We’ve seen an unmasked Vader late in life in ROTJ, but what would he have looked like unmasked during his prime? His is still scarred and burned, but looking stronger and not so pale. As Obi Wan says, “He’s more machine than man now…”
Still needs a black cape…
Recipe:
Darth Vader Armor
Here is a reference photo and link to more info.
This is my custom version of an Imperial Guard with his helmet removed, so we can get a glimpse of the type of man beneath the mask. The Imperial Guard was originally formed to protect the Galactic Senate, so these individuals pre-date the Stormtroopers and are not clones.
Still needs a red cape…
Recipe:
Imperial Guard
Here’s a reference photo and link to more info.
Here are two works in progress, both nearly finished and just in need of a few accessories.
The first is an Imperial Guard with a removable helmet. The idea is to personalize this figure by seeing the face behind the red mask. To finish this figure he needs a better staff weapon and a red cape.
The second is Darth Vader Unmasked. He is “more machine than man” now, and it shows. He also needs a cape, and some detail on the chest plate.
Recipe (Imperial Guard):
Recipe (Darth Vader Unmasked):
I only use donor figures that are beyond repair or restoration.
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