1/6 Hot Toys - MMS 279 - Star Wars Episode IV: 1/6th scale Darth Vader

[Wor-Gar]

I was actually watching the movie while I was doing this (which I recommend, it was fun) and I noticed how jacked up Vaders helmet and mask was. I kinda went for that. It is a bit heavy handed (intentionally) but it is more subdued in person.

Looks great at scale I bet.

 

[maximus_73]

Has anyone received Darth Vader from SS lately?

 

[Wor-Gar]

They're making improvements -- give them time.

 

[loki2371]

They're making improvements -- give them time.

If that does turn out to be true, I am glad I waited. As long as it's for the better!! Ya never know with these companies...

 

[maximus_73]

They're making improvements -- give them time.

If that's true, I am willing to wait for another 6 months.

 

[Darth Mangler]

Don't hold your breath. Probably just releasing more of the same. If you want improvements, then wait for the 2.0 to be announced.

 

[sithgorilla]

Looks great at scale I bet.

Thank you. It does actually. Is it perfect? No. The top of his left cheek (that is black) is not as smooth as I would like so I'm sure I'll revisit that at some point.
As of right now I want to finish my R2.


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[Wor-Gar]

Once ESB Vader is announced, the OCD over ANH Vader will wane.... and people will once again be able to enjoy their excellent figure.

 

[sithgorilla]

I'm sure we will find discrepancies with that figure as well LOL. At $200 to $300 a pop, I was never thrilled about having to do any modding especially since I've never done it before. But I will say that by modding my Vader I have learned quite a few things


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[paulcarson]

 

[mikesgtrs]

Got the figure back together. Put the batteries in the belt boxes...what a PITA. Even turning them on is ridiculous. This will probably be the only time I use them. But I think the paint job turned out pretty good.

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Looks great man , but one thing you forgot to do , his grey buttons on hist box are dark grey / paint those and you will have a perfect vader

 

[McHaleyArt]

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Nice work!

 

[sithgorilla]

Looks great man , but one thing you forgot to do , his grey buttons on hist box are dark grey / paint those and you will have a perfect vader

Thank you! Yeah the switches need to be done. I just need a break from him right now.


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[TonTon]

I still have to do the chest armor. Do I just need gun metal and black acrylics? And what do I use to seal the paint in? New to painting, every time I try to paint stuff it turns to ****, but I've seen some nice results in here with the chest armor.

 

[sithgorilla]

Pretty much. I'm new at this too but I based the grey areas out with a flat aluminum and then washed with diluted gunmetal. But honestly, in the end, I ended up mixing the black to darken up the gunmetal and did a regular couple coats on the gray areas.


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[sithgorilla]

Ooooooh yeah. My custom 8" acrylic stand for my Vader came in. It's done by the awesome Stoney's Stands (on Facebook). Loving it!

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[Too Much Garlic]

Thought I'd post this for all you chest and belt box modders.

 

[sithgorilla]

Thought I'd post this for all you chest and belt box modders.

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Yup, switches look awesome [emoji106]


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[Too Much Garlic]

That's a picture of the original suit.

 

[McHaleyArt]

Thought I'd post this for all you chest and belt box modders.

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That's a nice pic. I didn't copy the battle damage of the boxes and chest box, as this is when Kermit Eller was wearing the suit. When looking at screen caps from ANH I didn't see as much damage. I wonder if that was a result of the costume components rubbing together more and some paint chipping here and there while Kermit wore the suit.


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