Art Andrews Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Some may know this already but it is on screen for such a brief second I thought it might be worth posting. On Pack #3, there is a detail on the side that a lot of people have called "shotgun shells." I always thought they reminded me of the little metal cylinders of face paint the army used to use... We almost always see them from the side and they just look like little cylinders. However, when viewed from the back, they have a very interesting shape... The little cyllinders that we see are actually not directly attached to the main box as I have always thought, but are held off the box by tapered pylons. In fact, they almost look like a single piece of perhaps rubber that was designed to lock some sort of tube of long shaft (like a boat paddle) between each of the little cylinders... Just thought it might be of interest for anyone who didn't already know. I certainly have never seen anyone add the detail like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Hindsight is always 20/20, but now that I go back and look at this closeup... it seems that it should have been obvious these pieces were raised.... If you look closely, you can see the hint of the understructure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 These aren't great shots, but hopefully this will help you see the pieces in context a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Always nice to know those little details...nice research m8 and thanks for sharing. Grtz RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Another victory on the accuracy part. So you see, there all always small things that are worth the effort of examing up close. Great find Art!! I myself never noticed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1009 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Great research Braks, hope this leads to another discovery, every little new observation is very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Glad to help guys! I have finally gotten off my butt ans started work again on identifying all the armor, pauldrons, weapons, and backpacks from each scene... and this just popped out at me while I was doing it. I look forward to seeing the first person do theirs little cylinders like that! To me, it looks a lot more functional and interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Great! topic Art. On my last pack, i use real empty shot gun shells. I add them on a plate, and glue them on the tray: I just check up on your photo. I got some lip salve, and the tupe look just like the one on the ANH pack. I think i will add them on my upcoming pack. Thanks for your great eyes buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Oh shoot,i thought they could be a place to save penny,it was some sort of tin tube. And/or an advertising tin in UK back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I used the LABELLO lipcare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 that's cool Rolf!!! how you attached it? looking on the screen caps it looks like T shape just like BB said,I might be looking for used ones,nice alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraulein Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Sorry to bump an old thread - but these aluminum tubes have always looked familiar to me. But I have never been able to recall where I had seen them. But while looking at some TFA stuff today I came across an item that is on Rey's costume. I was over at <a href="http://www.originalprop.com/blog/2015/04/18/star-wars-celebration-anaheim-2015-photos-of-movie-props-costumes-and-models-from-star-wars-the-force-awakens/">OriginalProp Blog</a> and spotted this small item on the left shoulder http://www.originalprop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Star-Wars-Celebration-The-Force-Awakens-Props-Costumes-Exhibit-Characters-Models-121.jpg It is the "greeblie" located on the left shoulder. I got a closer image on another site and found this http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/TrooperPX/RL%20Stuff/TFA%20Rey/Belt%20fob.jpg I believe that whatever these are may be the same item. I want to say that the camo paint tube may be on the right track. They appear similar. OR They could just be left over surplus capacitors. In one of the "dressing the galaxy" books (possibly the first one) There is mention from one of the costumers that they just threw some items together. These were called "greeblies". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraulein Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Another theory - however - I still think they may be the same thing that Rey has on her left. Because they appear rounded on one end. Whereas shotgun shells or flare cartridges are not rounded. And this is because I was looking at Bossk. Bossk has flare pistol catridges around his legs. These look similar. And fit the profile much better than my previous idea. They are like a large shotgun shell. OR They could just be those large fat household fuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvtrooper Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 What is a cheaper alternative? 3/4" PVC pipe cut to length?? I have Dirty Boy "move along" BP and the shells/canisters are missing .so i need to replace them. Looks like screening or foam is inserted in both ends, is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I have pack #3 from Dirty Boy and mine are made out of wooden dowels. I'm having a buddy bring me some spent shotgun shells though since Spring turkey hunting season is in full swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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