How do I paint and weather this Vader dome.

[Anakin Starkiller]

Hey guys, I am working on a Vader prject in which I want to replicate Vader's look from ROTJ, right before the tosses the Emperor down the core shaft, and I need some help.

Specifically I'd like suggestions as to how you would go about replicating the look of Vader's Dome in these shots.

Any help will be apreciated.

Thanks

Dan
ddstokes@aol.com

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Paint it up nice and pretty and then put some sandpaper to it - rather rough grit - and go to town.

At least... that's what I would do to replicate that look.

And that's a nice shot of the stunt facemask. :thumbsup

 

[darthgordon]

Isn't that just dust though? That's what mine looks like after it sits for awhile w/o cleaning it.

 

[GINO]

Baby powder.
Also, you realize that helmet is one of the stunt helmets with the clear cheeks and neck. That's why the lip is fat due to the mating of the clear neck to the jaw.

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[Too Much Garlic]

Baby powder.

For a non-permanent look that'll probably be the best option.

 

[Hecubus114]

baby powder then a thin layer of clear coat so it doesnt come off?

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

I was goonna say mix baby powder with watered-down elmers glue and dry brush the dome.

 

[yakcam]

I agree, baby powder, but then cover it in hairspray, it'll make it more durable but can be washed off if you change your mind.

Cheers,

Kraig

 

[vader71]

I agree, baby powder, but then cover it in hairspray, it'll make it more durable but can be washed off if you change your mind.

Cheers,

Kraig

Thats a great idea.:thumbsup

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

Aqua-Net never goes out of style.

 

[St. Matticus]

Wipe it down with acetone. It will give the exact same effect.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

Thanks guys. This info helps a lot.

-best

Dan

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Well, at least you now have some options to choose from! :thumbsup

 

[jonny5]

I know there are a lot of questions with SW reference photos as to whether something was originally white or grey, but in these pix the 'dust' looks grey to me.

I'd go with either fireplace ashes, (this is supposed to be some sort of charring from the force lightning after all) or maybe that grey fine powder that always seems to cover everything when I change my vacuum cleaner bag.

Either way Aqua-net is the proper fixative medium.
You can always dullcoat it later if you decide to make it uber permanent.