3D model and build of McQuarrie Vader helmet.

[Kiwimaddog]

A little bit of an update:
I molded the lens bucks from a negative print in two parts(screwed together):

And vacformed the lens pair:

and dyed these with some iDye Poly. Turned out quite alright.

Next up would be the tusks. I can't quite decide what to do with those. They're not really visible in the sketches but I like them to be there to contrast the black. My first version(printed) were a bit to round and ended up looking a bit like two b00bs and I don't really want to go that route so need to figure out some other design that aligns with the rest of the helmet.

 

[TheWolfhound]

Wow! That looks truly awesome. All the trials and tribulations have really paid off. I look forward to seeing it with its tusks fitted. Well done.

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Wow! That looks truly awesome. All the trials and tribulations have really paid off. I look forward to seeing it with its tusks fitted. Well done.

Thank you kindly, (I'll return with the final pictures within a unspecified amount of time)

 

[Halliwax]

Serious dedication, I love how you fabricated the eyes!

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Serious dedication, I love how you fabricated the eyes!

Thank you. I considered going the resin route but I had all the stuff for vacuum forming at home so it seemed easier.

 

[Darthmagpie]

A little bit of an update:
I molded the lens bucks from a negative print in two parts(screwed together):
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And vacformed the lens pair:



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and dyed these with some iDye Poly. Turned out quite alright.

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Next up would be the tusks. I can't quite decide what to do with those. They're not really visible in the sketches but I like them to be there to contrast the black. My first version(printed) were a bit to round and ended up looking a bit like two b00bs and I don't really want to go that route so need to figure out some other design that aligns with the rest of the helmet.

WOW. What an amazing Job. I find this version of Vader very angular and pointed. I think a scaled version of the V2/Michell cone knob would flow well.

I have zero photoshop skills or I would have done a mockup, but the picture in my head looks good, LOL.

 

[Halliwax]

Thank you. I considered going the resin route but I had all the stuff for vacuum forming at home so it seemed easier.

I’ve never seen a mini vacuum former like that, wicked interesting!

 

[Kiwimaddog]

WOW. What an amazing Job. I find this version of Vader very angular and pointed. I think a scaled version of the V2/Michell cone knob would flow well. View attachment 1940140 I have zero photoshop skills or I would have done a mockup, but the picture in my head looks good, LOL.

Yeah, that might work... I absolutely want to go the pointy route...I think.

 

[Kiwimaddog]

I’ve never seen a mini vacuum former like that, wicked interesting!

It's quite handy. I'ts called Mayku Formbox and I think it's used in chocolateries and similar food related applications. I like the small footprint and easy operation of it.

 

[JPH]

A little bit of an update:
I molded the lens bucks from a negative print in two parts(screwed together):
View attachment 1937321

View attachment 1937322
And vacformed the lens pair:



View attachment 1937323

and dyed these with some iDye Poly. Turned out quite alright.

View attachment 1937324

View attachment 1937325
View attachment 1937327View attachment 1937326


Next up would be the tusks. I can't quite decide what to do with those. They're not really visible in the sketches but I like them to be there to contrast the black. My first version(printed) were a bit to round and ended up looking a bit like two b00bs and I don't really want to go that route so need to figure out some other design that aligns with the rest of the helmet.

Wow! Just amazing.
Inspirational.
Thank you for posting

 

[PAULH]

Amazing work !!!

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Wow! Just amazing.
Inspirational.
Thank you for posting

Amazing work !!!

Thank you kindly!

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Here are some pictures with better lighting. I apologize for the dust in the photobooth, I didn't realize until later that it wasn't dusted properly. Also, It's not without faults(I should do a repaint to be honest, but I don't have the energy for that currently) but all in all I feel pretty good about it as a printable model.

 

[JPH]

Here are some pictures with better lighting. I apologize for the dust in the photobooth, I didn't realize until later that it wasn't dusted properly. Also, It's not without faults(I should do a repaint to be honest, but I don't have the energy for that currently) but all in all I feel pretty good about it as a printable model.

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This qualifies as Prop Porn.

Shiny, delicious, slightly dusty prop porn

 

[Johannes]

Amazing Job! And also from Gothenburg! You don't happen to be a member of mikrofabriken, are you?

 

[laellee]

That looks beautiful!

 

[chubsANDdoggers]

Damn that looks nice!

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Amazing Job! And also from Gothenburg! You don't happen to be a member of mikrofabriken, are you?

Well, Nowadays it's Partille I've been thinking about joinig but with 2 small kids there's just not enough time to go around as it is.

 

[Johannes]

Well, Nowadays it's Partille I've been thinking about joinig but with 2 small kids there's just not enough time to go around as it is.

Then we're really close, I live in Utby, also with two small kids (1 and 4).
IM currently working on a Vader helmet, when the time comes to do the Glasses, would it be ok if I contacted you? Yours look fantastic
And if you ever need access to mikrofabriken, let me know, I can take visitors

 

[13doctorwho]

It's really gorgeous. Really incredible work.