Randy’s Blog

For the sophisticated gentleman who has everything, but still needs these:

So I am thinking about doing another Star Wars helmet project.  The Tie Fighter Helmet and the AT AT are the same base, with cool do dads and painted grey.  So I might have to tackle another one soon.  Feeling antsy.  I got one on Ebay before that was cheap, this one is the cheapest nowadays;

http://www.buystarwarscostumes.com/accessories_helmet_tie_fighter_collectors.html

I got a tattoo!! Check this out.

It’s a little geeky, for those who know what it is. For those who don’t, it’s still pretty cool isn’t it? Did you know that Sadie got one too?

The Tusken Raider is complete.  I gave him some weathered splotchiness to finish him off.   Real happy with how he came out.

He is coming along!  I’m a bit nervous about just slapping it together, so I have been really patient (yes, me patient) and it’s coming out awesome.  Just nervous I’ll mess him up, so I work with him, before gluing.  The worst part so far has been the lambskin mouth, getting the folds just right.  Seriously I spent about 10 hours folding and refolding, before I actually glued it and in 5 minutes.  The cowhide mouthpiece is where I am working now.   Epoxy is definitely not forgiving. 

Yeah, when it rains, it pours.  I am also starting a Tusken Raider.  You know those cool guys that try to beat up Luke or shoot at Anakin?   Well.  This kit rocks!!!  I’m only about 25% done, and that may be stretching it.  It’s machined aluminum for the silver pieces, and a quality latex mask.  It will be fun when it’s all done.

http://blog.russos.net/randy/?page_id=128&album=Tusken

So, it’s Star Wars props time again.   I’m not 100% done with the Trooper but I’ve started on two new projects.  Gonk is actually a Star Wars Power Droid.  The little walking battery that is on the Jawa’s vehicle?  Well anyway, I’ve tackled him and he’s started out pretty cool.  Pictures are up, more when I finish him.

http://blog.russos.net/randy/?page_id=128&album=Gonk

He’s almost done.  1.5 years later, but check him out!  He’s on a custom built mannequin made from PVC, stuffing, and some clothes.