Original stormtrooper vader...

[CSMacLaren]

CJM, do your research also into delivery times and if they offer recast products of active licensees. The reason bookface and I mandate a minimum post count of 40 posts is to hopefully ensure that active participants on this forum come into contact with other RPFers who have recognized the importance to stand against illicit recasting and duplication, whereas some vendors have blatantly recast the eFX ANH. Also, as well-intentioned are some vendor recommendations, their wait times can range from 1-3 years. One person came forward to confront a vendor for a 5-year wait.

 

[CJM1976]

If I had to wait for some of the times that you just referred too, I'd be taking a plane trip. That's absurd. It's called, **** Poor Customer Service". And that's putting it lightly.

 

[CSMacLaren]

Ainswoth is a very unpleasant subject, so I'll share this and move on. I've seen gushing feedback towards his Vader by his FaceBook followers, and so I'd simply like to share the following comparison photo to encourage people - not so much to consider my work, as one's work should simply speak for itself - but to really be more studied and read up and so as not to set their goals too low:

EDIT:

Here is simply a Don Post Deluxe in its original form with plastic armor by Rubie's. I don't see how superior Ainsworth work is because he's somehow of celebrity status.

 

[CJM1976]

The difference is obvious. Bookface's & MAC's Vader setups, are the way to go, IMO. Thanks for the comparison.

 

[OldKen]

If you see this comparison and honestly think there is not an obvious choice as to what looks more Screen accurate...

It's actually kind of sad... Worse than I thought.

AA's Vader looks surprised... Maybe even scared...

Too many things to even really start pointing out!!! Look at the dome ridge, where the ridge comes to the nose has no shape other than a soft square, no sign of the leftover ANH "Y crease"... dome flare, eye shape, cheek shape neck shape, lens material....

It is the only UGLY Vader helmet in this thread! LOL!!!

Is that not a Rubies??? :X

Mac, you are too talented to be soo humble.

A++ in my book. As an artisan and human being in general.

ROTJ? Is there a chance?

If you made a reveal my collection would be "complete". If I didn't have the eFX legend and 20thC ESB I would have all of your stuff! It just captures the feel. I can't say it enough!!!

I just can't justify multiples of the same ep Vader at this time.

And while neither of my helmets are BEST of the best... They are up there...

But for the 3rd time... Please try your hands at ROTJ. Hero or reveal...

I really want to see what you could do with it.

Hell, I thought your whole idea of acccurizing such a crap casting was futile.... And well... I was really REALLY wrong!

ROTJ ROTJ ROTJ!!!!! (Everybody now!)

The difference is obvious. Bookface's & MAC's Vader setups, are the way to go, IMO. Thanks for the comparison.

 

[CJM1976]

Yeah. A "REVEAL JEDI VADER", would be cool. After seeing these 2 sets, a ROTJ would be nothing short of SPECTACULAR... Just ordered the ANH set. Helmet, armor, & stand. Highly excited for this. I just need the cape, chest box, & the leather piece that goes under the cape & armor.

 

[CSMacLaren]

Please forgive me. Your responses are kind but that was not my intention, so I edited post #23 and replaced the image. My goal is to educate that if Ainsworth is so tied to the original production such that anything he touches becomes canon, then people should know that even a Don Post Deluxe in its original paint paired with a Rubie's plastic ROTS armor creates an even better look overall. You can further paint up the ROTS armor to match and still blow Ainsworth away. So, to conclude, just do research. There are helmets other than my work available as well, but simply get well read and try to steer clear of recasters, plagiarizers and people with year long or more waits. Good luck!

 

[CJM1976]

For the last 2 weeks or so, I've been looking at all that's out there. Comparing quality & price. For me, it's what you 2 have done, that made up my mind. I'm glad I came across what you & Bookface, have done, or I could've been one of those that spent ALOT of $$$ on something that really isn't worth the asking price.