Halliwax's weird V3 theory
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I'm not sure, in most photos we've seen where something is in motion, the whole thing is blurry, and usually "moving" in one direction. I literally see the circular ring around the emitter face and then non-circular fading edges around it.
Could be like the V2 lever, that "tooth" that we all saw but wasn't there. But there are photos with light reflecting off a perfectly flat emitter in that scene as well, so I can't figure out why it would look chewed up if it was the same prop.
Could be like the V2 lever, that "tooth" that we all saw but wasn't there. But there are photos with light reflecting off a perfectly flat emitter in that scene as well, so I can't figure out why it would look chewed up if it was the same prop.
Naaah that’s the v3. Too many consistencies
Bent neck, less paint then the v2 at the time of filming, bigger nipple on the end of the blade. Plus this is the same time/scene being filmed as the other photo of the v3 clearly with bent neck
The v2 at this time is already hacked up, and neck taped. Rod still poking out the nipple
I wish it were so, but I clearly see the v3 even with this blurry action shot.
Let me see if I can dig up the other photo at the same time
Bent neck, less paint then the v2 at the time of filming, bigger nipple on the end of the blade. Plus this is the same time/scene being filmed as the other photo of the v3 clearly with bent neck
The v2 at this time is already hacked up, and neck taped. Rod still poking out the nipple
I wish it were so, but I clearly see the v3 even with this blurry action shot.
Let me see if I can dig up the other photo at the same time
Let me find the other photo, this sucker is bent good. We also have that video of the blade and I believe emitter flying off it whole hacking away at Vader
Had to dig out that 200lb archives book..
Scary face scene
Scary face scene different angle
Gaffers tape v3
Rethinking his life, the bent blade and possibly neck
Here is another example, here is the v3 in motion again which makes the emitter look wonky
Scary face scene
Scary face scene different angle
Gaffers tape v3
Rethinking his life, the bent blade and possibly neck
Here is another example, here is the v3 in motion again which makes the emitter look wonky
Good! You were going to give me a stroke.
You tape booster guys really know how to get my goat!
two theories?
anyway, thank you SO MUCH for scanning those! I need this book.
I still see rim damage in the first two shots, however I have to admit that looks like the same single prop through all of those.
Actually... *evil grin* I did notice in shot #2 there the clamp may be covered in gaff tape. Which might mean that almost all of it peeled off the clamp area for that other shot you posted with only a few strips left on the clamp
anyway, thank you SO MUCH for scanning those! I need this book.
I still see rim damage in the first two shots, however I have to admit that looks like the same single prop through all of those.
Actually... *evil grin* I did notice in shot #2 there the clamp may be covered in gaff tape. Which might mean that almost all of it peeled off the clamp area for that other shot you posted with only a few strips left on the clamp
Tom you haven’t seen these photos before? That photo shows the v3 clamp, booster and neck covered in tape
This is where Seth and I tease each other repetitively
Maybe we were talking about this in the Duncan thread? We got into a pretty heavy fun debate
The scenes we see on screen there isn’t any tape, some where down the line Hamill had to start complaining about the hilt and they wrapped it all up.
I don’t believe the duel was filmed in order we see it on screen, because come the time the hand cut off scene the tape is missing..
And we know the atat Endor bridge scene was one of the last filmed and that’s where we see the v3 with out its nipple or blade and bare booster
Somewhere during filming the duel they wrapped it up, and later on removed all the tape for the bridge scene.. or whatever lol
Also the duel was filmed before the Endor scenes so that would explain the emitter missing paint when Luke is deflecting the lasers from the speeder biker
As for switching emitters, after talking with Brandon and him explaining how the emitter is machined and slides into the windvane. I don’t think it’s a physical possibility for the v2 emitter to attach to the v3.
I think the v3 emitter was violently hacked off as we can see it today.. sad face
To be honest tom, this book is by far my favorite out of all my Star Wars reference.. I does weigh 40 freak’n pounds though.. so picking it up off the shelf is a chore lol
It’s so large I can’t keep it on the shelf with the rest of my reference books
Thanks! I never thought the emitters were switched. I saw the damage to the emitter in that scene and really that just opened up the opportunity for them to have had maybe 2 bladed lightsabers for Luke, whatever they may be.
I guess I hadn't picked up on the amount of gaffer tape on the clamp, I only remember seeing the two thin strips. The shot that also shows the pyro charge and fake Vader hilt/hand really shows its just like the pipe stunt at that point, wrapped up!
I guess I hadn't picked up on the amount of gaffer tape on the clamp, I only remember seeing the two thin strips. The shot that also shows the pyro charge and fake Vader hilt/hand really shows its just like the pipe stunt at that point, wrapped up!
Looks to me like it's just the blade or the blade and nipple that aren't straight, there. The neck and emitter look in line with the rest of the hilt to me.
And I wanna say the curve is more pronounced in the shot where Luke is making contact with the railing. If you look at the blade's tip, you can see some motion blur.
Propdude113
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Like Tom said, it has to be either the v3 or a stunt we don’t know about yet
Idk dann, the emitter looks tweaked to me
Anyone have any photoshop skills that could put a line to it
It could be the light making the emitter look like it’s bent back on one side
Mouse Vader
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I tried this myself & wasn't sure so the emitter was off or not. I just removed the blade & bar. Certainly the neck is still in line & the disc of the emitter face looks to be orientate the same as weathervane & grenades face, That light refection on the underside of the emitter body I think is creating an optical illusion. Changing orientation helps.
Sorry I tried to get these smaller - no luck.
Sorry I tried to get these smaller - no luck.
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