Vader- finished!

[wax murderer]

As is often the case on a custom, the last little details seemed to take forever to finish. In this case, the proper gloves took a while, but here they are...

Using Hasbro Imperial Officer hands as a base, Vader can now bend his wrist and fingers...

And grip his saber...

This allows for even more dramatic poses...

Also tweaked the mask a bit.
Funny, when a long term project like this finally wraps, one is a little sad; it's been an ongoing thing, and now it's finally over(for now).Now if I can just get my hands on a lathe to work on that blade...PS

 

[Grange Wallis]

Now that is a fantastic looking Custom! I'd imagine owning that would quench a thirst for an official one from Sideshow or Medicom! You Sir are an Artist!

 

[grandmoffboba]

That looks incredible !!!!! Congratulations.

 

[The Ringer]

That looks superb!

 

[Brent72]

This and Hurricane's Vader customs are easily the best I've ever seen.

 

[Anakin]

,...that's prolly the best 12" vader i ever seen,...great job!!,.. :chew

,..so kewl!!

 

[Batman5]

Very nice Vader indeed. I agree that should tide you over till the offical SS release as that will probably be a few years. What parts did you use for the mask and suit?

 

[hurricane]

nicely done mate, you should be proud!

 

[Eli26]

That is an excellent Vader! Too bad you didn't make more of these! But yes, definitely neat! I am just happy that I am getting a Medicom ROTJ Vader!

 

[Ryanfromindiana]

Wow that is awesome! Congrats on getting it done!

 

[Ultimate Weapon]

Impressive ... most impressive.


Would you mind listing the components you used in case anyone wants to try this at home?

 

[Anakin]

Would you mind listing the components you used in case anyone wants to try this at home?

,..good question!,..

 

[Rogue Trooper]

Cool Custom. Really like the hands that is a wicked idea.

 

[paulcarson]

Excellent ! Well done mate!

 

[DarthNeil]

Congratulations!

 

[wax murderer]

Okay, the components;
Body: Hasbro Electronic Vader, heavily re-worked(twist waist,opened knees, opened shoulders,re-built forearms, replaced neck post with ball connector)
Head:Re-sculpted Hasbro head
Body suit: Custom sewn by my wife using fabric from 2 'Ultimate Villian' suits
Boots: Custom armor over after-market vinyl boots
Cod piece: Custom, leather over craft foam with cast resin center detail
Belt: Modified Hasbro
Chest box: Custom built, styrene
Armor: Kaiyodo(yes,I cut up a Kaiyodo kit! Sue me!)
Gloves:Custom leather and UV fabric gauntlets over modified Hasbro hands
Cape and Robe: Custom sewn by my wife
Mask and neck brace: Custom sculpt, cast in resin(I have molds!)
Helmet:Slightly modified Hasbro
Light saber: Hand built, alluminum tubing, styrene and resin details
Here are a few break-down shots...

Naked Vader!

All the parts except the new gloves

He's a popular boy with the Cy-Girls...

 

[The Josh]

Not bad at all.

 

[DarthNeil]

wax-murderer...

As I said before awesome job--- and what's even more awesome is sharing the breakdown! Great job as a member of the FREAKS COLLECTING/CUSTOMIZING COMMUNITY!!!

Three Vaders for w-m...



and one dancin' teddy

 

[Cowboy]

Awesome job!!

 

[KitFisto]

I always knew Vader had a strong pimp hand!