cayman shen
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Half of the would-be colored section is covered in gaffer's tape also.
Luke ROTJ V2 lightsaber
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Country Paul
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I've been thinking a lot about the original ANH colour scheme as I'm hoping to strip my Russrep V2 & repainted it as an ANH obi stunt Saber once I get the one from the new run,
I'm sure that these are just the same pictures we're all looking at but this is the best picture I've seen of the ANH paint
I always thought I could see some brass on the windvane in the Emperor's chair pictures but I'm not sure if it's just the light
I quite liked the hint of brass showing through on the windvane of the MR V2
I'm sure that these are just the same pictures we're all looking at but this is the best picture I've seen of the ANH paint
I always thought I could see some brass on the windvane in the Emperor's chair pictures but I'm not sure if it's just the light
I quite liked the hint of brass showing through on the windvane of the MR V2
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cayman shen
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The brass color in the Emperor's chair pic seems clear, but it extends to the top ring of the grenade section, so I'm tempted to say it's a trick of the light...but who knows? If I had hair, I'd be pulling it out lol.
Now that I'd like to see!
with the paint job - given the whole ANH duel set was under weird lighting, I think the lighter emitter color may just be a trick of the light. The neck, however does seem not to be black, and the V2 today doesn't show this feature. Tom is confused, without more photo evidence this may be moot
with the paint job - given the whole ANH duel set was under weird lighting, I think the lighter emitter color may just be a trick of the light. The neck, however does seem not to be black, and the V2 today doesn't show this feature. Tom is confused, without more photo evidence this may be moot
Mara Jade's Father
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It was mentioned above of a theory that the entire upper part was originally painted black and then the brass was painted on top and then things started chipping. But I think at some point after A New Hope, the entire upper part was painted black covering what was left of the brass and then that black started chipping revealing hints of brass.
The reason I think that is based on the top of the emitter of Sir Alec Guinness hold the bladed hilt. Note that the face of the emitter appears to be bare of any paint.
The reason I think that is based on the top of the emitter of Sir Alec Guinness hold the bladed hilt. Note that the face of the emitter appears to be bare of any paint.
cayman shen
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I see paint on the emitter face, just lightened from highlights. But none on the nipple, if that's indeed the nipple we can see. *shrug*
I think in the AG pic above the emitter is painted a gunmetal grey to match a weathered, but not black, Derwent balance pipe, while the lower grip section beneath the clamp is actually painted black to match an oxidized booster. That said, the emitter looks to be black, and not just dark gray in ROTJ. Who knows...? Also, the brass color of the windvane area is very dark in the AG pic above.
Hi folks!
Here's an update on the new clamp lever development.
It's a terrible picture coming from the factory, but it's nearing completion (100 units). The levers still need the nickel plating. But in a couple of weeks (I'm off on a holiday first) I'll add them on wannawanga.com and start selling & shipping them!
Here's an update on the new clamp lever development.
It's a terrible picture coming from the factory, but it's nearing completion (100 units). The levers still need the nickel plating. But in a couple of weeks (I'm off on a holiday first) I'll add them on wannawanga.com and start selling & shipping them!
looks good :thumbsup. I'll grab one in case I get lucky with a V2
Exemplary work as always, Roy!
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Look what showed up today...
It dropped right in to my V2, no filing or sanding.
The only difference I see between my normal batch of these and the new V2 batch is the plating isn't near as glossy/reflective. The board material also seems to be a lighter color, which is a good thing.
They sure are pretty.
The base plating color and the gold plated color are very close together, you see differences in certain light, so silver soldering for a little extra contrast might be what people want, not sure.
It dropped right in to my V2, no filing or sanding.
The only difference I see between my normal batch of these and the new V2 batch is the plating isn't near as glossy/reflective. The board material also seems to be a lighter color, which is a good thing.
They sure are pretty.
The base plating color and the gold plated color are very close together, you see differences in certain light, so silver soldering for a little extra contrast might be what people want, not sure.
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ChameleonOne
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Me want, take my moneys...
