Building Darth Vader's Helmet From The Obi-Wan Kenobi Series

In this video, I show you step-by-step, how to build Darth Vader’s helmet from the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Including the challenges and setbacks that occured in order to achieve a nearly screen-accurate look, with a mirror-like glossy finish. I'll share essential tips at each stage of this build, from 3D printing, sanding, painting, polishing, and creating your own vacuum formed lenses! Whether you're into prop making, Star Wars Cosplay, or just curious to see how this iconic helmet was made. Stick around, Because I’m sharing everything I’ve learned so far, so that you too can make your own Darth Vader helmet or tackle your own DIY Star Wars projects.

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Chapters-
0:00- Intro
1:42- How to 3D Print the Helmet + Overcoming The Issues I faced
3:57- How to Sand and Postprocess Your 3D Prints
6:49- How to Paint Darth Vader's Faceplate
8:29- Spraying 2K Clear Coat on A 3D Printed Helmet + Mistakes I Made
12:17- Painting The Dome black
13:16- Painting the Metallic Grey Sections on The Face
16:35- How to Remove Orange Peel/ Imperfections From Your ClearCoat
17:22- How To Repair Damaged Paint/Clearcoat Caused By Wetsanding
19:45- My New Method Of Polishing 3D Prints For a Mirror-Like Finish
22:25- How to Vacuum Form Lenses For Your 3D Printed Helmets
25:44- Final Reveal

Helmet STL was made by Levy3d, and can be found here: https://www.wf3d.shop/products/obi-wa...

Adam Savages Tested BTS video-
   • Darth Vader's Battle-Damaged Helmet from O...  

Creators Shown or Mentioned in this video-
Sati/19 Props-   / 19props  
Bob/therealrwdcoupe-   / therealrwdcoupe  
Roman Cvetanoski/cero_brand_props-  / cero_brand_props  

Music Credits
artist: Closed on Sunday
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artist: Chill Astronaut
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Products Used-
Most can be found in here...
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Vallejo Steel color- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012A93HZS?...
Vallejo Metallic Colors- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G6NH1G?...
Vallejo Matte Varnish- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PH9JPA?...
3" Polisher- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9RTRNY?...
Menzerna 400 Compound- https://tinyurl.com/yc69zpnx
Menzerna 3800 Polish- https://tinyurl.com/4anxkh8n
Idye Poly: Red- https://tinyurl.com/yyt2wur8
Vacuum Forming Machine- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FKRNWN2/...
PETG SHEETS- https://www.etsy.com/listing/76060523...
PlastX Cleaner- https://tinyurl.com/3nfn7xav
Countertop Cast Iron Burner- https://tinyurl.com/2wf6emdz
Resin I Use- https://tinyurl.com/6bw48wme
My Resin UV lamp- https://tinyurl.com/ye5bdps3
Thermometer- https://tinyurl.com/5h8et3wp
Very Fine Scotch Brite Pads- https://tinyurl.com/bddr5c7t
My LVLP Spray Gun- https://tinyurl.com/5atz24fn
My Current Air Compressor- https://tinyurl.com/3ck4ap5h
Alternative Air Compressor- https://tinyurl.com/a66yhed2


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