DarthCalibar
Well-Known Member
Thanks a ton... 
Jack Sparrow Compass Toy Conversion
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PHArchivist
Master Member
Barummmmp.
(any progress anyone?)
(any progress anyone?)
KingNothing
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Just got my compass today.... PHArchivist... you have a source for the leatherette anymore??
This looks fun. I might go the easy way for the brass parts (l brackets overtop, washer and make the fin part out of plastic). I'm also considering trying out the magnet thing to make the compass move.
Sidenote... I also got the sword/baldric set... The sword is perfect for a project hilt, along with the baldric buckle... More to come on that.
This looks fun. I might go the easy way for the brass parts (l brackets overtop, washer and make the fin part out of plastic). I'm also considering trying out the magnet thing to make the compass move.
Sidenote... I also got the sword/baldric set... The sword is perfect for a project hilt, along with the baldric buckle... More to come on that.
KingNothing
Well-Known Member
Ah progress...
I'm in about three hours now. Got the compass brass peices painted, and awaiting the numbers on the washer. Also rigged the dial to move like the movie. Or sorta anyways. You be the judge...
I'm thinking of just painting on the panels and then taking an exacto knife and scoring the edges around the paint to give it the inlay look. Hmm,....
More sanding painting, getting the clasp and ring. FUN FUN FUN..
I'm in about three hours now. Got the compass brass peices painted, and awaiting the numbers on the washer. Also rigged the dial to move like the movie. Or sorta anyways. You be the judge...
I'm thinking of just painting on the panels and then taking an exacto knife and scoring the edges around the paint to give it the inlay look. Hmm,....
More sanding painting, getting the clasp and ring. FUN FUN FUN..
PHArchivist
Master Member
<div class='quotetop'>(Ramiel @ Oct 17 2006, 11:31 PM) [snapback]1340080[/snapback]</div>
I'd imagine postage wouldn't be anymore than a normal letter or card. How much does it cost to send a letter from California to Italy?
I'd imagine postage wouldn't be anymore than a normal letter or card. How much does it cost to send a letter from California to Italy?
Ramiel
Sr Member
Apparently (but I'm not sure if I've used the right features on their site) the cost is $1.70 USD via USPS using airmail letter post and a standard envelope... But a confirmation from someone who use "more often than me" USPS will be really appreciated (just to be clear, I've NEVER used USPS and I've never ship anything international yet, so... )
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Last_Chael
Active Member
I have to say thank you guys so much for this thread. It is going to be so incredibly helpful.
I got given the set as a birhtday present this year, and was most excited about the compass. I made an Elizabeth Swann Pirate outfit for the Premiere of DMC (Though now I have better reference material I'm remaking most of it, except the Jacket - that I got pretty spot on) so now I'll have the compass to go with. I might not be starting th eproject for a bit, as I have other things on my list, but I will certainly be trying this in the coming months. I'll post my progress as I go.
I got given the set as a birhtday present this year, and was most excited about the compass. I made an Elizabeth Swann Pirate outfit for the Premiere of DMC (Though now I have better reference material I'm remaking most of it, except the Jacket - that I got pretty spot on
) so now I'll have the compass to go with. I might not be starting th eproject for a bit, as I have other things on my list, but I will certainly be trying this in the coming months. I'll post my progress as I go.
Walter
Master Member
Ok, so I have cut mine down, added the ivory pieces, and the brass hinge.
The one thing I am stumped on is the brass washer, what is the size?
Oh, another thing, how are you guys painting this? I saw a thread that added a wood grain effect to the pistol prop, is anyone doing that for this box?
Thanks,
Bryan
ps, pics maybe next weekend.
The one thing I am stumped on is the brass washer, what is the size?
Oh, another thing, how are you guys painting this? I saw a thread that added a wood grain effect to the pistol prop, is anyone doing that for this box?
Thanks,
Bryan
ps, pics maybe next weekend.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Just happened across this... Any more updates from anyone...?
Darth Mule
Sr Member
Ressurection!!! The thread that is. Anyone found a source for the front clasp?
Zombie_61
Master Member
I'm just starting my own conversion. Many of the older photos are no longer loading in this thread; is there any chance some of you could re-post photos of your finished compasses?
Ramiel: If you still need a clasp for your compass, I have an extra. PM me to make arrangements.
Ramiel: If you still need a clasp for your compass, I have an extra. PM me to make arrangements.
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