I Need Help With Darth Vader Armor

Filmfan1138 · Sep 2, 2018

Same here LtC. I had been working my on a first attempts of a DL-44 but then I had to start working 60+ hours a week. [emoji53]

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LtCmdData · Feb 9, 2019

So it's been awhile since I posted last. But here is my updated work on my Vader suit.
I bought a 3D printer so I could make all my boxes and chest box and whatnot. Her are the current freshly printed pieces. Now just have to coat, paint and add electronics. I also just went and bought all the material needed to make the Cape. Will post more when the work progresses more.

Filmfan1138 · Feb 10, 2019

Looking good LtC! I'm hoping to start on my suit this year. Did you design the chest and belt boxes yourself or did you find a file for these?

LtCmdData · Feb 18, 2019

Here is the latest update to my Vader costume. Just got the Cape done!

LtCmdData · Feb 18, 2019

Filmfan1138 said:
Looking good LtC! I'm hoping to start on my suit this year. Did you design the chest and belt boxes yourself or did you find a file for these?

I found them on Thingiverse but modded them for what I needed

Solos blaster · Feb 18, 2019

A VERY menacing looking Vader you have going there. Nice work!

LtCmdData · Mar 6, 2019

Belt boxes are comming along pretty well...

Filmfan1138 · Mar 7, 2019

Where did you source the green buttons?

LtCmdData · Mar 15, 2019

Just coated the chest box in the first coat of epoxy. Now just gotta wait till it drys and then I can sand and glue parts on.

LtCmdData · Mar 15, 2019

Filmfan1138 said:
Where did you source the green buttons?

16mm Push Button Switch Rectangular With LED Indicator Light NO NC 12V 24V 220V | eBay

roidman · Mar 21, 2019

Ah man! Was well pleased when I saw the first photo in this thread! - it's exactly the stage i'm about with a Vader costume - made a really basic shoulder piece out of some roofing cover last halloween, but you've inspired me! My mate just bought me a 3d printer too, so pleased to see you used one. nice!

LtCmdData · Apr 16, 2019

Got my torso on a stand now so I have a good place to put all my costume pieces while i work on them.

LtCmdData · Apr 16, 2019

Filmfan1138 said:
Is that the Hasbro Black Series helmet? And how goes your patterning for the shoulder pauldrons?

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I think I am going to 3d print them. Just trying to figure out the right scale so it matches

LtCmdData · Apr 25, 2019

New update, I got the leg armor printed and finally got them coated tonight along with the coin slot pieces for the chest box. Cant wait to paint them....

LtCmdData · Apr 28, 2019

Spent this morning sanding and painting but realized after painting I have alot more sanding to do.....also put all the parts on my dummy last night just to see what it looked like...

LtCmdData · Jun 2, 2019

Just got the belt buckle taped off and painted. Everything still comming along nicely.

vader45 · Jun 3, 2019

The belt buckle was never that deep. It was flat like any other.

LtCmdData · Jul 16, 2019

vader45 said:
The belt buckle was never that deep. It was flat like any other.

I know, but I printed it this thick so my belt would slide through it and it could house a small speaker for playing the imperial march.

LtCmdData · Jul 16, 2019

Got the shoulders printed out and got them mocked up with the armor. I then put them on my dummy with the helmet and cape to see what it looked like.

LtCmdData · Jul 28, 2019

Newest update on my Vader progress. Pieces are just sitting on box for a visual still have to coat everything with epoxy, do some last paint coats and then I can glue everything in their proper place.