Turning a Sonic Screwdriver remote control into a Sonic replica (Round Two with Risu)

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This image was posted on the Tardis builders forum, and it shows all the parts that went into the sonic that the member built. It may or may not help.
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Does the onscreen prop spring open? I was under the impression that it was not. I recall reading that Smith improvised the flick and that the intended design was to be pulled open.
 
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NakedMoleRat said:
I can't see the picture here at work, but if its from who I think it is, he's already commented in this thread! :love
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It may have been this picture.....


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A parts study I did based on photos of Rubbertoe's workshop showing the prop in various stages of assembly .
 
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Question to the masses....

What would be the best option for filling in the claws to make them solid? I was thinking the two part putty that you kneed together, but not quite sure.
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I would use solder. It would be a little tricky, but I think if you could heat the claws up enough it would work and look the best

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Hi,
not sure how well it would work, but since you are not replacing the claws, making new ones, it might be worth a little experimentation. Fill the claw with 2 part putty such as milliput fine (the white one) Once this is hardened sand to the profile then use some common or garden kitchen foil non-shiny side outwards, epoxied to the filler to give the impression of solid aluminium. This might take a few goes to get right, but you've got 4 claws, right? :)
 
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A little more work done this weekend. Trying to connect the claws. This is the 4th design I came up with. Machined with a dremel and a micro hand drill. Three hours and five blisters later, I NEVER want to make another set of these again!

I finally came up with a design of 4 'L' brackets with 0-80 screws washers and nuts. I know they are not silver, all they had were brass...but I kind of like it!

On to the center shaft now...

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Smart desing. Looks really good :thumbsup
 
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Assuming that the sonic will flick open, how do you think the toy shaft will hold up? The stress on it could be a bit much.
 
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Matt Smith pulls it open in a few episodes anyway.:thumbsup
 
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