Found! Obi-Wan Kenobi ANH Lightsaber Emitter
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VERY Cool....excellent work Chris. This is really good news. 
:cheers
-Ss
:cheers
-Ss
Cool. My cheque (check to you guys in the US) book is ready.
Maybe you can ask his advice on the engine that is for sale and how much it really is worth. They told me that the engine is complete 'as far as they know'. Hmmm...
Maybe you can ask his advice on the engine that is for sale and how much it really is worth. They told me that the engine is complete 'as far as they know'. Hmmm...
Originally posted by ssdesigner@Oct 4 2005, 10:09 PM
VERY Cool....excellent work Chris. This is really good news.
:cheers
-Ss
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Whew...Man, buying a rare and hard to find engine for the betterment of 9 static pieces of metal.........
Well, I've gotta tell you guys, I disagree with that 250%. For those in the US, picture in your mind that B-24 (IIRC).
A few years ago, there were only 2 of these behemoths that were still flyable in the US. Two of tens of thousands. The famed bomber of the Polesti Oil Field disaster. One of the famed bombers that helped the Allies defeat the Germans.
Well, one of those bombers crashed on takeoff a few years ago leaving only 1 flyable bomber left. Now imagine if for some reason a part of a star wars prop was found on this engine. Members here buy an engine, and the last few remaining engines available to this last bomber goes kaput. The owners of the B24 are unable to find another servicable engine and the thing is grounded, possibly for good.
Don't know about you all, but I'd feel like a schmuck if I had a part of an engine taht could have been used to keep that sucker flying for a few more years. :\
Either way, as I"ve made it quite clear that I wouldn't do it.....IF you guys do end up purchasing an engine, I would be willing to assist in determining who gets what. I have no vested interest in any of the parts, and the thought of it makes me sick. Don't have any grudges or that silly nonsense and I'm happy that it was finally found.
People who have no vested interest in the parts should be the ones to decide who would get what.
So, if you'd let me, I'd be willing to do it. Trust me, I don't play favorites.
Well, I've gotta tell you guys, I disagree with that 250%. For those in the US, picture in your mind that B-24 (IIRC).
A few years ago, there were only 2 of these behemoths that were still flyable in the US. Two of tens of thousands. The famed bomber of the Polesti Oil Field disaster. One of the famed bombers that helped the Allies defeat the Germans.
Well, one of those bombers crashed on takeoff a few years ago leaving only 1 flyable bomber left. Now imagine if for some reason a part of a star wars prop was found on this engine. Members here buy an engine, and the last few remaining engines available to this last bomber goes kaput. The owners of the B24 are unable to find another servicable engine and the thing is grounded, possibly for good.
Don't know about you all, but I'd feel like a schmuck if I had a part of an engine taht could have been used to keep that sucker flying for a few more years. :\
Either way, as I"ve made it quite clear that I wouldn't do it.....IF you guys do end up purchasing an engine, I would be willing to assist in determining who gets what. I have no vested interest in any of the parts, and the thought of it makes me sick. Don't have any grudges or that silly nonsense and I'm happy that it was finally found.
People who have no vested interest in the parts should be the ones to decide who would get what.
So, if you'd let me, I'd be willing to do it. Trust me, I don't play favorites.
Just a wishfull though, pay it no mind...but, I wonder if they'd trade us OUR OLD EMITTERS for the real parts...:lol NO? Oh well...
If this does come to pass and we do buy the engine, I would pay up to 500.00 for a real emitter part...
Proud owner of a Real grenade, clamp, transistors and AS handwheel (though not the older 'correct' model)
If this does come to pass and we do buy the engine, I would pay up to 500.00 for a real emitter part...
Proud owner of a Real grenade, clamp, transistors and AS handwheel (though not the older 'correct' model)
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lonepigeon
Master Member
Gav-
What about an entire engine torn to pieces and gutted for a cheesy 1977 sci-fi movie?
I understand where you're coming from, but aren't these things sold as scrap already?
From the pics it looks like they are left outside to rot.
Several of these yards sell this stuff for movies (and TV) all the time.
It could be a similar situation to the Graflex. Some camera collectors were throwing those away before SW geeks started buying them up at crazy prices.
Nevertheless, my new contact knows the situation from both sides and I will ask him his views on it. I will leave specifics out of the discussion (location of found engine, etc).
I've already mentioned to him that if there is a state in which the parts are no longer flight-worthy they may still be good for our purposes (ideal for both sides).
What about an entire engine torn to pieces and gutted for a cheesy 1977 sci-fi movie?
I understand where you're coming from, but aren't these things sold as scrap already?
From the pics it looks like they are left outside to rot.
