VIDEO TUTORIALS: All Hot Toys Darth Vader Modifications step-by-step

[stickman]

Thank you good man!

 

[katkuru]

Some great tips and info here. Used your techniques with the voice powered USB option, but took it out of the body and put it in the base of the stand. Now no more switch futzing!

 

[alexds95]

Are these the resisters I'm looking for? Also, will these work universally (within reason) on all Hot Toys lights and other things.

Edit: added pic because somehow that escaped me

 

[JazzInc]

Are these the resisters I'm looking for? Also, will these work universally (within reason) on all Hot Toys lights and other things.

Edit: added pic because somehow that escaped me

It should be good, but it would be wiser to go up to 120 ohms in certain situations. It is also important to remember that everything depends on your power source. Anything over 5 V and you will need more.
This set contains any resistor you could ever need for any situation https://amzn.to/2ixHf4R

 

[Craig Walker]

Are these the resisters I'm looking for?

 

[JazzInc]

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[alexds95]

These are not the resistors I'm looking for

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[Deathstalker]

I did Jazz's lead technique on the Vader inner robe. Something I figured I could do and would make the figure that much the better. The fly away inner robe really was not a favorite part. Happy to say it looks great now and Im very pleased with the result. And i know, pictures say a thousand words but sideways pics get you ridiculed forever and i have not figured out how to do them the right way up...
anyway, THANKS Jazz......

 

[JazzInc]

Wow cool Deathstalker. You're very welcome

 

[Matt S]

Wow cool Deathstalker. You're very welcome

Yeah, best thread ever........I thought I was a Vader nut. That is, until Jazz starting posting his Vader knowledge. I think I know how Dave Bowman felt like at the end of 2001. he was actually checking out jazz tutorials!



I didn't catch the title, but what book are you using for the costumes? Sorry if you said it. May have been overwhelmed by the sheer baddassery in your vids

 

[JazzInc]

Yeah, best thread ever........I thought I was a Vader nut. That is, until Jazz starting posting his Vader knowledge. I think I know how Dave Bowman felt like at the end of 2001. he was actually checking out jazz tutorials!
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I didn't catch the title, but what book are you using for the costumes? Sorry if you said it. May have been overwhelmed by the sheer baddassery in your vids

[emoji23][emoji23] here is a link to the book. All original trilogy costumes in detail. I would recommend it if you want to do any customizing or if you're just a Star Wars nut. Very interesting reading about the history surrounding the movie and the designs as well. I love it: https://amzn.to/2iKb0zb

 

[Matt S]

[emoji23][emoji23] here is a link to the book. All original trilogy costumes in detail. I would recommend it if you want to do any customizing or if you're just a Star Wars nut. Very interesting reading about the history surrounding the movie and the designs as well. I love it: https://amzn.to/2iKb0zb

Thanks. ordering it now - looks great....

 

[QuiGonFishing]

No, I think you've made this video very clear and accessible. For me personally I do not want the wires running down the leg and out the back. Its the reason I never bought the cathode tube sabers.

But if you ever figure out a mod or fix to eliminate or "shut off" the auto-shut off inside the chest -- so the voice function will stay on without the necessity of flipping the switch off and on again -- now that would be a mod I would try. There must be some way to override that auto shut off.

If not, I was thinking about adding a longer toggle to the switch in back so that finding it through the clothing is much easier.

This is my dream mod too. Love all of the USB power convert, Jazz, but since I'm light an electrical engineering degree , what I really yearn for is what Wor-Gar described above. May not be possible, but very interested in what you think. Thanks!

 

[shockwave]

Subscribed as well, enjoyed your vid JazzInc. I stop collecting the 12 inch wave a while now due to $$$ and space...

But your mod JazzInc is pulling me back in via tractor beam, or the force..........but no magnetic powers though.....

 

[JazzInc]

*hahaha* YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE. Thanks for the kind words

 

[katkuru]

And here is part 3: fixing the costume:

Jazz, where can I get those mini brushes you use for the weathering?

 

[Deathstalker]

Jazz, where can I get those mini brushes you use for the weathering?

Could be wrong but I'm guessing these are the brushes....


On Amazon for $10

ATLIN Disposable Micro Brush Applicators, 100 Pack of 1.5mm Touch Up Paint Brushes

https://www.amazon.com/ATLIN-Dispos...d=1483149344&sr=8-1&keywords=ATLIN+Disposable

 

[JazzInc]

Jazz, where can I get those mini brushes you use for the weathering?

I always order this, it is the best price: https://amzn.to/2izNm9h

by the way, check out the description below my videos for a full shopping list of all supplies I use for each video

 

[Matt S]

Working up the nerve for the nose mod. Got the neck peg out for the first time too. Broad pliers were the way to go. thanks for that tip. Last thing to do: drill into the back. Damn it, Jazz makes it look so easy! lol

 

[JazzInc]

Working up the nerve for the nose mod. Got the neck peg out for the first time too. Broad pliers were the way to go. thanks for that tip. Last thing to do: drill into the back. Damn it, Jazz makes it look so easy! lol

How cool Matt. You're welcome. Be very careful when using the Dremel. Go slow, check your progress and make sure you don't cut where the respirator triangle is, because that is a thin piece of plastic