Opinions on the source of these ANH Vader masks

[Darth Kahnt]

I have the opportunity to acquire both these Vader masks in a trade. I know they both need work, that is not the issue. I would like to determine the origin of both.

To me the first looks like a GH (the one not missing any parts of the mouth grid), the second I cant say for sure.

Opinions and comments please. Here's the pics.

Helmet #1

Helmet #2

Side by Side Comparrison

 

[SithLord]

Both Ghosthost....I wonder what happened to them...both suffered some serious damage...if the bondo is covering up a crack, or? No helmets (domes)?

 

[propsculptor]

It looks like Both of those will take a lot of work to make them complete :eek

 

[SithLord]

BTW the second one just seems like the pull came out of the mold a little different...but it's definitely a GH...of course I don't know if these are original GH's or not...but they seem to be...I'm sure you got a good deal...

 

[Ghost Host]

Neither are a GH. Warping aside, there are structural differences in a few key areas. Modified, remolded GH, maybe.

 

[SithLord]

Ya, I was basing it on the neckline, amount of material in the rear behind the tubes, chin vent, noseslots/nosebridge configuration, teeth, etc....

 

[Darth Kahnt]

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It looks like Both of those will take a lot of work to make them complete :eek
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Well it would be a project that will take me some time to complete.

I dont have them yet but have the chance to do so.

Nope, no domes come with them. Ill have to get them by another method.

 

[RKW]

Pick one, It doesn't really matter which.



The excessive gap in the corner of the right eye links them all back to the same source.

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Interesting observation.