1/6 SSC ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader Modification Thread

[matrix69]

Did you do a body swap? The arms on the original are comically short. I'm so tempted to swap the body on mine, but equally tempted just to use a different less revealing pose.

I spliced both the DX and ANH bodies together(top DX and abs down ANH). The arms aren't that short on the DX,i think the body is to wide and the arms don't hang naturally at the sides. I sanded down the body so they now hang closer to the sides giving it a overall better look. Even with that little mod i think you can improve the stock figure

 

[eczamurai]

Outstanding! It really incredible the difference just the mask alone makes. One of the big things other than the mask that is a big sell for me on the Kaiyodo kit is the shin guards and the boots. They are MASSIVE on the Sideshow Vaders and if you want to down size him they look ridiculous.



Yeah Although from a certain angle it can look ok. But straight on? Horrendous. The ANH mask is definitely better for me as well.



It's always a pleasure seeing a new project from you, eczamurai.

Thanks man, this one has been a project indeed. Too bad it's not perfect, I already know ways to improve him could I have started ALL over. But they are minor improvements. It's annoying the things you learn during a process like this you could have done better that can't be reversed.

I will show him off soon! I don't have money for the glosscote atm. I am a poor fellow.

 

[Pixelpiper]

I spliced both the DX and ANH bodies

I meant the Tusken.

 

[shockwave]

Except for maybe some of hurricane's Vaders (though they might even be on par), that is hands down the best 1:6 Vader I've seen.

Ditto agonistes86.

I am a major TESB Vader fan, and yes indeed matrix69 excellent custom...I'm jealous but in a nice way....I think.

 

[matrix69]

Finished painting the chest armor and glossed it up
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[shockwave]

Finished painting the chest armor and glossed it up
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matrix69 your 2nd photo reminds me of this pic:

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[davejames]

Wow. Would love to see your take on the ANH Vader as well.

 

[matrix69]

matrix69 your 2nd photo reminds me of this pic:

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Yes i used that wonderful badass vader pic when shaping the shoulder bells

 

[matrix69]

Wow. Would love to see your take on the ANH Vader as well.

I have the HT ANH one on pre-order,still think that will look great in hand

 

[matrix69]

Pretty happy with this guy now, waiting to get a Lforigno cape and that will be the cherry on top
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[Too Much Garlic]

Looks like a man in a suit, rivaling some of the full scale costumers. Well done.

 

[davejames]

Agreed. The proportions look about a thousand times better than on the original figure.

 

[kirklondon]

That looks superb!

 

[matrix69]

Looks like a man in a suit, rivaling some of the full scale costumers. Well done.

Thanks so much,that's the biggest compliment i can get

 

[matrix69]

Agreed. The proportions look about a thousand times better than on the original figure.

That looks superb!

Thanks

 

[matrix69]

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[eczamurai]

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Looks better than what Hot Toys is doing. Can't believe they didn't like.. NAIL it.

 

[eczamurai]

Since I'm stuck untill I get a good gloss cote I might as well enjoy him as he is and pretend he's sort kinda ANH.

 

[Dr. Odd]

Matrix, would you mind explaining how you retooled a joint to fit the two halfs of the bodies together?

Use the ANH body from the abs down and the top chest of the DX. I shaved down the sides of the DX so the arms are closer to his body and it looks more natural. I really think that the body underneath is hugely important to the overall look. I retooled a joint to fit both together so you'll still have full swivel and abs crunch. You can shave a little off the end of the legs to get him close to the exact height. Then all the fun begins padding him up! I padded up the middle with soft foam so it all looks good when you suit him up. It really is a labour of love, as mad as it all sounds

 

[matrix69]

Matrix, would you mind explaining how you retooled a joint to fit the two halfs of the bodies together?

Here's a rough diagram,hope it helps
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