My Starkiller Lightsaber Interpretation (WIP)

[cama900]

So this is just one of the random things I work on every once in awhile. After watching a bunch of Star Wars and getting out of school for the summer, I've decided to get this baby done! Anyway, here is my interpretation of Starkiller's lightsaber!

as of now:













Anyway, The black core piece is just PVC with that chunk cut out, the top sanded in and primed. The gold/copper pieces are some black pipe (Im not sure what they are made out of. ABS?) which is the DEVIL!!! :devil If you try to dremel or saw it, it dosen't cut as much as it just moved the plastic to either side so that you have to carefully sand or file it later... Anyway, they're painted with gold paint with copper Rub 'n buff over it. As I'm sure you can see, I messed up the paint around the screw heads and in the middle (where the box will mount) of the top piece. :facepalm I got a foot of rubber floor runner from the hardware store for the grip, but I cant decide weather I want to use 3 or 4. Any thoughts?

So thats where Im at so far. With any luck Ill be able to mount a green LED and blade and actually use it
Any thought, questions, comments, criticisms more than welcome!

 

[thd9791]

This is sweet! I like your interpretation, the graflex style sabers are always great looking. ...you know I did use Vacuum tube that was made out of similar black ABS that warped and melted when I cut it. I ended up clamping it and using a straight razor and straight down force - like chopping thick vegetables. Worked pretty well, but I did sacrifice exact cuts.

 

[cama900]

Thanks for the tip! Next time I work with it Ill have to try it out And thanks for the compliment! I've always loves the graflex style lightsabers, If I have enough pipe left over I might try an ANH Luke saber