More ANH Vader Progress

GINO · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

Getting closer.
More ESB and ROTJ pics coming soon.

CSMacLaren · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

Nice, but sorry, I don't follow. You posted pics of your ANH before, right? What did you do that's different from the last time you posted these?

I like the second to last and the third to last shots the most.

ddocvjm · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

Nice paint job on the helmet, Gino!

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03 **Posts:** 2871

Credit where, credit is due.

At this point the one to beat IMO. Very, very nice.

If you didn't come off a certain way with people, this thread would be pages long with praise. It's a shame really....

Too Much Garlic · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

That looks lovely GINO! :thumbsup

JRX · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

Looks great !!! What Mannequin do you use if I may ask ? I like the Pose
very much -

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03 **Posts:** 2871

I think if I'm not wrong they are custom made poseable wired mannequins similar to Gino's Darth Maul. Sorry to interrupt, especially If I'm incorrect :wink:

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vadermania · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

This is one of the (if not the) best fanmade ANH Vaders that I have seen, Gino. Congratulations!

Would you tell us more about the components of this costume/display, please?

Tom

Fatherless One · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

Good work Gino, looking closer and closer to a real Vader, well done.

slasher x · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

vadermania wrote:

Would you tell us more about the components of this costume/display, please?

Tom

This is quite a sweet looking display. You have replicated the look of the ANH very well. I would also like to know as Tom said above about the components.

Vadermonkey · **Joined:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03 **Posts:** 689

Great paintwork!! :cool:

clutch · **Joined:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03 **Posts:** 379

Excellent! I knew there had to be a reason for dumping the GH. :lol

firebladejedi · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

Impressive, most impressive...

Ok thats an esb quote but someone had to say it!!

I aggree the paintwork is great, very nice work indeed.

GundamZeppelin · **Joined:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03 **Posts:** 295

As always your a hard man to fallow gino!

GINO · **Posted:** Jan 23 2026 09:05:03

Thanks everyone.
The mannequin is a custom build based off an ebay mannequin. Lots of mods. Had to do three of them. :cry2

I used non SW pics of Dave Prowse as reference for building the proportions of the mannequins. For me, I think it helped a lot to see his proportions without the costume getting in the way. (Gave the ROTJ a little more meat if you know what I mean).
I highly recommend spending a lot of time on getting the mannequin just right. It's not very fun, but totally worth it.