2 Male Rolls Royce balance pipes found

[Jediseth]

These are two male Rolls Royce balance pipes. I'm told they come off and MK 8/9. The aren't accurate being they don't have the correct amount of holes, but they are real and not a replica so I'm pretty excited about that. I wanted to ask if anyone out there has knowledge on how to make these more accurate. I have a lathe so I could easily turn down the one with a bigger lip on it. I'm not sure how to get the bevel on the inside where the holes are located. I don't know that I have a proper tool to turn and carve the bevel. If anyone knows how to do that or has done it on a male version I'd love to hear about it. Any input is greatly appreciated. I will be using one of the two balance pipes on an Obi real parts build until I find a better replacement. I'll probably sell the other if at some point depending on how things go.

 

[Marv]

I have same as yours too small. Earlier engine.

 

[teecrooz]

Hi,

It’s great that you found some balance pipes, but as Marv mentioned, they are quite a bit smaller. Still nice to use as a placeholder found part!

 

[Jediseth]

Oh man thanks for the pictures ya quite a bit smaller, dang it. Lol

 

[Jediseth]

I have same as yours too small. Earlier engine.
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Marv is the one with the red grease protectant the correct one?

 

[Marv]

It sure is.

 

[Jediseth]

It sure is.

Want to sell it?

 

[Marv]

Not a chance sorry

 

[Jediseth]

Not a chance sorry

Ya I figured a guys got to try. Thanks for sharing.

 

[thd9791]

Great find! The charring or black on these is downright cool

Placeholders are 100% cooler than replicas in my opinion, within reason

 

[Jediseth]

Great find! The charring or black on these is downright cool

Placeholders are 100% cooler than replicas in my opinion, within reason

Thanks, I totally agree. They are still rare and a great place holder.

 

[russellsch]

Hell, I’d use that to build a totally new, unique, one. I’d use one those balance pipes with the grenade section from AS Jedi hero with a GRAFLEX 3 cell lower. & maybe see about using an MPP clamp.
In any event, it’s a great find.

 

[Serenity]

I like the idea of putting it on a MK2 grenade for a “what if” type saber.

 

[Jediseth]

Hell, I’d use that to build a totally new, unique, one. I’d use one those balance pipes with the grenade section from AS Jedi hero with a GRAFLEX 3 cell lower. & maybe see about using an MPP clamp.
In any event, it’s a great find

I'm still trying to decide if I should keep both, I bought both because I never see anything vintage like this for sale outside this forum. I should think about making something cool out of one, it's a fun idea.

 

[Tan Djarka]

Personally, I'd use it for a weathered custom take on the Obi ROTS. The details do seem to match up a bit, even it the dimensions don't.

 

[Panaflex]

Concept Obi weekend getaway Mos Eisley special.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

If anyone ever wants to let one of those mini BPs go, let me know.

 

[khal1993]

If anyone ever wants to let one of those mini BPs go, let me know.

I have some for sale.

 

[v312]

There are a male and a female for sale on ebay for quite some time now. I personally would not buy something like that but thought I can share in case others are interested and didn't see them yet.

 

[Welsh Pirate]

I have some for sale.

I might be interested in one, too. What price might we be looking at?