tubachris85x
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Here's more pictures...
ROTJ Vader hilt and buyer's remorse (sorta)
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tubachris85x
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I'm not entirely sure I'll be happy using chrome tape though, even if one of them was actually that way. If this thing turns out to actually be authentic, I think it would be a huge disservice to just paint or tape over it
tubachris85x
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bump for the experts :/
tubachris85x
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That's actually a valid point I didn't even consider.
I was planning to put it back together regardless, just don't like *not* knowing if it's a legit graflex top or just a replica.
If it makes you feel better, Star Wars itself used chrome spray paint on all these sabers. (covering up rust/lack of plating, dulling down the nickel so it doesn't reflect light at the camera, etc.)
and I'm 75% sure theres silver paint on this, the emitter is raw aluminum and the grip has paint rubbed off.
and I'm 75% sure theres silver paint on this, the emitter is raw aluminum and the grip has paint rubbed off.
tubachris85x
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I hear ya. I don't doubt any of that either. I guess I like to preserve original pieces as best as possible due to scarcity?
tubachris85x
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oh of courseI thought that would ease your mind since the brass is already showing :lol
I mean, re-painting is easy enough. Having all the parts I need to replace the ones I removed, really, would all but take about an hour's worth of work (or less). I've considered the chrome tape due to not wanting it to tarnish or dull out from handling.
That definitely worked for the Shared Stunt (pic 3) and successfully too, I think they did that FOR rotj filming
tubachris85x
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So I got one at a hardware store to check for sizing. If you'resize is correct than he made these holes too large
Theres a lot of sellers out there who think just because it isxa graflex part it worth a fourtune. Id be angry about that as well. Id give it a go if I were you and repaint with a metallic silver over black. Most of the metallic paints i used end up looking like aluminum anyway. You could try rubb n buff.
matty matt
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Looks real to me, but boy did that guy do a number on it. I hope it was trashed when he got it. I'd hate to think he took a decent Graflex top and made that thing.
tubachris85x
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I don't know the fine details but he paid a guy to do all this work
tubachris85x
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Think I'm just gonna re-finish this and throw new bolts in and call it a day. The "accurate" size flat-heads are too small for the holes they put in this so I'm kinda screwed on that end now.
Just would like to flip it now. I'm kinda over it
Just would like to flip it now. I'm kinda over it
tubachris85x
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I can get one later. It's significant enough.
tubachris85x
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So I forgot to get a pic last night. The proper size head may be able to work if I try adding some magic-sculpt to it. It's not so far off as I initially though, but it could work out if I can fill it in and smooth it all over. It's not like I'll be doing anymore damage than what has already been done to it.
As for paint, I thought about rub and buff, and as much as I like to use it, it does rub off fairly easily long after it's cured. Not sure what other possible silver paints to use that I'd feel comfortable using
Well the original DOES have a chrome look to it (possibly from tape), and I've heard if you want a great chrome look, you can go gloss black, then light chrome spray over... I've never tried it, but sounds interesting.
I think even the Licensed ROTJ didn't have a brushed look. I think it was chrome shiny.
I think even the Licensed ROTJ didn't have a brushed look. I think it was chrome shiny.
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