My ESB Vader build

[JoeVader]

This is the ESB Vader I just put together. Took me little more than a year, and I'm only waiting to get a Dark-Side chest box to finally be complete.

The helmet is very special. It is an EFX PCR mask, modded by myself, combined with an ESB dome from Master Mike Warren.

Another thing I'm particularly proud of, is that I am 5'8" barefoot, and reach 6'3" in full costume. I was very careful to maintain proportions as best as I could.
It was a very fun thing to make, I learned tons from other Vaders, and I can't wait to finally be able to go out in costume.

So, now, I'll dip my feet in Boba Fett, starting with the helmet. Looking forward to this.
Cheers.

 

[ShortFuse]

Looks awesome.

 

[Frogfreak]

It's gorgeous man!

I never get tired of seeing it!

 

[thrax]

Impressive...most impressive!

 

[Ord Mantell]

My ESB Fett would like to have a playdate with your ESB Vader. Need to meet up outside the torture chamber.

 

[JoeVader]

My ESB Fett would like to have a playdate with your ESB Vader. Need to meet up outside the torture chamber.

Cool!! Now all we need is a Captain Solo or a rebel who wants to join us!

 

[smido]

Great job from a fellow 5'10.5" Vader

 

[JoeVader]

Great job from a fellow 5'10.5" Vader

Thank you! I hesitated at first, because of my height. But things fortunately turned great.

 

[Ord Mantell]

Thank you! I hesitated at first, because of my height. But things fortunately turned great.

The story of how you made it work seems like it would be a good read.

 

[JoeVader]

The story of how you made it work seems like it would be a good read.

Well, now that you mention it. It starts with me surviving an earthquake that hit Mexico City in 2017...

 

[vader45]

Very well done dude. I like it.

 

[Darth Voorhees]

Very nice!

 

[BobaFett007]

How much of the height increase was from the helmet and how much from the boots? Looks great!

 

[JoeVader]

How much of the height increase was from the helmet and how much from the boots? Looks great!

Thank you! It is around 3" from the boots with internal lifts, and 4" from the helmet.

 

[BobaFett007]

Thank you! It is around 3" from the boots with internal lifts, and 4" from the helmet.

Thanks! I'd like to build one after I'm finished with Boba. Starting height 6'0-6'1ish

 

[JoeVader]

Thanks! I'd like to build one after I'm finished with Boba. Starting height 6'0-6'1ish

Both characters are so cool. You will undoubtedly fare much better than me in the height department. I recommend that you do extensive research on what vendors will fit the best for your specific build.

 

[JoeVader]

I also love to make composite work and posters with my Vader, as if they were actually from the movies.

 

[vader45]

Thank you! It is around 3" from the boots with internal lifts, and 4" from the helmet.

That's about the same for me. Im 6'-6'1 so that makes me 6'7 in costume roughly.

 

[JoeVader]

I managed to get the mask to complete my Mike Warren helmet. It has now become my main lid, and my modded EFX will remain as a backup.
Here is a pic of the two. EFX on the left, and Mike Warren ESB on the right.

And here is a pic of my latest suit-up, using the Warren helmet.

 

[Demicles]

This is the ESB Vader I just put together. Took me little more than a year, and I'm only waiting to get a Dark-Side chest box to finally be complete.

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The helmet is very special. It is an EFX PCR mask, modded by myself, combined with an ESB dome from Master Mike Warren.

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Another thing I'm particularly proud of, is that I am 5'8" barefoot, and reach 6'3" in full costume. I was very careful to maintain proportions as best as I could.
It was a very fun thing to make, I learned tons from other Vaders, and I can't wait to finally be able to go out in costume.

So, now, I'll dip my feet in Boba Fett, starting with the helmet. Looking forward to this.
Cheers.

I'm a huge vader fan and not a cosplayer by any means but have always wanted to have a high-quality vader suit. Any tips on where to find all the necessary pieces to put it all together?