Darth Knight! (Dark Knight/Darth Vader Hybrid Costume) 8/15/11 Finished Costume

**MalmeyStudios** · Jun 28, 2011

Hey Guys,

Im back at it again! I have a costume Idea based on a piece of art work I saw at a convention in 2008!

I have been trying to think of a way to do this since I saw it! Now I think I have it figured out!

This is my prelim design, the grey pinstripes represent the ribs in the suit! This costume will be mostly black witha few grey accents. It will also have rivits to simulate the armor being attached to the under suit! I will be doing this the same way I have done my costumes in the past. I plan on following the design with a few exceptions. I will have the vader helmet w the ears, the chest box, the belt boxes attached to a dark knight style belt, a scolloped cape and boots! Im not planning on using shin armor of the under cape. I plan on modifying it to be just the "skirt" starting at the belt. Im also planning on the armor to be a little more "bat like" as vader lacks the armor.

Anyway here is what I have to start with! Keep in mind this will be redesigned around the chest box.

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**Graphic Jordan** · Jun 28, 2011

Ha ha awesome! Can't wait to see how this progresses. I've seen that BatVader pic before too. Too cool. Good luck Jeremey.

**surrealkiller1** · Jun 28, 2011

wow this is going to be sick! Good Luck with the build.

**MalmeyStudios** · Jun 28, 2011

Thanks Guys!!

Im having some trouble obtaining the chest box and the belt boxes at a reasonable cost or trade!! I fear I may have to build them :-p bleh!!

Im looking forward to this build. Its gunna be fun!!
Jeremey

**payton paison** · Jun 28, 2011

looking forward to this, your work is always awesome

**MalmeyStudios** · Jun 28, 2011

Thanks I appreciate. The compliant.

Im really looking forward to this build. I think it will go pretty quick once I get the components.

**MalmeyStudios** · Jun 29, 2011

Ok Im pretty sure I have the Chest and Belt boxes figured out!
Thanks Everyone for the suggestions!

**dolphvader** · Jul 3, 2011

That is going to be fantastic! Can't wait to see the pics. I am working on a mash-up myself - actually I made it, but I'm in improvement mode. Dolph Vader - a Miami Dolphins Darth Vader.

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 4, 2011

Awesome. Id love to see pics.
As for mine I just hope I do the art justice!!

**JLeezy23** · Jul 4, 2011

All i can say is:

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 5, 2011

Thanks J!!
Ill be starting back up on this as soon as I get back vaca!!

**Batpirisss** · Jul 5, 2011

Let us see the cowlmet!

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 5, 2011

LOL!! Im still waiting for the helmet to get here. Im hoping the box will be sitting on my porch when I get home!! That will be my first alteration!!

**Th3** · Jul 5, 2011

dude this could be the greatest thing since the internet

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 5, 2011

Lol im not sure about that. But im gunna try my best!!

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 12, 2011

Just a small update!

I got the Chest and Belt Boxes, the cape, the "skirt" cape, the belt, the "ears" and the helmet is on its way.

I will be cutting the foam later this week or early next. I am waiting on the undersuits then I can actually start the build.

Wish Me Luck!!
Jeremey

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 13, 2011

Another Small Update!!

I am cutting the foam master as we speak, I am hoping to make the plaster mold tonight and pour a cast either tomorror or friday. I have alot of costume making to do this weekend!

**Celtic007** · Jul 13, 2011

Can't wait to see it!

BTW, Dark Vader is what I called Vader when I first saw Star Wars when I was 6

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 13, 2011

Thanks Bro!!

Oh ya I called him Dark Vader until I was like 12, LOL!

**supadave1977** · Jul 13, 2011

i think this is going to be the best mash up
i love both bat man and darth vader
can't wait

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 13, 2011

supadave1977 said:

i think this is going to be the best mash up
i love both bat man and darth vader
can't wait

Thanks Bro!!
I love them both as well! This artwork has really inspired me!

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 13, 2011

Ok UpDate time!!
I talked to the artist of this piece Jay Fife and he told me the art work was deemed Darth Knight by fans so he has kinda went with it, LOL!

Anyway, I got the foam master cut, I strayed a little from the artwork as i wanted this to be a little more Batman than the artwork, its a little vader for me! I also strayed a little from my orginal concept art.

This piece has a little more bat style armor with the vader ribs. The square in the middle is the space for the vader check box. Ill update alot as I go. But for now here is the Foam master!
The Full Thing

A close up of the Upper Body

A close up of the lower body

I plan on molding this tonight, cleaning the mold up and casting my first pull. Im not sure if it will happen but thats the plan, we will see! I hope I have a good pull to show you really soon.

Let me know what you think.
Thanks Guys
Jeremey

**Graphic Jordan** · Jul 13, 2011

BRAVO Jeremey very exciting! Post pics of the pull tonight if you can.

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 13, 2011

Graphic Jordan said:

BRAVO Jeremey very exciting! Post pics of the pull tonight if you can.

LOL!!!!
Thanks Jordan, I was just getting ready to IM you the link, guess I dont have to now.

I will post pics of the pull once its painted, prolly Saturday.

**MalmeyStudios** · Jul 15, 2011

Well guys,

I made the plaster mold last night and poured the first pull, it was still a little wet this morning so Im hoping to be able to pull it when I get home. I throw a coat of plastidip on it and snap some pics! This should really move along now

Darth Knight! (Dark Knight/Darth Vader Hybrid Costume) 8/15/11 Finished Costume

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