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My own saber (non Saberforge. 10 months 2 weeks ago #17677

Takamatsu
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I don't yet own any Saberforge Sabers as I always will have more important toys to buy (for the Kids! lol), but when I get chance then I still play with building my own.
I've done a couple of Force FX conversions (Darth Vader, Yoda, Kit Fisto) and a few empty stunt builds using cheap parts, this is my latest.

It started off being a test for some Saltwater etching but I liked it - so pulled the electronics from one of my other home made sabers and put them in this.
It now houses a Nano Biscotte V2 with a red-red-green Tri-Cree. Using one Red and Green together for the main LED to give yellow with the second red coming in for Flash on clash.

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The SWTOR Sith Symbol wasn't as sharp as the rest of the lines, but it works for a relic/weathered look and the etched pattern gives a great grip.

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My own saber (non Saberforge. 10 months 2 weeks ago #17678

Zeddicuus Offline Elite Member Posts: 203 Thank you received: 28	Damn man, that is pretty slick looking. I wish I had the experience/ equipment to pull that off! Very nice!
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 10 months 2 weeks ago #17681

Takamatsu Offline Senior Member Posts: 61 Thank you received: 52	You need to make a start to get the experience And I don't have many tools myself, nothing more fancy than a Dremel and drill were used on this. I'm happy with how it turned out though.
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 10 months 2 weeks ago #17682

Zeddicuus Offline Elite Member Posts: 203 Thank you received: 28	Alas my hands are not steady enough for that kind of work. Had a mishap when I was younger and now I shake slightly. Makes accurate work like this very difficult. But I can still admire good workmanship!
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 10 months 2 weeks ago #17683

Afadir Offline Elite Member There can be no light, without a dark to stand beside it. Posts: 234 Thank you received: 67	That's pretty spiffin, Takamatsu. What'd you use for the body? Sink pipe?
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 10 months 2 weeks ago #17685

Takamatsu Offline Senior Member Posts: 61 Thank you received: 52	The outer tube is cut from a 1.5" alloy aerial mast. There is another tube inside the outer tube (1 and 3/8ths" diameter I think), which houses the heatsink and electronics. The pommel end is cut from a cheap LED flashlight but fits quite well and adds some extra detail, plus the speaker fits nicely.
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 9 months 3 weeks ago #19308

Takamatsu Offline Senior Member Posts: 61 Thank you received: 52	Added a new shroud to hide the untidy Sith logo from before. new-shroud This will now have a red blade once I've rewired it.
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 9 months 3 weeks ago #19309

Brax Offline Administrator Posts: 2032 Thank you received: 722	I'd damned proud of any saber in my collection that looked like that!
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 9 months 3 weeks ago #19311

Zane Apex Offline Junior Member Posts: 26 Thank you received: 4	Nice looking
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 9 months 3 weeks ago #19344

Faethien Offline Elite Member Judge me by my size, do you? Posts: 316 Thank you received: 22	Absolutely gorgeous! I wish I had the time and equipment to try out stuff like that! I'd be drilling and dremelling all day! Congrats on creating such a beauty! Share the pictures once you have rewired it please!
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 9 months 3 weeks ago #19345

Takamatsu Offline Senior Member Posts: 61 Thank you received: 52	As requested Photos taken with my (now) yellow bladed Kit Fisto Saber. Untitled Untitled Untitled
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 9 months 3 weeks ago #19347

Faethien Offline Elite Member Judge me by my size, do you? Posts: 316 Thank you received: 22	These really are gorgeous. Congratulations!
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 9 months 3 weeks ago #19481

Takamatsu Offline Senior Member Posts: 61 Thank you received: 52	Thanks, I'm pretty happy with them now
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 9 months 1 week ago #20085

TIGJIG Offline New Member Posts: 2 Thank you received: 1	I am currently fitting my kit fisto fx lightsaber with a red led. I want to convert my kylo ren one but it just seems too difficult. Good job on both sabers!
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 5 months 3 weeks ago #32072

MusicallyInspired Offline Elite Member Posts: 291 Thank you received: 61	Very nice!
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 5 months 3 weeks ago #32075

Snakeeyz99 Offline Platinum Member Posts: 323 Thank you received: 107	That detail is actually very, very cool! You're onto something with this saltwater etching stuff.
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 5 months 3 weeks ago #32080

Jedikind Offline Platinum Member dc,star wars,ac,lotr nerd what else ? Posts: 348 Thank you received: 18	really nice sabers man im jealous
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 4 months 4 weeks ago #40778

GreyJedi73 Offline Senior Member Posts: 75 Thank you received: 15	@Takamatsu, This looks awesome¬ Have seen this saber so many times doing google searches and have always admired it. Got a few projects of my own I want to try but I'm waiting on the ASP to launch so I can build a pair of matching hilts. Great job.
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 4 months 3 weeks ago #40843

Takamatsu Offline Senior Member Posts: 61 Thank you received: 52	Thank you to everyone for the positive comments, I was happy in the saber myself but knowing that others appreciate it too makes it even better.
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My own saber (non Saberforge. 4 months 3 weeks ago #40988

Ramaloke Offline Premium Member Posts: 156 Thank you received: 33	Very cool and nicely done. You should be proud of the hard work. Looks pretty deep for acid etching? How'd you accomplish it? One small piece of constructive criticism for any future projects. They look a bit busy. Sometimes less is more. Definitely way better than anything I could do so again, congrats!
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