Inspired by an old vacuum cleaner pipe and ANT's graflex replica I decided to try and make an as accurate Luke's ANH replica I could from as cheap part I could get my hands on.
Steel pipe from vacuum cleaner (free)
knob from antec computer casing (free)
button from instamatic camera (free)
lens from instamatic camera (free)
bubbles from hobby-store (3 $)
grip bars from window isolation tape (10 $)
d-ring from bag (free)
steeltrack from hard ware store (12 $)
hobby paint can (free)
black photo film cannister (free)
screws (5 $)
= 30 $
Apparent flaws:
no beertab
no small slide switch on the side
no clamp lever
grips are way too thick (and only six)
1.27 inch diameter (graflex tube diameter: 1.51)
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Luke's ANH lightsabre - a set on Flickr
Any tips on what I could improve on or where I should look for my clamp lever?
Steel pipe from vacuum cleaner (free)
knob from antec computer casing (free)
button from instamatic camera (free)
lens from instamatic camera (free)
bubbles from hobby-store (3 $)
grip bars from window isolation tape (10 $)
d-ring from bag (free)
steeltrack from hard ware store (12 $)
hobby paint can (free)
black photo film cannister (free)
screws (5 $)
= 30 $
Apparent flaws:
no beertab
no small slide switch on the side
no clamp lever
grips are way too thick (and only six)
1.27 inch diameter (graflex tube diameter: 1.51)
Luke's ANH lightsabre - a set on FlickrAny tips on what I could improve on or where I should look for my clamp lever?