Non-studio scale Death Star source

[PHArchivist]

Tell me what you think...

http://www.hubert.com/prod/RR.27242.21397/searchlb/Decorative-Balls.html

 

[IndyFanChuck]

You've got some balls there.



:sick

:lol

 

[jts1031]

Gotta love the maturity.

I assume you're considering the 30" sphere to get the max size. Would have to trim around the equator to get the oblong look. I just wonder how well it would do under its own weight as the spheres look like they have thick walls.

 

[vaderdarth]

because it's not clear...............you're gonna be drillin fiberoptics holes for eternity!!! I'd hold out for a clear one. This way you paint the thing, then take a dremel and tiny round bit and "zip" a window in a fraction of a second, then it only takes one light source in the center to "wire this baby up"

Dave

 

[Jedi Dade]

Dude - If I 'd known you were looking... All you had to do was ask :thumbsup

http://www.cleardomes.com/domes.htm

Clear for your lighting pleasure!

Jedi Dade

 

[Robiwon]

This is what can be done with those styrofoam balls.
http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=195788&highlight=deathstar

 

[PHArchivist]

Dude - If I 'd known you were looking... All you had to do was ask :thumbsup

http://www.cleardomes.com/domes.htm

Clear for your lighting pleasure!

Jedi Dade

JD, yes, I've looked at Global... My biggest concern is shipping. I'm on the other side of the nation, and bet shipping is near $100. I have a local supplier that - while about $100 more per dome - I can pick up in person...

 

[PHArchivist]

because it's not clear...............you're gonna be drillin fiberoptics holes for eternity!!!

That's my biggest concern with those $96 spheres...

 

[vaderman1701]

Take a look at this site. This is, in my opinion, one of the best fan made Death Stars out there.

http://www.starwarz.com/modelshop/make/deathstar.htm


Scott

 

[jts1031]

Take a look at this site. This is, in my opinion, one of the best fan made Death Stars out there.
http://www.starwarz.com/modelshop/make/deathstar.htm

Haven't seen anything from Lasse in a while, but his work is some of the best I've seen, and he seems to be able to churn it out pretty quick...

 

[KnightAsylum]

JD, yes, I've looked at Global... My biggest concern is shipping. I'm on the other side of the nation, and bet shipping is near $100. I have a local supplier that - while about $100 more per dome - I can pick up in person...

But if the shipping is $100 and your local person charges $100 more wouldn't that work out to be the same amount?

 

[Jedi Dade]

Logic Logic Logic... Dontcha just hate it...

But honestly I'd pay an extra 100 NOT to have to run a couple of thousand fiber optics to light the sucker... Tme is money... and I know it would take me more then a couple of hours to run that many fibers...

Jedi Dade

 

[Lear60man]

PHArchivist,
Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go to Gavarelli Plastics on Sherman Way in Burbank if memory serves. Thats where I got mine for $170ish.

 

[PHArchivist]

But if the shipping is $100 and your local person charges $100 more wouldn't that work out to be the same amount?

Yes, your right... But I'm just talkin guesses... of course, I'd nail down actual costs beore committing.

 

[PHArchivist]

PHArchivist,
Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go to Gavarelli Plastics on Sherman Way in Burbank if memory serves. Thats where I got mine for $170ish.

What is the wall thickness on yours? I think this requires 1/4" right?

And hey - hate to ask you to do my "leg work" but do you have contact info for them? I tried quickly on the net but couldn't them.

 

[Kuhn Global]

Rob... what are the $96 spheres made from?

 

[PHArchivist]

Rob... what are the $96 spheres made from?

They simply say "plastic", which is none too informative... Been meaning to call bu been BUSY.

 

[Jack Bauer]

Hey Scott thanks for posting that. SUPER COOL! Makes me want to make one. But what would I do with it? :confused

Still would be a fun project and throw it on ebay.

 

[vaderman1701]

Hey Scott thanks for posting that. SUPER COOL! Makes me want to make one. But what would I do with it? :confused

Still would be a fun project and throw it on ebay.

You could rule the world...WAHHAAHHAAA