ROTS Vader Reveal Casting & Build Up with Semi ROTJ

[Halliwax]

cracked open some of the tubes, these aren't the exact ones (square back cutout vs circular like on the rots photos I posted above) but they are a very close match and hard to notice when mounted on. I have a shot comparing one to an ebay cast and you can see the difference. I'll be stockpiling these big time.

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What is this real world part called? Is it some kind of hearing element?

 

[shenphong]

Its a photomultiplier tube, the main parts needed are referred to as dynodes. Much like the other vintage items in this hobby, if sold, they can go for abhorrently high prices or can be found relatively affordable in old supply/surplus shops.

 

[Halliwax]

Wow! I googled it, it’s like a vacuum tube that detects light?!

Crazy! I have seen some Vader reveals real active here and was curious what the heck this thing was made for lol

Never would have thought it was what it is, I was thinking some kind of filter or heat element thanks for clarifying

 

[shenphong]

The correct circle back ones are harder to find, I'm finding the square backed ones are plentiful, at least where I'm located. Its a cool found item, not every version looks like the one used in the reveal but even then, theyd make cool kitbash parts.

 

[Bengrim09]

He did, it was extremely limited but he did his research on it: Fettpride.com

I had always wanted one but the full price for a kit was out of my reach, I believe I was in highschool at the time. Sadly the threads on it here are all mostly dead and photos gone. Hoping to revitalize it with all of this.

Great work, I love the intricacies inside the ROTS helmet so much more to see than ROTJ reveal, one day I will have them both

My thread is Not dead, just slow
Can’t rush a good thing

 

[shenphong]

Great work, I love the intricacies inside the ROTS helmet so much more to see than ROTJ reveal, one day I will have them both

My thread is Not dead, just slow
Can’t rush a good thing

Thank you! Ah, I meant the threads on the FP reveal were dead with photos gone and what not. Yours and Kroenen's threads are what are pushing me to convert a GH ROTJ into a reveal base now. That, if this build was an indication, is going to be a huge but worthy time sink.

 

[streetspider]

Thanks, I'd be lying if I said I enjoyed the build thus far...so much work, so much time, but I'm loving the end result.

Do you sell blanks? This would be fun to try to make my own

 

[shenphong]

feel free to message me, I'm definitely not going to be doing commissions on these anymore unless its for a special reason but currently waiting to get out of the cold wet weather to proceed further on it (dome, neck, etc)

 

[ABE]

Looks stunning, btw do you sell the parts of the mouth area ?

 

[Mickxc]

Interested if you’d offer the mouth peices too.

 

[Planettera]

You truly did an amazing jog. Your patience definitely has paid off. This has always been my holy grail and can only dram of owning one just as beautiful as this one. However, I know I can't every afford one, or have the skills nor the knowledge to construct one myself.

 

[Fettastic]

Tony...This is such beautiful work brother! Love it.