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And finally, after more than a year of work we have a full suit up!

First audio test. It's only one step of pitch shift, since my natural voice straddles the bass/baritone line. But I'm thinking of bringing the pitch down just one more step to add depth to the timbre.?? ??

For those not tired of following along with this build, finally made some last stage finishing to the remaining parts. This is my awesome wife working out the hem on the robe and cape. Her detail work is amazing, if I can possibly remain unbiased. LOL Displayed in all of its completed glory...

So many little things to continually tweak. I decided to return to the codpiece, as I kept ruminating on how inaccurate the first build was to the movie.????Just a reminder of what that cod looks like: ?? ?? The result above is a hybridized version of RO with some subdued characteristics that take away the overall diaper look. And I do like it. But it isn't accurate. Things that bother me: 1) The wrinkles nearly disappear when I wear this cod, due to the backward flexing of the foam innards when attaching the clasps under proper compression. I could fix this without making a new one by placing a rigid frame on the back. 2) The main part of the cod lacks a proper degree of puffiness, meaning not enough batting. 3) The center insert is too convex, this should be flatter. 4) The insert is too large, most notably regarding its width. 5) The left and right borders of the insert are incorrectly linear. Unlike all other variants of Vaders cod which have straight parallel borders on the left and right like this "||" the 4k screen captures all seem to show that the RO cod insert has a very slight elipse, more like this "()". 6) The insert ended up being almost flush with the main body of the cod, which is incorrect, as it should be inset slightly.?? ?? These are the images I used for reference: ?? ?? ?? ?? There are other screen shots available, but these are the best three images I could find to confirm all dimensions visible. The first image shows the cod with the insert slightly higher, while the second and third images show a slightly different cod with less puffiness (it's hard to confirm 100% due to pixilation, but I feel like it has less wrinkles). Also, I am just noticing that the buckle is slightly different on each, with the notorious tilt only exaggerated in the first image. I am highly convinced that there are two different cods here probably worn by both Daniel Naprous and Spencer Wilding respectively.??It would make sense that there would be two suits, since these guys have differing heights and builds, Naprous a stunt performer and Wilding a Kickboxer. And with the now known last minute effort to include Vader in the screenplay, it stands to reason that the prop makers didn't correlate details as well as they should have between the two suits. Ultimately I chose to find the middle ground between these two cods without loosing the overall aesthetic of the infamous diaper. ?? So on to the Space Diaper 2.0 build: ?? I essentially used many of the techniques that I devised in the first build. But having some empirical foresight helped me to plan ahead better, making for better cuts, and fitment. Also, one of the the things I didn't do with my first build was adhere all surfaces equally. So in addition to holding materials down with gaffers tape, this time I added a thin layer of 3M Super 77 adhesive spray to the backs of all surfaces that come in contact. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Spraying the edges of the foam to accept the pull-over of the leather before taping down. ?? ?? ?? Cutting the strip that will become the piping.?? ?? ?? The underside of the piping fold was masked and sprayed with 77 before folding and finishing with tiny strips of gaffers tape.?? ?? Outer edge piping masked and sprayed before placing in the body of the cod. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Rigid ABS to resist flex in the center, which helps preserve the look of the wrinkles, adhered with craft glue before framing out with gaffers tape.?? ??

Looks fantastic! So excited to see a Krenic build! Now I really can't wait to finish my RO Vader...???

Really glad you found a kit! I was disappointed when you were unable to get the initial set delivered. I'm also strongly leaning toward a DT as a second build once my Vader is done, mainly to have options for troops...and because I love DTs. Any pics? Would love to see your set.??

