The Ultimate Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Real Vintage Parts Lightsaber Group

[mrwax]

Keep in mind that I don't own a vintage handwheel and am not trying to assemble a real-parts Obi, but I would personally never consider rechroming a handwheel that has the majority of the chrome left. Of the ones there, I'd only even entertain the idea of rechroming the one on the left, which is missing substantial portions. There are no rules, but this feels like refinishing vintage furniture that looks worn, but really only needs a clean and minor repairs to stabilize it.

If you want a perfect handwheel, I'd get a replica and display the vintage ones next to the saber. But the character of the vintage ones is better anyways.

 

[ChrisRWars]

Keep in mind that I don't own a vintage handwheel and am not trying to assemble a real-parts Obi, but I would personally never consider rechroming a handwheel that has the majority of the chrome left. Of the ones there, I'd only even entertain the idea of rechroming the one on the left, which is missing substantial portions. There are no rules, but this feels like refinishing vintage furniture that looks worn, but really only needs a clean and minor repairs to stabilize it.

If you want a perfect handwheel, I'd get a replica and display the vintage ones next to the saber. But the character of the vintage ones is better anyways.

That’s a good point tbf.. I’m not keen on restoring a Hales for that exact reason.

 

[teecrooz]

If you do look into re-chroming them, all of the ones I’ve seen done in the past have had too thick of a layer of chrome. It rounds the edges of the cubes and distorts the text.

 

[ChrisRWars]

If you do look into re-chroming them, all of the ones I’ve seen done in the past have had too thick of a layer of chrome. It rounds the edges of the cubes and distorts the text.

That’s a no go then!

 

[eethan]

Yes I don't think you are going to find a lot of people here in favour of "restoring" a vintage obi part. There was a whole thing quite a few pages back with a very cleaned up balance pipe
Most of those you showed are pretty nice looking
Choose the best one for you, I'm sure that people will be happy to buy the others if the price is right ( the market is a bit saturated right now)

 

[ChrisRWars]

Yes I don't think you are going to find a lot of people here in favour of "restoring" a vintage obi part. There was a whole thing quite a few pages back with a very cleaned up balance pipe
Most of those you showed are pretty nice looking
Choose the best one for you, I'm sure that people will be happy to buy the others if the price is right ( the market is a bit saturated right now)

Noted haha! It’s okay. I like the weathered look anyways a cleaned up balance pipe wouldn’t be my gag either. Long as that RPFer is happy though!

 

[Sym-Cha]

If you intend to add a D-ring in the near future, then perhaps it would be wise to keep any of the screen-accurate handwheels at hand in case you'd need a spare, when the drilling of your handwheel should result in any damage done to the plastic cube intended for the D-ring.

Here's the tutorial how to drill a hole for a D-ring by the honorable James Kenobi 1138 :

Drilling Obi ANH Handwheel for D-ring Tutorial

This is the method I've been using to drill the hole for the D-ring in the plastic cubes in an AS Handwheel. These vintage AS Handwheels are not easy to come by and usually not very cheap, so drilling them correctly the first time is essential to not totally ruining your Handwheel. STEP 1...

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Chaïm

P.S. Also do make a mention in your sales post when you'd want to sell the incorrect larger Bath handwheels so as not to attract buyers who want to build a screen-accurate ANH lightsaber, yet rather those that want to create a custom lightsaber instead

 

[Sym-Cha]

Here's the how to disassemble the handwheel correctly :

TIPS : How to disassemble a Vintage Sink Knob - Obi-Wan ANH Lightsaber Pommel

Will be adding tutorial videos to my site over the next few weeks: VIDEO TUTORIALS - Roman Props | Roman's Empire Here's another question I get : disassemble a sink knob :cheers teecrooz : those are your sink knobs, bud! :D

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Chaïm

 

[ChrisRWars]

Here's the how to disassemble the handwheel correctly :

TIPS : How to disassemble a Vintage Sink Knob - Obi-Wan ANH Lightsaber Pommel

Will be adding tutorial videos to my site over the next few weeks: VIDEO TUTORIALS - Roman Props | Roman's Empire Here's another question I get : disassemble a sink knob :cheers teecrooz : those are your sink knobs, bud! :D

www.therpf.com

Chaïm

Thank you!

 

[Tan Djarka]

Hi ChrisRWars ... welcome to therpf ... I'm very curious to see the grenade section that goes with your windvane after repairs ... meanwhile here's an overview of all the vintage all real parts lightsabers currently posted in my new Obi-Wan ANH Lightsaber Picture Index :

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Chaïm

Pardon my ignorance, and maybe it's been addressed before, but about what percentage of existing real parts Obi sabers would that represent? Asking for a friend ;-)

 

[Sym-Cha]

I have about 60 owners in my list, some of which have more than one lightsaber either compleet or as display parts, some have been sold already ... in all between 65 and 70 all vintage parts Obi-Wan ANH lightsabers are known

Chaïm

 

[eethan]

Slightly different approach but as far as I know, there has been 8 motors found so far were all female BP were sold, so around 72 female BP out there.
Then there is the 9th motor find by Franck in France but it's incomplete and he hasn't put the parts for sale yet as far as I know.

Now obviously some of those 72 female BP were used as standalone display pieces, but a few people will also have vintage lightsabers with male BP as well.

It doesn't give a really clear estimate but I thought it was cool to discuss this as well

 

[Sym-Cha]

Thanks eethan ... yeah ever since parfatelumiere and Romans Empire started the converting of male Balance Pipes into female versions many more owners were able to complete their precious all vintage parts lightsabers ... so that makes at least over 70 possible lightsabers worldwide

Chaïm

 

[OdiWan72]

Still a rare prop to own.

I remember, when a SET of male/ female BP´s from the first (or second ?) motor was offered at 750usd...and I refused to buy, because I found it too expensive back then *LOL*

 

[ChrisRWars]

Still a rare prop to own.

I remember, when a SET of male/ female BP´s from the first (or second ?) motor was offered at 750usd...and I refused to buy, because I found it too expensive back then *LOL*

If you ever find a way to go back in time hit me up and we’ll split the cost

 

[Sym-Cha]

Whilest we have your attention OdiWan72 ... could you send me 2 new pictures of your OB1 ANH lightsaber so I can add it with the Mechansimo Blue-Print to my Picture Index, please?

Chaïm

P.S. The same request goes to many more members i.e. scottjua Serenity RoyDeckard kurtyboy khal1993 coolhanluked to name a few

 

[Halliwax]

Let’s not forget all the “new old stock” balances pipes found through out the years, I know of 3 that I’ve seen brand new, never used in the box

 

[corliss1]

Sym-Cha - I know, I have an email to myself with the subject "obi picture" - SOON

 

[RoyDeckard]

I need to find a decent white background for ya but I can do that ASAP.

 

[Sym-Cha]

corliss1 ... I just checked your pictures this afternoon before you posted your reply, alas they are to low in resolution to use in my template ... so make certain they are large JPG

RoyDeckard a grey background is fine too ... A3 or better A2 in size should suffice

Chaïm