Custom Qui-Gon (picture intensive)

[Madcow]

I thought I'd give this saber it's own thread.
It will be a very accurate Qui-Gon Jinn replica, with a green K2, Erv's CF 2.5, and rechargeable battery. Here are some shots from the process.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/qg2.jpg
Masking taped a polished aluminum pipe and measured out the dimensions. the cut with a dremmel and mitre saw.


http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1312.jpg
Used a secure jig and a router to carve out the flat part of the grip. The grip section is acetal plastic (delrin).


http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1346.jpg
Again with the jig and router to make the grooves.


http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1373.jpg
Machine the pomel - preped for a speaker, and the cover plate for where Erv's Buttered toast will go.


http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1381.jpg
Most of the parts machined


http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1435.jpg
Painting started.


I'm just waiting for a package from France, and my rechargeable batteries to arrive.

MC

[Hasid Lafre]

sweetness. good luck

[vortextwist]

looks awsome man.

[Jedi-Loreen]

That's going to be one of the sweetest Qui-Gon replica sabers EVER!

[Tenric Starkindler]

:shock: :shock: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :shock: :shock:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

WOW!
Wish I had the tools, and space to use them!

IF you feel up to a commission on a custom design let me know.

[Novastar]

Mad, mad stuff, Madcow!!!

Looking forward to seeing that completed. I have to admit--I have never liked any of the replica saber designs (mainly because they don't lend themselves to staged combat much), but I love the beauty of the Qui-Gonn/Liam Neeson saber hilt.

I think it's very very fitting to use Erv's board in there too! Good luck!

[Madcow]

Finished!!!

I did the final assembly today!
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1580.jpg

It took forever to assemble because everything is so crammed... but it works.
Ill post glam shots later, and explain the hidden effects button.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1578.jpg
Thats Erv's Buttered Toast crammed in between the recharge port and the secret effects button.

- 4.8 volt rechargeable NIMH batteries with 2600 mAh.
- Green K2
- Erv's CF version 2.5


MC

[xwingband]

grrr... :evil:

You make me so jealous. I can't wait until I can lux up my Parks.

[Novastar]

Great work, Madcow, that is one in a million!!! :)

I have a few folks who've been dying to see this saber, so I'm glad to pass on the photos links and so forth.

Also--where do you get those super-mini buttons? I know Erv has them, but you mind PM-ing me about those? They would probably lend themselves excellently to staged combat, and I could REALLY use help on that end... switches are hard to protect and hide from jutting out with most sabers I have...

[xwingband]

As I mentioned before... the ones Erv uses and madcow is using on the back are "tactile" switches.

They are momentary only and are called "tactile" because they make a nice "clicky" noise. :)

[Madcow]

Thanks guys,
The mini tactile switch is the aux button - hidden under the plate. You activate it by pressing ino the black groove underneath the saber.

The main switch is a latching pushbutton thing I found locally. Here is a look at it sunk into a 5/8" hole.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1575.jpg


MC

[Lord Maul]

you make me soooo jealous MC. that is a beauty of a saber, and should be the centerpiece of your collection.

now the TCSS Qui Gon finally has his saber :lol:

[Madcow]

Here are some of the glam shots...

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/button.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1581.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/IMG_1585.jpg

More pics here:
http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/

MC

[supertrogdor]

Truely a masterful piece of work Madcow, full props

[Jay-gon Jinn]

Beautiful saber, nice job! MR, eat your heart out!! :lol:

[Proximal]

jesus, that thing is badassticle. I'm overly impressed. Great job man!

[Jacen_Aurion]

that is a beautiful work of art Mad, excellent job.

[Jedi Ranger]

That's frakin' AWESOME, Madcow!! Amazing job!!

[beggarsoutpost]

Wow that's incredible...........Can you say production run.... Can you say pre-order.....man that's like the holy grail of lightsabers..... :P

[xwingband]

Madcow is a single person and he wanted it to be unique. So no "runs".

If you want a qui-gon you are going to have to cope like the rest of us... i.e. buy a Parks, make one, or pay huge amounts if you can find anyone willing to make a one-off.

