Luke's ROTJ SandStorm Goggles

[blewis17]

...I swear it looks like the original prop was just spray painted khaki brown and then covered with blobs of hot glue?!

 

[Psab keel]

That's exactly what I'm seeing too! I guess when you consider that these were just slapped together according to Brandon's book it would make sense that they made these really quick and dirty.

 

[Halliwax]

I buy that hot glue theory!

 

[Psab keel]

I've had enough instances where my glue gun made the same types of gobs when still hot but not in use so I can recognize them from a mile away.

 

[Psab keel]

I found another pair that I think are much closer and even scored some vintage amber lenses too. I'll send some pictures once they all arrive.

I also found that these types of goggles are huge in the steampunk fandom and may have found a source for modern replacement lenses, though I'll have to take measurements to see if the modern ones are compatible with the vintage goggles.

 

[Halliwax]

I wonder if you could just cut red acrylic for the lens

 

[Psab keel]

I considered doing that but given I don't have the space to do certain types of work with heavier tools in a one bedroom apartment (with very limited space) I'm opting to try and find ready made solutions where I can. Especially for a lesser known prop that I don't want to spend a lot of money on. Often I end up having to buy supplies that sit around with no other use because I only need a small portion and with storage being an issue I have to be very selective now.

 

[Halliwax]

Get me the exact dimension, I may have a cheap solution for you

 

[Psab keel]

I will let you know. Thanks!

 

[Psab keel]

The first pair of goggles are in. I did manage to get the correct brand (Willson) albeit not the exact model number. With some clorox wipes I was able to get these nice and clean.

Halliwax the lenses are removable and measure 50 mm.

I did find these too and I purchased a pair: STEAMPUNK GOGGLES Replacement Pair of Interchangeable 50mm | Etsy

 

[Halliwax]

That’s great the steampunk community already makes them! Easy beans!

 

[Psab keel]

It sure is. I don't know a lot about the steampunk aesthetic but I have seen goggles but didn't realize they were often welding goggles. I'll definitely keep your suggestion in mind though Halliwax. That may yet come in handy!

I'm excited for this build. I haven't done a prop/ costume type hardware build in a long, long time so this should be fun and relatively straight forward.

 

[Halliwax]

Im excited to see progress! Keep us updated

 

[Psab keel]

The amber lenses came in today but they are too small. Oh well. I'll hang onto them for the time being and see if they fit the second pair of goggles. Worst case scenario if I want to use them that bad I can make a shim to hold them in place if need be.

 

[Halliwax]

Dang…

 

[Psab keel]

Yeah it was a disappointment but I have the Etsy polycarbonate ones on the way. It would have been cool to have the genuine lenses though. Ah well!

 

[Halliwax]

Fingers crossed on these new ones

 

[Psab keel]

Well the Etsy lenses arrived and they fit like a charm! I purchased a set of red lenses too but I didn't even install them because the orange just looks perfect to me. But it's good to have the option.

I'll likely replace the elastic strap eventually too because this is all stretched out.

 

[Halliwax]

dude thats wicked!

 

[Psab keel]

Thanks! I'm excited to do this build!