So, like many other KS backers, I got a code for a discount on my first ASP purchase once the ShopSaberParts site went live.
I'd originally planned to make a couple other designs, but since my Kickstarter saber (
Exarch) was a pretty light-sided saber (especially once I added one of Shameem's arctic green LEDs to it), I thought it might be better to go a little...darker.
Meet the Reaper.
Here's the build sheet for those interested:
- ASP Emitter 04 (Dual Tone)
- ASP Switch 08 (Black)
- Dissident Body (Black, w/ Black Leather Wrap)
- Exile pommel (Dual Tone)
- ASP Blade Plug 2 (Dual Tone)
Due to some "whoopses" and duplicate packages being sent to me during the Kickstarter fulfillment, I had an extra warrior tier battery / wiring harness, so I also picked up a switch and a red LED to drop into it.
I love this hilt. It is on the long side, but it provides great grip and leverage, and something about those parts just
works for me. It's sleek, it's graceful, and it looks like it could ruin your entire day.
Perfect.
Assembly went very smoothly thanks to paying attention to some tips from Artair's photo tutorial, and after going back and forth on gluing in the dummy switch, I decided to put it in for now, and worst case I will pop it out with a heat gun if I decide to install sound later.
Parts arrived in just under 10 days, which is impressive considering I put the order in on a Sunday evening, and everything arrived well packed and carefully wrapped. No QC issues or mismatches at all.
Here's a few more pictures - and I have to say, I didn't really think much about the exile pommel before, but after using it in this build, I really like it! I can see myself putting it into other custom designs in the future!