Limited Run Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLOSED)

[masterjedi322]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

Got mine! Seems everything arrived safe and sound! Thanks, Dan! Looking forward to everyone’s builds!

Sean

 

[Pixelpiper]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

The sacrifices we do for accuracy...

A scraped knuckle? It's got to be the whole hand for "accuracy." Just make sure it's not an FX-ready hand.

 

[CJ2319]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

A scraped knuckle? It's got to be the whole hand for "accuracy." Just make sure it's not an FX-ready hand.

Luke's hand was cut off before he made this saber... Until I see that I'm considering this completely inaccurate.

 

[Kylash]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

How did you get the dent without marring the surface? That was always my problem when using tools to do it.

 

[thd9791]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

I'd like to know too. looks PERFECT

I have three ball peen hammers

 

[Pixelpiper]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

How did you get the dent without marring the surface? That was always my problem when using tools to do it.

I don't know what Halliwax used, but a 2x4 worked adequately for me with SH's V2 - I plan to do the same here. Multiple ways to get this done, but I put a piece of 2x4 into vise (edge side up) and then smacked the emitter head onto it while holding the complete saber mostly vertical & upside down.

A hammer, being made of steel (which is considerably harder than the aluminum of the saber) will probably not get the soft result desired.

 

[teecrooz]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

I have a mallet that has a rubber side and a hard plastic side. I haven’t gotten to this step though.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

Maybe it might make sense to start a new build thread in the main SW forum where builders can share tips and tricks.

I fear that a lot of good info might get lost if it starts on pg 34 here

 

[teecrooz]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

Maybe it might make sense to start a new build thread in the main SW forum where builders can share tips and tricks.

I fear that a lot of good info might get lost if it starts on pg 34 here

New thread started by halliwax here: https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=289889

 

[Halliwax]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

Been working on the thread for almost 2 hours... trying to make this clean and organized... there’s a lot of info and pics, I really don’t want it bumbling...

Give me another hour or so lol


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[Halliwax]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

thread is up, uploading alittle video

 

[takeshiep]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

Hi I need help, I find the neck is a bit loose, can't screw it tight, how can I do to screw it down a little bit more?Thanks!

 

[thd9791]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

Hi I need help, I find the neck is a bit loose, can't screw it tight, how can I do to screw it down a little bit more?Thanks!View attachment 813979

The saber is designed this way. check out my post a few pages back - I used a steel rod and shaft collar to tighten the emitter/neck

 

[takeshiep]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

The saber is designed this way. check out my post a few pages back - I used a steel rod and shaft collar to tighten the emitter/neck

Thanks, I missed that...is nice but I don't have skill to do it,so... anyway thanks!

 

[teecrooz]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

If you want it tight you can sand down the bottom of the steel part. Would take just a few seconds on a belt sander. I shortened mine and can now select to have it spin or tight.

 

[takeshiep]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

If you want it tight you can sand down the bottom of the steel part. Would take just a few seconds on a belt sander. I shortened mine and can now select to have it spin or tight.

I see! Thanks a lot!!! It's much easy to me, I try to do that!

 

[teecrooz]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

I see! Thanks a lot!!! It's much easy to me, I try to do that!

Just take a little at a time and check in between sandings. Also remember remove the burrs and keep the threads clear.

 

[takeshiep]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

Just take a little at a time and check in between sandings. Also remember remove the burrs and keep the threads clear.

Got it! thanks!!:thumbsup

 

[thd9791]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

I used a butane torch and rubber mallet to get the bent emitter plate! Took it off just like halliwax did, chewed up the bottom a bit though in the vice. Meh, weathering. I smeared some aluminum black on it to prep for paint tomorrow!

 

[Halliwax]

Re: Sign up thread for NEW Luke V2 light saber run. Spring 2018 edition (SIGN UP CLO

I used a butane torch and rubber mallet to get the bent emitter plate! Took it off just like halliwax did, chewed up the bottom a bit though in the vice. Meh, weathering. I smeared some aluminum black on it to prep for paint tomorrow!View attachment 814079

Looks great tom!


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