Luke ROTJ V2 lightsaber

[PoopaPapaPalps]

...Anyone know why Obi Wan's saber looks dark Grey in those pics, but in the famous one with the clamp slid down, it's pure jet black? Different stunts?...

Personally, I think it's due to exposure of the image. The one with him holding it down is a tad more exposed than the ones taken from the movie. But that's just me.:unsure

Also, I just want to add these two photos (because my imagination is running with me), but I feel like I'm taking crazy pills to be seeing this.

They kind of coincide as, if the first were true, then the methodology of holding the clamp together may have carried over onto the second picture, and if that were true, then that might be an answer to how they held the thing together. That way being: screw through the side of the clamp and side bar with the lever tacked on and held on with either a pin in a hole made through the screw or put on by some other method (being glued or soldered together).

Up for peer review. With that, I'm going to bed.

 

[Daddy Solo]

But like you said, they're all entitled to their opinion.

No need to get testy guys, as I actually find it fascinating that we have so much love for the subject matter to investigate and speculate so much.

We're united on a really cool level. ^_^

Anyway, I keep looking for photos, and I think we'll eventually stumble on the answers.

Well put! Whether there's a tooth on the lever is ultimately not up to me either way.If its shown to be there after further research , cést la vie. What I'd hate to see happen is the upcoming V2 lever run be hampered by other people's certainty that the design is wrong based on what is still speculation at this point. No one else has stepped up and offered to fabricate these for those of us that don't have the where-with-all to make one for ourselves. That said, I just want to thank everyone for their diligence in doing all this research

 

[scottjua]

Oh yes while the current run if levers is leaps and bounds better than precious versions, I personally will probably be shaping mine when received to fit more with my vision of what I perceive to be in that photo.

Not taking away from the design at all.

Man it's funny how elusive this part is. At least the DL-44 has great photo evidence for replication of parts.

This lever and emitter business is rough.

 

[lonepigeon]

Well put! Whether there's a tooth on the lever is ultimately not up to me either way.If its shown to be there after further research , cést la vie. What I'd hate to see happen is the upcoming V2 lever run be hampered by other people's certainty that the design is wrong based on what is still speculation at this point. No one else has stepped up and offered to fabricate these for those of us that don't have the where-with-all to make one for ourselves. That said, I just want to thank everyone for their diligence in doing all this research

I agree with Daddy Solo.
There is no tooth.

I like the boot latch idea especially since it ties in with another found piece (blaster trigger), but no other photos corroborate this theory.

 

[Zombie Killer]

Are there any other pics showing the side of the lever? What else would explain the bump on the bottom?

 

[Zombie Killer]

What else would explain the bump on the bottom?

The lack of response to this simple question is quite telling. No " I don't think there is a bump because_______" or "I think your seeing a bump because _______" Basically the answer is "because i say so" I equate that to putting ones hands over ears and saying "lalalal i don't hear anything,lalalal" :lol

 

[Shingouki28]

I gotta agree with Zombie Killer...there must be a locking tooth /bump there..Once seen, it's impossible to unsee it..wel I can't anyhow!:lol

With any luck, the "Making of Return of the Jedi" book planned for later on in the year may contain much better reference photos of this saber and its blasted lever!

 

[scottjua]

I gotta agree with Zombie Killer...there must be a locking tooth /bump there..Once seen, it's impossible to unsee it..wel I can't anyhow!:lol

With any luck, the "Making of Return of the Jedi" book planned for later on in the year may contain much better reference photos of this saber and its blasted lever!

A what!? I NEED this book. Any info on pre ordering said book?

 

[Zombie Killer]

I think he is talking about the final chapter of the Making of Star Wars and Making of Empire books that are out now. I still need to get the Empire one.

 

[TheRealMcFly]

Lol. I agree we could use more constructive feedback, but what else is there to see? I guess the question now is could this "bump" be in the other shots as well.

I too wonder what else it could be from that photo. Looking a the original sized version my first instinct is that we are catching more reflection off of Luke's glove. But that's actually impossible because we can't see through to the glove under the lever. We are still looking at the clamp portion over the saber body. Following the portion of the clamp that can be seen, it is not reflecting much light and appears dark. But it's not dark where would expect under the lever.

It could be a photographic distortion. But even if there was damage to the print before it wound up on the web then why can we see the far bump of the other side of the lever, slightly darker?

 

[Sym-Cha]

It's a lens flare! Oh no wait . . . this was before J.J. Abrams becomes the director :lol

Oops my apologies ... I could not resist ... carry on guys.


-Chaim

 

[thd9791]

The lack of response to this simple question is quite telling. No " I don't think there is a bump because_______" or "I think your seeing a bump because _______" Basically the answer is "because i say so" I equate that to putting ones hands over ears and saying "lalalal i don't hear anything,lalalal" :lol

I agree, there's too much of a sharp contrast for that to anything else. It also shares the same color qualities as the rest of the clamp lever, with no break in between. There is also the similar, darker bump coming from the other side of the hollow lever. If there was no bump, and even a millimeter thick bump of a hinge pin (in the center of this face of the lever) would cast a shadow, then at least some part of that "bump" would be darker or lighter than the rest of the lever. This is not the same lever that was in ANH, that one was a lot straighter, with different ends.

 

[thd9791]

Zombie Killer I just wanted to say I think you're right on the money. I think this lever is a boot lever, but another model (with like a more square hinge part). Looking back at your comparison picture, the teeth are right on and I think it looks wonderful

 

[matt black]

Sorry to deviate but can anyone give me any idea's as to where I can get the circuit board? Not the black and brass striped one but the one with the thin lines at the top.

 

[Sym-Cha]

^ You seek Slothfurnace ... :lol


-Chaim

 

[matt black]

Many thanks :thumbsup

 

[Daddy Solo]

The V2 was in Yuma for at least one shot, when Luke catches the saber. It's one of the best photos we have of the V2.

All the ignited sabers were the smaller 1.25" that eventually became the hero.

just found these pics doing some homework and I thought they went well with the above statement. sorry if they've been posted already

 

[Zombie Killer]

I though that was the "yuma" saber with the screws in the control box, i think that thing has a triangle belt hook ring too.

 

[Sym-Cha]

Indeed that is the Luke ROTJ Yuma Stunt lightsaber


-Chaim

 

[thd9791]

Those pics do go well with the above statement, considering James mentioned the smaller 1.25" bladed stunts, or "Yuma"s. So, thanks

does anyone have (or is anyone able to publish) behind the scenes shots of the V2 and shared stunt during ESB? Someone mentioned they'd seen both. I'd like to see/know the difference between them back then, before ROTJ