Where did you see a hole on the base of the grenade body?
I think that's a set screw but I can't be sure if it's paint chips or my eyes.
Where did you see a hole on the base of the grenade body?
Thanks for that. If you see anything else, please keep the info coming.
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Here are a couple comparison shots
So, here's how I developed this model.
I took my 3d model of the stunt saber (which was made from dimensions of an original ANH metal stunt casting) and I skimmed off about a quarter of a millimeter off the bottom, with the idea that what most likely happened was that they took the stunt casting and cleaned it up on a lathe. I then removed a little bit from the grip ridges to even them out a bit, with the idea that in the clean up, they most likely would have taken a standard size lathe tool and taken a bit off the grip ridges to remove the seam and as a result made the grips look a little more even. But I kept the constraints of the cleanup within the bounds of the original casting.
Given that Brandon thinks the pommel and emitter were machined from new stock, I drew up new models based off of the stunt saber, but with a bit more symmetry to them, trying to match the pictures as closely as I could.
Let me know what you guys think.
my model clocks in at 29.04cm
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As to the holes above the clamp.
I think I see them too. But, I think I'll leave them off the model and people can always add the holes later if they want
Ok.
NOOB (to the V2) question...
What paint do I need to paint the aluminum to get it to scrape off & weather like this?
Also, I'm hearing toothpicks & aluminum foil are the best tools for the scraping?
Ok.
NOOB (to the V2) question...
What paint do I need to paint the aluminum to get it to scrape off & weather like this?
Also, I'm hearing toothpicks & aluminum foil are the best tools for the scraping?
If you apply your paint and wait just enough until it settles, you can use a rolled up length of Gorilla tape and give it some firm taps to remove the paint.
This gives pretty convincing weathering results:
http://i.imgur.com/igcJkdn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/r9o2K4R.jpg