Recent content by QuartZ

I have a Polaroid camera but it’s new (you know, since they are cool again). I wonder if the lens focal length and other properties are similar to the vintage ones? The camera looks like it came from the 80s It would cost more to try and get the same angle/shot on Polaroid film... maybe I’ll...

When I first received my ESB-MC lineage helmet, I felt like the shape wasn't wide enough. I too remember the ESB Fett helmet as having a wider face with a more prominent "flare" at toward the bottom. Now, I'm not saying that anyone is wrong if they do know that the shape of our lineage helmets...

Thanks! That’s good to know, I’ve seen debates about how long the MPP flash sticks out. So I figured someone else must have a stronger answer than I would at this point. -Dana

Slow and steady, I have another minor update that took me quite some time and effort. I have been meaning to get a resin 3D printer to supplement my FDM printer for a long time. The hammer on this prop was my excuse to finally dive in and get one. It's not that I didn't get a good part with the...

Ya, as strong as CA glue is, you'll probably get a broken trigger somewhere else rather than where the glue bond is. Half the fun is letting people handle this stuff and enjoy it with us. That is until that awful "crack" sound happens :) -Dana

Another small update. I've been doing a bit more sanding (plan to do more this weekend) But while I've been waiting for this part to arrive: It's a replica Webley MK VI revolver grip (from a set I bought online). It's not exactly the same as the flare gun grip, but it looks really close to me...

I just received a set of parts from Fettology in the mail and wanted to quickly throw everything roughly into place to snap a photo: All of the parts are very nice and he was able to make/ship them to me very quickly. Thanks again for these! In the photo I also have a chrome tube sitting in...

Thanks for that link, I'll do some more in depth looking at those drawings to see how I could utilize them in this build. I has really does have a different feeling to it than the standard filament plastics. When you feel the surface it is much more believable. Again, I'll be sanding it and...

Put in a little more time on it today. Here's that seam: And here's a look at the underside and rear all rough sanded with 120 grit: Another angle below. I left the serrations alone (we'll see how they look when the filler primer is coating them). I'm trying not to sand any areas that...

I spent some more time this afternoon sanding the main barrel part and working on that patch job. I did end up doing a second pass with the spot putty too. I think it's good enough for now. I'll know more once primer is on it. I didn't mention it before, but I also printed this in 2 parts...

Thank you, I built my first 3D printer 6 years ago... and I've been hooked on it as a tool for prop making ever since. It's not for everyone, but I love printing. The Mando helmet in my avatar photo was printed and finished by me :). If you know how to work with this tech, know how to...

Thanks! Here's more :) RafalFett noticed I printed the ROTJ version of this part (whoops!) so I broke out my coping saw and took a few passes at the box-shaped protrusion that needed removal. After that was hacked off, I hit the area with some 120 grit sandpaper: Then I broke out the 3M spot...

Minor update. The UPS truck just delivered some Molex connectors: -Dana

Aha! Great catch and thanks for letting me know. I'll do just that. The whole thing will go through so much sanding, filling, and filler primer that you should never notice I hacked it off. Thanks again, you continue to be a great help! Thank you. -Dana

Hello! Wow, I've been gone so long that my account didn't exist anymore. In truth, I've been away from prop replica building for a while as well but I've slowly made my way back in the last few years. It feels great. So rather than blabber any more about that, I wanted to share a build I...