SAND DEVIL Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Just finished the ends on my build. Added some color buttons to camouflage the PVC. I tried to sand them off (and the tiny letters) once, but they just looked bad when painted. Even used 5 grades of sand paper 100-800. Might try it again with bon-do on my next one. Now to paint the staff and connectors. I split the 8' in half to make travel easier. The connector screws them together easy and makes a nice hand hold. I will try and add a buzzer there with button for a cool effect. Thinking of adding a red glowing led to the end. Any suggestions? Only a AA or AAA battery will fit (maybe). Off to Radio Shack I go...More to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Impressive indeed, the force is strong in this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Did you make those? Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Don't you only need one end but I'm sure I read somewhere DB had to remove one end for clearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.black Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Really good looking Ben. I really need to try and get my prod finished soon. Thanks for sharing. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Smally Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Nice work, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thank you all for the support. Keeps me going. @ Vince, I believe you are correct sir, and really appreciate the call out. I looked at some screen shots and Rick's SWAT thread. He is the only one I know of who did details on a dewback prod. If I am wrong, please let me know. Looking at all those things I decided to remove the large bottom cap and replace it with a plug in the end. You called it right, IMHO. @ Rick, do you agree sir? Would love your opinion on the end cap. So I just started adding a nine light led to the tip, a buzzer to the tip, a push button on the handle and two sets of AAA battery holders into the rod. Wow it takes some doing. I will post pictures of that process I did soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 WOW,looking really great man,and i love the idea of the L.E.D.S! i think jay(trooper1)also made a prod thats on his S.W.A.T. thread,check it out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Don't you only need one end but I'm sure I read somewhere DB had to remove one end for clearance? Yes, I sure did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Can't wait to see with the buzzer and lights. Kids are going to love it too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thank you all for the support. Keeps me going. @ Vince, I believe you are correct sir, and really appreciate the call out. I looked at some screen shots and Rick's SWAT thread. He is the only one I know of who did details on a dewback prod. If I am wrong, please let me know. Looking at all those things I decided to remove the large bottom cap and replace it with a plug in the end. You called it right, IMHO. @ Rick, do you agree sir? Would love your opinion on the end cap. So I just started adding a nine light led to the tip, a buzzer to the tip, a push button on the handle and two sets of AAA battery holders into the rod. Wow it takes some doing. I will post pictures of that process I did soon. anytime my friend I don't know much but I was sure I read that in ricks swat build glad to be of help... For once and pity u couldn't use it it was all so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 So I ran into a snag with the electronics and wanted to know if anyone has any ideas: There are several parts that need to be soldered together. Some are copper, some are steel, some are aluminum. I can't change those and need them to solder together. When I soldered them, the steel wires all did fine. The steel to aluminum will not stick, just falls off the aluminum. I am not an expert at soldering. Can solder go bad or do I need another type maybe? It has been in my junk drawer for years. Any ideas from some experts would be awesome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKE Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Now all you need is a Dewback. Ben you are pretty crafty so are you going to build one of these next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Haha he probly will Do they need to be soldered ? Would e6000 do the job? I don't think solder go,s off but might be hard to use on alum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Got pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 So I decided the light is on the back burner for now. I also think it is too much and won't be seen. I will keep working on concepts for it. Have three other ones I am doing, so practice makes perfect. Stripped the top and reprinted a much better silver, looks like real steal now. Finished electronics with buzzer and trigger. Paint thr rod tomorrow, take pics and post, and ready for MAW troop on Las Vegas Blvd. Saturday. @Vince, yes sir I tried E600. It just wouldn't hold the contact. But thank you for the idea and response. @Mark, yes WE are sir. I expect to to see you over here daily to mix plaster brother. You can bring the big gun too. Bring the wife by for margaritas. Don't know if we will get more then a baby egg done, but it would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Electronics? Sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Yes sir, cool buzzer to make it sound like it is a real prod. Those electronic components are going in, just not the light. Only us at MEPD would think that was 'sexy'. LOL. Thanks Boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 how will the buzzer work,will you have to press a button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Yes sir. small push button on the handle. Figured out the solder issue. works awesome. Pictures this weekend of it done. This thing looks sick...imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Sexy for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Awesome glad you found a solution bud can't wait to see maybe you can stick some cattle prod parts in some where too.... You know just in case wen your trooping and those **** Jedi get in the way .... Or jawas... And ewoks serious I can't say d a m n wow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETNUHHA Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 looking forward to see some pics bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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