Obi-wan vs Vader diorama

Hey all! I wanted to share this build I did over the year. If your interested in the build process scroll down to see what all I used/how i built it.

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Before I start, I would recommend watching this Boylei Hobby Time video, he’s a hobbyist I’ve been watching for a long time and I followed what he used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEZi77j2zIk&list=PLnnacC77w_zBZNs_UaK39afpUD78FWj3k&index=17

For the lightsaber I used red and blue LED Filament 130mm 300mm Retro Edison Bulb LED 3V COB Filament Lamp Parts LED Diodes Flexible Filament For DIY Decorative Lamp.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800671467149.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.647918024XMB1N&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

I used the Obi-wan and battle-damaged Vader black series figures from the Obi-wan show. I also added wire to the robes to give the wind effect.

To add the audio bits for when the sabers came on, I used a EZSound MultiPlay Light Activated Recordable Sound Chip | Records and Plays Multiple Songs and Messages.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0845S3QY4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

For the diorama itself:
I had in mind a few things I wanted to do, but I ended up semi-basing it on the last fight between Obi-wan and Vader location. I used XPS foam over a gesso board. I marked out where the audio sticker would go, and I could charge it easily. Then I just went into it, I decided I wanted them to be fighting in a stream and I added rock pillars to add something to the space.

In one of the photos, you’ll see a bunk to holders sticking out of a rock, that’s to prevent mod podge and paint from getting into the audio sticker area.

I covered it in mod podge to help protect the foam and I primed it all black. I then went over it all with light dry brushing with grey to add highlights/give it a rock look.

Wiring the sabers:
This is what took the longest, I have never done soldering before, and I struggled with this. I watched countless videos on how to do it but I struggled. I recommend watching the Boylei video and then a bunch of tutorials. Once I got the LED’s soldered and placed in the figure’s hands, I ran the wires down their legs and through the foam. I didn’t take photos of the underside of the diorama (its ugly down there) showing the wiring to the battery pack (AA pack). Once all that with wired and the connections secured, I hooked up the toggle switch and you saw the final product!

Let me know if there are any questions, I’ll try to answer them as best as I can!