Replica stunt suit....a final look. (pic heavy)

Vadermonkey · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01 **Posts:** 689

Just sharing a few pics before it goes. Definatly this month!! My fencing mask and robes are standing in for the pics. So here's what we have...

*I made this suit for display. Most everything is permanatly mounted so that it will only assemble one way, that way it will look good on the dummy.

*I made this leather vest with the correct spacing and the seam found on the real suit.

*I obviously went for the stunt belt.

*I just got done sewing these an hour ago, correct ESB pants.

*I took 2" off these GT gloves....not 100% ESB but looks really good as far as length.

*accurate 4 straps on the shins.

*my super duper capehook made from a paperclip.

*I'm really happy with the wear on the cod.

Too Much Garlic · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

Looks amazing. Well done! :thumbsup

Darth Niob · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

Killer !!!

JRX · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

OUTSTANDING !!!! THIS is what makes Vader displays look real or better
said "On-screen-looking" - good WEATHERING - :wink:

... That looks really really great !!!

Darth Niob · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

As Jesper said. Looks like a mannequin from Lucas Films Archieve. :thumbsup

Boba_Frett · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

Very nice.

StarWars Collector · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

Awesome!!! Nice subtile weathering job, very authentic. :thumbsup

Darth Fetty · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

Wow! Beautiful! :eek

DarthTater · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01 **Posts:** 30

Excellent job! One of the best Vader displays I have ever seen.

Vader71 · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

Looks well used :cool:

Excellent work!

T-VIRUS · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

Very nice indeed. :thumbsup

CSMacLaren · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

This helmet is freakin' amazing. Is it actually molded off of the prop or something? It looks eerilie movie-like!

Vadermonkey · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01 **Posts:** 689

Thank you everyone...its really encouraging to get your input before I go and I appreciate it very much!

CS MacLaren,

No, in fact it is slightly narrower than the movie prop and needs some modifications in areas....I am working on a type II for this helmet. I am holding out untill I see under the real ones dome at the mounting ring etc.

Also the center strip needs to be straightened a little as it gets bigger towards the eyes. If you look at the pic I started the process but have not finished it. Also the real helmet is a little more narrow than this one which I used a DPD as my basis.

Still, the dome of the real mask is nearly as wide on the center strip as the DPD. (refer to my pics on Jez's site http://starwarshelmets.com/)

.....thats just an interesting little factoid. I have studied this helmet the most since it is up the street from where I work.

As for the type II, I also sent this faceplate to GH and he had alot of good input for improvements so those will be incorporated. So my thanks to him as well.

CSMacLaren · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

Monkey,

Just call me Mac.

Regarding the setup, it's awesome.

I've seen umpteen people setup mannequins and life-sized Vader setups, but this is one of very few that looks like an actual prop. In fact, it looks like it stepped out of a MOM exhibit.

vadermania · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:00:01

jeez, this one got the look!!!

Triple thumbs up to this!

Tom