V3: Production Version Build

[Halliwax]

Looking good alley!

 

[chazzychaz]

So was the chrome tape added after production? Its on the clamp and emitter, and what looks line just above the pommel? please forgive my frshface, im new to thisV3

 

[Captain Dunsel]

So was the chrome tape added after production? Its on the clamp and emitter, and what looks line just above the pommel? please forgive my frshface, im new to thisV3

Evidence suggests that the chrome tape was added in a post-production refurbishment.

 

[PoopaPapaPalps]

So was the chrome tape added after production? Its on the clamp and emitter, and what looks line just above the pommel? please forgive my frshface, im new to thisV3

Evidence suggests that the chrome tape was added in a post-production refurbishment.

All the refurbishments were likely done for the tour in the early 90's if I'm not mistaken.

 

[CopperRevan]

Of course. There is a small blob of concrete in my utility room that gives me the random pattern needed to create the “pitting” seen in vintage clamps (I use the same patch of concrete for the weathering on the bottom of my V3 / V2 hilts.) Basically, I strike the clamp, randomly against this patch of concrete like the monkey from 2001 with his bone....

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(Here’s the result, using the same method, on the bottom of the hilt)

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The camp was then subjected to “Easy-Off” cleaner, 3m pads, and steel wool to break down the shine.

Then, I sealed the parts into a plastic container containing ammonia to darken the areas of exposed brass.

Lastly, I hit the part with a black wash.

Here’s where I’m at so far. I’ve had to order the additional grub screws and will follow-up once I have them in-hand.

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This might be ..no, forget that.. THIS IS the greatest custom production V3 lightsaber ,hands down, i have ever seen. Inspired me to do a KRV2 into one like this..hope i can get remotely close. This looks like it came right out of the movie. Fantastic job Man. Please tell me you are NEVER selling this.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

This might be ..no, forget that.. THIS IS the greatest custom production V3 lightsaber ,hands down, i have ever seen. Inspired me to do a KRV2 into one like this..hope i can get remotely close. This looks like it came right out of the movie. Fantastic job Man. Please tell me you are NEVER selling this.

Thank you. I greatly appreciate the compliment.