Work-In-Progress Vader

[eddie vader]

Hello,

I just wanted to share some pictures of my work-in-progress ESB Vader. I have been piecing him together for the past couple of years, and now I only need to add the tusks, purchase a codpiece, and build a belt for him to finally be complete.

Progress has been slow lately due to real world necessities, but at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Also, this is not a finished display, but constructive criticism is always welcome. If you would like to see more pictures, please visit my website.

E. Vader

 

[Reel Fakes]

NICE.

Everything you've got so far (the components) looks fantastic.

I'll wait until he's finished before I comment on the display.

Congrats.

Chris

 

[Darth Detroit]

"Crap... Crap.. Crap....."

No really, that is an AWSOME Vader get up. I love ho you have the mask set PERFECTLY behind the armor. Nice paint job too. :thumbsup Makes me want to finish mine up.

 

[imaginager]

I'm jealous. Nice work. Glad to see it coming together.

Allan

 

[AnsonJames]

What type of helmet do you have? It's really good.

 

[HAL9000]

Great work.

He seems to have real bulk to him.
(sadly lacking in many of other Vaders)

:thumbsup :thumbsup

 

[vader71]

Looks great.

 

[DRAGONFLY]

Looks great.............

Is that a JB helmet? Where did you get that ESB box from it looks very accurate.



Can't wait to see it finished.


DRAGONFLY

 

[eddie vader]

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Looks great.............

Is that a JB helmet? Where did you get that ESB box from it looks very accurate.



Can't wait to see it finished.


DRAGONFLY
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Yes, the helmet is a JB and the chestbox is from GINO.

E. Vader

 

[The Manlet]

great stuff :thumbsup

 

[Darth Kahnt]

That's a Gino box for sure.

EDIT: Oops. Just noticed that Eddie already mentioned it was a Gino. Sorry for being so unobservant Eddie.

 

[mikajedi]

Wow . this is a really nice display. :thumbsup
I think you can let this helmet like that If you like it a lot with this position.
Anyway I would do something different about the helmet position (It's a question of taste)
I prefer when the neck in almost on the armor. I would try this :

 

[SithLord]

Great setup, Eddie...I'd tilt the armor back a bit and ya as someone mentioned place the helmet higher with respect to the armor...otherwise looks like Vader has a shorter neck. Nice combination of components :thumbsup What kind of armor? Nice to see another Vader showoff thread .

 

[Probe Droid]

Schwing, baby. :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

 

[DARTH ANIBAL]

Very, VERY nice.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Looking good.

 

[eddie vader]

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Great setup, Eddie...I'd tilt the armor back a bit and ya as someone mentioned place the helmet higher with respect to the armor...otherwise looks like Vader has a shorter neck. Nice combination of components :thumbsup What kind of armor? Nice to see another Vader showoff thread .
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Thanks for the critique. Now, do you mean tilting the front lip forward? If I tilt the front of the armor towards the mannequin, the shoulders will rise up. If I tilt the back of the armor, the front lip will pull away from the body. I am confused as to which one is more correct.

I can try to get the helmet to sit more on the armor itself and see how I like it. I have seen pictures both ways, so I will have to see which one I prefer. Being that the mannequin is pretty tall, I do not want Vader to look like he is looking up. It would be hard to get a good look at his mask if you were a shorter person. If I tilt it down, I think I would need the armor to be out of the way.

BTW, the armor is from GH.

E. Vader

 

[mikajedi]

Hi eddie vader , the armor and helmet position are the most difficult part in a vader display.
Let us know what you try to do.
I didn't do something 100% screen accurate on my display because my armor is not really shaped for the helmet.
My display is a ROTJ style so I have the cape hook, anyway the neck position on the armor is almost the same on the ESB & ROTJ version.
This is a pic of what I did on my display(even with a small gap It looks good on the full costume)