New model for OWK three holes saber... (New pics on pg 13. 11-17-2024)

[DRambo87]

Thank you! I definitely don’t have the right lens for my camera to match the perspective of those images, but I tried...

It's hard to do, Excelsior did the best with the Dewy/starkiller. He said, it took him a bit lol

 

[Gregatron]

Rivets arrived!

Please note that they do NOT fit in the brass knob as-is. Either the brass part's hole will have to be enlarged, or the diameter of the rivet reduced.

On a related note, I also have to decide whether or not to remove some or all of the purple anodizing, since I'm not seeing much--if any--in the AOTC reference images.

 

[skoota73]

Just got this in today and pieced it together rather quickly. It's such a gorgeous saber. Matches the Propstore images.

I did find these images off Heritage and noticed that the orientation of the buttons are different on this one.

 

[Halliwax]

Funny little things

 

[Gregatron]

Just got this in today and pieced it together rather quickly. It's such a gorgeous saber. Matches the Propstore images.

I did find these images off Heritage and noticed that the orientation of the buttons are different on this one.

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There are some notable variances in the different versions of the prop. I also noticed that the replica has idealized positioning of the emitter endcap, so that one of the holes is in line with one of the LED bezels.

Could be worse, though. Remember that stunt casting with the Covertec knob on the upper half of the saber, instead of the lower?

 

[Gregatron]

I chucked one of the purple rivets in a drill, and carefully ran the bottom edge against a file to shave down the diameter. After that, I gave it a VERY light buffing with superfine steel wool to remove some of the purple anodizing.

The result looks pretty spot-on compared to the reference. That being said, if better images are found, I still have a few spare purple rivets to swap it out with, if necessary. Still, the result of my mods makes me think the real prop’s anodizing had somewhat worn off, by the time of AOTC.

 

[Gregatron]

And an angle akin to the DRESSING A GALAXY shot:

 

[DRambo87]

Just got this in today and pieced it together rather quickly. It's such a gorgeous saber. Matches the Propstore images.

I did find these images off Heritage and noticed that the orientation of the buttons are different on this one.

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There are several details on this one that are quite different than Dan's example.

 

[Meneldil]

Is it possible to ask for help? The LED bezel on the hilt is stuck and seems to be jammed. I applied some lubricant to it yet it refuses to move at all.

Is it cross threaded and damaged forever?

 

[teecrooz]

I’d remove the copper/red button threading sleeve to make it easier to remove the led bezel.

 

[Meneldil]

I’d remove the copper/red button threading sleeve to make it easier to remove the led bezel.

That won't also move at all, unfortunately. Did I made a mistake which could potentially damage Anakin Starkiller's outstanding hilt?

 

[teecrooz]

Not necessarily. The parts all screw in when you do them a little at a time, and not fully screw in one before the other. A few options to try to turn it. Put on a rubber glove, press down and twist. I’ve seen tape used, and even a Q-tip inserted into the threaded collar to gain traction. I’ve used small modeling needle nose pliers, inserted into the middle of the sleeve and then opened and twisted, to just get a little movement.

 

[Meneldil]

Not necessarily. The parts all screw in when you do them a little at a time, and not fully screw in one before the other. A few options to try to turn it. Put on a rubber glove, press down and twist. I’ve seen tape used, and even a Q-tip inserted into the threaded collar to gain traction. I’ve used small modeling needle nose pliers, inserted into the middle of the sleeve and then opened and twisted, to just get a little movement.

Thank you. I will do this. Then can LED bezel be removed too? I don't wish to think it's cross threaded.

 

[Halliwax]

Has you see my video where I take it apart?
Salt Shaker Assembly Tutorial

I don’t know if this helps explain how to take the top section apart

 

[Meneldil]

Has you see my video where I take it apart?
Salt Shaker Assembly Tutorial

I don’t know if this helps explain how to take the top section apart

I saw your video. It is well explained and easy to comprehend.

 

[Halliwax]

Excellent, hope that helps

 

[Meneldil]

So, I did use Q tip and yet it's completely stuck and does not move at all. I don't think there's any solution now... The bezel and red button threading sleeve are stuck as if they're glued on.(I definitely did not glued it.)

 

[Foe Hammer]

You could try putting it in a freezer for a while. The cold air should cause the metal to contract and loosen up. The key is getting the threaded collar out.

 

[Meneldil]

You could try putting it in a freezer for a while. The cold air should cause the metal to contract and loosen up. The key is getting the threaded collar out.

Thank you again for the another solutions. I will put the hilt in the freezer so that both Bezel and Threaded collar to loose out. But I am worried if it's cross threaded and thus unable to salvage.

Edit: I put it and got it out of freezer, but the bezel and collar are still stuck. I don't know what to do...

 

[Meneldil]

Must I give up? Despite trying out all the solutions people have kindly provided, both single bezel and collar are still stuck, never to loose. It's over now..