Luke ROTJ Hero Lightsaber Paint Question

Darth Lars

Master Member

• Sep 19, 2014

• #1

On Luke Skywalker's "Hero" lightsaber prop, below the gold/copper "neck" there is what looks like a silver washer in the "wind-vane" above the black neck section.

Should the silver disc be painted black on the underside, or should it be left silver?

I have always assumed that it should be left silver... but I am no longer sure. I can't really tell from reference images from exhibits if it is black or silver.
When looking at other people's paint jobs, I see that they have done either or.

What is correct?

 

Anakin Starkiller

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• Sep 19, 2014

• #2

black on the underside

 

thd9791

Master Member

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• Sep 19, 2014

• #3

Yep, at least from that exhibit of the metal hero. I think the top is even copper.

 

Sym-Cha

Master Member

• Sep 19, 2014

• #4

Also even under the emitter is also a smudged copper/brass color ... don't forget that when painting yours

Chaim

 

Darth Lars

Master Member

• Sep 20, 2014

• #5

That third picture tells the story. I had dozens of pics of the prop, but none like that one from a good angle with good light. The first picture kind of exemplifies the dilemma I had... I could often not tell whether silver I saw was silver or glare in black paint, and vice versa: if the darkness I saw was black paint or a reflection of the black grip.

Thanks guys! I'll go repaint my saber...

 

Sym-Cha

Master Member

• Sep 20, 2014

• #6

The second picture is showing brass/copper just all over on top, so only the side is silver or metal in color and please show us your final result ... when done

Chaim