Extremely weathered new MHS build

[Darkmatter73]

Hi all.
I finished this saber in the last week, and I really love how it turned out. I know some aren't fans of weathering in general, but I sure am =)
Ok maybe it's not extreme weathering, as I did hold back a bit. But I wanted it to look it had been buried for a long time, or survived some cataclysm.
It was a fairly quick build, all stock MHS. I love these kinds of builds that aren't overly complex with shrouds and extra wiring and general fussiness. Sometimes it's just fun to make a simpler thing, just for fun's sake.
So it's got :
NB3 on a TCSS v6 sled
recessed recharge port in the ribbed section
lots of weathering using aluminum black and several kinds of paints, with a matte clear over all of it
a custom brass switch hat, per Darth Chasm's tutorial
saltwater etching in the form of the Galactic Army symbol and some Aurebesh that reads: "A Jedi's strength flows from the Force"
2w bass speaker
And a Tri-rebel cyan,cyan, white
I gotta say I've never used this color before but it certainly won't be the last time. It's wonderful.
Some pics:
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%201_zpsjjgwcbsw.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%201_zpsjjgwcbsw.jpg.html)
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http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%203_zps7c6gzrox.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%203_zps7c6gzrox.jpg.html)
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%204_zpsdnb5broj.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%204_zpsdnb5broj.jpg.html)
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%205_zpsshere7an.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%205_zpsshere7an.jpg.html)
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%206_zps0odruelb.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%206_zps0odruelb.jpg.html)
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%207_zpswkgukr3i.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%207_zpswkgukr3i.jpg.html)
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%209_zpsyzqvcwub.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%209_zpsyzqvcwub.jpg.html)
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%2010_zpsksgziosc.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%2010_zpsksgziosc.jpg.html)
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%2011_zpslrabwelf.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%2011_zpslrabwelf.jpg.html)
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/Darkmatter73/saber%20pics/Nomad%2012_zpsfjgt3fn3.jpg (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/Darkmatter73/media/saber%20pics/Nomad%2012_zpsfjgt3fn3.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!
-Darkmatter73

[darth_chasm]

I approve!! Nice job.

[Greenie]

Now that's a lightsaber. Simple build? Awesome finish. :mrgreen:

[Quixotic Jedi]

Nice one! Beautiful weathering and awesome etching!

[jedimastergarcia87]

I also approve =] Actually kinda jealous of this one :P has elements of Luke, Obi-wan, and Qui-gon a bit all in one design if you think about it. How does the more smoother Graflex style bottom grip feel though? Been wanting to use that in a build myself

[Noyl Wendor]

Nice work. I really like the weathering. Your button placement is really well done too. Very cool, I dig :D

[PhoenixHawk]

Well done indeed...very nice weathering and etching work there brother. ;) /thumbs up

[Darkmatter73]

I also approve =] Actually kinda jealous of this one :P has elements of Luke, Obi-wan, and Qui-gon a bit all in one design if you think about it. How does the more smoother Graflex style bottom grip feel though? Been wanting to use that in a build myself

It's fantastic =)

[yoyoy2k]

Awesome job! The weathering looks fantastic and gives the saber an almost singed appearance. I like that blade color -- quite cool.

[DarthSkummelavsky]

All around nice job. The weathering is definitely a personal choice but when done right (as the case here) and a little back story all complete the overall look of the saber. Its a beautiful saber. :D

[rlobrecht]

Fantastic. The weathering. The etching. Just great job.

[Jediseth]

Wow, really nice job! I like that. I just purchased an Ascend from GCS. I got it with no anodizing so I can weather it.

[Rampant]

Love the blade color, but the weathering is just fantastic. Great design to.