ROTS Obi-wan and Anakin lightsaber Project (OWK preview on pg 11)
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What!!! I need this display case, that is beautiful!!!
Pretty pretty!! Keep posting boys!!
I only had time to unbox it before I ran out the door, today, so I'll have a more in-depth look when I get a chance. I did note, however, that the clamp card design appears to be just etched, rather than filled with paint/whatever, as on other replicas.
As you can see from my photo, the etched design still pops, but I should go back and look at the reference to see what look the actual props had.
As you can see from my photo, the etched design still pops, but I should go back and look at the reference to see what look the actual props had.
Finally had some hands-on time with this baby. While I prefer the brass/copper neck version, the dark bronze look is still really cool.
Also, how is the clamp card attached? Pressure fit? Glue? I’d like to pop mine out and reinstall it, because it’s actually bowing in the middle. Also still not sure about highlighting the etching with paint.
I also tightened the screw and nut which holds the Covertec/booster/pommel together, because there was some rattling going on. This allowed me to get a look at just how ingenious the engineering is for anyone wanting to flip the parts to allow for sound venting. Very cool.
This is a gorgeous, accurate prop, top to bottom, right down to the simulated threaded rod in the emitter. Bring on the Anakin!
Also, how is the clamp card attached? Pressure fit? Glue? I’d like to pop mine out and reinstall it, because it’s actually bowing in the middle. Also still not sure about highlighting the etching with paint.
I also tightened the screw and nut which holds the Covertec/booster/pommel together, because there was some rattling going on. This allowed me to get a look at just how ingenious the engineering is for anyone wanting to flip the parts to allow for sound venting. Very cool.
This is a gorgeous, accurate prop, top to bottom, right down to the simulated threaded rod in the emitter. Bring on the Anakin!
More hot glue, or a dab of E6000.
After rewatching ROTS, I’ve been reminded that, while the brass/copper-necked version appears to the primary belt-hanger, it appears that this dark bronze-necked variant was the one used as the basis for the digital stunt model appearing in the Grevious duel sequence and various other scenes where the saber falls or is Force-pulled. And, of course, it was the one photographed for reference, with the images appearing in the ROTS VISUAL DICTIONARY and elsewhere.
A little dab with do ya
Are you still planning on releasing the other version with the gloss grenade?
Seconded!
That’s it, tag team match!
Considering adding a gloss coat to mine as the PropShop images show a gloss finish but booster will remain as is.
Here's a comparison I put together of the various prop versions I have high resolution images of and my Starkiller replica. I think this run most closely replicates the second one from the left (chromed clamp section, raw aluminum emitter & pommel). I also think the powerful studio lighting for these images makes the grenade sections on the real props look more glossy than they would in natural light. I tried to replicate this in my picture of the replica, but I only have a cheap lightbox from Amazon. To my eye, even in my crumby picture the replica grenade looks much glossier than it does under normal circumstances. The point I'm trying to make is I'm pretty damn happy with this replica!
Thanks for the awesome comparison!
I tried out adding some clear lacquer to the grenade. But, I didn't really like the finish that much in person. It didn't feel right to me
I tried out adding some clear lacquer to the grenade. But, I didn't really like the finish that much in person. It didn't feel right to me
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