Pirates of the Caribbean: JACK SPARROW'S COMPASS

[DaBuild]

Hello People!

Here's my latest build!

Jack Sparrow's compass from Pirates of the Caribbean

It even points what I desire most ( sort of...

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Check out the full build video to know more!

Take care and build stuff!

-DaBuild

 

[skahtul]

Great build! My daughter and I are looking to do one of these (although I am going to 3D print some of the parts) and your build gave me some good ideas, nice work.

 

[DaBuild]

Great build! My daughter and I are looking to do one of these (although I am going to 3D print some of the parts) and your build gave me some good ideas, not work.

Thanks a lot man! Let me know if you have any questions I'll be glad to answer them.

 

[DaBuild]

Some pictures for those who don't want to go through all the making of

 

[McFlyte]

This looks great! This is on my list of props to build. Well done doing it by hand!

 

[DaBuild]

This looks great! This is on my list of props to build. Well done doing it by hand!

Thanks man! Let me know if you have any question

 

[Mr Mold Maker]

I’m not super familiar with the real prop, but yours looks killer. If you told me it was a real vintage compass I’d 100% believe it.

 

[DaBuild]

I’m not super familiar with the real prop, but yours looks killer. If you told me it was a real vintage compass I’d 100% believe it.

Well, if you think it's an old vintage compass, job's done!

 

[Mr Mold Maker]

Well, if you think it's an old vintage compass, job's done!

It was a compliment dude... just saying your weathering and break down was nice and realistic.

 

[DaBuild]

It was a compliment dude... just saying your weathering and break down was nice and realistic.

I know! Don't worry! Sorry if my answer sound weird Much appreciated!

 

[DaBuild]

BTW, for those who contacted me, I know there's 2 versions of the compass. There's also the one with a big center ring. I went for the small one.

 

[JamesM242]

Thanks for sharing your build - fantastic work! The part of the video where you obtained the dome for the compass was a nice touch, and hilarious.

 

[blastmaster]

That is sick, want to sell it, No really great build I love the video the hammering is the best sped up like that.
Just fantastic, I want your work shop!!!
My best to you and the family

 

[DaBuild]

Thanks for sharing your build - fantastic work! The part of the video where you obtained the dome for the compass was a nice touch, and hilarious.

Thanks man! My son actually had the idea on how I should get the ball.

 

[DaBuild]

That is sick, want to sell it, No really great build I love the video the hammering is the best sped up like that.
Just fantastic, I want your work shop!!!
My best to you and the family

Much appreciated. I had a lot of fun making it. I don't usually sell my prop since I only make one of each. As for the shop, I only had a drill and a dremel 5 years ago. Slowly getting where I want to be.

Best to you and your family too

 

[DaBuild]

For those who asked me in private, those are the measurements that I used.
Hope it helps!
Cheers
Dan

 

[Aditrap]

Awesome job! I'm just about finished marathoning the films again and I think I'm bumping this prop up on the priority list for things I have to make. The video's great, thanks for sharing.

 

[DaBuild]

Awesome job! I'm just about finished marathoning the films again and I think I'm bumping this prop up on the priority list for things I have to make. The video's great, thanks for sharing.

anytime man. let me know if I can help!
cheers!
Dan

 

[Bartimaeus]

Nicely done! I really like what you've done with the brass dial. Is there a retaining mechanism to keep the pieces from sliding out if the compass was upside down? I couldn't tell from the video. Trying to come up with a solution that will hold up to being part of a costume and dangled by the cord

 

[DaBuild]

Nicely done! I really like what you've done with the brass dial. Is there a retaining mechanism to keep the pieces from sliding out if the compass was upside down? I couldn't tell from the video. Trying to come up with a solution that will hold up to being part of a costume and dangled by the cord

Thanks! Good question actually. There's none. When it's closed, it's no issues at all. When it's opened, I never thought about flipping it over...yes it would fall for sure. I use it mostly as a display piece.