Tan Djarka
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Can you post pics?
Sorry, no (see above).
Can you post pics?
At first I was adamant on using windscreen wiper blades for the grips, but I soon realised they wouldn't give the right look for this build, so instead I decided to make my own from scratch.
I'll definitely be sanding the bottoms of the grips (this will give me a larger surface area touching the pipe which means more strength when it comes to gluing.) I hadn't considered the uprights snapping off, but now you mention it that could be a danger if the lightsaber is handled too roughly - although PVA glue can be quite strong when gluing wood to wood.Looks good. Will you sand a curve into the bottoms of the grips to conform to the pipe?
I'd considered a similar construction technique, but I know at some point I'd end up snapping the upright fins off the base of the grip. Though I haven't tried it, tabs on the bottom of the fins that slot into the base might work better (but it would be significantly more difficult to fabricate).
Thanks, Marvin! This definitely takes a lot of time (and patience!) - that rectangular hole took at least 3 hours to file to the right shape; I'm dreading the other two above where the glass eye will be.Absolutely awesome! the amount of time and devotion that goes into these scratch builds always blows me away
Well, I did a quick mock-up the other day, and it didn't look too bad - although my judgement may have been clouded slightly by my excitement at holding a real metal lightsaber. :lol [emoji3]Very nice work on the metal part, I'm looking forward to the next steps.
I have to say I'm not a big fan of the wooden grips however, I think it might lower the quality of your overal result, but I might be wrong and it might work when assembled.
keep up the good work :thumbsup
At the moment, I'm not too sure. I've been scouring local hardware/DIY shops for anything that might look good but so far I've found nothing. Any suggestions will be more than welcome.What are you doing for knobs?
Hey, thanks propmaniac! Don’t worry, I want to make as accurate as possible, so there’s no chance of me rushing this (otherwise I could run the risk of ruining the prop completely)I've found that part to be the most challenging. Nice job so far. Take your time don't rush it.
Thanks!This is turning out great.. Color me interested[emoji6]
One day you could also attempt molding and casting those grips and make your some rubber, or resin ones for your future projects...Hey, thanks propmaniac! Don’t worry, I want to make as accurate as possible, so there’s no chance of me rushing this (otherwise I could run the risk of ruining the prop completely)
Thanks! Today I sanded the bottom of the grips so they fitted the curve of the lightsaber. After that I couldn’t resist a quick mock-up of my work so far. [emoji6]
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Hey, @Fabian 71! I’m pretty happy with the grips as they are, but if I ever need to replace them I will definitely look into those aluminium t-sections (I didn’t even know they existed before today, so thanks!) Thank you as well for the link to your shoulder puller thread, until now I was at a complete loss for how I’d replicate that detail. [emoji4] Your lightsaber looks great, I only hope mine will turn out just as good.