Sith Starfighter and Vader

[Vader]

Ok well over the last few months i have been chatting to a guy who is able to print onto minifigs, just like lego does. After i showed him some of my custom designs he agreed to print one for me, i decided that i wanted my vader printed.

Now i always loved the vader that TLC made but after seeing the printed legs stormtroopers and the printed armed boba fett i wondered what a vader would look ike had TLC made one. So together we sharpened up the design and came up with this:

Now im not the greatest picture taker so these are going to look slightly rougher than they are, as you can see above the vader now has a more film like torso, belt and legs.

Here you can see vaders arms, we wanted to keep these simple and i believe thats what weve done.

Ok so thats the Vader done now onto the Sith Starfighter.

I built this some time ago and as you can see i dont yet have the right droid for the fighter, i have tried to keep this moc as close to the TLC version as possible.

A simple front view not much different to point out here.

Here you can see the custom stickers that ive made for the ship, i hate stickers but i wanted to give the ship a more Empire feel.

I never liked the old engines so decided to upgrade them alittle, i think they speak for themselves.

Now heres the cockpit, i always felt that the cockpits in the starfighters were pretty poor so ive added a few bits like the new handle bars and a far better looking seat.

Again a simple side view with an open cockpit and vader nearby.

Vader in his cockpit, as you can see he fits in nicely.

Same again just a little closer.

And finally with the cockpit closed.

As usual thoughts and comments welcome.

[sam89]

The Darth Vader minifig is just stunning 8-

[Starwars4J]

That's all really impressive! I love that *vader* fig, but you know that :-P It's a work of art! Next a custom saber maybe?

Anyway that fighter is also beautiful, those stickers are so well done...where'd you get those "fin" pieces that make up the wing? Are they painted? Great job overall, and I love the redone interior, that seat is much nicer and it's so simple.

Great work, I can't see what you'll do for a droid ;-)

[Kikuichimonji]

I absolutely love the Vader fig. It's almost impossible to tell if it's a custom or not.

The fighter has been done before, and I'm not too fond of Vader's version anyway, mainly because it lacks color. Still, you've tweaked it nicely (and I like those Imperial wing decals). Keep up the good work!

[The Emperor]

I *wub* that vader minifig. *vader* i give him a 1000/10! um... a sithfighter looks like this: http://www.starwars.com/databank/starship/...hter/index.html

*vader* The Emperor *vader*

[Vader]

I *wub* that vader minifig. *vader* i give him a 1000/10! um... a sithfighter looks like this: http://www.starwars.com/databank/starship/...hter/index.html

*vader* The Emperor *vader*

Actually its a sith starfighter and my version is based on this EU vehicle from hasbro: http://www.rebelscum.com/tacsithstarfighter.asp ;-)

Thanks for the comments so far guys, i too love the vader fig and i cant believe how much better it looks than the decal version i used to have.

The guy who prints onto lego really does a great job, just wish he would share with me how its done |-/ Still hes agreed to do more customs for me which is great.

[The Emperor]

Actually its a sith starfighter and my version is based on this EU vehicle from hasbro: http://www.rebelscum.com/tacsithstarfighter.asp ;-)

oh. i thought you said "sithfighter".

*vader* The Emperor *vader*

[Asuka]

That Vader

[mutley777]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!! 8-

[Vader]

That's all really impressive! I love that *vader* fig, but you know that :-P It's a work of art! Next a custom saber maybe?

Anyway that fighter is also beautiful, those stickers are so well done...where'd you get those "fin" pieces that make up the wing? Are they painted? Great job overall, and I love the redone interior, that seat is much nicer and it's so simple.

Great work, I can't see what you'll do for a droid ;-)

Well i do have a custom sabre for him but ill need alot more light to get a good pic of it.

The fin pieces are indeed painted, if you look closely you can see the yellow still visable where they connect to the bar. Ill be changing that once i find the correct paint, one that wont chip.

As for the droid ill just use the black r2 unit, once i get one that is :-D

Oh and mutley you have no chance, this is my most prized fig :-D :-P ;-)

[Starwars4J]

Ah, well if you want something that doesn't chip just about any paint will since it's held on by friction. What you can do is either put a VERY fine layer of nail varnish over it (I'm sure your Padm

[Vader]

Ahhh yes the old nail varnish, my padme has plenty of that stuff hanging around though the last time i used it she wasnt happy. Seems i used her most expensive one, how the hell am i supposed to tell the difference between a

[Asuka]

Ahhh yes the old nail varnish, my padme has plenty of that stuff hanging around though the last time i used it she wasnt happy. Seems i used her most expensive one, how the hell am i supposed to tell the difference between a

[Vader]

Well no they dont work that well.... However she never ever says anything about what i spend on lego as she knows ill just point out how much she spends on clothes, make up etc. >:-)

[Bonaparte]

I'm impressed with the looks of that Vader fig!

Especially the chain under under the neck looks good.

Much better than the official version.

I would also be very interested to find out more about the printing process...

[Vader]

Ive been trying to find out just how to print onto the fig but so far no one seems to know, even the guys at Redbeans site dont seem to know.

Its a real puzzle so far......... :-/

If i could find out how i would mass produce alot of figs, hell i would even sell them at cost for all members here.

[xwingyoda]

G mate, what can I tell you: you did unleash upon us the ULTIMATE Sith MOC IMO 8-

[Dark Brick]

This is a very excellent Darth Vader. I love the details to the arms. The SI is great too, although I do agree with *yoda* that the buzz droid head has to go.

I am curious if this person works for LEGO it self, so he/she knows how it works, but cannot say anything without the fear of losing the job.

Conspiracy Theory On! :-P

DB

[Vader]

Nope he dosent work for lego, hes not even living in any of the big lego producing countrys also he dosent hide his name or address something that most lego workers would do if they worked for tlc.

I believe hes a guy working for a specialist printing company and i suspect hes doing these on the side so to speak.

As for the view on the droid head i totally agree and the buzz droid shall soon be replaced by a r2 d5 head, i was going to wait to get the head before posting but i just couldnt :-D

[Scouty]

Well, as far as I'm aware, ink is applied to a giant...foam...thingy...and is then pressed onto the fig, I figure that there is a small plate the kind of outlines where that paint goes. It was in one of those "lego factory" features where you could see the inside of the factories.

Your MOC is absolutely stunning. It could pass off as a real Lego figure.

Your sith fighter is a great piece of art.

Awsome job!

[zero1312]

One word: STUNNING!! 8-

[Wout]

Great fig, Great moc *y*

Tlc may make it for me, (although I still want a purple fighter with Mace etc.)

[Vader]

Well, as far as I'm aware, ink is applied to a giant...foam...thingy...and is then pressed onto the fig, I figure that there is a small plate the kind of outlines where that paint goes. It was in one of those "lego factory" features where you could see the inside of the factories.

Your MOC is absolutely stunning. It could pass off as a real Lego figure.

Your sith fighter is a great piece of art.

Awsome job!

Hmmm thats interesting, if it is that big a job then it would support my theory of the guy working for a print company of some sort.

[trooperdavinfelth]

Can't say enough about it other than that IT OWNS! I love the Vader fig, but the starfigher is, well, AMAZING! Good work, and may the force be with you! Btw, you should make more Sith stuff. Like Revan or Malak. Or Nihilus or Traya. Or Sion or Bandon. Oh any one. ;-)

[Vader]

Most of the figs you mention can be found in my BS account, but their decal figs and not printed like the vader one.