Guide to OT Vader differences & Prop Terminology

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 2871

This is kinda set up for the newer enthusiasts that want to see the visual differences between each movie. Just very briefly. They say a picture says a thousand words so I have written enough already :wink:

Peaks

Cant remember where a couple of these pics came from but I have larger and better files myself of these shots. So if asked to remove I will use my own.

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 2871

darth 456 · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44

Cool!!!nice pics! :headbang

Darth Clouds · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 68

Thanks, this a good pictured summay.

CORDIALLY FROM ME TO YOU.

chris1748 · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 90

great pics

thanks

VEGAS VADER · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44

great reference photos! :toothy

i was looking for some window peak comparison photos. this is just what i need! thanks! :cool:

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 2871

No worries..If this helps just one person then I'm happy..

obviously this thread has no depth to it whatsoever as it takes a ridiculous time to study all the varients and differences between the Vader props for each movie.

CSMacLaren · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44

ANH
This is the only dome that has a widow's peak (the pointy "V" shaped center at the end of a mid strip). This is also characterized by the "Y" shaped crease which is a sculpted quasi-continuation of the eyebrows/frown of the front rim meeting in the center. The mid strip is on the narrow side, not wider than the bridge of the nose itself.

ESB
The widow's peak is gone, but remnants of the "Y" shaped crease are there. This area has a thumbsize depression. The mid strip is slightly wider. The ESB is essentially a modification of the ANH.

ROTJ
This is essentially a modification of the ESB. The "Y" shaped crease and thumb depression are gone, and this area is flat. Mid strip is wider than ANH.

T-VIRUS · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44

That was a great idea...very nicely done. :thumbsup

Kraaam · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44

The pics of the peaks with the dents have come in very handy for me to fix mine.

Thanks !!!!!

The Undertaker · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44

Great comparison pictures Paul!

SithLord · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 3136

nice summary thanks!

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 2871

Forgive the crude photo comparison, I just wanted to demonstrate the difference in the centre strip with the Y crease, thumb indent. Without pointing everything out in great detail I have opted to just illiustrate this rough example to help others see the difference.

JoeR · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 502

Thanks Paul

Makes a lot more sense now, I'm learning slowly...

Joe

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 16:40:44 **Posts:** 2871

No problem, glad it helps.