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Done / Completed Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard- preorders closed
dday
Sr Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
They should still fit, @parfaitelumiere; can likely tell better as he has a prototype built of the clip and maybe can test it.
The goal has always been to make try and let folks still use the JJ clips, but after the new sizing it's going to be close and you might be interested in just updating the full clip. From what I've seen so far the prices of this newly designed clip will be very very competitive.
Thatstheplan!
They should still fit, @parfaitelumiere; can likely tell better as he has a prototype built of the clip and maybe can test it.
The goal has always been to make try and let folks still use the JJ clips, but after the new sizing it's going to be close and you might be interested in just updating the full clip. From what I've seen so far the prices of this newly designed clip will be very very competitive.
Thanks for the update, I'm willing to wait for any accuracy improvements to this saber.
Hopefully, this V2 is going to be ultimate version with no need for V3
Thatstheplan!
ZahcStarKiller
Active Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
Free bump to top. I
Free bump to top. I
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
I designed it as accurate as possible, I am not sure it can be compatible with actual JJ clip.
The width is matching my own clip design, much more accurate, it's narrower, I have to check if it can go in a jj clip or not, but it can still be possible.
handmade V1 of the brass clasp:
It has been modified since this first attempt.
I designed it as accurate as possible, I am not sure it can be compatible with actual JJ clip.
The width is matching my own clip design, much more accurate, it's narrower, I have to check if it can go in a jj clip or not, but it can still be possible.
handmade V1 of the brass clasp:
It has been modified since this first attempt.
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Sixth Element
Active Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
Tease us with a pic or 2 PLEEEEEZE.
Don Mac.
Tease us with a pic or 2 PLEEEEEZE.
Don Mac.
dday
Sr Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
Gotcha!
And for photos, once the prototypes are in you guys will get an eye full, I promise!
Here are some teasers since we're close to easter and pastel is all the rage.
Gotcha!
And for photos, once the prototypes are in you guys will get an eye full, I promise!
Here are some teasers since we're close to easter and pastel is all the rage.
Machinimax
Active Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
Is there a new ETA for the prototype models?
Is there a new ETA for the prototype models?
dday
Sr Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
Got in touch with the machinist today. We put the model to bed finally and made the last minor modification to the detailing.
So they are working on tooling already.
This will mean the production date will slip by about 4 weeks from my original estimate due to the longer time for the file details.
Not bad though We're looking at finished machining in the start of April. Painted in May, installed in June.
Very similar to V1... prototypes in .... "2 WEEKS"
I've got some surprises for those in on the run, but I'm not going to tell anyone about em until it's too late, and the lists are closed.
I still promise time for people to sign up after the prototypes are in hand, but only about 3 days.
Got in touch with the machinist today. We put the model to bed finally and made the last minor modification to the detailing.
So they are working on tooling already.
This will mean the production date will slip by about 4 weeks from my original estimate due to the longer time for the file details.
Not bad though We're looking at finished machining in the start of April. Painted in May, installed in June.
Very similar to V1... prototypes in .... "2 WEEKS"
I've got some surprises for those in on the run, but I'm not going to tell anyone about em until it's too late, and the lists are closed.
I still promise time for people to sign up after the prototypes are in hand, but only about 3 days.
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
Here is a quick drawing on the saber clip displayed on my 4,5" kylo belt buckle.
The final design is close, some details are missing on the drawing.
The saber brass clip is based from original hero lightsaber.
The cnetral T-track will have accurate shape and cuttings.
The brass clasp is wrong version on the photo, the final dimensions will be different.
As we finally decided to match the hero version, the clasp won't work to remove the saber pulling up, only pulling down.
I checked the movie and the action scenes mostly show kylo pulling down (fury scene with computers is good example)
I will assist you to set the clasp function and hardness once you will get them.
If you want a softer saber pulling, or to pull it up, just a bit of file grinding, and some bending.
I am actually working on full prototype, but still waiting for the bolts to come to finalize it.
