This is a very detailed video showing every step I took to build an extremely accurate replica of Han Solo frozen in Carbonite from Star Wars. I really hope you enjoy it, learn from it, and maybe even eventually create your own!

I produce most of the parts seen in the video, and you can grab nearly all of what you need for the build at my site, https://custom3dstuff.com/collections...

I've been working on producing these parts for over a decade to make the build easier and more accurate as more people join the hobby. There's a Facebook group called "HIC Han Solo in Carbonite Build Group" that has a lot of help and a lot of people posting pictures, questions, and answers.

What paint colors should I use?
Colors seen in this build:
Rustoleum Soft Iron Flat for the frame
Rustoleum Universal Flat Antique Nickel Metallic Spray Paint and Primer for Han and Carbonite
Rustoleum Satin Metallic Aluminum for the hero panel
But please pick the colors you like; there's no right answer for this question.

Since I made this video, I've switched to using the brad nailer/staple gun and I much prefer it to the screws/drilling method to build the box frame. I'd recommend that to save time building and patching holes.

I'm using drywall tape now to patch over the puzzle-piece seams half-way up the box as well as the diagonal seam in the four corners.

Link to Apoxie Sculpt: https://amzn.to/3sCU8BE
This is a two part epoxy clay used to patch holes and seams.

Link to Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3mDstwV
I use this to attach the Han parts to the box.

I don't sell the actual Han pieces, so you're on your own to find a maker of that, but all other things you need are either at your local hardware store, or in my shop at https://www.custom3dstuff.com

Join fellow HiC builders at   / hansoloincarbonite   or on therpf.com.

Happy HiC building!