Domed tip on Luke's ANH droid caller

[kurtyboy]

Okay, I'm gearing up to finish my lifesize Luke ANH display. I'd really like to add this detail to the droid caller.

Was it ever identified positively? Surely its a found part. If it hasn't been identified then what's out there which would make a second best substitute for the real thing?

Thanks guys

 

[bobasfett]

Not sure if its been ID'd yet, but I would like to know as well.

 

[Bradleyfett]

I used a section of an ice cream scoop filed down until the diameter fit the top:

Mark

 

[kurtyboy]

Well that's one I would never have thought of. :lol

Looks pretty good though.

<div class='quotetop'>(Bradleyfett @ Jun 30 2006, 04:14 PM) [snapback]1271509[/snapback]</div>

I used a section of an ice cream scoop filed down until the diameter fit the top:

Mark
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[Bradleyfett]

<div class='quotetop'>(kurtyboy @ Jun 30 2006, 04:17 PM) [snapback]1271513[/snapback]</div>

Well that's one I would never have thought of. :lol

Looks pretty good though.

<div class='quotetop'>(Bradleyfett @ Jun 30 2006, 04:14 PM) [snapback]1271509[/snapback]

I used a section of an ice cream scoop filed down until the diameter fit the top:

Mark
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Unofrtunatly, I can't remember which size I used- there are several sizes available. Just remember that the dome is more pronounced than you migh think- in fact, mine could stand to be a little taller (using a section of a smaller diameter scoop). Certainly use a diameter smaller than the ones folks were using to make themal detonators a few years ago.

Mark

 

[Macklin]

If I'm not mistaken, the original had a small hole in the top. 1/8" or 5/16", I think.

 

[Bradleyfett]

<div class='quotetop'>(Macklin @ Jun 30 2006, 08:06 PM) [snapback]1271693[/snapback]</div>

If I'm not mistaken, the original had a small hole in the top. 1/8" or 5/16", I think.
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I read that too, but I can't find any evidence of it by watching the movie on DVD- I can't see a hole in Luke's caller or the Jawas's caller (the other one with the domed top). I'd love to be able to put the hole in mine though, as I have a buzzer in mine that needs a was for more sound to get out.

Mark

 

[Darthmagpie]

Wasn't there some speculation that it was a bell, "ring bell for service" style, top?

 

[Bradleyfett]

<div class='quotetop'>(Darthmagpie @ Jul 1 2006, 01:36 PM) [snapback]1272055[/snapback]</div>

Wasn't there some speculation that it was a bell, "ring bell for service" style, top?
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That sounds like as good a guess as anything- the shape is so simple, it could be a lot of things. I don't think we'll ever know for sure.

As far as the hole issue goes- I wonder if lonepigeon/ Chris Trevas could chime in on this one- I'd like to know if he has some picture reference of the hole in the tip.

Mark

 

[Great_Bizarro]

It always looked to me like one of the metal glides that used to go on furniture legs.

 

[lonepigeon]

I've posted a couple pics of the hole in the past, but I don't have them handy.
I will have to look for them and likely rescan one of them.