1/6 SSC ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader Modification Thread

[agonistes86]

That looks incredible, Agonistes! And thanks for the step-by-step pics.

The only criticism I would say is that the dome looks slightly undersized vertically. It's because there isn't a dome that fits the Kaiyodo perfectly - the SSC DX one is a little too small, and the Hasbro (and I've heard the HT also) is a little too large. It's what has had me stumped for months in my Kaiyodo build-up.

The good news is that HUrricane is just now finishing a new custom dome that is tailored to the Kaiyodo mask (they have all three of the others to work with.) I'm just waiting on pics any day now.

Thanks. The dome is the least accurate part, yeah. Will have to get in contact with Mrs. H to see if I can upgrade, although I'm perfectly fine with the current one as well.

 

[matrix69]

Look great.

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After a couple of months of work, I finally finished my Vader today!
I made him a new inner robe after all, from the same material I made the cape out of. I sewed some folds into the top, so it's easier to drape it properly. Also shortened the skirt of his dome some more.

I think he finally passes the man-in-a-suit test.

Here you are, Mrs!

Fantastic looking vaders

 

[agonistes86]

Fantastic looking vaders

Thanks, matrix. Yours was what pushed me over the edge to finally get a kaiyodo set. And thanks for all your tutorials you posted here and the tips while building mine.

Some shots of him on display:

 

[TonTon]

Pretty great work.

 

[jagzz]

Congrats man!, that's a great looking vader..

 

[JYCH]

I have a SSC ESB/ROTJ Vader, is it worth the money upgrading to Iforigno cape?
Thanks!

 

[parrasmaniac]

so who has the balls now to post a photo, after those awesome custom Vader pics...!

alright, alright, there I go... just wanted to post some pics of my kitbash Vader progress!

 

[barryo]

so who has the balls now to post a photo, after those awesome custom Vader pics...!

um...........vader indicates YOU!!!!!!

thats who......

 

[parrasmaniac]

hahaha, thanx!!

 

[ultraviolet001]

View attachment 277724 My WIP with awesome Hurricane helm........

 

[parrasmaniac]

that looks awesome, I'm stealing the details on your pose

 

[Sturtrup]

My WIP with awesome Hurricane helm........l

Great vader here! Great pose too. So natural. Man in a suit!

 

[jagzz]

My finally done ROTJ vader, with Hurricane helmet..

 

[Sturtrup]

 

[ultraviolet001]

Test with different bod , HT under suitView attachment 280468 and Hurc shoulder armour and bashed belt.

 

[ultraviolet001]

another body..........View attachment 280539

 

[mattinglymint23]

Test with different bod , HT under suitView attachment 280468 and Hurc shoulder armour and bashed belt.

Excellent -is that a custom mask? I'm really struggling with my deluxe - would happily upgrade my mask and helmet if I could


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[jjosdom]

Looks great, but my god that hot toys suit is terrible with all those creases. Aside from that, great job.

 

[ultraviolet001]

Wow ..... Harsh... But fair cop, can see what HT were trying to do with suit.... But not happy with it.... Too much bulk , stripes look over padded and crotch too low ...going to go back to the Sideshow Ep1 version and maybe tailor in at legs and arms a bit....

 

[earthdog]

How does the Tomy 1/6 Vader Helmet compare to Sideshow's?