That's old news... it was first revealed in 2015:PS what is the story behind Brendon coming into procession of the originall/real V2? (just found the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7adP0f6zgR4)
This is really great! I haven't built a saber in at least 10 years, and I yet am still finding it really fun just for pleasure reading.
That being said – is there an error in the second paragraph of the page with you first start to discuss the Skywalker hero lightsaber in ESB? I could be misreading it but it seems to contradict itself. Sorry I can't seem to cut and paste the exact language from the PDF – but the second sentence says that the ESB Production seemed to have acquired their flashes from a "supply that was made later than the original." But then the very next sentence states that "these versions pre-date the ones used in ANH". So it seems to say that the flashes used in ESB were made later then those used in ANH – but it also seems to go on to say that the ones used in ESB were made first. Am I just misunderstanding what is written here?
Fantastic...thanks so much for this. Just starting to read it now. Thankyou!
Just noticed on page 7 that Roger Christian is identified as Production Designer on ANH. He was a set decorator and prop maker. John Barry was the Production Designer.
One nitpick on the Luke ROTJ V3 . the Graflex clamp has 3 holes drilled or punched. Other visible holes are tears in the foil tape. The run thread for Spirit of OB1's V3 post 54 has details. Awesome Book.
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=267595&page=3
Don Mac
This is really great! I haven't built a saber in at least 10 years, and I yet am still finding it really fun just for pleasure reading.
That being said – is there an error in the second paragraph of the page with you first start to discuss the Skywalker hero lightsaber in ESB? I could be misreading it but it seems to contradict itself. Sorry I can't seem to cut and paste the exact language from the PDF – but the second sentence says that the ESB Production seemed to have acquired their flashes from a "supply that was made later than the original." But then the very next sentence states that "these versions pre-date the ones used in ANH". So it seems to say that the flashes used in ESB were made later then those used in ANH – but it also seems to go on to say that the ones used in ESB were made first. Am I just misunderstanding what is written here?
In any event – great job and thanks again!
M
-I'd take the real world parts bit and integrate it with the description/details of each of the sabers.
-You use terms we're all familiar with (beer tab (lot of people today don't know what a real beer tab is , gear, shroud, etc) but in terms of an actual book, a photo or drawing point out those pieces would be a good addition as well.
Don't be afraid to use lots of text. You're trying to give the history, usage, parts, etc. It can be a lot of info. Use it. You don't have to infringe on the photos. Look at the companion book to Mysteries of Myth or whatever the prop tour was called in the 90's. Great photos, but pages of text explaining things as well.
-I noticed, too, it include 4-6 with the TFA graflex and a shot of what probably would have been luke's TFA as well. Why leave out the prequels? Stick with what was used on screen. They have a bit less history as they're most machined, but still. Lots of cool stuff could be done with those as well.
I put comments first (which you asked for) because they tend to not be read as much if they're second I think you've done a very good job but I think this is something you could take all the way to publication!
It goes like this...
I said " foil tape surrounds the clamp; a round hole is present below the oval slot and to the left of the square hole below it through the tape and clamp; a second hole, just in the tape, lies on the other side...
What do you make of the pic on the V3/share stunt page in the bottom right. I included it cause it was rigged with blade for dueling, and the color looks Yuma-ish... but I'm just now seeing a very black booster section.