Just finished a proper belt hanging saber build. I wanted to replicate the OG saber as used for the actual Rogue One screen shots (for the??absolute few??frames??that it appears in). The story is that they found an old weathered saber hilt in a warehouse from the filming of ESB and used it as is, with its rusted and corroded condition some 36 years later. This is the actual prop from the movie: ?? This is my build: - Original unit: 2005 MR ESB Saber - Plug/socket: Authentic "prop accurate" from vintage Heiland 2-cell flash gun - Wires: Wannawanga, scuffed up - Bubble strip: Wannawanga, scuffed and slightly yellowed to??mimic??age and use - Thumb screw: Wannawanga, modified to replicate the colors and patina - Exactra clamp card: Slothfurnace, darker blue model to replicate aged circuitry - Flat acrylic paints for "rust" - Silver, gold, and bronze metallic Sharpies - Slotted round head screws for T-tracks, heads coated with black paint and partially scratched off??withy my fingernails - Side-set Allen head screw for clamp lever location?? - White conte style pencil for aged "gunk" - various tools for scratching and??chipping the numerous surfaces?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??

Sorry to hear this, Bill. Keep at it. My armored Vader build is one year and thousands of dollars in with many parts revisions, and I'm only half done! You will get there.

I am loving this build. The tufted terry cloth really does the job.???

Wow, this is incredible! I also agree the warrior from BOB would be amazing. But the ANH Sand People are no less awesome. Nice work!

Jerred, your words mean a lot, thanks! This project has been a blast at every step, and it is so satisfying to step back and look at each part once it's done. And believe me, I am excited to eventually show it off.?? Completed the electronics today!

Jerred, thanks so much! I originally picked up the metal boxes and six knob set from Fenix, grabbed the lights from a couple different electronics vendors, and the screen is vintage prop accurate Telefunken mesh. The boxes didn't have belt pass through slots wide enough to fit the proper belt thickness.??So I ended up making the main part of the box out of poplar to fit below the Fenix box cover. It came out better than I expected, but the rear plate of the box makes it stick out past the rear of the belt a little too much for legitimate screen accuracy. ?? A fellow Vader on the SLD pointed out it would be easy peasy to open up those slots with a Dremel and some cutting discs. So I did just that, and finished the original Fenix boxes out yesterday. I am way happier with the results. Not only is the rear wall dimension more accurate, but I feel that I did a better job with the painting for the "battle damage".?? ?? I am currently going back and forth between two different types of screws for the box covers. ?? Unfortunately there are no good quality screen shots that I can find to determine the RO screws, but these are both really close to ANH. This image is from the RO Visual Guide hard cover book and size wise matches the second screw more IMO. The warmer stainless color can always be dry brushed if I want. ?? But yeah, after all that, LOL, ESB is a bit different in the details. I'm guessing you're more versed than I, but let me know if you need any help sourcing parts, I'm happy to help.??

Looks amazing, Jerred! Excellent paint work. I love the operational range finder.???

Made some progress on the belt over the past two weeks. Still need to install electronics for the lighting, but overall I'm pretty happy with the battle worn screen look.??

Thank you Joe! Not gonna lie, it feels awesome to finally get some of the suit on.??

Forgot to add that those boots are place holders, they are actually my older vinyl costume boots that I use for Halloween. My vintage Soviet boots are at the cobbler getting some new soles. Can't wait to pick those up!

Had just enough time last night to do a partial suit up to test the fit of everything that I have so far.

Also received my Kelly Jo Boyd heavy cape set, my wife is going to help me hem these soon. In the mean time I have been geeking out over my new Bookface gear. Quasimodo RO helmet, armor and shins all arrived this weekend.?? ??

Also found some detailed images of the full RO chest box so I was able to confirm the full weathered look and modify accordingly.

Did some work on the cod this weekend. Decided to attempt a RO style cod that is a bit subdued in the diaper look. Pretty pleased with how this came out.

Jerred, those gauntlets look awesome! Did you make those from scratch? This build is really coming along, and definitely can't wait to see the new helmet!

Finished chest box with straps.??

Chest box is done.

I also just learned that the coin slots should be hollow, so I'm going to pop out the red lenses. Too bad, because they look great.???

Oh, and more helmet porn. Pre polish ?? Polished