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Forgetful Jedi Knight
05-24-2012, 05:07 PM
TRAVELLER

Several of my friends have seen Malignant Fury, Flourish and Rob's Corran Horn saber and they all loved these sabers, and we love playing with them. I don't do that much building these days and it is EXTREMELY rare that I do "commission work", but I was approached by one of my friends who wanted me to make a saber for her boyfriend (I know the both of them) for his birthday which is in a few days (from now). Since this is a "low budget" production, this was originally going to get a PC 1.5 that I had laying around, but after issues with a clash sensor, I decided to use one of my CF's on this. Most of the internals were things I had laying around, that I was just "using up" since they were most likely going to lay around for a bit.

It's a MHS build that shows off some of Tim's excellent "custom skillz". I thanked Tim privately, but it's now time to give him his public Kudos for his GREAT work.* I had him do the diamond fluting pattern to give it some "uniqueness", because those of you who know me, know that I love unique hilts. It also has Black Chrome powder coating within the grooves (to give it some definition).


The Specs:

CF 5.08
Soundfonts: Novastar, Episode 2, Darkstar, Episode 4, Ancient Saber and the Yoda vocal version
LEDEngin 5W Blue (No FoC)
7.4 Battery back (2 x 14670)
2W bass speaker
Rechargeable battery pack w/ pommel recharge port





The Glams:

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madmaxx
05-24-2012, 07:25 PM
very nice.i didnt know that you could 'strap' the sound board to the battery pack like that without the battery pack doing the board any damage.it solves a space issue i was having with a design i got in mind...love the cross hatched knerling on the hilt its a striking design.Very very nice
cannibal869
05-24-2012, 09:35 PM
Strong work FJK!

I foresee Tim getting more requests soon for that type of knurling... ;)
Silver Serpent
05-25-2012, 05:04 AM
. . . this is a "low budget" production. . . I decided to use one of my CF's on this.

I'm almost afraid to wonder what you'd put in a "high-budget" saber.

Very nice work, the powder coating in the grooves adds a nice touch.
Ty_Bomber
05-25-2012, 11:28 AM
This is the bee's knees. I really like the PC in the grooves. Gives it a great touch.
Forgetful Jedi Knight
05-25-2012, 03:28 PM
very nice.i didnt know that you could 'strap' the sound board to the battery pack like that without the battery pack doing the board any damage.it solves a space issue i was having with a design i got in mind...love the cross hatched knerling on the hilt its a striking design.Very very nice

It's not a strap. it's a narrow band of heat shrink, and I used some double sided tape underneath to "raise" it up so I could get to the card easily.
Forgetful Jedi Knight
05-25-2012, 03:37 PM
I'm almost afraid to wonder what you'd put in a "high-budget" saber.


Thanks, it was originally going to be a PC 1.5 that I had laying around, but I had an issue with the clash sensor, and I was pressed for time - soooo, instant upgrade. Trust me, this is going for a great price for what I am including (CF, blade, charger).
Forgetful Jedi Knight
05-25-2012, 03:38 PM
Strong work FJK!

I foresee Tim getting more requests soon for that type of knurling... ;)

Yeah, one of the reasons why I am showing it off for him. ;)
Darth Odious
05-28-2012, 02:50 PM
Awesome fluting. And I don't think anyone has mentioned it yet, but I love the switch placement you got there

I may get something similar for the Harley Quinn saber I'm working on
jedimastergarcia87
05-29-2012, 01:37 PM
Nice. My dream CF saber would have the fonts, Novastar, Bespin II, Episode II, Hero, Heirloom, and Shatterpoint. But that'll never happen. :P I always keep missing any and all CF sales. I should do some saving up if I come up lucky.
Forgetful Jedi Knight
05-29-2012, 07:18 PM
Nice. My dream CF saber would have the fonts, Novastar, Bespin II, Episode II, Hero, Heirloom, and Shatterpoint. But that'll never happen. :P I always keep missing any and all CF sales. I should do some saving up if I come up lucky.

You should save up your money. Boards are becoming more and more available, especially since CF 6.0 will be coming along soon.
MKnight
01-21-2013, 12:12 PM
I like it simple but different... im going to have to think hard about my second build.

great saber, nice and clean..