1/6 SSC ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader Modification Thread

[eczamurai]

WIP. really happy with how he's turning out.

 

[matrix69]

WIP. really happy with how he's turning out.

Looking good

 

[eczamurai]

I like this pic.

Show's off the resculpt nicely. The part between his eyes isn't quite there but it's good enough for me, should be narrower. It's been a long journey but it's been worth it. Almost ready for the final gloss coat. After I paint the gold details on his head.

 

[matrix69]

For anyone interested here is a comparison between kaiyodo and sideshow masks. A tip for painting that i found easy was to use the SS mask as your template and try and match it's color. My preference was to go a tad darker
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[eczamurai]

For anyone interested here is a comparison between kaiyodo and sideshow masks. A tip for painting that i found easy was to use the SS mask as your template and try and match it's color. My preference was to go a tad darker
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Funny, mine was to go a tad lighter, just a smidge.

 

[matrix69]

Funny, mine was to go a tad lighter, just a smidge.

I was trying to achieve more of a dirtier looking grey color,not so much silver grey. Wanted to give it more of a worn look. I really love that ANH beat up look to the mask,never bettered imo. All preference at the end of the day

 

[davejames]

That Sideshow mask is just awful. I've been working on my ANH Vader, and even that mask is a lot better.

 

[eczamurai]

Finished the paintjob. I will now search for the best gloss coat that can take some handling when posing. The molotov I used didn't end up liking my fingertips ( it was thoroughly dry) I guess it's not that ideal for action figures..

How is the testors gloss coat? Is it glossy enough? Their dullcoat is awesome. I just want the best one available that's not risky to use!

 

[matrix69]

That Sideshow mask is just awful. I've been working on my ANH Vader, and even that mask is a lot better.

The oversized mouth really sticks out like a sore thumb,even the vent inside it is all wrong and awful. It looks a lot better on ANH vader

 

[matrix69]

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Finished the paintjob. I will now search for the best gloss coat that can take some handling when posing. The molotov I used didn't end up liking my fingertips ( it was thoroughly dry) I guess it's not that ideal for action figures..

How is the testors gloss coat? Is it glossy enough? Their dullcoat is awesome. I just want the best one available that's not risky to use!

Very well done,that's looking fantastic

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Testors gloss is perfect for the ESB/RotJ Vader look. I used that when originally painting my Kaiyodo helmet way back then and it turned out great and handled well. However, it may react to paint from another brand, which is why you should never mix and match various brands when painting.

 

[eczamurai]

Testors gloss is perfect for the ESB/RotJ Vader look. I used that when originally painting my Kaiyodo helmet way back then and it turned out great and handled well. However, it may react to paint from another brand, which is why you should never mix and match various brands when painting.

The dullcoat works fine with this brand. I assume the gloss would too?

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Okay. But I would suggest you test the combination on something unimportant first. It would just be a damn shame it it reacted to the other brand paint.

Another tip is to mist a few layers of gloss coat first before applying a wet coat. Though, if you are brush painting it on, then I guess thin layers before doing a full covering thick layer.

 

[eczamurai]

Okay. But I would suggest you test the combination on something unimportant first. It would just be a damn shame it it reacted to the other brand paint.

Another tip is to mist a few layers of gloss coat first before applying a wet coat. Though, if you are brush painting it on, then I guess thin layers before doing a full covering thick layer.

What does a wet coat mean?

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Well, it's basically a fully covering coat, compared to a dry coat which is basically just misting it on thinly. At least I think that's correct.

 

[eczamurai]

Well, it's basically a fully covering coat, compared to a dry coat which is basically just misting it on thinly. At least I think that's correct.

Great thanks for this! I will order it. Any specific brand of testor's I need? What's the name of the product?

 

[Shanester]

Testors is the brand name.

Testors

 

[eczamurai]

I know, but do I need the one called Testor's glosscote or the one called testor's high gloss? Considering the paint is acrylic and the model is vinyl, there might a difference?

High gloss sounds more appealing but I have no idea if it actually is glossier and more suited for Vader.

 

[eczamurai]

So... I can't even buy glosscote here in the Netherlands. So there goes that idea.. -_-

 

[Shanester]

Sorry, misunderstood. I hope you find it.