holloway
08-25-2010, 11:16 AM
Okay, everyone. I've been lurking and researching for about a month now, and I think I am finally ready to purchase my parts and assemble my first saber. It's going to be a relatively simple one to start, using a 2010 Obi-Wan Hasbro board for sound. I'm just hoping someone might take a quick look at my parts and process to make sure I am on the right track and I'm not going to blow something up. :)
I already have a name for the saber and even a whole in-universe backstory for it, but I don't feel like it's right to reveal that until it's completed. Here is a render of the saber:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49071/aeric_saber.png
Here is what I'll be purchasing from TCSS:
MHS Body - Style 2
MHS Blade Holder - Style 13
MHS Choke - Style 2
MHS Pommel - Style 4
MPS Insert - Style 7
MPS Clip
Drill and tap service
Machined AV switch hole service
Seoul P4 kit - white, 3.3ohm 5watt resistor, 4AAA battery holder, 5deg lens, lens holder
DPDT momentary yellow illuminated ring switch
AV switch bezel
Premium speaker
MHS speaker mount V2
Wiring and heatshrink tube
And what I'll be purchasing from elsewhere:
Lee gold gel (not sure exactly which one yet, probably #152 Pale Gold)
PNP transistor (TIP42G)
I'll be following the wiring guides in the big 2010 Hasbro topic, found here: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=10288 I should note that, although this probably sounds silly, I'm not actually going to wire up the LED portion of the AV switch, at least not right now. I just really like the look of the switch.
Overall I feel pretty confident and I think the whole process will be relatively straightforward. I might add an overlay, a Covertec, or some other visual touches to the hilt at a later time, but for now I'm going to keep it simple.
And thanks so much to everyone for this community and all your help. I've been reading nonstop for a while now and it's all great. You guys do some amazing work.
I already have a name for the saber and even a whole in-universe backstory for it, but I don't feel like it's right to reveal that until it's completed. Here is a render of the saber:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49071/aeric_saber.png
Here is what I'll be purchasing from TCSS:
MHS Body - Style 2
MHS Blade Holder - Style 13
MHS Choke - Style 2
MHS Pommel - Style 4
MPS Insert - Style 7
MPS Clip
Drill and tap service
Machined AV switch hole service
Seoul P4 kit - white, 3.3ohm 5watt resistor, 4AAA battery holder, 5deg lens, lens holder
DPDT momentary yellow illuminated ring switch
AV switch bezel
Premium speaker
MHS speaker mount V2
Wiring and heatshrink tube
And what I'll be purchasing from elsewhere:
Lee gold gel (not sure exactly which one yet, probably #152 Pale Gold)
PNP transistor (TIP42G)
I'll be following the wiring guides in the big 2010 Hasbro topic, found here: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=10288 I should note that, although this probably sounds silly, I'm not actually going to wire up the LED portion of the AV switch, at least not right now. I just really like the look of the switch.
Overall I feel pretty confident and I think the whole process will be relatively straightforward. I might add an overlay, a Covertec, or some other visual touches to the hilt at a later time, but for now I'm going to keep it simple.
And thanks so much to everyone for this community and all your help. I've been reading nonstop for a while now and it's all great. You guys do some amazing work.