Bob93r
04-18-2010, 06:08 AM
Hi guys, obviously I am new here so let me just start with a little background.
I have zero electronics experience, my fandom for Star Wars does not extend beyond Eps IV-VI and some of the novels and up until about two weeks ago I though a dremel was only used for filing metal. To top things off I have had very little to do with online forums, so very green there too.
On the other hand I train in Japanese sword styles and like to duel..... a lot.
So we decided to start dueling with lightsabers as all of my mate are geeks too. So we got some ultrasabers, but very soon the lack of sound became an issue and now we are looking at building our own.
So my list looks like this:
MPS Pommel style 8
Blade holder style 8
MHS ribbed extension
Hilt style 3 with guarded (unguarded advice please) style switch hole
MHS choke style 3
MPS Pommel Clip
MPS Pommel Insert style 6
Seoul P4 (Green)
Collimator Lens 5° (10° ??) viewing angle
Luxeon III/V Lens Holder
DPDT Momentary (latching - Advice please) red illuminated switch
Bezel for illuminated switches
Battery and Speaker combo
10-32 Tap & drill set
Graflex Glass Button Replica Thumbscrew
MR Maul soundboard
36" Ultrasabers ultraedge heavy dueling blade.
So, it is going to be long, 16.35" in fact. I am going for a No-Dochi/field sword feel.
The idea that I am working with is that in the "thousand generations" that Jedi have been about they must have had a real war (as opposed to the rather pathetic Clone War ((an argument for another day))). Most likely somewhere in Jedi history there would have been a war with the Sith and in all wars warriors have often replace damaged or destroyed weapons with weapons from fallen enemies. So I am thinking of a family heirloom type reclaimed Sith hilt (hence the Maul board).
I have a friend that is a bit of as wiz with electronics (and lathes and just about everything else) so I will have adequate supervision.
Once I get some practice there will be subtle dremel sink tubes and plates and it will be weathered, but it is supposed to be a battle field weapon so it is not going to be heavy on the ornaments.
Input from you guys would be much appreciated. Apart from what have I missed, what do you guys think of the P4 as opposed to the Rebel?
Will these parts hold up to heavy dueling (we regularly break bokken)?
If not what would you recommend to relace the weak parts?
Thanks in advance.
I have zero electronics experience, my fandom for Star Wars does not extend beyond Eps IV-VI and some of the novels and up until about two weeks ago I though a dremel was only used for filing metal. To top things off I have had very little to do with online forums, so very green there too.
On the other hand I train in Japanese sword styles and like to duel..... a lot.
So we decided to start dueling with lightsabers as all of my mate are geeks too. So we got some ultrasabers, but very soon the lack of sound became an issue and now we are looking at building our own.
So my list looks like this:
MPS Pommel style 8
Blade holder style 8
MHS ribbed extension
Hilt style 3 with guarded (unguarded advice please) style switch hole
MHS choke style 3
MPS Pommel Clip
MPS Pommel Insert style 6
Seoul P4 (Green)
Collimator Lens 5° (10° ??) viewing angle
Luxeon III/V Lens Holder
DPDT Momentary (latching - Advice please) red illuminated switch
Bezel for illuminated switches
Battery and Speaker combo
10-32 Tap & drill set
Graflex Glass Button Replica Thumbscrew
MR Maul soundboard
36" Ultrasabers ultraedge heavy dueling blade.
So, it is going to be long, 16.35" in fact. I am going for a No-Dochi/field sword feel.
The idea that I am working with is that in the "thousand generations" that Jedi have been about they must have had a real war (as opposed to the rather pathetic Clone War ((an argument for another day))). Most likely somewhere in Jedi history there would have been a war with the Sith and in all wars warriors have often replace damaged or destroyed weapons with weapons from fallen enemies. So I am thinking of a family heirloom type reclaimed Sith hilt (hence the Maul board).
I have a friend that is a bit of as wiz with electronics (and lathes and just about everything else) so I will have adequate supervision.
Once I get some practice there will be subtle dremel sink tubes and plates and it will be weathered, but it is supposed to be a battle field weapon so it is not going to be heavy on the ornaments.
Input from you guys would be much appreciated. Apart from what have I missed, what do you guys think of the P4 as opposed to the Rebel?
Will these parts hold up to heavy dueling (we regularly break bokken)?
If not what would you recommend to relace the weak parts?
Thanks in advance.