Parts of a Screen Accurate Darth Vader Costume

It's Jon, and not only do I love to make movie props and costumes, but I have a lot of fun wearing my screen accurate Darth Vader costume as a member of the 501st Legion's Midwest Garrison. Take a look at the parts of my Vader armor which I built over the course of 18 months. It's starting to show it's age a bit after seven years, and I've decided to begin upgrading now that I've grown a lot as a maker. So this video serves as a baseline for those improvements.
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[@Chrizgonzalezonyoutube]

May the force be with you

[@TheBrandonShepherd]

The Vader suit looks awesome! This helps me so much!

[@Vaderd2k926]

Well done sir. Extremely well done. Most impressive. Don’t sell yourself short. You’re very talented.

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Thank you kindly!

[@theGermanPrintingNerd]

Awesome job that costume is great

[@9142PropsandArmory]

the German Printing Nerd Thank you!

[@AngryRamboShow]

I want to do a Jin-Roh: Wolf Brigade costume eventually. Really cool vader costume.

[@MJSC001-00]

I want that

[@9142PropsandArmory]

You can get one! Just a lot of time to make one or a lot of money to have one made for you. It's awesome to have. I love it!

[@AngryRamboShow]

"Your bright face obscures your darker mask."

[@1tsjaboisam973]

1085243 not a problem if your black

[@RCPhotosVideos]

Awesome job that costume is great ! Do you enjoy being a 501st member ?

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Absolutely! Finishing this costume and joining has been exceptional events in my life. So many wonderful people and experiences. It's truly fantastic.

[@lilrobi45xxx42]

Would I still look Intimidating if I was a 6 foot vader?

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Of course! You'll still be bigger than most of anyone that you run in to. Just don't stand next to troopers who are taller than you. Vader is always intimidating.

[@Magic3DPrinting]

Amazing how the look of the costume begins to come together as you add pieces! Very impressive! This was a fun video!

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Thank you! It's fun to revisit this project. Can't wait to see the changes that I can make using the larger tool box I've got now; including 3d printing!

[@jjsnacks8511]

Went on Thursday so i just missed you but i talked to some of the other guys at the 501st table about joining as i have almost completed my own ANH Vader costume. Just wanted to know what do you transport your suit in when you go trooping?

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Oh man! Glad you stopped by and said hello. That's awesome! Love to see what you're working on. Tweet me @jonweger

[@duckdude4130]

I'm having difficulty finding the under suit. The striped suit underneath everything, any recommendations?

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Are you on the 501stsithlords forum? That would be one of the best places to get some direction and possibly find one.

[@duckdude4130]

@@9142PropsandArmory No, I haven't. I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@jeremydrew1227]

Fenix Props and Custom Props are the go to guys for the suit.

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Should I revisit the body suit again and get a leather one. I'll be the one to make it. Just have to get a solid sewing machine for the leather. Fenix makes some nice stuff for sure.

[@duckdude4130]

9142 Props and Armory I think the bodysuit is important to have, but it doesn’t have to be super accurate. Most of it if covered up anyway. The one you have works fine.

[@livesoeptv9351]

JE VERGEET IETS

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Okay, tried to translate this and I got "you forget something?!?" Is that correct? If so, what was it? Thanks for checking it out?

[@YoungKidLight999]

Nice where did u get it from

[@9142PropsandArmory]

I bought two pieces of the costume the helmet (heavily modified, still far from great) and the shoulder armor. The rest? I made all of it.

[@lordvader823]

Hi I had a question I was wondering where did you purchase your shoulder armor? And how much was it if you don't mind me asking?

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Goodness, it's been like 13 years since I got it. I honestly don't remember the vendor, but I bought an imperfect pull and it was around $100 then.

[@lordvader823]

@@9142PropsandArmory okay thank you

[@ashtonthomas8294]

Helmet is terrible I'll give you what I did for my new hope/rouge 1 suit, basically bought a supreme edition rubies costume, got rid of the garbage helmet, replaced it with a efx pcr a new hope helmet, then bought the belt boxes and chest box from portumac studios, the gloves I bought online... I honestly don't remember from where.. then I got some boots on eBay and my suit is complete a full replica suit.. now I know you not doing a new hope, but im just giving y8u some options for good prop makers here.. So for a good empire strikes back helmet get one from anovos then get a chest box a belt boxes on portumac studios and the rest you can get from the supreme edition suit... the rubies one.. hope this helps you friend

[@ashtonthomas8294]

You* sorry

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Thanks for the suggestions. My suit is 10 years old with nearly everything made by me. I bought the helmet (I have another a Darth Vorhees ESB that I haven't painted yet). Oh yes, and I bought the chest armor. Everything else is done by me. I like the Rubies helmet for trooping as it's considerably lighter than my fiberglass bucket. Thanks for giving helpful suggestions after crapping all over the helmet....that's a rarity on here. Thanks for watching! Jon SL-9142, Midwest Garrison

[@ashtonthomas8294]

Ok

[@ashtonthomas8294]

But what exactly is a darth Voorhees helmet?

[@Dekion2003]

a Rubies helmet .... 🤔

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Yes, it's a modded Rubies. I also have a Darth Voorhees fiberglass bucket as well that was down for a repaint when I filmed the video.

[@jeremydrew1227]

This is far from screen accurate!

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Thanks Jeremy. Yes, it is...if you watch the video I do get into that. At the end of the day, that title is more to the heart of the direction of the suit. I made most of everything myself on it going on 10 years ago. Vader is one that you could spend a small fortune putting together. To 99.99% of the population it is just that; an accurate representation of Vader. To a small minority, it is not. Thanks for checking it out man, all the best!

[@9142PropsandArmory]

Eh, to each their own. Costuming elitism is alive and well in the Vader community. It's often reserved for many who spend a ton of cash for their costume. I go for the 99.9 % rule on accuracy. To 99.99% of everyone on Earth; it is screen accurate.

[@jeremydrew1227]

@@9142PropsandArmory well screen accuracy isn't subjective. Its only the way it is in the films.

[@TisDansk]

@@jeremydrew1227 why dont you try making one?

[@jeremydrew1227]

@@TisDansk I have. Twice. 12 years of experience under my belt.