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Once you’ve made the molds each Vader takes about six weekends: cast up, final shaping, prep and prime, top coat, make the lenses/grill work etc and fit then make the mask and helmet attachment and give it all a final polish. You also have to put in a few “tells” that you’ll be able to spot so you can guard against pekoe recasting your work and selling it as their own.
If you’re starting from scratch and need to sculpt your molds though, you’re looking at about another six months of research and sculpting. Fortunately, Brian Muir ( the man who made the original Vader) is on Facebook and is prepared to answer questions when he has time.
I’m glad you like it. Thanks.