POTC Jack Sparrow Compass

[jhusel]

This is a prop I've had on my wish list for years now. I really wanted an MR version but the prices are way too high. Anyway, I bought this in the junkyard as a kit a while back. Really it was just the body and hinge without the inlay framework. So I cut and clued each piece of very thin styrene to the body, mounted the front latch, rear ring, found some nice leather for the inside of the lid, and made the brass piece that fits over the dial. It was kind of a pain to make the brass piece but was worth the work in the end. The only thing I haven't done yet is etch numbers in the brass.

Then the fun part was weathering! I had a blast doing that! Anyway, here are the pics!

 

[Heyjude7]

Great work! looks awesome! is this a slurpo kit?
with the technology these days im surprised this hasn't been 3D printed yet.....

 

[jhusel]

It was the one I bought from you in the Junkyard.

 

[Madd Dogg Burns]

When i get my 3d printer i'll probably print these as my first project lol. You are right....brass is a pain to work with on this project. I like the weathering though, looks grimy as hell.

 

[Pro Mod]

Very nicely done.

 

[coop5150]

Does anyone have a kit/completed compass available for a reasonable price? Or even just commission the brass parts?

 

[DrMcoy]

Did you ever find one? Pinksi sells nice kits on etsy.