I haven't made much
actual progress on Vader in terms of building, but I did have two breakthroughs of sorts.
For the past 2 weeks I've been thinking what to use behind the mouth grill to add texture, and yesterday I finally figured it out. I had a netting from an old wallet that I kept
just in case. It turns out it's perfect for Vader.
It's really subtle once installed, but it does add some extra detail.
These shots are still of rather crude test fittings painted with a marker. For the final version I'll take my time to make it as precise as possible. This is helping me figure out what I need to change.
I also decided that I won't be 100% happy with my work if I don't address the tubes on the side. They are completely wrong in shape, thickness and angles. So I started dremeling them off, so far only the ones on the cheek.
I'll have to smooth it out completely, paint over it, and then sculpt and install new tubes to make it all seamless.
Wish me luck.