ESB Life Size Mannequin Darth Vader Build

[chubsANDdoggers]

This is awesome. Congrats!

 

[Darth Ocram]

Absolutely. The community and vendors are incredible.

 

[Adizeb]

Absolutely INSANE, KUDOS to you! May the force be with you!

 

[FolkyPatrol]

Mate, this is amazing
Can't wait to see it on Youtube ^^

 

[Darth Ocram]

Mate, this is amazing
Can't wait to see it on Youtube ^^

Thank you! Unfortunately I didn't do a youtube video on this one. It wasn't practical for where I had to set it up for photos.

 

[CWalker67]

Fantastic work. Looks straight out of the movie.

 

[Lan Jenn]

Question, many of the replica costumes I've seen look awkward on the helmet. The helmet doesn't reach as far down towards the shoulders like this one and the film helmets do. Any insight into this?

 

[CWalker67]

If you have a proper helmet, then it's about adjusting the mannequin's neck.

 

[Darth Ocram]

It's interesting that you mention that because I felt that my helmet has been sitting too low.

I added some height to the helmet post and tilted the helmet forward slightly. I think this improves his posture a bit.

Original on the left and revision on the right.

 

[JamesM242]

Darth Ocram - it is a subtle change, but makes a big difference IMHO.

 

[Darth Ocram]

Darth Ocram - it is a subtle change, but makes a big difference IMHO.

I agree!

 

[Darth Ocram]

A few adjustments to my build:

 

[eethan]

that looks pretty amazing! thank you for sharing

 

[OdiWan72]

That´s exactly, how I would like mine to look...wonderful!!!

Too bad, that Tom does not sell the poseable arms anymore

 

[Darth Ocram]

That´s exactly, how I would like mine to look...wonderful!!!

Too bad, that Tom does not sell the poseable arms anymore

Thanks.

I agree. I guess I got lucky and was able to grab a set. They work perfectly.

 

[Imperial Weapon]

Hey guys,

Just finished my build. Such a rewarding experience. Really thankful to everyone in the community for their assistance.

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Near perfection the only gripe I have is that the chest box is actually gloss the 501st CRL got it wrong but yeah fantastic build nonetheless.

 

[Darth Ocram]

Near perfection the only gripe I have is that the chest box is actually gloss the 501st CRL got it wrong but yeah fantastic build nonetheless.

Interesting. I never saw the chest box as glossy in the films. Even in still photos, it has a satin like finish to it.

 

[Imperial Weapon]

Interesting. I never saw the chest box as glossy in the films. Even in still photos, it has a satin like finish to it.

I'm looking closely at the images and it looks like gloss but if its not then its POLISHED satin, but again i'm sure its gloss because the black looks the exact same shade

 

[Darth Ocram]

Those don't look glossy to me at all. Is it maybe your interpretation of glossy?

I've seen the Vader suit from ROTJ when it was on tour with Identities and it didn't look glossy.

 

[Imperial Weapon]

Those don't look glossy to me at all. Is it maybe your interpretation of glossy?

I've seen the Vader suit from ROTJ when it was on tour with Identities and it didn't look glossy.

Yes but the clear coat on ROTJ props have oxidised over the years, I know ESB doesn't have any clear coat so the black paint on the original prop might've aged well, If only someone had the real prop and was willing to share it.