Black Series Darth Vader Helmet Mod Thread!

[Tan Djarka]

Even though it's not accurate to the reveal, I much prefer the chin vent of the ANH. Awesome job.

 

[DarkLyte]

Even though it's not accurate to the reveal, I much prefer the chin vent of the ANH. Awesome job.

Thank you! This is very much an “idealized” helmet and not meant to be accurate by any means. And yeah the original chin vent was just way too big.

 

[Frogfreak]

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This is so much better then it was when you got it, congrats!

 

[Unfated]

A true thing of beauty.

 

[DarkLyte]

This is so much better then it was when you got it, congrats!

A true thing of beauty.

Thank you!!

 

[clancampbell]

Great job on the neck, this is the kind of modding i like to see, not just an updated paintjob.

Now, do something about the eyebrows, the mouth sides and that hideous dome!

Rich

 

[DarkLyte]

Great job on the neck, this is the kind of modding i like to see, not just an updated paintjob.

Now, do something about the eyebrows, the mouth sides and that hideous dome!

Rich

Thank you! Not so sure I'm going to attempt to do anything more on the mask itself but I might do some mods to the dome! It definitely needs it...

 

[Frogfreak]

I might do some mods to the dome! It definitely needs it...

That would be awesome!

 

[Jesse Atteberry]

I haven’t seen anyone start modding the jaw so that’s where I have started. Added weathering real metal and screws, some foam and real metal wires with accents. Still a long way to go.

 

[Jesse Atteberry]

 

[teecrooz]

I still need to build a stand and finish the metal mouth grill but I’m pretty happy with the way this turned out!

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Can’t wait to see what type of stand you whip up!

 

[DarkLyte]

Can’t wait to see what type of stand you whip up!

Haha believe it or not, I like to keep my helmet stands simple. I was thinking about making one that will also hold my ANH Vader lightsaber but I haven't decided on that yet.

 

[Jesse Atteberry]

Decided I didn’t like the rubber ones so I made spun some aluminum ones on my lathe

 

[DarkLyte]

View attachment 987157 View attachment 987157 Decided I didn’t like the rubber ones so I made spun some aluminum ones on my lathe

Those look awesome! I was considering doing the same thing if I ended up displaying the inner jaw.

 

[Jesse Atteberry]

Getting closer

 

[clancampbell]

Nice! These little details make a heck of a difference!

You're going to be swamped with requests for metal parts now...

Rich

 

[Jesse Atteberry]

Nice! These little details make a heck of a difference!

You're going to be swamped with requests for metal parts now...

Rich

Thanks for the kind words bud! They came out pretty good for just eye balling them.

 

[Jesse Atteberry]

Got the jaw all done tonight. Just need a tad of touch up paint but pretty happy with the way it turned out. Now on the the rest of the helmet.

 

[Frogfreak]

Looks much better! And I think you did really well on the neck extension

 

[streetspider]

Your earlier photos of your next extension are what motivated me to do it on mine. It's crazy how much it adds to the balance of the helmet as you said. Yours looks fantastic! The paint job on yours looks great as well.

Did you use the Fram air filter mesh on yours as well? Where did you get the smaller mesh for the mouth?

How did you extend the neck