Earliest Darth Vader concept helmet scratch build (McQuarrie)

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OnnoHeesbeen

New Hunter

• Nov 29, 2014

• #21

Nuts, a little set back. the styrene I used was too thick and folding lines started to tear open by the tension. Now I got a plate half that thickness and hope it will go better/smoother.

 

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OnnoHeesbeen

New Hunter

• Nov 30, 2014

• #22

Second attempt, made the mask from a thinner plate and no it fits and curves perfectly.

 

Darth Voorhees

Well-Known Hunter

Preferred Vendor

• Nov 30, 2014

• #23

dude....this is freaking awesome! i will be watching this one! opcorn

 

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redkraytdragon

Active Hunter

• Nov 30, 2014

• #24

Absolutely love it. Great talent you got there bud. Keep those pics comin'!

 

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phophjoph

Hunter

• Dec 2, 2014

• #25

WOW that going to be killer! also the helmet in your profile pic is great too!

 

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OnnoHeesbeen

New Hunter

• Dec 8, 2014

• #26

hey thanks guys!

well today I made the neck part of the mask, at least the skeleton of it. tomorrow I will add a layer of putty.

 

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OnnoHeesbeen

New Hunter

• Dec 15, 2014

• #27

Sanded the first layer of filler on the neck part of the mask, still needs some sanding and extra filling here and there. I think I will also make the round collar/shoulder piece, that would give the model a finished look.

 

thebeans

Hunter

• Dec 15, 2014

• #28

Awesomeness!!!! great work

 

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GhostDarAvode

New Hunter

• Dec 17, 2014

• #29

amazing build! I'm loving that these concept sketches are starting to surface and that people are taking an interest in them. You sir, are doing a fantastic job. I just have one question....what are you using to glue the polystyrene? I'm having trouble finding glue strong enough.
thanks!
-Ghost

 

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OnnoHeesbeen

New Hunter

• Dec 18, 2014

• #30

Thanks Ghost, I'm using the normal Revell plastic glue used for model kits.

 

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phophjoph

Hunter

• Dec 19, 2014

• #31

That looks great! Going to make a wonderful display piece when its all done. Or will you try to tackle a whole costume designed around it?

 

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GhostDarAvode

New Hunter

• Dec 21, 2014

• #32

thanks onno for responding....is it the glue with the long needle on it? the super precise one? or the one in the tube....thanks!
and happy holidays!
-Ghost

 

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GhostDarAvode

New Hunter

• Dec 21, 2014

• #33

thanks onno for responding....is it the glue with the long needle on it? the super precise one? or the one in the tube....thanks!
and happy holidays!
-Ghost

 

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OnnoHeesbeen

New Hunter

• Dec 23, 2014

• #34

not sure yet if I make the entire costume, for now I plan to make the shoulder piece.

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I use both Ghost, the one with the needle is good for small and detailed pieces and the one with the brush good for large surfaces.

 

ReignDesigns

New Hunter

• Feb 24, 2015

• #35

Looking good so far! Any updates? Thanks