Who builds sabers anymore?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SmilingOtter @ Jan 18 2007, 06:13 PM) [snapback]1400225[/snapback]</div>
Yes, the grip is Cocobolo rubbed down with Tung Oil. Grip is one piece with lengthwise milled grooves (Flathead brass screws are just for looks). Center of grip has a quarter inch bore for a threaded rod. It is one of my favorite. I really liked the idea of wood, brass, and aluminum in one saber.
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Brian
Yes, the grip is Cocobolo rubbed down with Tung Oil. Grip is one piece with lengthwise milled grooves (Flathead brass screws are just for looks). Center of grip has a quarter inch bore for a threaded rod. It is one of my favorite. I really liked the idea of wood, brass, and aluminum in one saber.
Thanks
Brian
SmilingOtter
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Very sharp looking, and I like the idea of milling the lines to make it look like separate pieces.
Smiling Demon
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Amanaman @ Jan 19 2007, 11:02 AM) [snapback]1400774[/snapback]</div>
Nice TPM Plo Koon saber. Is that a solid machined pipe, or a hollow tube?
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That Plo Koon is actually PVC pipe with balsa wood grips.
I painted it with some auto chrome paint I had in the shop..
I used JediFathers tutorial for that saber.
the tutorial can be found here.
http://jedifather.tripod.com/PloKoonTutorial.html
Nice TPM Plo Koon saber. Is that a solid machined pipe, or a hollow tube?
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That Plo Koon is actually PVC pipe with balsa wood grips.
I painted it with some auto chrome paint I had in the shop..
I used JediFathers tutorial for that saber.
the tutorial can be found here.
http://jedifather.tripod.com/PloKoonTutorial.html
Here's mine...
The machining and assembly was lots of fun. It's documented Here. Pic Intensive.
And yes, in answer to the thread, I plan to keep building sabers.
The machining and assembly was lots of fun. It's documented Here. Pic Intensive.
And yes, in answer to the thread, I plan to keep building sabers.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AnythingSciFi @ Jan 19 2007, 07:51 PM) [snapback]1401047[/snapback]</div>
Wow, you had me fooled, I didn't know PVC could look that good. That saber is fairly straightforward, so I can see why PVC is the popular choice. And I've seen that tutorial before. It's very accurate, as he based it off the Hasbro sketch, which should be the main source. I plan to make a yellow luxeon with it, and if that's not possible, just a simple stunt saber with the rod painted yellow.
Wow, you had me fooled, I didn't know PVC could look that good. That saber is fairly straightforward, so I can see why PVC is the popular choice. And I've seen that tutorial before. It's very accurate, as he based it off the Hasbro sketch, which should be the main source. I plan to make a yellow luxeon with it, and if that's not possible, just a simple stunt saber with the rod painted yellow.
SmilingOtter
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I recognize that first saber from Luuke's last design contest. Very Nice.
In the 2nd picture, what did you use for the tube of the third saber from the left?
In the 2nd picture, what did you use for the tube of the third saber from the left?
Barnstormer
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I come and go from those projects, but I ideally prefer to build rather than buy - I have enough projects and little enough time, though, that there's an appeal to aquiring MR sabers that are 'done' out of the box.
In my WIP stack is an Episode IV Obi, an ROTJ Graflex-based Vader, a Praco-based Yoda, and finishing up kits of Yun and Kyle sabers from Dark Forces (obviously THOSE have been backlogged for a while.) I have a few fan-produced pieces that need a lot of work before they're displayable, as well.
If I ever find that I'm through those, I want to start a Dark Forces Sarriss...
In my WIP stack is an Episode IV Obi, an ROTJ Graflex-based Vader, a Praco-based Yoda, and finishing up kits of Yun and Kyle sabers from Dark Forces (obviously THOSE have been backlogged for a while.) I have a few fan-produced pieces that need a lot of work before they're displayable, as well.
If I ever find that I'm through those, I want to start a Dark Forces Sarriss...
Snoballz
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What constitutes a build? All of my sabers are fan-made.
I've added Blast-tech and found parts to Parks and Larbel flash tubes. Painted/polished a few unfinished customs to my liking. Even bought a few finished customs that were beyond my abilities. Only thing I've actually "built" were the grips on my Yoda saber.
I've yet to build a hardware saber since I only want replicas of the movie sabers. I have most of the pieces to build a Vader ROTJ and an idea for a custom. Just don't have the machinery to complete them.
I've added Blast-tech and found parts to Parks and Larbel flash tubes. Painted/polished a few unfinished customs to my liking. Even bought a few finished customs that were beyond my abilities. Only thing I've actually "built" were the grips on my Yoda saber.
I've yet to build a hardware saber since I only want replicas of the movie sabers. I have most of the pieces to build a Vader ROTJ and an idea for a custom. Just don't have the machinery to complete them.
Darth Detroit
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Hey David, You know I like a good hardware saber as much as the other guy. Her are some of my creations, including my MPP powercell.
AndySertin
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Although it's nothing new, I have a CVTE66 Obi TPM on it's way and I will be posting some pictures soon.
I would love to build an Obi Wan ANH or a Luke or Vader-but I have no skills and even less patience. I have seen some phenomenal pieces by members, including Oz, his stuff is the best I have seen, especially the Maul. If there were kits that came with all the pieces i would give it a try.
fried mon calamari
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I still dig the hell out of the guts you came up with for your Vader, Derek. 
I've got a Bolsey and a Praco I've had collecting dust for turning into VD yoda's and misc graflex parts with a kenny midband/control box and port plug waiting to become a Vader ROTJ. Otherwise, I've kind of lost the saber bug and have moved on to other props. Firefly, Blade Runner BSG, Phasers, etc.
About the only MR I have are the mini's. Nothing against MR, just for the $, there are too many other things I'd rather get.
I've only ever made 1 scratchbuilt saber and that was years ago.
I've got a Bolsey and a Praco I've had collecting dust for turning into VD yoda's and misc graflex parts with a kenny midband/control box and port plug waiting to become a Vader ROTJ. Otherwise, I've kind of lost the saber bug and have moved on to other props. Firefly, Blade Runner BSG, Phasers, etc.
About the only MR I have are the mini's. Nothing against MR, just for the $, there are too many other things I'd rather get.
I've only ever made 1 scratchbuilt saber and that was years ago.
Sporak- I'm not usually big on the custom Graflex styles, but that rocks. reminds me of something along the lines of the old Fantastic Films version.
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motivealloy
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slothfurnace @ Jan 19 2007, 07:24 PM) [snapback]1401117[/snapback]</div>
Nice work. Reminds me of the one from the old ANH movie poster. One of these days i'll get around to building a custom.
Nice work. Reminds me of the one from the old ANH movie poster. One of these days i'll get around to building a custom.
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