Galen Marek sink-tube Starkiller

[Jedi-Loreen]

I saw that, but I didn't feel like merging the posts.

Just try not to make a habit of double posting, ghost.

[ghost_a*]

those were two completely different posts if you look at the timestamps.
does that mean that if i'm the last post, i need to edit that post to reply to the thread, even if it's days later?

if so, i'll abide, i just had no idea.

[Jedi-Loreen]

Nah, it's alright, in this case.

Just don't double post within minutes, like I've seen some people do. (especially when they are trying to quote multiple people, if they don't know how to use the Multi-Quote button)

[ghost_a*]

*Update*

just a small update as i didn't have much time to do anything this weekend
but i cut out the section of the PVC chassis for the crystal chamber
i also drilled and mock-mounted, with button head screws, the upper hilt section.
mock-mounted meaning i didn't actually put the nuts on the inside yet. this was just a test fit.
i also have to shave off a few millimeters of the 10-32 screws as they go too deep into the PVC.
i also added some scotch 3M mounting adhesive to the inside (you can see it in a couple images) in order to raise the sink tube off the PVC a tiny bit as well as make the PVC sit flush inside the tube.
sorry for the blurry pics.

the only problem so far is that i wish i'd been able to drill out the holes more precise cause if you look carefully/closely the screws aren't perfectly lined up.

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[kage_no_mozaiku]

im sorry if this is OT. if it is just delete it. ....but its funny, my mothers maiden name is marek. interesting thing about the marek line is they were the biggest land barons of bohemia before the germans took it over and made it czechoslovakia. yeah.....they were royalty. the crest is a white goose with a golden quill pen in its beak. i cant remember the rest though. well....just thought you might find the history about this name interesting.

oh yeah....your progress looks pretty brill. not far off from the model.

[ghost_a*]

i got to spend a tad more time on this on the weekend.

1. sanded down the body with 400 grit sandpaper to bring out a brushed finish
2. cut the handle about 1.5-2" shorter
3. added the pomel cap (also sanded)
4. added two mounting points for the handle
5. cut, shaped, sanded bunny ears. haven't mounted yet.

so as it stands it's basically an unpainted shell
my next order of business is to drill the hole for the recharge pins in the upper shroud, look into mounting the bunny ears and a couple more knobs to the upper shroud
find something for the grips. i might try to cut out some PVC strips that i'll paint black, as the galen marek grips are hard, not rubber.
i'm thinking "rustoleum" universal metallic aged copper paint for the emitter and the copper strip on the grip. http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=181

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[Rafalema]

Looks very good!

You're doing great, keep it up!

[ghost_a*]

thx i just wish i had more time to dedicate to it.
i feel like it's taking forever doing it 15-30 min at a time, lol.

[Darth Midian]

Hey Ghost, that's turning out great. For your grips may I suggest using black abs plastic pipe. That's what I used for the grips on my Starkiller. If you use regular pvc the paint will wear in time as you handle it.

[ghost_a*]

i thought you'd used those decorative wooden trim pieces?
do you have a link or pics? i'd love to see the ABS plastic.
my main concern is cutting them perfectly straight, that long. you know?