As part of my work on a Moff costume, I have begun making the code cylinders. Using the ubiquitous chalk holders, I elected to go with high detail to match the original dosimeters used in the movies. Pencil Dosimeters have a view port on one end that allows the viewer to read rads. Following an IOC thread, I started on a prototype (thanks to Steve Squire for the chalk holder) the pics that follow are of the prototype. There are different makers of these holders, but the best one I could find are from Charles Leonard, Inc. and will use four of them (got them today!!) for the final production run. The next step is re-creating the brass clip, have cut out the wrap around piece, but its too light a gauge so will try again with a heavier one. Of course chalk holders are not as long, but all we're interested in is the top sticking up out of the pocket and the clip. So, here you go, all recommendations, comments, welcome!
The originals from the movie
This is a "before and after" showing the original chalk holder on the left and the modified on the right. I think I need to set down the bezeled insert a little more.
Here's the disassembled holder, note the white end cap, I had to grind off the flange of the mushroom head so the piece can be flipped and slipped into the center piece.
Here's the center piece, I used a triangle file to create the bezel around the rim then painted the inserted white cap black (thanks Nick), clipped the tangs short (otherwise they'd stick out the bottom) and threw away the spring.
I used a nickel plated finish washer for the top, painted it metallic blue and super glued it to the top piece and voila'
Next post will be the clip!!
Phil
