Interest New OWK AOTC project (Update 8/6 on pg2)

[Anakin Starkiller]

Hey guys.

I've got some bad news. I received the OWK AOTC samples today and unfortunately the quality just isn't there. There is some bend to the hilt, there are air holes, the paint is sloppy and the emitter end has a burn across it. Ironically enough, it really could pass for a production made stunt saber. But, for my purposes, I can't put a product out for sale that has these types of problems. So, I'm unfortunately going to have to call this one DOA.

But. The good news is the Maul sabers are currently on their way to me and the last prototype I received looked great, and scrapping the resin OWK AOTC project will allow me to focus my energy and cash-flow on doings a metal OWK TPM saber in the coming months.

 

[Aldo The Apache]

Hey guys.

I've got some bad news. I received the OWK AOTC samples today and unfortunately the quality just isn't there. There is some bend to the hilt, there are air holes, the paint is sloppy and the emitter end has a burn across it. Ironically enough, it really could pass for a production made stunt saber. But, for my purposes, I can't put a product out for sale that has these types of problems. So, I'm unfortunately going to have to call this one DOA.

But. The good news is the Maul sabers are currently on their way to me and the last prototype I received looked great, and scrapping the resin OWK AOTC project will allow me to focus my energy and cash-flow on doings a metal OWK TPM saber in the coming months.

That’s a shame, but looking forward to the Maul saber.


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[Anakin Starkiller]

It really is a shame. I put a lot of work into it and the 3d model I sent them was crazy accurate. But, the cleanup of the master that they printed was done sloppily and mold that they built did not have the support structure that was needed to make the model straight. Also, the paint job was rushed. If these problems were present on the two prototypes that they sent me, they would be exacerbated on the production models. So, I can't really trust the work. And when the product is chrome plated, there really isn't a way for the buyer to clean up the casting after the fact. Thus. we have a full stop to the project.

 

[thd9791]

very sad, but I'm excited for a future TPM Obi Wan saber, especially with your work

 

[Halliwax]

Sad to hear... but glad to hear your thinking of a metal version!


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[Foe Hammer]

Too bad about the AOTC stunt, but super excited about a metal TPM!

 

[el toro]

That's sad to hear, but on the positive side, the maul saber and a metal OWK are exciting!

 

[Psab keel]

If the TPM Saber is install friendly and duel.worthy I am in for one!

 

[AnubisGuard]

I'm in for one either way!

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

If the TPM Saber is install friendly and duel.worthy I am in for one!

None of my props are meant to dual with. My goal is accuracy first. Sorry

 

[maverickhunter]

I agree, accuracy is the most important thing first but is it possible that it will be install friendly too? Thanks!

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

I'm going to try to make it install friendly. But dual worthy probably won't happen. The design is just too detailed and there are too many pieces. If I made the hilt more solid to hold a blade better, the design would be less accurate.

 

[maverickhunter]

I'm going to try to make it install friendly. But dual worthy probably won't happen. The design is just too detailed and there are too many pieces. If I made the hilt more solid to hold a blade better, the design would be less accurate.

Awesome! I am in for sure then since I personally don't care for dueling.

 

[Reel Fakes]

Any news on the Maul sabers? [emoji56]


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[Anakin Starkiller]

I should have the resin bodies at the end of the month. Then I need to inspect them and place orders for the aluminum end caps.

 

[CrankyScorpion]

I should have the resin bodies at the end of the month. Then I need to inspect them and place orders for the aluminum end caps.

The Maul and Kenobi sabers will be awesome.

Not to sidetrack, but do you still plan on revisiting the RotJ Hero saber?


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[Anakin Starkiller]

The Maul and Kenobi sabers will be awesome.

Not to sidetrack, but do you still plan on revisiting the RotJ Hero saber?


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Yes I do. It's just a matter of having enough cash on hand to front the run.

 

[DarkSithBoston]

So this saber will be a static prop or will it be install friendly?

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[Anakin Starkiller]

The Maul, which is first in the pipeline, will be static. It is resin with metal emitters just like the original.

Dan

 

[SweetBetzy]

Looking forward to the OBW TPM saber run! Do you have an idea of the price range??