Darth Vader ROTJ Build - Studio 49

SkyloRen said:
Hey buddy what do you use to make everything smooth?
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To easy mate, I use filler for all my props.
I actually have posted what I use over in my build thread for my RMQ Vader. Check out post number 21, that should help answer your question. Also have a look at the helmet build position since I go through all the motions of filling, sanding and painting the helmet. Should help answer your question ;)
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=246627&p=3760721&viewfull=1#post3760721
 
It's finally finished!
Yesterday I was able to power through the last remaining steps of my build. The grips are now installed and the wires attached.
For those looking to do the grip installation I first sanded down a millimetres off the base of the grips end where it overlaps the pommel, then I used heavy duty (but thin) double sided tape (the brand was Tarzan's Grip) then just a few dabs of liquid nails here and there for some added security. The grips and really nice and uniform so I'm stoked with how it turned out! The add bonus is since I didn't use and crazy type of glue, If I really needed I could remove the grips with damaging the chrome


All in all I love this mini-build, it was challenging at time but I throughly enjoyed coming up with new solutions that others hadn't, like what I did for solving the rivet holes.
The best part is I can now say I made my own Lightsaber it looks awesome on display with the rest in my collection




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Love the MPP ESB. One of the ideas I've toyed with once I get a replica MPP is finding a 1 1/2 inch dowel, gluing some wet n dry to it and sanding the bottom of the grips where it sits over the threaded battery cap. No gap then.

Awesome work though dude!
 
I've very much enjoyed your lightsaber build! Well, I've actually been enjoying the entire build, but as I'm also working on my own Vader lightsaber build (albeit slowly), your build & tips have been a Godsend. I love how it turned out. It looks amazing! Hope to be finishing mine before too long.
 
b5historyman said:
Love the MPP ESB. One of the ideas I've toyed with once I get a replica MPP is finding a 1 1/2 inch dowel, gluing some wet n dry to it and sanding the bottom of the grips where it sits over the threaded battery cap. No gap then.

Awesome work though dude!
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Thanks mate I really appreciate it!



russellsch said:
I've very much enjoyed your lightsaber build! Well, I've actually been enjoying the entire build, but as I'm also working on my own Vader lightsaber build (albeit slowly), your build & tips have been a Godsend. I love how it turned out. It looks amazing! Hope to be finishing mine before too long.
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Thank you sir, both the compliments on the saber and the build. To hear that the stuff I did with my build helped other builders, that's a very awesome thing to hear. I'm stoked that my build help you out ;)
By the way I'll be looking forward to seeing you build as well ;)
 
Miky9020 said:
That's really an awesome thread man! You're doing great work! Can't wait for the next steps! Go on!
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Thanks mate, so close to the finish line now! Paul (bookface) is casting my armour and helmet as we speak! Can;t wait to get my Darth Ugly Helmet and Chest Armour from him :)
 
Really excellent tutorial mate.
I've got exactly the same set up needing to be built - Parks hilt with MPP badge, metal shroud and hard tracks.
Your steps will be great reference.
 
Tyderium said:
Really excellent tutorial mate.
I've got exactly the same set up needing to be built - Parks hilt with MPP badge, metal shroud and hard tracks.
Your steps will be great reference.
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Thank you mate! And good luck with your build, the Parks MPP scrubs up real nice ;)
 
Alright everybody I have a big update, finally my Vader helmet and armour is almost ready to ship!
If all goes to plan I should have a Big Brown Box by the end of next week!
Guess it's time pitch that tent by the letterbox and just skip out on every other commitment I have
 
Just bought my 2 Aker Speakers, should hopefully arrive around the time I'm ready to do submission photos.
I'm looking forward to firing up that Vader breathing loop!
 
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Studio 49 said:
Alright so I was able to find some time to start fiddling with seeing if my foam mat Idea works and I can say it works surprising well!
So I just used your standard Stanley knife and to keep them straight all I need because i already have a nice tight fit, the mats have some double sided tape in-between. So this is really really cheap and easy. All you need is some time to plan out the placement and then cut it all out.

On to the pictures!
(It's not 100% done since I'm still mulling over how the other parts will stack/store around them and also working out if I should have a thin layer of something between these and the next...)

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums...ader/Storage and Transport/3A_zpslvyhid32.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums...ader/Storage and Transport/3B_zpsbe730aoj.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums...ader/Storage and Transport/3C_zpspskmjqlv.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums...ader/Storage and Transport/3D_zpst9a7tdat.jpg
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I really like what you've done here. It's a simple yet elegant solution that looks like a presentation/display as well as storage. Function following form, I'm a big fan.
 
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Panaflex said:
I really like what you've done here. It's a simple yet elegant solution that looks like a presentation/display as well as storage. Function following form, I'm a big fan.
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Thanks mate. I've got to say I'm pretty proud of it and I'm surprised no one else has come up with this for Vader and for only $24 AUD its ridiculously cheap
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I can travel knowing my precious parts are safe and sound now.... dare I even say Plane Proof or Travel to Star Wars Celebration proof?
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Ha, that'll be a long way off ever being able to get to a SW Celebration but I now have something I can travel all over the place with if needed
 
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