My WIP ESB vader suit - soon complete

darth 456 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2011 5:32 pm

Hi,

posted this over the RPF - I thought it could be also interesting here since it´s a Vader Forum :cheers

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just want to share some pics of my ESB Vader build- I started nearly 4-5 years ago wth the costume but never finished it- Recently I´ve ordered some soft parts, the armor and gloves.

Let me know what you think!

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and the new belt boxes:

Ok since the other parts still haven´t arrived yet, I used the chance to upgrade my belt boxes.
I´ve got some new real aluminum project boxes which I had to drill, cut, etc... to fit on my belt. I´ve also installed a new red LED-light.

Here are some progress photos:

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Sorry for the low quality pics.

Just got the tracking number for my soft parts !

My GH armor should be here by the end of the week- Thanks a lot to Vader Monkey for providing me such a great set!

Turrican · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:32 pm

Cool start so far!
Great props you have for that build :thumbsup

Too Much Garlic · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:44 pm

I like what I'm seeing. Gonna look nice when fully dressed. :thumbsup

darth 456 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:27 pm

Thanks very much for the nice words- I hope to get the last pieces by the end of this/ beginning of next - week

avbat · **Joined:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:38 am **Posts:** 36

Dude my compliments to you! I have told you already, but this is looking really great!

Dioxide · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:46 am

Joshy, as already said - it's good to see you back on track with that, especially after all the sad things happened before :thumbsup

Great stuff and i'm looking forward to see the next steps in process :wink:

darth 456 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:22 am

thanks very much- I´m very excited! The new parts (suit, capes, armor) should be here in a couple of days.

darth 456 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:10 pm

ok- just got my armor set-here are some unboxing pics...Can´t be more happy with the pieces-thanks Mike!

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and a quick set up test :

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Darth Niob · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:50 pm

Wow Joshy. Outstanding paintjob on that armor. Congrats to your new set. Now just the suit has to come and you can start bulk up that thinny thing :wink:

lenasith · **Joined:** Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:38 am **Posts:** 265

beautiful chest armor , congratulation :thumbsup

Turrican · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:05 pm

Wow...

T-VIRUS · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:33 pm

Very nice. That will be a damn fine looking Vader. The armor will look great, I'd love to get a set myself someday. :thumbsup

Too Much Garlic · **Posted:** Sun Sep 11, 2011 1:52 pm

That armor looks really nice! :thumbsup

darth 456 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:45 pm

Just got the suit - here are some updated pics:

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Too Much Garlic · **Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:36 pm

One thing to consider when putting the suit on the mannequin is to not make it look static. What I'm talking about is the movement ruffles that clothes get when you move around. Many statues suffer from the static'ness of the outfit and makes it look inanimate. Look at pictures of Vader and see how the vest ruffles and try to pull the vest and pants, etc., into those folds to give it more life. It's very little, but makes all the difference to the display.

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