming for the height. So will try the HT TTM 22.

Jun A said:

I'm aiming for the height. So will try the HT TTM 22.

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That's the thing. IMO, if you make the figure taller, you throw off the proportions of most of the armor. I makes the Helmet look smaller. This doesn't bother some people and if you like the pics of others that have done this, then it won't bother you either.

McHaleyArt said:

That's the thing. IMO, if you make the figure taller, you throw off the proportions of most of the armor. I makes the Helmet look smaller. This doesn't bother some people and if you like the pics of others that have done this, then it won't bother you either.

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That's a good and valid opinion. It took me a while, but I guessed I just stick with the body and continue my plan on weathering the figure.

Jeremy Bulloch is 5'10". Boba Fett should be a bit shorter looking.

Kamandi said:

Jeremy Bulloch is 5'10". Boba Fett should be a bit shorter looking.

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5'10" is equal to 296mm at 1/6 scale...



Only a kit bashed or should I say figure bashed Boba Fett is the only way to get a "perfect" figure.
This might be an interesting project for me and my first for figures if I pursue this.

Kamandi, that's a bad *** looking Fett. Nice work.

Ok off to eBay....

So I just got a medi esb Fett yesterday for a really cheap price, intended from the start for him to be a bit of a project. Already got a Jedi fett and prefer it over the sideshow, but knew I'd have a lot of work ahead to get the ESB up to a level I'd be happy with.
So, 1st step, strip him down, reposition jet pack and do a body swap. Unfortunately my 1st body didn't fit, underestimated just how skinny the shoulers were on the suit, so ordered a medi naked2 narrow shoulder, but in the meantime have put him on a very skinny body I had laying around. Already looking better height wise.
Trying a few different helmets, the medi, tomy and marmit. For me the marmit takes it.
So next, dye the jumpsuit, reposition the shoulder armor and do some repaints while waiting for the new body...




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I'd be very conservative with the blue dyeing of his Jumpsuit. IMO I don't think it's necessary and believe that it was the lighting and filters on film that contribute to the blue...kind of like the whole Han's Hoth Jacket thing.
I agree that the Marmit is the best bucket for this Mod. If you use the Medi Rangefinder and even go as for as customizing the Tomy earpiece to fit, It looks even better.

thanks for the tips man, your's looks fantastic, it was actually seeing yours that inspired me to to have a go myself!
I've got my own Fett suit and i'm going to try and get the color of the jumpsuit as close as i can to it, its definitely more blue, but not bright, so yeah, i think i'm going to have to be really carefull with that dye...
I'm now after a set of the sideshow hands and neck seal, really not impressed with the lack of articulation in the Medi hands.

I used Dylon China blue and soaked the suits for 12-15 minutes

McHaleyArt said:

I'd be very conservative with the blue dyeing of his Jumpsuit. IMO I don't think it's necessary and believe that it was the lighting and filters on film that contribute to the blue...kind of like the whole Han's Hoth Jacket thing.
I agree that the Marmit is the best bucket for this Mod. If you use the Medi Rangefinder and even go as for as customizing the Tomy earpiece to fit, It looks even better.

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McHaleyArt. Is this using the stock Medicom body? What other modification you did?

Jun A said:

McHaleyArt. Is this using the stock Medicom body? What other modification you did?

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I used an new Medicom body. One that came with Indiana Jones, I believe. All the details are here: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?130570-McHaleyArt-s-Custom-STAR-WARS-Thread

McHaleyArt said:

I used an new Medicom body. One that came with Indiana Jones, I believe. All the details are here: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?130570-McHaleyArt-s-Custom-STAR-WARS-Thread

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I can't seem to find an Indiana Jones body only. So instead, I will try to get another Medicom ROTJ and use that body for the Empire version.
Your work is superb McHaley.

https://www.junaustriamodel.blogspot.com/

I haven't heard from anybody else about Medicom's Naked 2 body. So gonna give it a shot first. Hobby Link Japan is selling this for US$30 only compared to eBay's twice the price. So I hope this will work.