3D model and build of McQuarrie Vader helmet.

[Kiwimaddog]

A little bit of an update:
I molded the lens bucks from a negative print in two parts(screwed together):

And vacformed the lens pair:

and dyed these with some iDye Poly. Turned out quite alright.

Next up would be the tusks. I can't quite decide what to do with those. They're not really visible in the sketches but I like them to be there to contrast the black. My first version(printed) were a bit to round and ended up looking a bit like two b00bs and I don't really want to go that route so need to figure out some other design that aligns with the rest of the helmet.

 

[TheWolfhound]

Wow! That looks truly awesome. All the trials and tribulations have really paid off. I look forward to seeing it with its tusks fitted. Well done.

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Wow! That looks truly awesome. All the trials and tribulations have really paid off. I look forward to seeing it with its tusks fitted. Well done.

Thank you kindly, (I'll return with the final pictures within a unspecified amount of time)

 

[Halliwax]

Serious dedication, I love how you fabricated the eyes!

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Serious dedication, I love how you fabricated the eyes!

Thank you. I considered going the resin route but I had all the stuff for vacuum forming at home so it seemed easier.

 

[Darthmagpie]

A little bit of an update:
I molded the lens bucks from a negative print in two parts(screwed together):
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And vacformed the lens pair:



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and dyed these with some iDye Poly. Turned out quite alright.

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Next up would be the tusks. I can't quite decide what to do with those. They're not really visible in the sketches but I like them to be there to contrast the black. My first version(printed) were a bit to round and ended up looking a bit like two b00bs and I don't really want to go that route so need to figure out some other design that aligns with the rest of the helmet.

WOW. What an amazing Job. I find this version of Vader very angular and pointed. I think a scaled version of the V2/Michell cone knob would flow well.

I have zero photoshop skills or I would have done a mockup, but the picture in my head looks good, LOL.

 

[Halliwax]

Thank you. I considered going the resin route but I had all the stuff for vacuum forming at home so it seemed easier.

I’ve never seen a mini vacuum former like that, wicked interesting!

 

[Kiwimaddog]

WOW. What an amazing Job. I find this version of Vader very angular and pointed. I think a scaled version of the V2/Michell cone knob would flow well. View attachment 1940140 I have zero photoshop skills or I would have done a mockup, but the picture in my head looks good, LOL.

Yeah, that might work... I absolutely want to go the pointy route...I think.

 

[Kiwimaddog]

I’ve never seen a mini vacuum former like that, wicked interesting!

It's quite handy. I'ts called Mayku Formbox and I think it's used in chocolateries and similar food related applications. I like the small footprint and easy operation of it.

 

[JPH]

A little bit of an update:
I molded the lens bucks from a negative print in two parts(screwed together):
View attachment 1937321

View attachment 1937322
And vacformed the lens pair:



View attachment 1937323

and dyed these with some iDye Poly. Turned out quite alright.

View attachment 1937324

View attachment 1937325
View attachment 1937327View attachment 1937326


Next up would be the tusks. I can't quite decide what to do with those. They're not really visible in the sketches but I like them to be there to contrast the black. My first version(printed) were a bit to round and ended up looking a bit like two b00bs and I don't really want to go that route so need to figure out some other design that aligns with the rest of the helmet.

Wow! Just amazing.
Inspirational.
Thank you for posting

 

[PAULH]

Amazing work !!!

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Wow! Just amazing.
Inspirational.
Thank you for posting

Amazing work !!!

Thank you kindly!