Kurtyboy's new Vader Reveal project. 15 June - eye lenses and shutters

[JSConnolly]

lol I just bumped into this tiny eastern european radio, and look what it includes!
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Yea what I CONSTANTLY tell people is that the MAJORITY of the "PARTS" inside AND Outside of the DV Helmet was ALL "Found Stuff/Junk"!
Just things they could find that LOOKED really cool!

But it ALL Has or Had REAL LIFE practical usage! And BECAUSE they were working in Europe/England THAT'S WHY it's all mostly European STUFF!

But ALSO WHY it's so DAMNED HARD to FIND HERE in the States!

Like the Majority of the "Greeblies" on the Millennium Falcon was almost ENTIRELY From European Model Kits! And most of THOSE were Military Vehicles like Tanks and Trucks but ALSO Motor Cycles and Race Cars!

Fun Hobby Hey Guys?!

Joe

 

[gonk27]

Very nice
I tried to have some etching done at the Scottish photo etching firm I use and they couldn’t get it right
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they did these, they look ok with a couple of coats of primer and paint on as it thinned the lettering out, but thinner lettering would have been better to start with

These photoetchers must wonder why the heck everyone wants these weird key shapes made?!

I'm glad to hear you got those characters etched ok Ben, the ones on kurtyboy's and mine were done by an engraving company.

 

[Bengrim09]

These photoetchers must wonder why the heck everyone wants these weird key shapes made?!

I'm glad to hear you got those characters etched ok Ben, the ones on kurtyboy's and mine were done by an engraving company.

I tried an engraver near me and he said he couldn’t do it, looks like I need to by some engraving equipment ( oops unhappy wife )

 

[thd9791]

I know this isn't a research thread, but those arms and linkages have GOT to be from a typewriter or something

 

[Bengrim09]

I know this isn't a research thread, but those arms and linkages have GOT to be from a typewriter or something

Not a typewriter of we know of, many many years of searching and past members buying ££££$$$$$ spent on various kinds of typewriters but nothing found

 

[kurtyboy]

I'm at a stand still. There's nothing I can get on with due to missing parts and it's frustrating!

 

[Bengrim09]

I'm at a stand still. There's nothing I can get on with due to missing parts and it's frustrating!

You could show more Vader build porn pics
Always welcome seeing your build and pics, it inspires me and probably many others

 

[kurtyboy]

Look back through this thread. Page 3 is interesting as it shows how I did the grooves and rail system.

 

[Bengrim09]

Look back through this thread. Page 3 is interesting as it shows how I did the grooves and rail system.

Ohh boy I have !!! Many times and will probably will again as I plan to cut mine this week

 

[kurtyboy]

A few more parts. Somehow I've managed to lose the tiny washer from the top of the black V8 part. Grrr...

 

[JSConnolly]

A few more parts. Somehow I've managed to lose the tiny washer from the top of the black V8 part. Grrr...

Ok... So what are THESE Parts from? The Tubes and other Parts? And what IS that so-called "V8" part???

 

[kurtyboy]

V8 = Revell Visible V8 model kit. The little cylinders on the ends of the wires are rivnuts. No Idea what the long "zippers" are, mine are replicas.

 

[kurtyboy]

Not much I can get on with right now so I cut the silver strips for the front of the chin. You can get these textured door house numbers at B&Q or at least they had them a few years ago.

 

[kurtyboy]

The dental expanders are not glued on to the original prop. They come with little rods used to adjust them and you can see them if you look closely on the original. I drilled holes for these rods to attach them. I don't have enough rods so I've ordered some 1.2mm drill bits to use instead.

 

[kurtyboy]

Crown shot.

 

[kurtyboy]

First attempt at the "nutrient tubes". 3mm aluminium wire with lumps of Milliput and heatshrink over it. Hopefully once painted they will look right. The wheel is just a crappy resin one I had lying around, but the conical tip on the end is a genuinie Michell/Transcriptor part. There is a piece of aluminium tube inside it (which attaches it to the wheel) and a small piece of copper inside that to get the right look.

 

[Bengrim09]

Nutrient tube looks brilliant, will you be able to paint the heat shrink?

 

[kurtyboy]

I'm hoping that Tamiya acrylic paint pots work on it. I've painted a test piece. See what it's like in a few weeks.

 

[Bengrim09]

I'm hoping that Tamiya acrylic paint pots work on it. I've painted a test piece. See what it's like in a few weeks.

A little box will be on its way to you tomorrow with a few bits in

 

[gonk27]

Not much I can get on with right now so I cut the silver strips for the front of the chin. You can get these textured door house numbers at B&Q or at least they had them a few years ago.

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I got these particular ones at a small shoe repair place, but if anyone needs them, I've also found them on ebay:

Gold or Silver Metallic Effect House & Gate Numbers Self Adhesive Stickers | eBay

Then look no further! Suitable for doors, garages or sheds, the numbers stick to any dry clean surface and are fully waterproof and weatherproof. The stickers are printed with high quality inks on a durable vinyl backing, ensuring they will not fade even in bright sunlight.

www.ebay.co.uk

They're self-adhesive which makes adding them nice and easy, and I'm pretty sure it's this same material on the original prop.