1/6 SSC ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader Modification Thread

[Wor-Gar]

I'm surprised the Kaiyodo is so close to the Sideshow. But that's great, because it is the superior mask.

 

[eczamurai]

I'm surprised the Kaiyodo is so close to the Sideshow. But that's great, because it is the superior mask.

I agree. It thought they looked similar enough in McHaley's comparison pictures, glad my eyes didn't fool me or I'd have a messed up Kaiyodo

 

[agonistes86]

Looking forward to seeing more progress, ecz. Love the look of that kaiyodo mask.

 

[eczamurai]

 

[mikesgtrs]

The mask next to the sideshow one looks better sculpted , I cant wait to see a repainted version of this mask.

Hey does anyone here feel like the Hot Toys Vader is a bit off ? my friend whos not that nerdy about the costume and helmet belives its the best vader to date .

I agree about the body suit but something just don't look right about everything else.

Iam going to stick with my vader deluxe with vader 2009 body suit .

 

[eczamurai]

Wasn't satisfied with the eyebrows of the Kaiyodo Vader. Resculpted them, this is my Boba 2.0 project haha.

Best Vader produced? Yes.

Most accurate Vader produced? Not by a long shot.

 

[TaliBane]

You are INSANE but I love what you're doing.

Take a course in casting so we can all share in your insanity.

 

[eczamurai]

You are INSANE but I love what you're doing.

Take a course in casting so we can all share in your insanity.

Haha casting just seems like a tedious process.. I wouldn't enjoy doing it at all.

 

[eczamurai]

Feels like an improvement.

 

[Yodasodabo]

Wow man, you're doing a great job. On track to creating the best 1/6 vader mask, can't wait to see him done


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[eczamurai]

Other angle, definatly an improvement to my eyes.

 

[eczamurai]

Comparison with the normal Kaiyodo. Shows the more pronounced eyebrows well. Courtesy of McHaley's photo, didn't have any good pre-mod photos.

 

[McHaleyArt]

Looking good!

 

[eczamurai]

Looking good!

Thank you. And thank you for the comparison photo's, it pursuaded me to do the right thing.

Sideshow dome. Waiting for a good deal on the Hasbro.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Just a bit of info. The Kaiyodo is almostly EXACT in size to a true scanned from original face mask scaled down. Your upper eyebrow fix was promising, but the other alteration to the eye shape is completely wrong. The Kaiyodo does not need a fix in that area at all.

Would it be possible to see more pictures of the Kaiyodo paired with the Sideshow dome? Front and sideviews.

A tip to do trick lenses on the Kaiyodo without cutting them out and replacing them is to paint them black and then coat them with Humbrol clear red or, more accurately clear gold to create the amber look and then coat that with future floor wax.

(I only learned about the future floor wax trick after I painted this, so this is just the other steps and then regular clear coat - future floor wax will make it more convincing)

 

[eczamurai]

Just a bit of info. The Kaiyodo is almostly EXACT in size to a true scanned from original face mask scaled down. Your upper eyebrow fix was promising, but the other alteration to the eye shape is completely wrong. The Kaiyodo does not need a fix in that area at all.

Would it be possible to see more pictures of the Kaiyodo paired with the Sideshow dome? Front and sideviews.

You're talking about the Sideshow lenses put in it? I know the shape isn't perfect but I like having it be a seperate piece. It also will obviously looks alot better painted up.

Was hard to get the dome to sit straight and still get a good picture but you get the idea. Also, the tape on one of the eyes was falling off. Might also be why the eyes look weird, they're not put in properly.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

No, I'm talking about your reshaping of the outer corners of the lens shape. It's a completely unnecessary fix.

Well, would love more. Is there a way to mount the dome without holding the helmet with your hands when photographing it?

 

[eczamurai]

Profile of the dome still looks off.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Strange. It almost looks like the Sideshow dome is a good match to the Kaiyodo face mask. Seems all you need to do is rounding the bottom of the dome flange towards the front corner.

Quick example without checking reference:

 

[eczamurai]

Strange. It almost looks like the Sideshow dome is a good match to the Kaiyodo face mask. Seems all you need to do is rounding the bottom of the dome flange towards the front corner.

The dome itself isn't large enough.