Ahsoka lightsaber project

[Anakin Starkiller]

Hello everyone,

I'm posting to see if anyone on the board has any particular knowledge as to how long Ahsoka's two lightsaber hilts are in the new series. I know that the heroes and stunts we're different on Mandolorian. But, since the belt hangers have made their rounds at various comicons, has anyone been able to get a good sense of length and width on the heroes?

Thanks
Dan

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

I've done quite a bit of scaling and studying of references, and it's lead me to conclude that the saber really is quite a bit different from most iterations out there.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

 

[Vedor]

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Amazing! Does that mean we can expect an AS Ahsoka series version somewhere in the future?

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

Something like that. I'm exploring a number of options for what to do with the model. Any comments on what people would like in their collection?

My main motivation in all my projects is accuracy to the original prop. Now, a lot of people right now are really into FX capable sabers. But for Ahsoka, the belt hanger heroes were drastically different from the FX fighting props because the design did not lend itself easily to a neopixel setup. In Mando, they built larger sabers to hold batteries, and in Ahsoka, it seems that they're holding the batteries in separate compartments hidden in Rosario's sleeves.

The models I've drawn up replicate the belt hangers, and so right now, I'm leaning towards doing static props that copy the hilts just as they were made for filming, and leaving the FX work to other people who value FX functionality over accuracy to the original props.

 

[rockbottom]

I always LOVE your static props.

Are they drastically different between Mando and her own show?

 

[Vedor]

Something like that. I'm exploring a number of options for what to do with the model. Any comments on what people would like in their collection?

My main motivation in all my projects is accuracy to the original prop. Now, a lot of people right now are really into FX capable sabers. But for Ahsoka, the belt hanger heroes were drastically different from the FX fighting props because the design did not lend itself easily to a neopixel setup. In Mando, they built larger sabers to hold batteries, and in Ahsoka, it seems that they're holding the batteries in separate compartments hidden in Rosario's sleeves.

The models I've drawn up replicate the belt hangers, and so right now, I'm leaning towards doing static props that copy the hilts just as they were made for filming, and leaving the FX work to other people who value FX functionality over accuracy to the original props.

I would love to have a fully screen-accurate set from the series. There are many FX versions available, so I would say go for a static set. Mostly because then you don't have to make any concessions, because electronics have to go in later. That way, your replicas can really stand out from the rest.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

I always LOVE your static props.

Are they drastically different between Mando and her own show?

The belt hangers look similar, althought the ones on display from the new show look to have a higher finish quality than the belt hangers we saw in the BTS Mando real

The big difference between Mando and Ahsoka shows is in the stunts. For Mando, here light-up sabers were huge and very thich. From what I've seen with the new show, the light up sabers are more appropriately scaled. But, it seems like they hide the electronics in her costume.

 

[majortom98]

My thought is that while there are various FX versions of Ahsoka sabers, they aren't very accurate. Most of them were based on the Mando stunt and they are nowhere close to the belt hanger. May be some will release FX version based on the Series belt hangers but that remains to be seen and invariably there will be compromises which will make them less accurate.

If it is possible to make a FX-capable version that is accurate to the prop, I'd say that is the best of both worlds and there will be a large demand for a set like that.

 

[majortom98]

Here is a table of dimensions for various Ahsoka sabers. It is a screen capture from a video of reviews of Ahsoka sabers in Youtube. Discounting the Legacy hilts by Disney, you can see that the dimensions are all over the map. It's not clear if any of the builders except eFX had access to a good source. eFX did but it's not been released yet.

 

[The Sweatshop]

Any thought to doing young Ahsoka's sabers when better pictures and info comes out of the latest episode?

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

Any thought to doing young Ahsoka's sabers when better pictures and info comes out of the latest episode?

 

[eethan]

Damn, that is so weird, I did a version of Ahsoka's sabers like 6 years ago or so with the same kind of details, Obu Wan pommel, graflex red button and bunny ears, very very similar to this! I'll post photos later when my computer is on, but I even have the WIP thread somewhere here.

 

[eethan]

ended up turning on my computer not long after,
here is the saber I did a few years back, not exact, but the principle is so close!

the WIP thread, at the time I didn't have a lathe or anything, I did this all by hand, I was actually considering asking people if they would be interested in a similar saber for the past few years and didn't do it for now. weird stuff!

Ahsoka customs lightsabers in the graflex style

Hey there, I'm currently doing both Ahsoka's lightsabers for my girlfriend cosplay. you know, this girlfriend, that goes into crazy star wars mode when we receive a new vacuum cleaner: So, the idea is not to replicate the series lightsaber pixel per pixel but to imagine what it would actually...

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sorry for the slight off topic, was just super surprised when seing the saber on the poster and couldn't resist discussing this!
cheers

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

ended up turning on my computer not long after,
here is the saber I did a few years back, not exact, but the principle is so close!
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the WIP thread, at the time I didn't have a lathe or anything, I did this all by hand, I was actually considering asking people if they would be interested in a similar saber for the past few years and didn't do it for now. weird stuff!

Ahsoka customs lightsabers in the graflex style

Hey there, I'm currently doing both Ahsoka's lightsabers for my girlfriend cosplay. you know, this girlfriend, that goes into crazy star wars mode when we receive a new vacuum cleaner: So, the idea is not to replicate the series lightsaber pixel per pixel but to imagine what it would actually...

www.therpf.com

sorry for the slight off topic, was just super surprised when seing the saber on the poster and couldn't resist discussing this!
cheers

Great picture. I really love that interpretation of Ahsoka's saber. If I can get more references, I'll definitely be after one of those. I always thought the cartoon sabers needed more "translation" when they go to live action then a lot of replicas make.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

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Here is a table of dimensions for various Ahsoka sabers. It is a screen capture from a video of reviews of Ahsoka sabers in Youtube. Discounting the Legacy hilts by Disney, you can see that the dimensions are all over the map. It's not clear if any of the builders except eFX had access to a good source. eFX did but it's not been released yet.

Where this this come from? I wish I had this sort of compilation for all my replica projects.

I agree fully accurate and FX would be great. But I don't know if I have the capability to engineer the internals and keep the exterior accurate.
Right now, I'm leaning towards replicating the original prop as it was made--a combo of resin and metal part. Something along the lines of the Darth Maul sabers I did.

 

[majortom98]

Where this this come from? I wish I had this sort of compilation for all my replica projects.

I agree fully accurate and FX would be great. But I don't know if I have the capability to engineer the internals and keep the exterior accurate.
Right now, I'm leaning towards replicating the original prop as it was made--a combo of resin and metal part. Something along the lines of the Darth Maul sabers I did.

It's a video by Youtube user Fanporium, starting at 46 sec mark:

He seems to be a huge fan of Ahsoka hilts. Has reviews of multiple Ahsoka hilts.

Probably could use some help from a fx-hilt designer like Shadowcrest Design. He's collaborated on saber design with Phoenix Props. He's also designed Korbanth's recent Luke Hero VeeOne.

 

[The Sweatshop]

Great picture. I really love that interpretation of Ahsoka's saber. If I can get more references, I'll definitely be after one of those. I always thought the cartoon sabers needed more "translation" when they go to live action then a lot of replicas make.

Yeah I’ve held off getting any animated sabers, even though it’s difficult! I knew that many would pop up in live action and when they do, I completely lose it. I need them.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I will be keeping an eye out on this project. I would like I static pair matching the belt hangers assuming they come in below EFX pricing.

 

[Halliwax]

I’m late to the party, looks wicked starkiller! Love “the plan”