VIDEO TUTORIALS: All Hot Toys Darth Vader Modifications step-by-step

[Matt S]

Today, took my modding help to the next level:



For those curious, I am repainting the helmet on mine, using a couple things as a reference:


And a Hurricane Vader head:



His paint is a little heavy on the silvery/grey parts, but it's been incredibly helpful.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Matt S just got serious!

 

[alexds95]

So question for anyone who has done some electrical mods. I've been having trouble working with the negative plates. They seem to be very resistant to soldering. That and heat the plate melts the plastic of the figure around it.

Edit: I guess I never asked a question... What might be wrong?

 

[Matt S]

Matt S just got serious!

LOL, sure did. I have to say the light on the magnify glass is impressive

 

[JazzInc]

VERY COOL STUFF MATT!!!

So question for anyone who has done some electrical mods. I've been having trouble working with the negative plates. They seem to be very resistant to soldering. That and heat the plate melts the plastic of the figure around it.

Edit: I guess I never asked a question... What might be wrong?

Just push the plates a bit out of the way and wedge your pre soldered wire between the plate and the plastic. Then just a quick touch of solder at the top of the plate and it won't go anywhere.

 

[jffhdgs345]

I took the helmet apart and put the bare metal foil behind the eyes. I didn't have the balls to attempt the nose plug mod. Today I lowered the dome on the helmet.



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[Wor-Gar]

I didn't have the balls to attempt the nose plug mod.

Get some. You're so close. Don't stop now.

 

[JazzInc]

I took the helmet apart and put the bare metal foil behind the eyes. I didn't have the balls to attempt the nose plug mod. Today I lowered the dome on the helmet.
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Looking good already!

 

[Matt S]

Looks great, and yes, the nose plug is scary. I've tried it twice and failed twice....

 

[katkuru]

Looks great, and yes, the nose plug is scary. I've tried it twice and failed twice....

So why the need for the nose plug mod? Is it to move it back in the mask?

 

[Matt S]

So why the need for the nose plug mod? Is it to move it back in the mask?

Yes, HT chose not to sculpt the nose for some reason and it's physically a separate piece. And it should sit back inside the mask a tad. But to get to it, you have to drill from the inside just under the eye area.

 

[jacerc130]

I give props to your skills, but I am not sure if I can pull that off.

 

[Matt S]

I give props to your skills, but I am not sure if I can pull that off.

Honestly, if you don't feel up to it, I'd hold off. But, the dome mod and lense mod are easy. I've never had an issue with either, but you have to use the proper tools!!!