Post by kalkamel on Apr 19, 2007 14:15:22 GMT 8
Hi, I thought I'd share some pics of my Darth Vader helmets, both completed and work-in-progress. Enjoy.
First up is my Portumac ROTJ helmet. This is from a DP Deluxe cast but the dome has obviously been lengthened (DP Deluxe and Classic Action domes were mysteriously short in comparison with the screen used helmets). Painted with automotive paint for a very glossy, showroom-like finish.
Here's the Portumac on my lifesize ROTJ Vader display (next to my Royal Guard):
Next up is my recently completed project, my SPFX ANH helmet. I bought this is kit form from an RPF member. The facial features are very sharp. I wanted to make this look like the one Vader used when he boarded Tantive IV, battle worn and mean as hell. I sprayed the faceplate with Krylon Gloss Black and the dome was painted with Krylon Satin Black. Then I handbrushed the gunmetal highlights (just like they did on the set of ANH) and finished off the dome with some Turtlewax Rubbing Compound to give it the worn look. Finally I added amber lenses, tusks (the left one painted black) and grills.
I have a set of older GT armor which I repainted the same style as the helmet for my ANH costume.
Here's the SPFX ANH next to my Portumac ROTJ. As you can see, the ROTJ helmet looks a lot more pristine and glossy compared to the battle worn ANH.
Finally, this is my next project, a Celtic Touch 20th Century ESB faceplate with an unknown dome, most probably a DP deluxe recast.
Hope you all like!
First up is my Portumac ROTJ helmet. This is from a DP Deluxe cast but the dome has obviously been lengthened (DP Deluxe and Classic Action domes were mysteriously short in comparison with the screen used helmets). Painted with automotive paint for a very glossy, showroom-like finish.
Here's the Portumac on my lifesize ROTJ Vader display (next to my Royal Guard):
Next up is my recently completed project, my SPFX ANH helmet. I bought this is kit form from an RPF member. The facial features are very sharp. I wanted to make this look like the one Vader used when he boarded Tantive IV, battle worn and mean as hell. I sprayed the faceplate with Krylon Gloss Black and the dome was painted with Krylon Satin Black. Then I handbrushed the gunmetal highlights (just like they did on the set of ANH) and finished off the dome with some Turtlewax Rubbing Compound to give it the worn look. Finally I added amber lenses, tusks (the left one painted black) and grills.
I have a set of older GT armor which I repainted the same style as the helmet for my ANH costume.
Here's the SPFX ANH next to my Portumac ROTJ. As you can see, the ROTJ helmet looks a lot more pristine and glossy compared to the battle worn ANH.
Finally, this is my next project, a Celtic Touch 20th Century ESB faceplate with an unknown dome, most probably a DP deluxe recast.
Hope you all like!
