It would be in sporting goods, but I didn't have any luck there (or anywhere else for that matter). I had to call around to 5 different local gun shops before I found some!
Obi Wan ANH Lightsaber Build - AFBB
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Tan Djarka
Master Member
Ditto. They had Perma-Blue, but not aluminum black.
Your best bet is to order it online
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
You need to try a gunsmith. That is where I have gotten mine before.
Agreed, I got mine at a small, local gun shop.
Well after a little more experimenting with the Aluminum Black, I just wasn't getting the even coverage like I was hoping for. So I broke out the Rustoleum, and laid down a few coats of gloss black.
Now all I need to do is polish up my clamp and emitter, and wait for my pommel to arrive!
Now all I need to do is polish up my clamp and emitter, and wait for my pommel to arrive!
Thanks! :thumbsup
Look forward to seeing the costume
Look forward to seeing the costume
modelcitizen
Sr Member
that aluma-black stuff makes your aluminum pieces smell like a burnt turd in my opinion. looks like charcoal too.
Quick update, here is where I stand:
I took a cue from James Kenobi 1138 and polished up the inner portion of the emitter as well as the clamp:
I did this by attaching a polishing pad to my drill press, and applied high gloss metal polishing compound. Worked each piece around until I got a nice, mirror finish
I took a cue from James Kenobi 1138 and polished up the inner portion of the emitter as well as the clamp:
I did this by attaching a polishing pad to my drill press, and applied high gloss metal polishing compound. Worked each piece around until I got a nice, mirror finish
So I finally received my russrep pommel the other day! A little disappointed in the chrome finish, as it seems a few from his last batch weren't the best. I'll try to get some closer-up pictures to show the pitting, but I don't think it's worth me sending back and waiting another month or two to get a replacement.
Anyways, here is the finished assembly!
I need to repolish the clamp a bit, as there is some slight discoloration on it. I'm also going to get a more accurate bubble strip. The only major thing I need to do is fabricate the base for the stand, and order a plaque!
Anyways, here is the finished assembly!
I need to repolish the clamp a bit, as there is some slight discoloration on it. I'm also going to get a more accurate bubble strip. The only major thing I need to do is fabricate the base for the stand, and order a plaque!
I'll actually get one from Rebelscum. He's local, and I've had a good experience with Philip before (not to mention the North TX prop party is at his shop in a few weeks!)
Shade88
Sr Member
Lucky!!! :thumbsup
Received my Rebelscum bubble strip the other day, and it is much more accurate! Great work as always, Philip.
Here are the two, side by side:
You can certainly tell the difference!
I had to do a little prep work in order for it to fit. It was just a little too tall to fit in the channel of the clamp, so I had to sand down the bottom side just a bit. Now it fits like a glove!
I also received my plaque from Pastor Jedi yesterday. Great quality, and received it extremely fast!
So I have started to work on the base for the stand... I bought an 8"x48"x1/2" plank of oak and cut it into four pieces 12" long each. Then I glued three of them together, face to face to face, and clamped them. I let them set for a few days, so now I have a block that is 8"x12"x1 1/2" to work with:
I will bevel the front edge, then create a small lip on that edge for the plaque to attach to. Once I finish with that, I will have to route out a couple of grooves for the acrylic stands to fit in, then sand everything down and paint!
Here are the two, side by side:
You can certainly tell the difference!
I had to do a little prep work in order for it to fit. It was just a little too tall to fit in the channel of the clamp, so I had to sand down the bottom side just a bit. Now it fits like a glove!
I also received my plaque from Pastor Jedi yesterday. Great quality, and received it extremely fast!
So I have started to work on the base for the stand... I bought an 8"x48"x1/2" plank of oak and cut it into four pieces 12" long each. Then I glued three of them together, face to face to face, and clamped them. I let them set for a few days, so now I have a block that is 8"x12"x1 1/2" to work with:
I will bevel the front edge, then create a small lip on that edge for the plaque to attach to. Once I finish with that, I will have to route out a couple of grooves for the acrylic stands to fit in, then sand everything down and paint!
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Cut down the block to give it a nice bevel, then used my hand plane to soften and round the edge a bit. Then used my router to notch out slots for the acrylic stand pieces:
Front view
Profiel view
Now I just need to build my "lip" for the plaque, then sand it all smooth, and paint.
Front view
Profiel view
Now I just need to build my "lip" for the plaque, then sand it all smooth, and paint.
...and the stand is finished! Sanded, painted, acrylic stands installed. I'm calling this one done... for now :lol
Lichtbringer
Master Member
To shiny for my taste, but awsome work - same for the stand, it´s really good looking. :thumbsup
