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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67210

Muns
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Well after a long absence, I've returned. And with a new project! I got a Thai Sabercraft hilt not too long ago and have been altering it to my liking, and to make it more accurate. Im going for a post Force Unleashed saber. I'm sure after being shot into space, it's gone on many adventures, much like lukes after cloud city. This is what I started off with: a very solid, very well made base.

It's a good start, but has too much black to be accurate, so I started sanding and also started some light weathering ( will be touched up and greatly improved).

Still much to do as far as the hilt goes, but it's a start. After the hilt is finished, I will be installing a custom reveal chassis with a CF8 soundboard, RGB LEDs, and a heavy bass speaker.

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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67218

HotRod Offline Platinum Member Posts: 679 Thank you received: 343	I am really looking forward to seeing where you go with this one.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67247

Muns Offline Elite Member Posts: 217 Thank you received: 119	Weathering on the hilt is finished! Next project will be the crystal chamber. Gotta make it look mildly worn, and of course give it a crystal. Here's more pictures:
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67268

Kouri Offline Platinum Member Posts: 835 Thank you received: 580	Any thoughts on cutting a piece of brass sinktube and popping it under the grips before the pommel to mimic the brass/copper body section sometimes seen in the artwork?
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67274

Muns Offline Elite Member Posts: 217 Thank you received: 119	Actually already working on that. Just have to find tubing with the right ID.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67278

Kouri Offline Platinum Member Posts: 835 Thank you received: 580	I imagine 22 gauge 1.5" sinktube should be pretty close - you could cut a seam in it to stretch or shrink the diameter a bit and hide the seam underneath one of the grips.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67279

Borommakot Offline Platinum Member May the force be with us. Posts: 1400 Thank you received: 535	This is coming along great, Muns! Awesome work on the weathering so far.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67283

Execute66 Offline Platinum Member Posts: 1037 Thank you received: 434	Looks great!
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67287

Muns Offline Elite Member Posts: 217 Thank you received: 119	Thanks guys! And that's a good idea cutting the sink tubing. Don't know why cutting it didn't cross my mind.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67328

Muns Offline Elite Member Posts: 217 Thank you received: 119	Someone pointed out that rounding the bunny ears out a little would add to the look, and they were right. It's a minor adjustment, but helps quite a bit.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67349

Muns Offline Elite Member Posts: 217 Thank you received: 119	Added the copper accent near the pommel, as well as a little black on the pommel's taper.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 3 weeks ago #67395

Muns Offline Elite Member Posts: 217 Thank you received: 119	Going to replace the marble with an opalite sphere, as well as put some type of backing on the chamber so the switch wiring won't show, but here's the crystal chamber so far!
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 2 weeks ago #67448

Muns Offline Elite Member Posts: 217 Thank you received: 119	Veered away a bit from the original design and gave it a Tattooine spin. Last pics until I install the electronics.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 2 weeks ago #67452

jonnys95s10 Offline Premium Member Posts: 153 Thank you received: 109	Muns wrote: Veered away a bit from the original design and gave it a Tattooine spin. Last pics until I install the electronics. I really like the wrap under the grips. This project is coming along nicely last the last few you have shared.
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 2 weeks ago #67456

Gnost-Dural Offline Premium Member Posts: 139 Thank you received: 48	Muns wrote: Going to replace the marble with an opalite sphere, as well as put some type of backing on the chamber so the switch wiring won't show, but here's the crystal chamber so far! is the marble/crystal easily removable? i think there was a guy on the custom sabers fb page that was selling a crystal with a stormtrooper helmet inside it. the saber's looking really nice!
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Starkiller saber project 5 months 2 weeks ago #67473

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Gnost-Dural wrote:

Muns wrote:

Going to replace the marble with an opalite sphere, as well as put some type of backing on the chamber so the switch wiring won't show, but here's the crystal chamber so far!

is the marble/crystal easily removable? i think there was a guy on the custom sabers fb page that was selling a crystal with a stormtrooper helmet inside it.

the saber's looking really nice!

Thanks! The chamber is adjustable, so if the crystal or marble is damaged or just needs replaced, it's super easy to get it out and put the new one in. The upper part of the chamber has male/ female threadings, so a few twist and loosens or snugs back down.