Several of these yards sell this stuff for movies (and TV) all the time.
It could be a similar situation to the Graflex. Some camera collectors were throwing those away before SW geeks started buying them up at crazy prices.
Nevertheless, my new contact knows the situation from both sides and I will ask him his views on it. I will leave specifics out of the discussion (location of found engine, etc).
I've already mentioned to him that if there is a state in which the parts are no longer flight-worthy they may still be good for our purposes (ideal for both sides).
Gigatron
Sr Member
Normally, I would agree Gav, but this particular engine is a different story. It was relegated to being a runway deicer. Now it was either sold that way from the beginning, or ended up that way after being deemed non flight worthy. Either way, it's been sitting in the scrap heap for several years and may be so far beyond repair, no one would want it.
I'm sure resto groups have either NOS suppliers, or someone who makes new replacements, like people who restore model As and Ts.
I truly appreciate your position, but I think this particular engine may be the exception to the rule.
-Fred
I'm sure resto groups have either NOS suppliers, or someone who makes new replacements, like people who restore model As and Ts.
I truly appreciate your position, but I think this particular engine may be the exception to the rule.
-Fred
Serafino
Sr Member
I like Lonepigeon's idea. If we get some level of sanction for what we're doing I'll feel a lot better. I'd prefer non-flightworthy parts.
A de-icing engine is perfect, even before it was scrapped it was probably considered to be in not flightworthy condition, too many hours runtime. Anyway I will also run this issue by my contact, as soon as I hear back from them again... :rolleyes
A de-icing engine is perfect, even before it was scrapped it was probably considered to be in not flightworthy condition, too many hours runtime. Anyway I will also run this issue by my contact, as soon as I hear back from them again... :rolleyes
Good point fellas. I was under the impression it was a working engine, not a scrap engine. If she be a scrap engine.......
GO FOR IT... :thumbsup
Seriously though, if it happens, I'd be willing to help divy out the parts. I'm thinking 3 people should decide, but these 3 people should be members of the RPF in good standing who have nothing to gain from this discovery...
ie: well respected members who are well known for other things like blasters and such or even non-star wars props.
GO FOR IT... :thumbsup
Seriously though, if it happens, I'd be willing to help divy out the parts. I'm thinking 3 people should decide, but these 3 people should be members of the RPF in good standing who have nothing to gain from this discovery...
ie: well respected members who are well known for other things like blasters and such or even non-star wars props.
Prop Runner
Sr Member
You mean like me?
That's that bit that I don't quite understand. The engine has been lying in an outdoor scrap yard for many several years. It looks rusted to hell.
But they told me it is complete as far as they know and they want £5,000 ($9,000) for it.
That seems awfully expensive for scrap metal and besides, I seriously doubt they would give us a demonstration of it working before we cough up the cash.
But they told me it is complete as far as they know and they want £5,000 ($9,000) for it.
That seems awfully expensive for scrap metal and besides, I seriously doubt they would give us a demonstration of it working before we cough up the cash.
lonepigeon
Master Member
Perhaps they got 10 calls about it in the last few days?
You know what that does to prop part prices.
BTW-
You can call this mystery 100% solved, case closed. The thread need not be called "possible" anymore. We're just mopping up the details now.
PS - The ring of holes is NOT beveled. That recent "discovery" is actually false.
Don't worry Serafino, I will explain and all will become clear.
Prometheus
Well-Known Member
You mean the inner ring of holes are not beveled?. Amazing how light can play tricks to the eyes..
Lets hear it, Chris. Tell us more about the inner ring of holes
Lets hear it, Chris. Tell us more about the inner ring of holes
lonepigeon
Master Member
Soon you won't have to HEAR you'll be able to SEE.
Sorry, for the tease right now. I just couldn't not say anything. I'm too excited and I've got a big grin over here.
A Jedi needs patience so I'm holding onto mine.
I have to tell you that having a SW fan on the other side of this makes a big difference.
I'm looking into the gear now as well. I don't want to bombard the guy he's been EXTREMELY helpful. I will work on getting more specifics (exact Derwent engine model, right side/left side differences etc.).
Sorry, for the tease right now. I just couldn't not say anything. I'm too excited and I've got a big grin over here.
A Jedi needs patience so I'm holding onto mine.
I have to tell you that having a SW fan on the other side of this makes a big difference.
I'm looking into the gear now as well. I don't want to bombard the guy he's been EXTREMELY helpful. I will work on getting more specifics (exact Derwent engine model, right side/left side differences etc.).
Prometheus
Well-Known Member
Wow. I never thought i would live to see the Excaliber of all lightsabers to have all its parts identified.
Looking forward to your pics Chris.
Looking forward to your pics Chris.
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