SCRIBBLER Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Aloha Brothers and Sisters on the Sand! I am and always will be a Sandy at heart, but I really want to start a new project for my next suit. (No worries, my S.W.A.T. gear is currently being worked on .) I need a little help. Actually, I wanted to take a poll on what specific build of this next project I'm gunning for... DARTH VADER (Yes, Sir!) What would be your pick? ANH, ESB or ROTJ ? Reasons? (Oh, ROTS is not an option because I prefer the 2 tone color of the original helmets!) I already made my choice, but I wanted to hear your thoughts. Thx, Guys! ANH... ESB... ROTJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 If you ask me I would go for ESB. It's where Vader really makes a twist of the saga taking everyone by surprise. Go for it Scribbler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grit Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 ESB he is way more of a bad A$$ in ESB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eiros Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 i agree with grit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 ANH....he's the original and basically the one that made us want to buy all the action figures and see the next movies in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 ANH....he's the original and basically the one that made us want to buy all the action figures and see the next movies in the first place. See, I agree with Rick. I like the ANH. I even built this one for a guy here in WV. It did cost me a little more as well, because not as many people make the parts for ANH. I had a hard road finding some parts. I do like the original though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yeah, I would go ANH!! And the look of it with all the "dirty" details and rough finish!! I love the Look of ANH Vader!! Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 It's come down to 2: ANH or ESB. The parts are ready to go and it's all about the painting and detailing at this point. Ah, the choices... =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 ANH....ANH....ANH....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 ANH!!!! Its kind of like with TDs. It is more difficult to achieve and there are less than any other version, so... bigger achievement to do right! If I were tall enough, and had enough muscle, I would start an ANH Vader right now. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 A decision will be made in a couple of days as I get everything prepped. First off, my favorite film in the Saga is ESB and Vader's whole polished, glossy black, shiny look was just too cool! The way the suit catches the light is great! But, then again... ANH started the whole thing for me as a fan and the iconic Sith Lord entering the Tantive IV in the beginning of the film... simply awesome. Just the nostalgic feel alone would sway me to this choice. This is going to be tough. AAK! With that said, I can always build the other version later! I was worried as well about height / weight. But at 5' 9" and 200lb (athletic build) I think I can pull it off. In lifts and suited up, I clear about 6'1" and then add a couple more inches to that with the helmet on. I think that's good enough for basic trooping, no? Decisions, decisions.... * I wonder if I'll get busted for impersonating the Boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 ANH all the way, no questions asked The big helmet, the back going longer down, the cloth over the shoulder chest piece. ESB next, but not as cool. ROTJ, a no go. Small helmet etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasse Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 ANH most def! Easily - it's the original, the one the others try to top. The more polish and garnish you lay on Vader the less convincing and scary he gets IMO. If it was a car - would you go for the one with the old gasser stance and most hp, or would you go for the too fast too fairy glossy glossy bling bling? ;D Good luck mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Man!!! That ANH Vader IS scary!!! He is just the meanest baddest bad add *** in the Galaxy. The other guy, is really cool and all... and its the author of "No! I am your Father!!!" not the Vader that goes around showing whos your daddy!! Ironic, isnt it? LOL!! Either way you cant go wrong with Vader. Unless you choose the ROTS one. LOL!! Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Ok... The Empire Strikes Back is such a fantastic film on all counts and VADER was such a bad-*** in it. It's also my favorite one out of the Original Trilogy! The whole shiny new look and the more defined 2-tone colors of the helmet are awesome! Friends and family who know me will know It's the obvious choice. BUT, the childhood memories of the 'first' film (before it was called A NEW HOPE) were too sentimental to ignore. This version IS Darth Vader. Plus, from my own observation (a lot of ESB and ROTJ) and advice from numerous legion members, it made the decision close but clear. So, the project finally begins... This WILL be expensive, no doubt. I say it'll be roughly 6 mos. - 1 year because I definitely want to do it RIGHT. (Plus, I'm still going S.W.A.T., lol) So wish me luck my MEPD Brothers and Sisters! The decision is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Awesome!!!ROTJ it is!!! Lol great choice man....good luck with the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thx for the support, Guys! I will post updates as they happen! I just realized that impersonating the Boss is going to keep me on Outer Rim assignment until I retire! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasse Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Yay!! Congrats and good luck mate! Whenever the cost becomes scary just think about us nutters over at astromech.net spending 10k+ on our aluminium addiction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 @ LASSE - Thx, Brother! Keep up the great work! You Astromech Builders rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETNUHHA Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Right on bro, if you need any help just call and ill cruise over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 @ ROBERT - I will be doing just that, Brother! Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 AWESOME!!! That is the most cool film entrance in history for sure! The really real bad guy is in tha house!! Good luck bro! Keep us posted while this comes to life! Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 @ JUAN - Thx, Brother! This one is definitely going to be challenging! I will give progress reports for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 are you done yet? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 @ RICK - I find your lack of patience...disturbing. (insert ominous breathing sound here) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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