Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally done!!!

3

3Tripnip

Sr Member
RPF PREMIUM MEMBER
Well, it's finally done.....I finished my Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber from The Force Unleashed! I started drawing this in CAD in 2008, and went through 3 versions to finally get this one done. I based my replica off of the original reference picture seen below. I ended up using brass at the back end of the saber since that's what was used in the game.

saber_zps634f4b59.jpg


After a TON if iteration / prototyping / etc etc etc, it is done. :) Here's some of what I used:

-Original real Graflex top tube and clamp. Yes, REAL Graflex parts. :) Don't feel bad, they were pretty beat up.
-Raw polished natural ruby as the 'crystal'
-Machined / EDM titanium parts, machined aluminum, brass, and a few 3D printed parts
-Display case made by 'kodofett' (purchased in 2008 in prep for this saber getting done), laser cut acrylic stand arms
-Custom plaque made by 'feezlenuts' here on the board (does an AWESOME job by the way)


.....still need Sam Witwer's autograph though, but hopefully that'll be resolved early next year in Toronto.... :)

Here are some pics of the finished saber. Enjoy!

WP_20141006_002.jpg


WP_20141006_004.jpg


WP_20141006_005.jpg


WP_20141006_006.jpg


WP_20141006_007.jpg


WP_20141006_008.jpg


WP_20141006_010.jpg


WP_20141006_011.jpg


WP_20141006_012.jpg
 
Last edited:
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Looks great and I like the use of a real Graflex. pretty neat how you incorporated the clamp too. Great work and very cool!
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Very nice! Is it static or will you be adding electronics as well?
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

The Schlitzie said:
Very nice! Is it static or will you be adding electronics as well?
Click to expand...

Thanks for the feedback! I'm all about static hilts. I've done a few with electronics, but I like doing static ones better. :)
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

That looks absolutely stunning. Certainly the best starkiller I've seen.
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Mike J. said:
Really? Why?
Click to expand...

I guess because 99.9% of the time it will sit in a display case.....so I'd rather invest the $$$ that I normally would in electronics in the materials and finish of the saber. Plus, I remember seeing the set of Icons sabers when I was little, and fell in love with the museum / static quality of them. :)

kursosawa said:
That looks absolutely stunning. Certainly the best starkiller I've seen.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the kind words! I tried to make this the highest quality saber I could. I'll try to take some better photos tomorrow. :thumbsup
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

That's understandable, adding a soundboard etc. can get real expensive real fast, but you always have the option of just adding accent LEDs in the crystal chamber and emitter if you want if it is only going to be handled %1 of the time. I just really love props that light up so I'm biased, lol!

3Tripnip said:
I guess because 99.9% of the time it will sit in a display case.....so I'd rather invest the $$$ that I normally would in electronics in the materials and finish of the saber. Plus, I remember seeing the set of Icons sabers when I was little, and fell in love with the museum / static quality of them. :)



Thanks for the kind words! I tried to make this the highest quality saber I could. I'll try to take some better photos tomorrow. :thumbsup
Click to expand...
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

LED in the crystal chamber does look nice on some replicas, for sure. :)
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

That's indeed impressive ... most impressive I should add ... and I love the use of vintage parts :)

Chaim
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

This is an intricate saber, one that I'm unfamiliar with. To my eyes, I would think that came from master replicas, nice work!
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Yeah I'm not familiar with the source material that saber came from, but it's one of the cooler ones I've seen - probably because I love me a Graflex. Nice work!
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Nice! Somewhere this is posted to a camera collecting site and they have you on a wanted poster. :lol
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

I was wondering that myself - I thought one was used, but then I see the back plate and emitter are all one piece. Magic?

- - - Updated - - -

I was wondering that myself - I thought one was used, but then I see the back plate and emitter are all one piece. Magic?
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Whoops, apparently I originally posted this in the wrong section, sorry about that.

Thanks for all the feedback! The lighting in my office was pretty bad, so I took some better photos and updated the first post. Enjoy!
 
Last edited:
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Wow...:eek
That's great. A really nice saber.
You said the Graflex parts were beaten up but they don't look beaten up.
May I ask how you've cleaned them up?
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Luke the Belter said:
Wow...:eek
That's great. A really nice saber.
You said the Graflex parts were beaten up but they don't look beaten up.
May I ask how you've cleaned them up?
Click to expand...

Thanks! :thumbsup The cleanup involved a lot of soaks in solvent, some welding, buffing, and a lot of scotchbrite finishing. :)
 
Re: Starkiller / Galen Marek lightsaber - real Graflex parts, titanium....finally don

Wow, you should create a "Restore your Graflex" tutorial. :thumbsup
 
This thread is more than 9 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

  1. This thread hasn't been active in some time. A new post in this thread might not contribute constructively to this discussion after so long.
If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.

Similar threads

Bubuks Garage
Galen Marek (Starkiller) TFU1 Lightsaber Build Log
Replies
7
Views
1,499
Bubuks Garage
Bubuks Garage
Media Man
Visual Dictionary Cutaway Lightsaber Parts ID Thread
2
Replies
22
Views
1,116
Media Man
Media Man
BlackThorne
Looking for Graflex blade holder set screw
Replies
1
Views
331
Halliwax
Halliwax
thd9791
Painted Real Graflex Lightsaber Props!
Replies
11
Views
1,325
Halliwax
Halliwax
szkoda1974
My Dl44 journey from replica to real parts.
2
Replies
25
Views
1,350
chubsANDdoggers
chubsANDdoggers
Back
Top