Signed Luke ROTJ Saber Sharpie Conundrum

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VaderIsMyFather

New Member

• Jul 28, 2016

• #1

On 16/4/16, I had the honor of meeting Mr. Mark Hamill, and among other things, he signed my US Archon V3.1. I had originally bought this as a prop for my ROTJ Luke, (Which I would love some reference pictures for, if anyone has any to hand)

Anyway, Mark signed the saber in Sharpie (Pics for reference), and I was wondering if there is anything that I could do to preserve the signature, as I would love to troop with this saber. I was thinking a simple clear coat, but wasn't sure.

Thanks RPF!

 

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Sundowner

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jul 28, 2016

• #2

I would have that thing on lock down!

 

thd9791

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jul 28, 2016

• #3

I've heard of people with baseballs using laquer or clear varnish. Some sort of polyeurathane (sp?) coating would do it

 

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Wes R

Legendary Member

• Jul 28, 2016

• #4

I agree. I'd just keep it safe and find another for trooping. Sharpie can be finicky so sealing it could make it run and it might even wear off eventually with a sealant on it. The only thing i've seen sharpie not wear off of is nintendo cartridges and comic books.

 

TazMan2000

Master Member

• Jul 28, 2016

• #5

I agree with the members that suggest not using it for trooping. Get another one that can take the wear and save the original in a place out of UV light.

TazMan2000

 

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VaderIsMyFather

New Member

• Jul 28, 2016

• #6

Thanks guys!! I'm having a bespoke case made for it at the minute, so I probably will end up buying another one. The only problem is that the exchange rate at the moment is terrible, and I live in Ireland so not much opportunity for second hand stuff. I have my eye on a few different sabers however, but I'll just have to buy the Archon first again!!

 

kevin926

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jul 28, 2016

• #7

Leave it alone. Don't try to put anything on it. Also, shapie can fade with direct sun light so keep it stored away.

 

PropReplicator2

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jul 28, 2016

• #8

First of all that's awesome that u had it signed by someone like Mark Hamill. And second I would agree that you should simply not attempt to seal the sharpie at all in the fear of it ruining the sharpie ink. I would find another for trooping like everyone else said

 

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Scott4040

Member

• Jul 30, 2016

• #9

You might want to keep an eye on the ESB DL-44 thread - those guys will need to come up with something to protect the sharpie "knurling" on the flashiders.