Wicket's spear: the proper length

[Mara Jade's Father]

I would like to know what the proper length for the shaft (hehe... I said "shaft") of Wicket's spear. the measurement is the shaft only, not including the spear tip.

I just received my Wicket from Space Bears. He is 37-38" in height (not including the ears). Using the photo below as a reference and assuming Space Bears calculations are correct (I have no reason to doubt him as he has demonstrated to me he is quite knowledgeable on Ewoks including Wicket), it looks like it might be about 10" taller than Wicket. I am also trying to take into account that the spear is not being held straight.

What do you think? Anyone know better?

 

[warrenhouck]

Could you post a pic of your wicket? I was contemplating getting a wicket as well and am curious how you like yours? I was lucky enough to get a teebow and logray from ronculous before he stopped but missed out on wicket

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Here he is...



He is made very sturdy. Not going to tip over. He is not posable except that his head is made to just sit on a post. This way you can turn it or pivot it up like I have it. He looks much more realistic when you enter the room and he is making eye contact with you.

the only thing he really needs is some darkening of the fur between his eyes. His own personal Wicket has it but he had it done by a person who does airbrushing. If I can think of a good technique that I do not think will ruin it, I may give it a shot.

He also came with a real stone spear tip, rope/twine, and leather strapping. After an initial look around the area to see if i could find a proper tree branch, I decided to just go with a broom handle from Home Depot. I will sand it down, rough it up, and maybe add some numbs so it looks like it once had small limbs growing and finally some sort of finish for color.

But before I start, I need to know where to cut.

 

[jme3]

That's a nice Wicket...

As to the size of his spear, the imdb states that Warwick Davis was 2'11'' when ROTJ was filmed. For those who have a facility for this sort of thing, here's a photo of Wicket from "Jedi" and his spear for comparative reference:



As only a rough guess, I'd say four feet (?)...

 

[jme3]

Don't ask me why 3PO showed up here... It hasn't been my day. :/

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

That's a nice Wicket...

As to the size of his spear, the imdb states that Warwick Davis was 2'11'' when ROTJ was filmed. For those who have a facility for this sort of thing, here's a photo of Wicket from "Jedi" and his spear for comparative reference:

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As only a rough guess, I'd say four feet (?)...

Thank you.

Sorry, made an edit to my first post. He is 37-38" in height (not including the ears). So if Davis was 35", and you probably get a little more for foot pads and mask, that is probably right. Like I said, it looks like the shaft is another 10". So I agree about the four feet (48"). Thank you.

Anyone else?

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Here is another picture next to my Stormtrooper (6 ft mannequin I think) for comparison. I also adjusted the hood to pull it right over the brow to try to capture the right look.

 

[jme3]

Thank you.

Sorry, made an edit to my first post. He is 37-38" in height (not including the ears). So if Davis was 35", and you probably get a little more for foot pads and mask, that is probably right. Like I said, it looks like the shaft is another 10". So I agree about the four feet (48"). Thank you.

Anyone else?

You bet!

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Space Bears recommendation is that the spear with spearhead should be around 50". So wen you figure in the tip, the 48" shaft still looks like the right length.

Below is a pick of the broom handle i will be utilizing and the spear head kit that came with my Wicket.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I finally got to this project. I built it the same way Native Americans did over a hundred years ago... with a Dremel and gorilla glue. What? That's not right? I got it from Wikipedia so it has to be right.

Seriously...

Here are the results...



The pictures really don't do justice to the actual work involved.

• I first used a drill to get a slot started for the spear tip to sit.
• Enlarged the slot using a grinding wheel on the Dremel.
• Used a 2 part epoxy by Gorilla Glue to secure the spearhead in place.
• Wrapped the twine around using layers of Elmers glue and burned off the loose threads.
• Measured out 50" from the tip and cut the shaft to length.
• Used a sanding wheel on the Dremel to taper off the cut end.
• Utilized same Dremel sanding wheel to remove finish and create an uneven surface along the entire surface of the shaft.
• Lightly sanded shaft to remove roughness.
• Applied Linseed Oil to darken wood.
• Used steel wool to dull finish.
• Applied a brown paint and water mix to dirty up twine and highlight flaws in the shafts surface.

 

[jme3]

It turned out very nice... and looks great with Wicket. :thumbsup