WIP ESB DARTH VADER costume

[Darth 123]

Thanks very much- Hope to get some better pics by the middle of the week.

 

[drbones2nd]

I also have an ESB Vader costume and bound the bells to the shoulder armor via elastic straps and snaps. Very easy. Just purchased all the supplies at walmart, black 1" elastic roll, e600 glue and a packet of heavy duty snaps. Just glue the male end of the snaps to the underside of the shoulder armor and the bells. Measure out the required amount of elastic tape, punch a hole thru it with a knife and fasten the female snaps to it. Presto, very easy and quick. Works great.

 

[drbones2nd]

 

[drbones2nd]

 

[rosskow]

hes the biggest bad ass in the galaxy (after boba fett of course ) can't go wrong with a Vader suit

looks amazing, very nice!

 

[Darth 123]

That´s great! Currently I glued some leather strips on the armor & bells for attachment.

 

[drbones2nd]

Yeah, leather should work just as well. Waiting for my robes and capes now. Ordered the premium set from custom props

 

[Stormtrooper]

Nice progress Josh... shaping up very nicely indeed!
Making me want to get mine finished too! Just need shin armour, chest box and to receive my ESB gloves from NZ that were paid for a long, long time ago :unsure

Very nice leather suit.... the 'crinkle' effect just looks.......... right :thumbsup

Cheers,
John
john@manicminer.plus.com

 

[chalback]

Hey Darth 123 your suit looks great, everything seems to be coming along perfect can't wait to see some finished pics

 

[drbones2nd]

Out of curiosity, who did your suit?

 

[Darth 123]

Out of curiosity, who did your suit?

It was made by custom props.

Thanks!

 

[drbones2nd]

Well that makes me feel good knowing i purchased mine from them too.

 

[drbones2nd]

Where did you purchase your leather belt and saber clip?

 

[Darth 123]

it was purchased over Ebay- I made the clip by myself. Thanks!

 

[drbones2nd]

Looks great. Last question, what about the shoulder armor? Ebay as well?

 

[encased]

What size did you order for the suit? i was thinking of ordering a 46" chest so it's close to Prowse size and also so I could wear it.

And did you go for the 2 piece or 3?

Thanks. Looking great.

 

[Darth 123]

It´s 3p XXL-armor is a GH but it was purchased here over the forum

 

[Darth Crucius]

Looking awesome. My next project is an ESB Vader so seeing one turn out as nicely as this keeps me keen to do my own. Great stuff!

 

[wolfsbane]

Love the costume! Im huge Star Wars fan and this costume defiantly does the second biggest bad ass in the galaxy justice! The biggest bad ass being of course Boba Fett.

 

[xmr1]

Great costume, looking great! Nice to see another Vader built, it was a bit quiet.