Obi-Wan ANH Saber Build

[PHArchivist]

Out of the starting gates...

Huge thanks to the troops over on the "Original Parts Obi-Wan Saber" thread, whom have welcomed questions, comments, and images related to my hybrid build.


This an OLD collection fo Obi-Wan ANH saber parts, cast from that old stinky, oily, yellow resin from the late 90's to early 2000's. I don't even recall where I got them...

I also have a metal replica of the sink knob, and a torqued and incomplete Graflex clamp, (which I will not be using).

So...

Being a replica sink knob (metal or not), nothing on this is original parts.

But here it is (these images are a hodge-podge of parts and progress; pretty random collection - bear with me):

 

[PHArchivist]

More...

Again, a random smattering.

 

[PHArchivist]

So where am I on this Frankenstein of an Obi-Wan Saber?

Of the original yellow resin cast, I:
--Hacked off the pommel to use the metal copy of the Shanks sink knob
--Sliced off the grenade cast, thinking it would facilitate using the original Graflex clamp (not gonna)
--Filled the booster fins (T-track from the original artist, BEFORE the booster discovery), with lots of filler to sculpt a somewhat more correct booster

Do not know how or when I obtained the white grenade cast; not sure which cast I'll use...

At any rate, here I am (metal pommel; remains of the original yellow cast body - booster and Graflex part; carriage bold assembly).

Will be using Testor's Aluminum Plate Metalizer (had to go to eBay for it) for the Graflex clamp; may add the foil tape...

Still need to track down a calc bubble cast.

 

[PropFan]

I love the Obi Wan ANH saber. One of my favorites for sure. Good luck with your build!

 

[Halliwax]

Let’s go buddy! Glad you have started this project!

 

[PHArchivist]

Let’s go buddy! Glad you have started this project!

LOL "New" is relative!

Will wet sand the Graflex clamp next, prior to hitting it with the buffable Aluminum...

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

The metal graflex clamp. That's one of Tom Buckley's reject clamps, right? Bliskit?

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

The metal graflex clamp. That's one of Tom Buckley's reject clamps, right? Bliskit?

It looks like the metal sheet used to make that clamp was just a hair too thick, but my old eyes could be playing tricks on me.

 

[PHArchivist]

The metal graflex clamp. That's one of Tom Buckley's reject clamps, right? Bliskit?

Seems familiar

It may be - I honestly do not remember...

 

[PHArchivist]

Bit more progress...

Got the clamp portion hit with the Testor's buffable Aluminum Metallizer (but still need to buff it). May wet-sand it; may hit it with a clear..

Might just cover it with chrome tape...


Will also add a black wash and / or paint the openings black