"Finished" My Vader Costume

[Hedjii72]

I'm in a place where I can call my 1:1 ANH Vader "finished". I finally put together the chestbox last night so he finally looks presentable. Hard to believe I started way back in 2005 with the helmet, and only now can call it done. It's still a work in progress, I guess, because I'd like to add wire to the arms to make them poseable and less stiff. I also have to drill a hole through the sole of one of the boots to accommodate the stand for the mannequin.

I know that he's not the most accurate, but I'm happy with the overall look.

You'll notice the chestbox and belt are not weathered, and the tusks are both silver. I guess I was going for an idealized look, perhaps when the costume was new and Vader hadn't been into battle with it. Maybe one day if I get sick of it, I'll go ahead and weather it more.

There's a part of me that would like to replace the helmet with the upcoming eFX one, but I've actually grown quite attached to the helmet I have, and I'm not sure I feel like selling it to raise the money for the eFX.

At any rate, please enjoy the pictures.

 

[lambotour]

Very nice, but did you purposely put the one belt box upside down to drive us nuts?:lol Well done.:thumbsup

 

[Alan Castillo]

I like him !

Well done Hedjii72 :thumbsup

If you're happy with him, don't change a thing

 

[GRINCH]

Your Vader looks great! I too recently completed my ROTS version & had no idea how many changes & versions Vader has had. To most people (not us prop guys & gals) Vader is all black with a light up chest. When I started mine I thought it was going to be the easiest SW costume.....boy was I wrong! Can you tell us where did you purchase the mannequin? I need to have mine on display & am wondering if I should buy a female & mod it or go with a male one. I too am thinking of adding the ANH eFx helmet to my collection. I was one of the 250 who purchased the McQuarrie signed edition helmets & it was stunning! Sadly I had to sell it to buy another prop. Again great job on your Vader!

 

[MooCriket]

Well done, I am by far no vader purist...but I love it.

 

[PharohCyn]

That is a pretty sweet looking Vader, I also like the helmet on the table.

 

[defstartrooper]

Very nice, it would look great if you mod the mannequin to mimic the pose of the poster to the right.

 

[Darth Niob]

It looks great so far....well done.:thumbsup

 

[CSMacLaren]

Great job!

 

[Dioxide]

That looks fine - i like him :thumbsup

And as time comes by, you'll decide by your own to change or weather parts as you prefer - it's still a Display to yourself and if you're happy by now -> enjoy ;-)

 

[powergyser]

not a big star wars fan here but your display vader looks impressive

 

[Simmon M]

You did a wonderful job on this! Congrats!

 

[Too Much Garlic]

That's a very nice Vader! :cheers

 

[DarkCreations]

You did a fantastic job on this! Love it...

 

[Clutch]

Other than the arms looking a little 'robotic', I think it looks great!

 

[SithLord66]

Looks great. Who made your helmet?

 

[bubba fett]

Where's the 'like' button?

 

[Trinity]

That is a very cool costume! I would love to have one like that.

 

[Amish Trooper]

I don't see a c scar so it looks like crap Looks great!

 

[kalkamel]

That Vader looks BADASS! Great work!