So, first off, please don't flame me for this post. I am currently building a full Darth Vader ESB display, and I am now at the saber bit. It's going to be hung on his belt, so I need one without the blade. I have searched these pages, and have discovered that I have next to no knowledge on what makes a saber (heiland, graflex, MPP, D rings, bulb releases etc etc).
So I am seeking the help of members here to point me in the right direction.
Here's what I've gathered my options are so far:
1. MR in the market: 2005 Force FX. Seems to be the one. Don't think I wanna spend the money to get the Signature Series with the removable blade. Anyway, didn't seem to find any on auction. So it might be get the normal one and remove the blade permanently, rendering it unusable, but still don't know what I'm supposed to stuff into the hole where the blade once was.
2. Fan-made. If I am not going for the MR with bells and whistles, what are my prospects of getting a fan made one that is as close to the actual prop as possible. Are there any runs on this?
3. Self-made. Now being the lazy sod that I am, is there a grocery list of things that I need, are they readily available, and in the assembly stage, what kind of skills do I need to put it all together?
4. Any other paths I have not considered?
Thanks in advance!
So I am seeking the help of members here to point me in the right direction.
Here's what I've gathered my options are so far:
1. MR in the market: 2005 Force FX. Seems to be the one. Don't think I wanna spend the money to get the Signature Series with the removable blade. Anyway, didn't seem to find any on auction. So it might be get the normal one and remove the blade permanently, rendering it unusable, but still don't know what I'm supposed to stuff into the hole where the blade once was.
2. Fan-made. If I am not going for the MR with bells and whistles, what are my prospects of getting a fan made one that is as close to the actual prop as possible. Are there any runs on this?
3. Self-made. Now being the lazy sod that I am, is there a grocery list of things that I need, are they readily available, and in the assembly stage, what kind of skills do I need to put it all together?
4. Any other paths I have not considered?
Thanks in advance!