tecnoninja
Well-Known Member
New armors in fiberglass ...
My Rots Vader updated
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Qui-Gonzalez
Master Member
The only things I can see wrong are the color of the armor - the gray looks way too light, the size of the armor - it makes you look even smaller in the suit. That's it. Other than those things, it is a fantastic looking suit. I even think if you darkened the gray, it would make you pop much less, thereby making it less obvious that your shoulders do not fill the suit.
You look the same size as Hayden - pre airbrushed shoulders. Is that a MR helmet?
You look the same size as Hayden - pre airbrushed shoulders. Is that a MR helmet?
I don't know what it is, exactly, but in that last picture you remind me almost exactly of the vader action figure I had growing up. Perhaps it is the straight limbs and relatively slim build?
http://swfigures.com/images/Images2/Vintage-Loose/DarthVader(1977)(completewtip).jpg
I do agree with others that the chest armor looks a bit big on you, but overall it is a very nice costume. :thumbsup
http://swfigures.com/images/Images2/Vintage-Loose/DarthVader(1977)(completewtip).jpg
I do agree with others that the chest armor looks a bit big on you, but overall it is a very nice costume. :thumbsup
tecnoninja
Well-Known Member
This is the real color of the armor in the right light ( silver metallic )
Are you sure about the size of the armor ?
Trust me...I' m absolutely not slim...:lol
And yes..is an MR helmet..
Are you sure about the size of the armor ?
Trust me...I' m absolutely not slim...:lol
And yes..is an MR helmet..
darthgordon
Sr Member
Well, I can say that I had to add some padding under my chest too, so it's nothing against your physique.
All I did was take an inch thick piece of foam and cut it to fit. To give it more definition I actually stapled (yes I said stapled) it around the edges to give it a more rounded look and then added some muscle definition. It actually made a world of difference. It not only helped the chest armor look better, but kept the chestbox from sagging and sitting in place better.
I'm jealous of the helmet btw.
All I did was take an inch thick piece of foam and cut it to fit. To give it more definition I actually stapled (yes I said stapled) it around the edges to give it a more rounded look and then added some muscle definition. It actually made a world of difference. It not only helped the chest armor look better, but kept the chestbox from sagging and sitting in place better.
I'm jealous of the helmet btw.
tecnoninja
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Yuo're right !! About the chest, I believe that there is a different styles in the movie respect to the promotional pics; in this pic i think that all the suit is attached to the upper armor, while in the movie the box is positioned more down
allosaur176
Sr Member
I like it!!! Great Job!!!! :thumbsup
Phantom017
Well-Known Member
Not bad... but trust me on this as I'm a ROTS Vader and started on the low end and worked my way up.... get a real leather suit... it makes a HUGE difference in appearance!!! but looking good other then that.
Mr. No Stripes
Sr Member
Looks pretty good!This is the real color of the armor in the right light ( silver metallic )
Are you sure about the size of the armor ?
Trust me...I' m absolutely not slim...:lol
And yes..is an MR helmet..
Thanks for the comparison pic. The armor does look a bit oversized for some reason. It may just be the way your standing, but it looks like the shoulders are swallowing you The color of the leather does look a bit off too... it may be the green background... it also looks like you need to go darker for the grey on the shoulder/collar armor. Also it looks like the chest box may need to be a little higher (just under the collar piece). It may not hurt to add some shine or clean up the armor a bit... although the pics. that are shown are probably after vader when through an extensive photoshop process. I have some pics. HERE of ROTS vader before he was photo shopped if you wanna take a look
If you need more pics. LMK and I can post um.Love your costume though. Wish I could get a set of Vader armor myself :thumbsup
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That is not a ROTS Vader in your link - the chest box and armor chain are wrong.
Techno - Overall I think your ROTS Vader is looking really nice. Yes, you should do something to stop the armor from popping out. I don't think the look of the faux leather suit warrants replacing it - however, a ventilated leather one may be a lot more comfortable to wear!
The gloves - its great the way you have folded them at the wrist to get the right ROTS look. I think though that the fellow who made those gloves makes a set with a more accurate stitch pattern. However, he will be leaving the Star Wars costume business in a few months so I would snap up those more accurate ROTS gloves fast!
And if you want to make your own home-made ROTS chain, try this:
http://www.darthlarsen.com/sithlord...2&t=2001&sid=34c4b3e37af16bd4abbc53dd5c5db089
Huzz
Techno - Overall I think your ROTS Vader is looking really nice. Yes, you should do something to stop the armor from popping out. I don't think the look of the faux leather suit warrants replacing it - however, a ventilated leather one may be a lot more comfortable to wear!
The gloves - its great the way you have folded them at the wrist to get the right ROTS look. I think though that the fellow who made those gloves makes a set with a more accurate stitch pattern. However, he will be leaving the Star Wars costume business in a few months so I would snap up those more accurate ROTS gloves fast!
And if you want to make your own home-made ROTS chain, try this:
http://www.darthlarsen.com/sithlord...2&t=2001&sid=34c4b3e37af16bd4abbc53dd5c5db089
Huzz
Goldenrod
Sr Member
I think it looks really great. The only thing bothering me at first glance was how big the chest/shoulders look. I think if you either get a smaller set or pad your shoulders and chest even more. But be sure you taper it down towards the stomach so it just doesn' drop off. Don't give yourself a gut. You'll see what i mean when you start padding it.
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tecnoninja
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Thanks to all for the recommends In effect if I try to throw more down the armor, it appears more hold;I have to oppose the heavy of the cape !!! Huzz I have read the tutorial for the chain and it inspired me to made myself this..
And I used also your method to fix the cape at the shoulder :thumbsup
In effect if I try to throw more down the armor, it appears more hold;I have to oppose the heavy of the cape !!! Huzz I have read the tutorial for the chain and it inspired me to made myself this..
And I used also your method to fix the cape at the shoulder :thumbsup
Mr. No Stripes
Sr Member
:lol ... I feel sheepish... I guess I just assumed that it was ROTS... shows you how much I know about vader
The reveal helmet is ROTS Vader, right?
So is this ROTJ or ESB, or am I just way off... CLICK HERE again
The reveal helmet is ROTS Vader, right?
So is this ROTJ or ESB, or am I just way off... CLICK HERE again
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darthgordon
Sr Member
Looks pretty good!
The fan made fiberglass RotS armor that's out there is all a little oversized (at least all the ones I've seen). They're closer to Prowse sized armor for some reason. The RotS armor should actually be scaled a little smaller.
I keep saying this but I guess some purists don't like it. But it seems to me that the Rubies Supreme Darth Vader costume's chest armor is more accurate than anyone else's in terms of size and general proportions. With a repaint it can be made very nice overall. Its only real issue is the thin material, and that could be thickened up by the skilled folks here.
Huzz
Huzz
