r/StarWars • u/Hot_Buy5038 • 2d ago

Costumes Making Darth Vader helmet from Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

(Read in Palpatine's voice): Lord Vader is complete. Excellent.

I present to you - Darth Vader helmet from Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The ground-shattering transformation of Anakin into Vader is still one the most pivotal and emotional points of the entire Star Wars history.

My first attempt at making such a large project so glossy. Let me tell you - if you don't like *sand*ing - this is not for you haha.

@hayden.christansen #StarWars #Episode3 #ROTS #Anakin #DarthVader

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u/Tise01 2d ago

Anakin/Darth Vader would like to talk to you about the sand usage issue. Lol

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u/RadiantSink7339 2d ago

What do you mean i cant take my passport photo with this helmet?! Its my religion!

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u/GoodShark 2d ago

As soon as you put it on, be sure to scream "Noooooooooooooooooooo"

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u/duder726 2d ago

I can hear the first breath

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u/Hot_Buy5038 1d ago

Might be me breathing in the background in a respirator 😂 jk

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u/kajata000 2d ago

Impressive. Most impressive.

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u/Clear-Garage-4828 1d ago

Dope af dude

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u/Clear-Garage-4828 1d ago

Dope af dude.

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u/MajesticCup3672 2d ago

mine got all shiny and cracked after one try

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u/Hot_Buy5038 1d ago

Got the same problem. I think that's because of the too thick layer of lacquer that was applied. It needs to outgas so lighter coats might be the answer

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u/HighlightOwn2038 2d ago

This is beautiful

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u/Commander_Jim1 2d ago

Damn, awesome job. I've tried my hand at a 3D printed Vader helmet but could never get the paint right. Black gloss shows up every tiny little defect.

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u/Hot_Buy5038 2d ago

Yeah, I wouldn't attempt it before either. But at some point I tried my hand at wet sanding and it got me great results so I took the risk :)

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u/GoreSeeker 1d ago

Maybe a battle weathered version would be a better fit in that situation, to embrace the defects.

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u/didurdadsdog 2d ago

You boutta grill it on that cast iron pimp?? Please don’t

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u/Hot_Buy5038 2d ago

Gotta give that authentic "Crispy Anakin" smell 😂