Magic of Myth ( MoM ) Luke RotJ Hero ( cave build ) lightsaber research, images, reference, & collaborative model builder's discussion.

[thd9791]

Thank you very much!

This might be too much detail - but do you remember if the dark nipple hole was more of the same material, just another hole in the aluminum, or if it was a plug?

 

[Odynn]

As some of you know, I had the opportunity to visit SW Identities Exhibit in Japan and see the Luke ROTJ Hero prop in person.
Even though the reference pictures did not turn out well due to poor lighting and display set up, I was able to observe the saber closely via binocular, and I took notes on the spot.

For those interested, attached in this post is a PDF of my note.
It's not 100% detailed, but I picked out important areas in my note and summarized them here.

Again, this was just my observation and may contain errors.
However, I was able to confirm some key areas that were previously left uncertain mainly — the emitter nipple interior and the pommel endcap

Will you share the pics anyway?

 

[PrinceZip]

thd9791
Because of the poor lighting, I am not 100% certain what that 'small dark circle/hole' inside the nipple is.
There are 3 possibilities
1. A drilled hole
2. Painted / aged dark circle
3. A circular plug of some kind

Personally, I think the most likely possibility is that it's a drilled hole.
Even when using flash, that small circle did not reflect back any trace of light.

If it is a painted circle or a plug, it would have reflected a bit even if it's matte black.
In fact, the more and more I think about it, I believe it is a drilled hole.

 

[PrinceZip]

Odynn
You can check out some highlight pictures of the exhibit in my collection thread. Link
I took over 300 pictures so not sure if I can share them all haha
Also, Luke Hero pictures didn't turn out good because of poor lighting and display setup.

 

[genZOD]

Nice research. I’m working on an idealized combination of the hero, V2 and Last Jedi props. Basically, a “best of” my favorite features. Your images of the emitter are very helpful.

 

[BRRogers]

zip is it possible you were seeing a centering bit hole?
Like so?

That is Adam and my best guess.... and after examining the photos. It there is a point that can be seen inside that smaller diameter hole

 

[PrinceZip]

It's definitely possible that's a centering bit hole.
Wish I brought a single-point laser; I could have tested if the laser goes inside the hole or not

Again, I didn't see any reflection or a point inside the nipple, but perhaps there's a photo reference that shows this.

 

[BRRogers]

This was something we had suspected a little while back, and finally managed to make sense of with a few photos like this one... The shots are unicorns but given some editing you can see the bottom, and it is solid though very dark in there indeed.
I consider this strong further evidence that the saber was solid: hence the future static will be so unless proven otherwise.

PrinceZip
Of course your shots were helpful: but these notes you’ve shared are very clear indeed... a center hole inside the emitter, and no raised lip on the pommel for certain (confirming my hypothesis in the first page of the thread)
The other things mentioned are pretty well captured already at this point, with a couple opportunities to re-verify your observations; crosschecked via photo and overlays... I’m very, very pleased with where this research stands and regarding the model

 

[thd9791]

I have an adapter that Halliwax made me, that is the depth of the nipple and hugs a metal blade. I would be worried swinging it around, without a deeper connection.

This being a centering bit hole makes me a little wary to call this a Yuma as well. I say this because it is a very good explanation, and makes sense to me too.

 

[Verity Cosplay]

I have an adapter that Halliwax made me, that is the depth of the nipple and hugs a metal blade. I would be worried swinging it around, without a deeper connection.

This being a centering bit hole makes me a little wary to call this a Yuma as well. I say this because it is a very good explanation, and makes sense to me too.

I think I am not following. So you are inclined to agree with a centering bit hole as BRRogers and I have suspected, or that you think this is a Yuma and are disputing the centering bit theory? (Just trying to understand.)

 

[thd9791]

The first - I agree with you guys, my cast looked exactly as you described. Even depth.

I have my doubts that this was a Yuma because you really need a deeper hole to make sure the blade doesn't come out

 

[Verity Cosplay]

The first - I agree with you guys, my cast looked exactly as you described. Even depth.

I have my doubts that this was a Yuma because you really need a deeper hole to make sure the blade doesn't come out

Gotcha. Thank you for the clarification! It's late and I am getting tired haha.

 

[Mouse Vader]

So you are inclined to agree with a centering bit hole as @BRRogers and I have suspected

Could someone clarify what is meant here. Are you saying this was a hole meant to locate a tail stock live centre for machining purposes or a pilot hole meant help keep a second larger diameter drill centred for the 'blade' hole ?

 

[BRRogers]

A couple of users directed me to another nice reference: apparently this photo from the Tokyo SW: Identities exhibit’s official Twitter (taken by kkokik_02).

 

[Verity Cosplay]

Could someone clarify what is meant here. Are you saying this was a hole meant to locate a tail stock live centre for machining purposes or a pilot hole meant help keep a second larger diameter drill centred for the 'blade' hole ?

^ This.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

Interestingly, here's how the barrel shot looks on my new ones.

 

[BRRogers]

set screw? That’s how am seeing the shot anyhow

 

[Verity Cosplay]

set screw? That’s how am seeing the shot anyhow
View attachment 1251171

I agree but I think your center dot to reflect the center of the bottom is misplaced given the perspective.

 

[PrinceZip]

Yes, in the photo, the hilt is held at an angle.

 

[Halliwax]

Really appreciate the effort put into this trip