[Madcow]

Demo video...
http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/?action=view&current=QGJsabervideo.flv

MC

[Stinky Bantha]

Gorgeous! The workmanship is amazing.... that's definitely something to be proud of!

[DACOTA]

The best!I am so jealuos, I hope I can build replica that good.Amazing how you used a router and jig,very inventive and skilled.

[Hasid Lafre]

verry awsome.

[Jay-gon Jinn]

That's got to be one of the best Qui-gon's I've ever seen!

[Jonitus]

It's absolutely beautiful, Madcow. You're making me give serious consideration to commissioning someone to build one for me. That's definitely out of my realm of expertise. Nice job.

[Madcow]

Thanks guys.
Feels good to be finished finally AND be happy with the result.

MC

[DACOTA]

I liked it so much I saved some pics to look at.

[erv]

sweet, sweet work ! Now the qui gon is my next project, kind of logical continuation since I've made my obiwan ep I !
Let me tell you I'm really proud of you having a CF 2.5 in this beauty !
Erv'

[Jetsi]

Amazing work! That is a beauty.

[goldsaberwarrior]

Didn't read where he had a cf 2.5 in it. At least I don't think I did. Make's the saber all the better if you have a good board in it. That's cool still.

[xwingband]

I thought I'd give this saber it's own thread.
It will be a very accurate Qui-Gon Jinn replica, with a green K2, Erv's CF 2.5, and rechargeable battery. Here are some shots from the process.

You didn't read the first sentence. :roll:

[goldsaberwarrior]

I need to read slower.

[Barmic Rin]

You need to post slower..... :D :D :D :D :D


Kids huh? JK!!!

[vortextwist]

I still wish he would have made 2, so I could have the other one. :evil:

[goldsaberwarrior]

(hops in ywing and takes off) I shall get you barmic. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Darth Lars]

Beautifully made. I have been waiting for someone to make a saber like this.

[Jonitus]

Madcow,

Where'd you get the knurled knob you used for the power button? I need some like that for a couple new sabers I am working on.

I am still insanely jealous of you. Your saber is my new desktop wallpaper.

[Novastar]

That's a good question!

Also, Madcow... I'm curious as to how long the saber is and the generally "tightest" choke point on it. I know it's screen accurate, but I don't really know what that means in terms of size.

Gorgeous though, gorgeous! And glad you (along with many others) are enjoying my sound configurations. I'm looking at making a few more in the future, but not really sure where else to go after that with the exception of pitch tweaks and all that... :)

[xwingband]

Gorgeous though, gorgeous! And glad you (along with many others) are enjoying my sound configurations. I'm looking at making a few more in the future, but not really sure where else to go after that with the exception of pitch tweaks and all that... :)

HEMI saber. Sounds like it has a HEMI. I want one that sounds like a weed whacker on steroids.

I wouldn't mind knowing where to get a cap like that. If I cant change my existing one to fit a switch a new one would be awesome.

[vortextwist]

I wouldn't mind knowing where to get a cap like that. If I cant change my existing one to fit a switch a new one would be awesome.

me 2. me 2. :D

[xwingband]

hmm... time to make a thread asking Tim on feasibility. I'll go start it in the store Q&A.

[Madcow]

Madcow,

Where'd you get the knurled knob you used for the power button? I need some like that for a couple new sabers I am working on.


Thanks for the compliments guys.
The button I ended up using is an anodized computer case thumbscrew that I cut the top off and drilled a hole in the underside.
Kinda like these:
http://www.krallkomputers.com/images/RedTS.jpg

The rubber bushing is half of a 5/8" grommet, hollowed out inside by my dremmel.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/Qui%20gon/button2.jpg

As for dimensions Nova... I made it to these specifications (which I found at sitharchives.com)
http://www.sitharchives.com/prequels/images/qui_large.png
... Accept where I disagreed based on pics of the actual prop (padawans guide), but those were only very minor details.\

MC

[Novastar]

Cool, thanks! I didn't even know spec sheets like that existed, or were easily "findable" by folks.

Excellent work!

So, overall it is about 1.5" diameter, and in some cases like 1.3 or 1.4"... very sleek!

[Ravage179]

i can vouch for how small the hilt he built is, fits perfectly in the hand very sleek and we built!