gasmask as Sith respirator.

[Frizzenflyer]

I got a Czech gasmask for Halloween, and it didn't occur to me that it could be used as an Sith respirator. I will post a picture of me wearing it as soon as I am able.
http://www.trueswords.com/gasmask-czech-made-mask-adult-size-p-5675.html
I suppose that you could paint it black if you wanted to.

[Master Rel]

Hmmm I wouldn't paint it...the very nature of what it is made of and for should denote some measure of sealant on the surface of the mask...but if you really want to, then clean and prep the surface with a proper residue free solvent and prime with a rubber/plastic friendly paint.

I might be tempted by this gas mask to cut the upper section away, exposing the eyes and forehead.

The eyes are key to a good costume in most cases...you can show so much with the eyes and you lose so much without them IMO.

[Master Rel]

[Master Rel]

You could easily replace the side filters with speakers and the forward drinking section with a voice amp/alter device   

[eerockk]

Black with Chrome/silver accents would make that awesome! Nice score!