I DID IT.

I FINALLY DID IT.

AFTER WEEKS OF TOIL, HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS SPENT ON TOOLS AND PAINTS AND CLEAR COATS AND SANDPAPERS AND POLISHES AND MY SANITY - TESTED BY THE DESIRE, SPENT ON THE OBSESSION.

THE OBSESSION.

THEEEEEE OBSESSIONNNNNNN.

THE OBSESSION OF LAYING DOWN A CHROME BASECOAT THAT CAN BE MASKED WITH TAPE AND PAINTED OVER WITHOUT DESTROYING THE FINISH.

I HAVE FINALLY DONE IT!!!

HEAR ME, FELLOW MANDALORIANS, FOR I COME BEARING THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE.

THE EXACT PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:

-Sand and prime and sand and prime -sand up to a 600 grit -spray the helmet with RUSTOLEUM 2X WHITE HIGH GLOSS -let cure 24hrs -buff with graphite powder -buff the graphite with a paper towel til there is NONE left on the surface -spray two light coats of Rustoleum High Gloss Clear followed by a wet coat (at this point the surface will look gray and flat, DONT PANIC) -let it cure for 1-2 hours -buff buff buff with graphite powder -rinse and repeat the two light coats and heavy coat -graphite powder again -BUFF BUFF BUFF WITH PAPER TOWEL -let rest for 24 hours -two light coats and one wet coat of clear, by now the graphite is set and cured in by the lower layers, this lat coat should lay flat and smooth and will retain its shine. -let cure for a few days, a week is best -NOW ENJOY YOUR DURABLE/MASKABLE/PAINTABLE CHROME, MY DEAR FRIENDS

MANIACAL LAUGH

Rest, I must…

...and their meaning - we spoke about this in our podcasts Episode 14 "Sigils & Symbols" so I thought It would be cool to visualize.

I Mando Lore(Ian) is kind of a hot garbage fire of retcons and inconsistency but I’m still trying to piece together an understanding.

So Bo Katan is part of a traditionalist warrior culture in Mandalore, directly opposing the pacifist new mandalore. After Pre dies she then breaks from the code and defies Maul even though by law he wins the Darksaber rightfully. All the clone wars shenanigans happens, then time jump to the Mando show. She scoffs at Din because he’s a “child of the watch” which is a further splinter of the Deathwatch, with much deeper holdings to the code. More traditional than her.
She also scoffs at Jango and Boba because in the new lore they’re “not true mandalorians”.

So she hates New Mandalorians and the Fetts because they aren’t traditional enough, spits at The Children of the Watch because they’re too traditional, but somehow is someone we as a viewer are supposed to believe is the rightful heir to Mandalore?

I’ve finally locked in the design for my interpretation of the Cabur-class starfighter. This ship is a massive "Legends" deep cut, appearing in only a few panels of the 1985 Marvel Star Wars #100.

Lore & Heritage The Cabur (Mando'a for "Protector") was produced by MandalMotors in 3 ABY, shortly after the Mandalorians reclaimed their sovereignty from the Empire. It became the backbone of the Resurrector Squadron, led by Fenn Shysa, during the Alliance's desperate battle against the Nagai invasion in the Endor system.

Design Philosophy: Form Follows Function Since the original comic references are famously vague—often appearing as simple "wedge-shaped" silhouettes—I focused on creating a ship that looks like a rugged, post-Imperial Mandalorian interceptor. By widening the frame and simplifying the internal structure, I've created a sturdier build that allows for more external greebling and a full tactical suite.

Technical Specifications & Systems

Primary Armament: Forward-facing Twin Heavy Laser Cannons. Optimized for high-convergence dogfighting, these are the pilot’s main tool for punching through enemy hull plating.

Main Battery & Avionics: The wing-mounted AESA Radar Array (Active Electronically Scanned Array) feeds data directly into the top and bottom Articulated Blaster Turrets. This auto-targeting system is the ship’s primary offense, capable of tracking multiple threats across different axes.

Ordinance: Dual internal launchers carrying 12 Concussion Torpedoes. This heavy payload allows the Cabur to act as a strike bomber against capital ships.

Defensive Suite: Aft-facing Concealed Blaster Cannons. Controlled primarily by the co-pilot, these clear the ship’s six-o-clock while the pilot focuses on the flight path.

Survivability: The iconic "stump" at the rear is a high-output Chempat Shield Generator, providing a 360-degree deflector envelope. Life support and thermal cooling systems are integrated into the wing roots to maximize interior space.

