Just write to him, Fred. You don't need anyone's permsission and this doesn't have to be a graduate school thesis. Just explain what you're after and be honest about why - he may just happen to be a big Star Wars fan himself...Originally posted by Gigatron@Sep 28 2005, 12:51 AM
The second one is the guy who owns that other page I listed earlier. He seems to be an expert with gas turbines and has experience with the derwent mk 8. If someone can come up with a professional (i.e. non drooling wierdo fanboy) email, maybe we can get some info out of him.
Here's to hoping.
-Fred
[snapback]1085249[/snapback]
friend that is a prop builder uses this special aviation scrap yard that you can pick anything up and you pay for it by weight. Perhaps I can go and visit this place and take a look around.
Originally posted by lonepigeon@Sep 28 2005, 03:08 AM
NOTE: In my original research of the IG-88 head I found out there are a couple variations of the "can" that becomes the droid's head. One has the correct large "mouth" holes, the other has a few rows of smaller holes instead. I have no idea how to tell which is which unless the combustion chamber is opened. I'm guessing a couple parts contracters build them differently.
[snapback]1085396[/snapback]
If anyone emails that expert guy, rather than asking him for pics of the engine, I would suggest including that new pic of the emitter from that George Lucas book. He might be able to recognize the part right off the bat.
Originally posted by DARTH SABER@Sep 27 2005, 10:31 PM
If anyone emails that expert guy, rather than asking him for pics of the engine, I would suggest including that new pic of the emitter from that George Lucas book. He might be able to recognize the part right off the bat.
DS
[snapback]1085386[/snapback]
Gav, it's in about the right place for it.Originally posted by gavidoc@Sep 28 2005, 06:10 AM
Was thinking about another thing.
That inner sleeve has holes in it. Could explain why there appears to be a hole in the center of the emitter in the 3/4 high res shot of the Chronicles photo. I'm talking about the holes that I mistook for the inner grenade insert holes.
[snapback]1085486[/snapback]
Originally posted by vaderdarth@Sep 28 2005, 10:34 AM
Serafino & Gav,
As far as the inner ring not being recessed etc.....what if that inner ring can slide in and out of the sleeve??? That might account for the step. Also, we still don't know if there is supposed to be a step there to account for a gasket. Or whether it's beveled on the face.  I do agree that the scale from the drawing seems to point to the wrong size.....but obviously it's too similar not to be hot on the trail of the right piece. Makes me wonder if the exploded diagram is not scaled correctly too.  This is a very cool thread.Â
Dave
[snapback]1085495[/snapback]
Originally posted by Prop Runner+Sep 28 2005, 01:05 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prop Runner @ Sep 28 2005, 01:05 AM)</div><!--QuoteBegin-GigatronJust write to him, Fred. You don't need anyone's permsission and this doesn't have to be a graduate school thesis. Just explain what you're after and be honest about why - he may just happen to be a big Star Wars fan himself...@Sep 28 2005, 12:51 AM
The second one is the guy who owns that other page I listed earlier. He seems to be an expert with gas turbines and has experience with the derwent mk 8. If someone can come up with a professional (i.e. non drooling wierdo fanboy) email, maybe we can get some info out of him.
Here's to hoping.
-Fred
[snapback]1085249[/snapback]
Be sure to request:
- scaled photos (the part laying next to a ruler)
- different views
- disassemled views, if the components seperate easily.
- access to the part so that a local member can visit to take accurate measurements
- would he happen to know of any spares he'd be willing to part with? Don't mention the words MONEY, BUY, or SELL - he may give you one for free if he's nice (don't look at me funny - it's happened to me more than once. )
- Gabe
[snapback]1085254[/snapback][/b]