Gathering vintage parts: ANH Obi saber completed

[Andymac84]

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I've contacted a guy blindly on a auctionssite and voila, he had a complete grenade. He shipped it disassembled in two packages to avoid probable stress with the law. The first box arrived yesterday. It's a fine grenade with original paint & all parts. Very crisp and clear. Hopefully the rest will came in tomorrow. Meanwhile a few pics of both of my grenades:

 

[scottjua]

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wow nice!

 

[Andymac84]

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Thank you Scott. It is really nice in form and shape. For a short time I've thought I like the beaten up grenade more..
Without saying a word (only mentioned the No3 Mk1 and anm2) the seller knew what I'm going to do:

:lol
well known.....

 

[Edraven99]

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Very nice!!

 

[Andymac84]

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Thank you Ed. The postman ringed the bell! Everything looks so cool. Piece of history and film culture!

I really think that they've converted the top section with the "crown" (the clamp where the grenade shafts down to the rifle) are converted to be the adapter to hold the balance pipe. Maybe they've removed the clamp, turned it upside down and bended it to fit into the balance pipe. I've used some kind of rubber stoppers which I've cutted down to hold the pipe in place down to the grenade end. So I've not "destroyed" the original grenade piece:

The idea was as stated above to hold everything secured in place:

After more trimming the rubber fitted very well:

Not the end of the road but I'm on my way.

 

[Praecidium]

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That is seriously awesome. I always loved that design. Great job!

 

[Marv]

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After more trimming the rubber it fitted very well:

Not the end of the road but I'm on my way.

I really like what you did there. Nice

 

[NeoRutty]

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You original OBI parts guys are killing me... I've probably posted this same post in every thread like this... but can't help myself.

Next year... Next work contract signed, I'll start with a grenade.

 

[Andymac84]

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Thank you Marv
I have something different in mind what I wanna try.

Thanks a lot Praecidium. Much appreciated on both of you.:thumbsup

 

[Andymac84]

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You original OBI parts guys are killing me... I've probably posted this same post in every thread like this... but can't help myself.

Next year... Next work contract signed, I'll start with a grenade.

Do it, it is so interesting and fascinating! I don't know what it is but it's kinda hypnotic to me. If u love history and movies u can't go wrong....I'm in love with real world stuff which are converted props.
I never thought I could manage all those parts. But now I'm half way through.

 

[NeoRutty]

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Yeah I figure if I go for a grenade next year, and take my time, it MAY not kill me collecting parts over the long run.

The fun will be in telling my wife...

"Look what I found buried in the backyard... what are the chances?!"

Do it, it is so interesting and fascinating! I don't know what it is but it's kinda hypnotic to me. If u love history and movies u can't go wrong....I'm in love with real world stuff which are converted props.
I never thought I could manage all those parts. But now I'm half way through.

 

[Andymac84]

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I would say barely but worth trying it

 

[Andymac84]

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ANM2 Booster found within a ANM2 WW2 set! Last part is on the way, yeah!
The previous group buy ended in a dead end, but after exactly one day I've found that auction.

 

[scottjua]

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Holy crap!!!!!!!!!

 

[NeoRutty]

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Geez. That's awesome.

Maybe this is a stupid question, but what is that highlighted square on the bottom? A part for the Emitter?

 

[Andymac84]

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Holy crap!!!!!!!!!

This is truly a holy grail crap!
I've never thought I would find one in that short time after the group buy was a no-go.

Geez. That's awesome.

Maybe this is a stupid question, but what is that highlighted square on the bottom? A part for the Emitter?

No stupid at all. From what I've read it is threaded into/onto the booster. JamesKenobi used this part to be inside of the clamp (If I remind correctly). So it should be a part of the booster.


To get these through customs I have to leave the other parts to the owner. That's too risky at any time. I guess they would arrest me, and that's just because I've wanted to build a SW prop.:lol Other description and a lower stated price will get these parts hopefully to my home.

 

[Andymac84]

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In fact without the find of the derwent engine from the other guys this/my/other sabers would have not became a true thing. So again, great find to those who found 18 balance pipes in one spot.:thumbsup
I've also contacted a few guys I've needed their help for the booster. Thank you again. The seller agreed to ship them directly to me. (He stated no international shippings, so I would have needed a middleman to ship this to me).

 

[scottjua]

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dang... well... if your connections come up with another one let me know! ^_^

 

[Andymac84]

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Sure I will. Even emailed him about exactly that theme. Always glad to get help and also willing to share my hand:thumbsup

 

[Andymac84]

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Postman came today! No customs at all...I'm so glad about it. I would have to say about it something like: "ahm....here we have...a.....several car parts for a.... a air conditioner from an.....":lol
I was so afraid about it. But finally:

And here's the letter "B" engraved. I guess it stands for "Browning" or "Bearing", Barrel, Booster...?
The booster itself is very heavy and the total weight of the saber is great.