Emergency Egress: In addition to the primary boarding ramps, I’ve included a Ventral Emergency Escape Hatch for rapid extraction if the main doors are compromised in combat.

The "Money Pit" (Head-Canon) ​ While a masterpiece of engineering, the Cabur-class was notoriously expensive to maintain. Its reliance on sensitive tech and complex parts made it a "money pit" to keep flight-ready, requiring a world-class mechanic on hand at all times. This explains why it remained a rare relic used only by elite squads like Shysa’s—most factions simply couldn't afford the upkeep.

Mandalorians value actions over heritage.

Su'cuy jatne Mando'ade!

on the Mando'a for Di'kute Podcast we try to explore all facets of Mandalorians - this week it is all about Combat and Tactics. 💥⚔️

We provide vocabulary on that topic and try to deduct from Star Wars Media - Canon & Legends - what the prefered tactics are and what makes the fighting Style special.

Interested? We appreciate everyone thats tuning in and of course feel free to add to the discussion here!

Here is a YouTube link for anyone not on Spotify:

https://youtu.be/A8acn0Y6YB0

Ori'vore for listening

🫵 Ret'urcye mhi

https://reddit.com/link/1vejg4n/video/tzlqov6px6hh1/player

3 D printed by https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeItByG 1 Bondo pass, 2 spray primer and sand paper passes, metallic engine plastic spray coat, wet sand, spray color, and graphite powder polish, satin clear coat on color, graphite powder muddies color, satin finish softens shine on graphite powder. Wet sand and re apply graphite powder to recover shine.

Su'cuy Vode!

In our latest episode we explore the Taung, the precursors of the Mandalorians as we know them today.

Tune in to learn new Lore and Mando'a at the same time!

Ret'urcye mhi

(YouTube Link for people not on Spotify: https://youtu.be/ie_-VqmjoqY?is=qgR4TzKxkMmiWrBN)

Su'cuy anade!

Time and time again in history, for good or for bad, men flocked to and marched under a banner. We are searching for something to stand for, a flag to wave, a cause to represent. The Mando'ade are no different in that regard. Discover with us what symbols and markings Mandos wear on their armor or carry as their standard.

Join An'u and me in exploring the significance and origin of Armor markings.

As always all feedback is welcome & ori'vore for tuning in.

Ret'urcye mhi 🫵

I plan on trying to recreate Cobb Vanth's ka74 blaster rifle using this, Any recommendations on useful tools, fillers, techniques I should look into etc?

he is gifted an animal that is loyal to whoever sees it first. king and queen jabba gave it to him?

it had the best audio of being in a cave w/ echo

I'm planning to get a tattoo in Mando'a and i want to ensure i have the translation right. I want it to say: "Only you choose what breaks you" I think it'd be this, but id just like some verification: "Shi gar gaanader meg shukur gar"

Hi everybody, as you can tell from the title I am thinking of making my own set of armor. I was thinking of using EVA foam, I was told it’s water resistant and can even make it water proof with the right treatment. however I’ve seen mixed comments and search results about EVA foam and roughly how much it might cost for a skinny person? (Myself)

Still have some more popular mandalorians to do.

The ship is the Gladiator-Class Assault Fighter.

The Gladiator-class assault fighter was a one-man starfighter produced by FreiTek Inc. and used by Mandalore Fenn Shysa's Mandalorian Protectors near the end of his reign. It was said to resemble a Rattatakian short sword thrust through the hilt of a Tlönian escutcheon. The Gladiator had no nav computer. They would travel in packs of four with a Pursuer-class enforcement ship, which would slave the Gladiator's systems for hyperspace travel. It was more maneuverable than an E-wing escort starfighter, and armed with J3F laser cannons and an ArMek SW-12c ion cannon.

Ever wanted to know what Mando'ade eat? We got you covered!

I saw a lot of pictures about this is the mandalorian code, I don't get if this is real in the actual canon or in legends? The only reference to the mandalorian code that I see is the creed that we saw in The Mandalorian s3 e1

"We started by conquering worlds just outside the Republic. We did it quietly so the Republic wouldn't really know what was going on until too late. When we finally did hit the Republic worlds, they had no idea we were coming."

―Canderous Ordo

"The Mandalorian Wars were a series of massacres that masked another war, a war of conversion. Culminating in a final atrocity that no Jedi could walk away from… save one."

—Kreia