Sa1yan5pirit
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What bottom cap could be used for the DV6? Thinking about converting and old graflex that's been laying around
ROTJ Darth Vader Graflex Stunt (MoM)(a.k.a. DV6) – by WannaWanga
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Oh god, if only we knew. This is currently one of my lines of research!
For this kit I would recommend grabbing some thin brass sheet and rough cutting a circle to slap under the kobold clip. Paint it roughly with silver paint, and yours is probably going to look cleaner than the prop
Benjo
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Sorry if it's been already disscussed, I haven't found anything related to it.
You might have noticed how low the Kobold clip is on the original MOM
on most of the replicas you can see the kobold sits a bit higher (I took my unfinished version but I've seen the same setting on others MOM replicas)
I first thought it was due to focal distorsion but the kobod seems really lower on the original prop.
It doesn't seem cut though but I have the growing impression the bottom cap seems pushed in
Any thoughts?
You might have noticed how low the Kobold clip is on the original MOM
on most of the replicas you can see the kobold sits a bit higher (I took my unfinished version but I've seen the same setting on others MOM replicas)
I first thought it was due to focal distorsion but the kobod seems really lower on the original prop.
It doesn't seem cut though but I have the growing impression the bottom cap seems pushed in
Any thoughts?
The pics you posted for comparsion do not show the saber in identical orientation.
To me, the clip could be pretty much spot on on the fanbuild.
marker2037
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The two curves of the Kobold clip is producing the optical illusion as your brain is correlating the plate also following those curves. Cover up those curves and the plate looks normal again.
Here’s my go at roygilsing kit! Swapped out as many vintage parts as I could; vintage folmer, ball catch, body and box screws, Kobold and rivets, and grips. Also removed the bottom can lip and flipped the stamped plate.
This came out excellent.
Incredible detail and accuracy, 3251bimmer. Outstanding work!
Sa1yan5pirit
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So tempted to build that soon. Do I've to drill the big holes 10mm and then countersunk with a 12.4-13mm bit?
This is what I do:
Drill and tap for M6 if you have to. I think with this kit you won’t need to. So just drill the M6 hole in the tube. Use a countersinking bit to open the hole little by little until the head sits the way you want.
A 12mm countersunk hole is actually less drilled out than a normal 12mm hole. It’s best to creep up on it with a proper cone shaped bit.
Sa1yan5pirit
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How thick was the brass plate?
So, we did figure this out years ago and most people have found the plate to be less than 1mm thick
Check out the LV Saber thread, we have currently ongoing research into the endcap of this saber. Rim was lathed off, endcap was removed and probably put back in upside down, with the plate on top.
I just post the link here for convenience:
The LV ( Luke and Vader ) Shared Stunt Lightsaber
Buckle up everyone, we're in for a wild ride. Some of this we have clear evidence of, and some of this we are making our best educated guesses based on other facts we do know about similar props, and how things were done for these movies. We'll share what we can, and hope that the community...
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I have been realizing this as well. When I was working on my 3D model for the kit, I also noticed this and I don't think it's an optical illusion!
Here are some images of my Kobold model in the position I can see on the images. It's a good millimeter lower than it should. Perhaps it's a lower Kobold? I don't think so. I think it is sitting a bit lower.
Hi people.
I´m doing a christmas build with Roy´s kit and a blemished Roman´s shell and want to know your opinions on polishing/buffing? It seems to me that if you compare reference photos of the MoM the top half of it is very bright compared to similar period pics of Luke´s Graflex sabers... What´s the general consensus?
I´m doing a christmas build with Roy´s kit and a blemished Roman´s shell and want to know your opinions on polishing/buffing? It seems to me that if you compare reference photos of the MoM the top half of it is very bright compared to similar period pics of Luke´s Graflex sabers... What´s the general consensus?
The top of the DV6 is likely an early Folmer, which is typically nearly a “true chrome” finish.
It’s much more dramatic of a difference, in person, but here is an early Folmer (The Skywalker Ranch hilt) next to a later Folmer (the ANH hilt)….the Skywalker Ranch is much shinier; almost “chrome-looking”.
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