Schaf Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hi, i still have my thermal detonator unassembled over here, but i'd prefer to have this hook thing that Luke has when using the TK armor on the death star. You know what i mean? Does anyone here have a tutorial for making this or knows someone who sells it? Thanks in advance Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 (edited) I posted the same question over here: -------- No replies to it yet. I lost the bookmark I had for a page that had a tutorial on it. Edited January 12, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 (edited) The closest reference I found is the one on WAC's site: -------- Edited January 12, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaf Posted August 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 oops, sorry if this is a double... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 No biggie! Hmm, looks like I'd have to fabricate the whole thing, including the hook. That seems to be the hard part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Are you going to use metal or ABS? I'm thinking ABS won't abrade my armor, and I can always paint it metallic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I was thinking abs for the housing. I have no ideas yet on how to make the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 No biggie! Hmm, looks like I'd have to fabricate the whole thing, including the hook. That seems to be the hard part... I am going to give this a try... I am a machinist and might be able pull off the hook. Ill keep you posted... If anybody has a high res pic that would be great! you could use one of those key holder wire spring loaded things for the "rope". the box would have to be fabbed though... Might be easier out of light sheet metal painted white. hmmm... got my puzzler puzzling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 If you machine the hook, I'm totally all over getting one if you make several. Keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 So I am looking at the photos of this thing... I realize two things... 1. The detailed picture seems to be diffrent from the one Luke is using. This one looks like someones attempt. It is way easyer to make though. Luke is holding what looks to be a "threaded" (for lack of better terms) handle attached to a three pronged hook. 2. Does the hook have to work. I cant for the life of me figure out how to make the tines (or hook grapples) work. From the pictures I cant see any hinges. To be cannon did the hook part work or were there two props? I guess I want to know how you all think the prop should work, then Ill have a better idea on where to take the design next. Now, where did I leave that free time?... I know its around here somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Great idea. I don't think that the hook would need to work,just look good on the belt.I mean,it's not like it's going to be used is it,so looking nice on the belt would be fine for me.I would be up for one if they turn out nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Great idea. I don't think that the hook would need to work,just look good on the belt. Whew... I can do this alot easier with out the hooks moving. Ill get you pics as soon as i get one done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Cool! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with I might have a go at forming the box.Do you reckon it's the same thickness as the plastic belt front or slightly wider?I'm guessing 4" square,with the backing plate maybe 4" x 6".I could do with some nice screen caps or pics before I start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Going off of the pics TK 8020 linked to the thread it looks like the box is the width of the belt. If you want to "rope" to extend, then i think the box size would depend on the reel used. I am going to the hardware store on the way home to check some things. I believe the handle in the screen shots made of plastic hose thread adapter fittings, and the reel is the key holder reel type. I might have to just make the tines and the weight on the end of the handle. I am still going to work on making a working one, so if you show a kid or something it would look cool... The only downside to a working one is someone could hook you to something... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Cool project - please let us know if you do a run - I'm sure you'd have enough people wanting one to support it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Sounds like a great project. Put me down on the interested list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I guess I want to know how you all think the prop should work, then Ill have a better idea on where to take the design next. I'm with troopermaster. As long as it looks the part, it doesn't really need to work. I can't wait to see what you come up with. This is an awesome alternative to the thermal detonator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) It looks like someoen is already making them in Germany: -------- They look really great but $80 + shipping makes it one of the pricier accessories (considering pauldrons and ammo pouches are about $30-$50, and whole TD backpacks can be found for about $100, and used thermal detonators about what - $20?). Edited January 12, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Not to mention shipping from Germany would probably be pretty pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Looks a bit big to me,but a good effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaf Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hmmm... i did not see that one yet... maybe it is an option. Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooperdad Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 I've been interested in this too. I've thought about it. There are some retractable cable-type units used in construction that might be able to be adapted to a somewhat functional grappling hook line. You'd need a lathe to turn a decent collapsable grappling hook I think. I usually work in wood and plastic, not metal. I need to ask my local blacksmith how he'd make it. Still, I'd be interested in getting one too. Don G. TK-5372 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Ill have a proto type this week. I think the one on ebay is way to big as well. From the screen shots, its not much bigger than Lukes hand. The logo is a little cheezy as well imo... Ill get pics for you all this week I hope, and go from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Ill have a proto type this week. I think the one on ebay is way to big as well. From the screen shots, its not much bigger than Lukes hand. The logo is a little cheezy as well imo... Ill get pics for you all this week I hope, and go from there... Sounds great, can't wait to see it. As for the cog... well, you can only put it on so many things before it's total overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) I just found a link to a grapple that someone completed on the main Legion board. Here's a link to the photo: --------- Edited January 12, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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