Re: The 'Ideal' Obi ANH Derwent Interconnect Replica
Just to clarify a few things for everyone.
I've drawn up a blueprint using my original balance pipe.
That blueprint has been sent to Andres, and he has provided detailed feedback concerning the print compared to his original measurements for the Obee/Serafino emitter and pictures of the prop.
I'm now in the process of pouring over these measurements along with my own reference material.
Russ is going to provide me with a CNC machined prototype to study.
From this, (with Andres help I hope - cos my old mate can't leave this thing alone no matter what he says :angel:lol ) the most accurate replica will be produced by Russ.
My next task will be to draw a blueprint for a 'cone reflector' which will push fit inside the replica emitters.
A few grooves on the outside surface of the flat face of the cone, where it meets the inside of the emitter will allow fixing with epoxy.
The inside cone I hope will be chromed - Russ will confirm that.
If that's not possible, then I know he'll be able to polish them to a high reflective shine.
The cone's function is two fold.
Firstly, to represent what we've all studied from stills and screen grabs from the Death Star hanger scene.
Secondly, to provide a connection point between the emitter, and a grenade which will follow.
At the moment I have no idea if the reflector will accomodate your existing grenade stem.
I'll be drawing the blueprint for the cone to fit the grenade Russ plans to machine.
It may be the connection will be slightly too large or too small for say, a Roman / Chen / Parks stem.
Time will tell, and all in good time.
The plan is to get these pieces correct, once and for all.