DarthTimeLord
New Member
Hey Everyone,
Newcomer to both the forum and costuming in general, but thanks to craigslist I was lucky enough to acquire a Don Post Classic Action Vader helmet. Knowing it's a good starting point, I wanna modify it to an accurate ESB Vader. Having done a lot of homework on Vader (two tone paint scheme etc) I know most of the mods & steps, but the one thing I'm kinda stumped on is the lenses.
I obviously wanna replace them, but I'm not sure the best way to go about this. So I guess the questions I have are:
1) Are there any good prop maker lenses out there suitable for the classic action helmet?
2) Should I make my own? If so, what's the best material?
3) How easy is it to take the old ones out without damaging the inside of the mask?
Again, I'm totally new at this and I'd hate to ruin a perfectly good helmet!
Thanks
Newcomer to both the forum and costuming in general, but thanks to craigslist I was lucky enough to acquire a Don Post Classic Action Vader helmet. Knowing it's a good starting point, I wanna modify it to an accurate ESB Vader. Having done a lot of homework on Vader (two tone paint scheme etc) I know most of the mods & steps, but the one thing I'm kinda stumped on is the lenses.
I obviously wanna replace them, but I'm not sure the best way to go about this. So I guess the questions I have are:
1) Are there any good prop maker lenses out there suitable for the classic action helmet?
2) Should I make my own? If so, what's the best material?
3) How easy is it to take the old ones out without damaging the inside of the mask?
Again, I'm totally new at this and I'd hate to ruin a perfectly good helmet!
Thanks