Regarding JJ clip compatibility, I get a JJ clip, but sold it, took the picture just to put on sale and didn't think about taking measurments,but from what I can remember, the JJ is a bit larger at first view, I think the t track is probably ½" wide.
I think the clasp can fit inside adding some tensile on it, or bendingon other axis, like on original prop, I will show how to proceed.
I hope Derrek has a JJ clip to make attempt.
Regarding the saber itself, seems most fo my observations are or will be applied by Derrek, adding more and more accuracy on it.
Here is a quick drawing on the saber clip displayed on my 4,5" kylo belt buckle.
The final design is close, some details are missing on the drawing.
The saber brass clip is based from original hero lightsaber.
The cnetral T-track will have accurate shape and cuttings.
The brass clasp is wrong version on the photo, the final dimensions will be different.
As we finally decided to match the hero version, the clasp won't work to remove the saber pulling up, only pulling down.
I checked the movie and the action scenes mostly show kylo pulling down (fury scene with computers is good example)
I will assist you to set the clasp function and hardness once you will get them.
If you want a softer saber pulling, or to pull it up, just a bit of file grinding, and some bending.
I am actually working on full prototype, but still waiting for the bolts to come to finalize it.
Regarding JJ clip compatibility, I get a JJ clip, but sold it, took the picture just to put on sale and didn't think about taking measurments,but from what I can remember, the JJ is a bit larger at first view, I think the t track is probably ½" wide.
I think the clasp can fit inside adding some tensile on it, or bendingon other axis, like on original prop, I will show how to proceed.
I hope Derrek has a JJ clip to make attempt.
Regarding the saber itself, seems most fo my observations are or will be applied by Derrek, adding more and more accuracy on it.
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Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
another great scene is him walking in the woods " and the dark..." in that first trailer we got.
another great scene is him walking in the woods " and the dark..." in that first trailer we got.
dday
Sr Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
It's not much but they have some of the first steps of the machining on a prototype done. Hard to tell now what is belongs to but they are aluminium
I can make out some of the parts and where they belong...
They have told me they will be finishing the prototypes this week and shipping next week. If they hold this time line we're doing well.
It's not much but they have some of the first steps of the machining on a prototype done. Hard to tell now what is belongs to but they are aluminium
I can make out some of the parts and where they belong...
They have told me they will be finishing the prototypes this week and shipping next week. If they hold this time line we're doing well.
ZahcStarKiller
Active Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
Excellent news! The Machining quality looks VERY good, even if it's barely started.
Excellent news! The Machining quality looks VERY good, even if it's barely started.
ZahcStarKiller
Active Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
In addition, I would like to put my support behind steel quillions. I think the ability to be able to actually heat stain the quillions is worth an extra charge. This may not be the general consensus for those that are sending their hilts to be professionally painted, but I for one would love to be able to hit them with a torch. It would make the whole process that much easier. Steel quillions can still be painted, for those that don't plan on torching them.
I am okay with aluminum though. I would just personally prefer steel.
In addition, I would like to put my support behind steel quillions. I think the ability to be able to actually heat stain the quillions is worth an extra charge. This may not be the general consensus for those that are sending their hilts to be professionally painted, but I for one would love to be able to hit them with a torch. It would make the whole process that much easier. Steel quillions can still be painted, for those that don't plan on torching them.
I am okay with aluminum though. I would just personally prefer steel.
PrinceZip
Master Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
Creating blue hue by torching steel quillions would look amazing
(hope ArtisanFX can do this even for an extra cost-> just some hopeful thoughts)
Plus, steel is heavier and stronger than aluminum, so I would also prefer steel quillions
Creating blue hue by torching steel quillions would look amazing
(hope ArtisanFX can do this even for an extra cost-> just some hopeful thoughts)
Plus, steel is heavier and stronger than aluminum, so I would also prefer steel quillions
C0mmand3rC0dy
Sr Member
Re: Phoenix Props V2 CNC - Kylo Ren Crossguard
With the current costs, I don't mind steel either :lol
With the current costs, I don't mind steel either :lol
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