Kurtyboy's new Vader Reveal project. 15 June - eye lenses and shutters

[kurtyboy]

I used a spray paint for vinyl this time.

These are not 100% accurate. They have a cylinder instead of a central ball shape. This is actually the type on Lando's wrist comm.

 

[JSConnolly]

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I used a spray paint for vinyl this time.
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These are not 100% accurate. They have a cylinder instead of a central ball shape. This is actually the type on Lando's wrist comm.
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I too have an Original Airflow Collar and I plan to replace the Synthetic padding with Black Leather and re-stitch it on once I paint it!
This project looks like its going VERY Nicely!

I can't wait to see it done! Nice Job!

 

[kurtyboy]

I would leave the original vinyl like the prop department did.

 

[JSConnolly]

I would leave the original vinyl like the prop department did.

I would but leather is better for me. I sweat ALOT back there and need the natural material.

 

[kurtyboy]

I still need to add the foam inside and get the "wheels" machined.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Looks really great. And good to see you pushed the sides inside the facemask part, so the side clamps are pretty close to the next greeblies on the back. But shouldn't it sit a little lower, so it sits flush with the bottom and top edge? Or was it like that on the original?

 

[kurtyboy]

I might have the wrong size of collar. I think mine is a large but it should be medium. Or my mask maybe undersized. Recast.

 

[OdiWan72]

Looks really great. And good to see you pushed the sides inside the facemask part, so the side clamps are pretty close to the next greeblies on the back. But shouldn't it sit a little lower, so it sits flush with the bottom and top edge? Or was it like that on the original?

Have a pic to explain this ?

 

[JSConnolly]

I still need to add the foam inside and get the "wheels" machined.
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WOW! That's REALLY Kicking Ass! Or Arse! LOL

Very Nice Work!

 

[kurtyboy]

Unfortunately I forgot to spray the top edge of the foam. I'll fix that with careful masking.

 

[Bengrim09]

Looks great
Any cracking on the collar when you bend it with it being a spray paint ?
Also where did you get the studs on the aerial connectors I can only seem to find the wrong size

 

[kurtyboy]

The studs were machined a long time ago. I used direct to vinyl spray paint. Normal spray paint would go tacky after a few weeks but wouldn't crack.

 

[Bengrim09]

So no primer involved

 

[kurtyboy]

No. Just "direct to vinyl" spray paint. Primer, paint and vinyl don't mix!

 

[kurtyboy]

The original was brushed on with some kind of vinyl paint or leather dye.

 

[Bengrim09]

You do the nicest work buddy

 

[JSConnolly]

Unfortunately I forgot to spray the top edge of the foam. I'll fix that with careful masking.
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Aw NOPE! That's It! You ****** it up! Nope! You have to tear it ALL Apart and start over! LOL
JUST Kidding! It looks GREAT! And Actually I don't think they sprayed the Foam on the Original one either if you look at the pics?

I will see if I have any showing the foam on the original collar. I don't think they worried about it because it wouldn't be seen?

This is AMAZING How this is coming out! Progress is AWESOME!

Joe

 

[JSConnolly]

Unfortunately I forgot to spray the top edge of the foam. I'll fix that with careful masking.
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Do you HAVE all of the Internal Parts? And if so where did you get them? AND Will you be making them available for Sale?

Joe

 

[JSConnolly]

Unfortunately I forgot to spray the top edge of the foam. I'll fix that with careful masking.
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Also I DO think they sprayed the INSIDE of the foam that is showing through the back side? NOT the side that will be in contact with the wearer...
But the OTHER Side where you see it through the Mesh and The Opening in the Adjustment Screw area?!

Joe

 

[kurtyboy]

You got that the wrong way round. It is yellow at the back showing between the AM plugs and mesh, but lightly sprayed black on the wearer's side.

I don't have all the parts yet but I have no plans on doing runs.