TPM VD Yoda Lightsaber Prop

[lonepigeon]

The center screw that holds the emitter on is new. The original Praco screw is too short and has the wrong shaped head.
The correct screw is an oval head machine screw 2-56 threaded 1/2" long.

 

[seven]

<div class='quotetop'>(lonepigeon @ Oct 27 2006, 09:59 PM) [snapback]1346360[/snapback]</div>

The correct screw is an oval head machine screw 2-56 threaded 1/2" long.
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Sweet.

I just tried to screw it down last night with the original screw, and yes it was just too short. And I agree the head does look wrong.

Off to the work shop I go to find some screws

 

[seven]

On a side note, to all those whom are intersted in the wheel rim, I sent it to russrep this morning and he should get it in about a week. He will be machinining it out of black anodized aluminum so we can have a more acqurate wheel for everyone. So go hit the sign up list in the junkyard.

Hope yah don't mind, but I made some ruff side-by-side shots

 

[seven]

Just some horribly washed out photos of the emitter "installed"

 

[seven]

Oh man, I could not wait till I got this to share...

I can only hope it is the right one.

One can only tell once I have it in my hands,

but look what I just bought off eBay

 

[lonepigeon]

<div class='quotetop'>(seven @ Nov 9 2006, 05:30 AM) [snapback]1353904[/snapback]</div>

Oh man, I could not wait till I got this to share...

I can only hope it is the right one. One can only tell once I have it in my hands, but look what I just bought off eBay
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Actually it's the wrong flash - sorry.
If you look at the black band you'll see that the two plug slots are horizontal instead of vertical.
With some work you might be able to modify it to look closer- hard to tell until it's taken apart.
If nothing else the endcap is correct.

 

[seven]

I just noticed that. Well it may have other things besides the end cap, slotted brass screw possibly.

I am convinced that the oil pan is from a 1/16 model due to its size (1 1/2"). I had a 1/12 and it was just too big. So in my search for a Monogram 1/16 Corvette, I have learned from the Revell/Monogram customer servise, that Monogram never made a 1/16 scale Corvette.

This is going to be a bit more difficult to find now...

 

[SirJediKnightTim]

Please post photos of the grips when you make them. I need some advice on how to make mine too.

<div class='quotetop'>(seven @ Nov 9 2006, 01:08 AM) [snapback]1353930[/snapback]</div>

I just noticed that. Well it may have other things besides the end cap, slotted brass screw possibly.

I am convinced that the oil pan is from a 1/16 model due to its size (1 1/2"). I had a 1/12 and it was just too big. So in my search for a Monogram 1/16 Corvette, I have learned from the Revell/Monogram customer servise, that Monogram never made a 1/16 scale Corvette.

This is going to be a bit more difficult to find now...
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[lonepigeon]

<div class='quotetop'>(SirJediKnightTim @ Nov 13 2006, 05:51 AM) [snapback]1356453[/snapback]</div>

Please post photos of the grips when you make them. I need some advice on how to make mine too.

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Grips should be easy to do.
The original grips are .1 inch thick rubber, 1/2" wide.
They should be 1 7/16" long, but I haven't cut mine yet.
Perhaps Ed can confirm the length?

Finding suitable rubber sheeting should be easy enough.
Just cout out some rectangles.
Fun Foam might be a decent alternative material too.

 

[SirJediKnightTim]

How many sixteenths of an inch is .1 in thick?

I'm considering finding some hose that is large enough to stick the bolsey into, and that would give me the right contour on the hose.

<div class='quotetop'>(lonepigeon @ Nov 13 2006, 01:28 AM) [snapback]1356460[/snapback]</div>

<div class='quotetop'>(SirJediKnightTim @ Nov 13 2006, 05:51 AM) [snapback]1356453[/snapback]

Please post photos of the grips when you make them. I need some advice on how to make mine too.

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Grips should be easy to do.
The original grips are .1 inch thick rubber, 1/2" wide.
They should be 1 7/16" long, but I haven't cut mine yet.
Perhaps Ed can confirm the length?

Finding suitable rubber sheeting should be easy enough.
Just cout out some rectangles.
Fun Foam might be a decent alternative material too.
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[cayman shen]

Yes, rubber sheet might work, but I can say from past experience that forcing some rubber to conform to the curve of the flash is a nightmare.

 

[lonepigeon]

<div class='quotetop'>(SirJediKnightTim @ Nov 13 2006, 12:05 PM) [snapback]1356505[/snapback]</div>

How many sixteenths of an inch is .1 in thick?

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That's a little less than 1/8" (.125) or a hair less than 7/64" (.109).

The original grips are pretty soft rubber, plus they were cast curved to fit an 1 1/2" tube.

If rubber is too much of a problem then I'd just go with styrene or some other plastic cut from sheet or tube.
Then paint it with some black bumpercoat paint or maybe spray on tool dip (for a rubber like coating).
The right kind of paint might put a nice rubbery looking skin on Fun Foam too.

 

[cayman shen]

<div class='quotetop'>(seven @ Nov 9 2006, 01:08 AM) [snapback]1353930[/snapback]</div>

I just noticed that. Well it may have other things besides the end cap, slotted brass screw possibly.

I am convinced that the oil pan is from a 1/16 model due to its size (1 1/2"). I had a 1/12 and it was just too big. So in my search for a Monogram 1/16 Corvette, I have learned from the Revell/Monogram customer servise, that Monogram never made a 1/16 scale Corvette.

This is going to be a bit more difficult to find now...
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Dude, I was looking at that Praco...just because I wanted the brass screw. If it has the right one, you think you could get me a few simple measurements and snap some huge pics for me? I'm guessing with the bulb setup, it won't have the screw, but hope springs eternal, eh?

 

[seven]

Well, Lonepigeon was right, it was the wrong Praco. The only thing that is useful in the whole flash was the end cap. The flash was a completely different design; even the band and tube are cut differently.

But on the bright side, I did get an accurate end cap, and comparing it to the one Russrep made, It is almost identical

Here are a few snap shots. First is a side-by-side of the wrong praco and the Bolsey

Here is the Praco end cap next to the Russrep replica end cap.

Same two end caps, just comparing their Diameter, which appears Identical.

 

[cayman shen]

Cool--except for a little length, it looks about dead on. Are we sure you Praco endcap is the same as the Yoda VD Praco?

Your Praco has a tube and a center band, I bet you could cobble up something similar to the Yoda VD and sell it as a pretty close version. Some one would probably buy it for pretty cheap, even if only for their kiddos.

 

[lonepigeon]

The endcap is correct and accurate so that's still not a bad deal for the auction.

Why is Russ' cap too tall? Wasn't he given a real one to copy?

 

[cayman shen]

I didn't have one so we just used pictures. Believe me, it still looks great on the flash. Anyway, using the Bolsey in the first place is a pretty significant compromise, so a few minor inaccuracies isn't a big deal, IMO.

 

[seven]

Russrep did a fine good jorb. The slight height difference is only noticable when right next to each other. I agree, it's great for the Bolsey. 100% improvement from the black end cap.

The praco that I got I am thinking about modifying it to a Yoda saber. I will probably cast the wheel I have in resin for it. As right now, I cannot get the black band off :cry

 

[cayman shen]

"fine good jorb," is that Coach Z from Homestar Runner?

 

[seven]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cayman shen @ Nov 20 2006, 05:57 PM) [snapback]1362357[/snapback]</div>

"fine good jorb," is that Coach Z from Homestar Runner?
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Of course. :love
but we wont go there :lol