Phoenix's Rebirth -- TCSS Saber

[PhoenixReborn]

TCSS Saber. Blade Holder 19. Custom Main Body (Style 2) with Switch in Center, Mara Jade Grips. Obi-Wan v2 Pommel. Vader FX Sound Board.

Rebirth Royal Blue @ 740mW+ (Running @ 1.2A)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-1-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-2-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel Red @ 85lm+ (Running @ 0.88A)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-red-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel Green @ 260lm+ (Running @ 1.4A)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-green-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel White @ 240lm+ (Running @ 1A)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-white-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel Purple (White + Lavender and Magenta Filters)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-white-purple-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel Fuschia (White + 2 Fuschia Filters)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-white-fuschia-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel Pink (White + 2 Pink Filters)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-white-pink-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel SRD (White + 2 Cyan & 1 Blue Green Filter)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-white-srd-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel Yellow (White + Yellow Filter)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-white-yellow-lr.jpg
Rebirth Rebel Orange (White + Orange Filter)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-rebel-white-orange-lr.jpg
Rebirth in Snow (Old Pommel)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow1-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow2-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow3-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow4-lr.jpg
Rebirth in Snow (New Pommel)
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow5-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow6-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow7-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow8-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow9-lr.jpg
http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow10-lr.jpg

Hi-Res Images at: http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth.html

[Kal El Rah]

Very sharp looking saber you put together.;):cool:

[Jin Ke]

Good job, looks great!

[Caine Drathul]

half Overlord and half Mara....is at an OverMara or a MaraLord? :mrgreen:

Regardless, it's a very nice build!

[jedimastergarcia87]

Now thats a sweet looking saber dude. Just cause I like the style I may do a Mara Jade saber. Can the MHS gear be used near the blade holder? Can't wait for the new Rebel LEDs to come in, they look like alot of fun to put together and very bright too. I'm starting my new job next week so you guys will hear from me more often! :]

[ChapterEleven]

the gear can be used anywhere, really. Just make sure you watch the threads. I think my first saber is going to use the gear piece right before the choke up top. Several people have done it recently if you snoop around the gallery section.

[DJMoonbass]

how you got that switch tightened in the middle there is beyond me. that could NOT have been easy. but its a very nice saber non the less. i think some brass accents on that beauty would be fantastic!

[Spidergate]

Nice clean saber. I like it.

[Eco]

Very nice. I like the looks of it a lot!
I'll probably try and mimic it someday, even!

[PhoenixReborn]

dont mimic it completely. go with another way of doing it, getting the switch on was a PITA. thank god i had needlenoses with a 5" reach.

[cannibal869]

very nice job there!!!

What kind of switch is that?!?!? It looks like a 12mm lighted anti-vandal type, but I've never seen one that looks quite like that!

I'm using the Blade Holder style 19 on my (WIP) work office saber too - can't wait! Love the way it looks!

-C

[Jedi Guardian]

I REALLY like the grip section. I've been toying with the idea of having that done myself. If I do I'm sure that when I post there will be something about the switch installation pains and I expect you to slap me down with a big "I told you so".

[PhoenixReborn]

If you DONT do sound, the switch section works as normal... If you do, you need the extra space.

[$tarkiller]

how you got that switch tightened in the middle there is beyond me. that could NOT have been easy. but its a very nice saber non the less. i think some brass accents on that beauty would be fantastic!

I agree with Deej. Brass accents would be great! Good Job, pal!

[PhoenixReborn]

Donno if i could do accents, but this is simpler and well balanced. It works perfectly for my needs.

[Jedi Guardian]

If you DONT do sound, the switch section works as normal... If you do, you need the extra space.

Just out of curiosity, how much more space would be required to use this hilt style with sound? I know it sounds kinda stupid, but we all have our reasons.

[$tarkiller]

well, it depends on what setup you want to use. What kind of soundboard? What kind of batteries? Do you have a chassis? That's some info we need to know.

[PhoenixReborn]

This hilt HAS sound.

[revan1138]

I'm digging the allen screws around the handle, that must have been a painstaking process.

[Jedi-Loreen]

That grip piece comes with the threaded holes already in it. All you have to do is put the screws in. ;)

See?

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Assets/ProductImages/df4gra.jpg

[revan1138]

I am so using that in a future project :D

[Jedi Guardian]

well, it depends on what setup you want to use. What kind of soundboard? What kind of batteries? Do you have a chassis? That's some info we need to know.

Yeah, sorry for the incredble vagueness. I try to be a little better than that. I am going to use a Vader FX board and homemade chassis. It's still very much in the conceptual phase so that's just about as precise as I can be.

Oh and I apologize for the slight derailment of this thread.

[PhoenixReborn]

If i were you id get my hands on a ventress board if you want sith sond.

[PhoenixReborn]

Updated with new pics in first post.

[Shadar Al'Niende]

rebirth snow 2 is now my wall paper... AWESOME idea for pics! :D:D:D:cool:

[PhoenixReborn]

rebirth snow 2 is now my wall paper... AWESOME idea for pics! :D:D:D:cool:

Here's a hi-res version of that. 1680x1050

http://btheory.vndv.com/rebirth-snow.jpg

[Shadar Al'Niende]

that is where i grabbed it from (your link at the bottom) images over 800x600 are not allowed :p

[PhoenixReborn]

Yeah, its not uploaded to TCSS... The specific one i just posted is 1680x1050. The one you downloaded is 1024x768.

[Shadar Al'Niende]

thanks for the larger size, you will have to correct the above image though as images that size are not allowed on this forum ;)

[Jedi coral]

Looks awsome. i love the snow pics.

[PhoenixReborn]

This is why I used Rebels in this: Rebirth owns the lights in the room. (Blue saber being used by Chris Abrams [Xeo])
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuLjswyUFJk

[Jedi-Loreen]

Definitely bright.

[Darth Abominor]

Really well done J. You went asking al the questions to but a few weeks later putting out a very sweet custom saber that is bright as all get out.

[PhoenixReborn]

First page updated with new leds. Red, Green, White and White with Filters

[PhoenixReborn]

Updated one last time. Pictures taken with minor daylight coming through window as well as amperage readings added in. New colors added as well as new pommel. (I did not test White-Red, White-Blue, White-Green). See first post for new pictures.