Lifesize Darth Vader from a Rubies Supreme

[Doh2]

Nice save!

 

[acid burn]

loox sweet!

 

[Darth Niob]

Outstanding work....very impressive.

 

[muscleman71]

woah how you get that gloss on the face of the mask
what paint do you use, i need it

 

[whiteee]

not a vader buff but can see the improvements you have made - awesome work!

 

[Vince]

woah how you get that gloss on the face of the mask
what paint do you use, i need it

Hey, I used Dupli-color Gloss Black and Gunmetal. I made the mistake of using Dupli-color "crystal clear" ONTOP of the paint (I thought this was clear coat) and it actually dulled the shine and colour of the paint. I recommend tracking down an actual clear coat and using that.

Here's some more pics and a nice before and after! :cool

 

[Darth Niob]

Excellent How did you get the arms posable ?

 

[Vince]

Excellent How did you get the arms posable ?

Thanks dude! I took the mannequin arms off and replaced them with some thick metal gardening wire/rods I bent into shape; I also made hands out of the wire, then buffed everything up with some bubble wrap.:thumbsup

 

[Darth Niob]

Thanks for info mate. Sounds good. I have to built up a Vader mannequin myself soon so every info is appreciated. Do you perhaps have any pics from your built up?

 

[Vince]

Thanks for info mate. Sounds good. I have to built up a Vader mannequin myself soon so every info is appreciated. Do you perhaps have any pics from your built up?

I'm sorry, unfortunately I didnt think to take any pics of the mannequin out-of-suit. One thing I can reccommend is looking at some pictures of David Prowse in his body building days to get an idea of proportions.

 

[darthwhitey]

hey Vince,

This is a really cool build, thanks for sharing! I love the pose you've chosen!

So this is just the Rubies Supreme Vader that can still be found online for around the $700 mark?

Could this setup be used in combination with the new eFX Vader helmet that's yet to come out?

I know an accurate Vader is kind of the holy grail for many, with MUCH debate on accuracy and what's acceptable, but yours really looks great!

It sure seems to me that with your techniques and maybe a new helmet (for those that don't have your skills) this could be a viable way to achieve a "pretty close" 1:1 Vader?

I'd honestly love to hear what the "purists" think...I'm sure spending $10K on a Vader is possible, but would it be THAT much better than this?

thanks!

brad

 

[Onlyalad19]

Holy crap! You have done a really amazing upgrade to that Darth Vader costume. Good job man and thank you for sharing that. By the way, that pose is perfect.

 

[Vince]

hey Vince,

This is a really cool build, thanks for sharing! I love the pose you've chosen!

So this is just the Rubies Supreme Vader that can still be found online for around the $700 mark?

Could this setup be used in combination with the new eFX Vader helmet that's yet to come out?

I know an accurate Vader is kind of the holy grail for many, with MUCH debate on accuracy and what's acceptable, but yours really looks great!

It sure seems to me that with your techniques and maybe a new helmet (for those that don't have your skills) this could be a viable way to achieve a "pretty close" 1:1 Vader?

I'd honestly love to hear what the "purists" think...I'm sure spending $10K on a Vader is possible, but would it be THAT much better than this?

thanks!

brad

Thank you very much sir! Check your inbox for a response! :thumbsup

 

[Vince]

Holy crap! You have done a really amazing upgrade to that Darth Vader costume. Good job man and thank you for sharing that. By the way, that pose is perfect.

Thanks a lot dude! I really appreciate it! This is probably my favourite Darth Vader pose ever.:love