Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO
Got mine and am quite impressed with its engineering. I'm not an fx guy so mine will be static, but I'm happy with the updated accuracy of its outward appearance as compared to my second run 3-piece. I'm pleased that when it's finished there won't be any tells that this is an fx ready hilt. (I'm thrilled that the L slot will be hidden beneath the clamp band when I orient the parts to match the Throne Room scenes.)
One thing I may do is add a real rod inside like Tom did. Not because I want to "accurize" the inside somehow, but just because I think the cut off rod end on my 3-piece V2 looks more accurate than the neat little domed nipple that comes with this new V2. Was there a reason this was made domed that I missed? If this is now known to be more accurate I'll keep it, but I thought the real one looked sharper to me.
I've also got the "clamp open too wide" issue that I'll have to do some finagling with. (Vintage clamp.) By my calipers this new V2 is .6mm wider in the clamp area than my 3-piece. That's three full turns of the clamp lever. This results in a 2.2mm gap beside my Slothfurnace card. I'm sure I'll get it to work, but it's a shame cause this clamp fit perfectly on my 3-piece V2. And there's no other clamp I'd use as this one has a couple of rust spots that match the real prop's clamp spectacularly.
Thanks again to Dan, and Roy, and everyone else who contributed to making this replica come to fruition. "Impressive" doesn't seem to cut it. It's amazing what can be produced with tenacious research, collaboration, attention to detail, and the dedication that is present here. And all in a community of fans and hobbyists who respect and appreciate the process and hard work that goes into these pieces, and are happy to wait for something exceptional, rather than something "now".
This will truly be a stand out piece in my collection. So thanks.
