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MaverickJsmith
01-01-2008, 10:35 PM
Greetings all.

I would like to know if anyone would like their Lightsaber design done in 3D.

I use sketchup, and tayjuswinn's MHS Components he made for it (many thanks), and can crank a saber out rather quickly. If it's using the standard MHS parts I can whip one up in about 15 minutes. If it's using a mix of custom parts and MHS parts, it can range from about an hour to several. If it's all custom, about a day.

I can design custom sabers as one piece, or MHS style so they can come apart for battery changing, repairs and such.

This is a free service that I am offering. I do it for myself for the enjoyment of making lightsabers, and I'd like to be able to do it for others.

A few examples of my work

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/660/katarnsaberfinalcoloredah0.png
Kyle's saber from Jedi Knight (yeah I know, it's really Que Rahn's saber)

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/6098/customlightsaber2coloreaw4.png
A custom I've had in my head for a while

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/1668/customlightsaber1profilsd5.png
A random saber I made

If anyone is interested, feel free to PM me. Or you can reach me by Yahoo or MSN.

At this time, I can start working on a design sent to me immediately, but that will change when the spring semester of school at my local college starts.

Designs sent to me should have dimensions. Please, I beg you, it's so hard to eyeball dimensions and get them right. I can do it, but it will greatly increase the ammount of time it will take to finish your design, and most likely will not look exactly the same.

Many thanks to tayjuswinn for making his MHS Components for Sketchup.

Anyway, shop is open :D

tayjuswinn
01-02-2008, 01:05 PM
Maverick,

Did you see this thread: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3671 ?

I posted the components I developed in SketchUp for myself as well for folks to piece the components together. The parts probably aren't exactly accurate, and the "crosshairs" are essential to aligning everything, but I'm hoping folks find it useful.

Tom Starkiller
01-02-2008, 01:07 PM
I might take you up on that offer maverick, any chance that missing components could be added for download though? Such as the Thin neck? Might help with visulisations. :D

MaverickJsmith
01-02-2008, 04:19 PM
I'm so sorry tayjuswinn! I forgot to add credit for you Sketchup components! After trying to figure out how to post pictures in the forum, it slipped my mind,but that's no excuse. Many appologies.

I'll fix my post right now.

As for the missing components, claws would be neat :D I have a friend who wants me to make him a saber, but I don't have claws, and my previous attempt at making them wasnt the best.

And Tom, I love that saber of yours in your sig :D Great use of that thin neck. I pretty sure I can make it in sketchup, from what I've seen, I'm pretty sure I can make it in Sketchup accurately.

Tom Starkiller
01-03-2008, 07:54 AM
And Tom, I love that saber of yours in your sig :D Great use of that thin neck. I pretty sure I can make it in sketchup, from what I've seen, I'm pretty sure I can make it in Sketchup accurately.

Thanks, but which one lol.

I intend on making both at somepoint :D

I intend on getting money to buy the parts at some point as well XD

MaverickJsmith
01-03-2008, 04:24 PM
The top one :D To tell you the truth, when I first saw your sig..I saved it onto my computer. I really like that saber of yours :D

If you are interested, give me a ring on yahoo or msn. I've been looking at your design for a while now and I'm pretty sure I can hammer it out in about a day.

Well, I'm hoping more people get interested :D

Tom Starkiller
01-04-2008, 03:37 AM
Thanks! I'm not sure an the accuracy of the Emitter shroud length, but go by the picture rath than the labeled dimension ;)

http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x101/USS_Serenity_NX/?action=view&current=Compilation.jpg

MaverickJsmith
01-04-2008, 10:47 PM
I'll get on it :D

How do you want the pictures? PM or here in the thread?

Tom Starkiller
01-05-2008, 03:47 AM
In the thread, good luck :D

MaverickJsmith
01-06-2008, 02:47 PM
Hey Tom, quick question.

The sabers almost done. Since I have to make the thin neck section, do you want me to match it to the picture or make it to its actual dimensions?

Tom Starkiller
01-06-2008, 03:05 PM
Make it to its actual dimensions please. :D

Can't wait to see it :D :D :D

MaverickJsmith
01-07-2008, 01:07 PM
I finished it this morning. I couldn't get the curves on the shroud on the lower grip, I tried, but it would have taken a lot longer to finish the saber with them. So they're just angeld cuts instead. So I'm sorry I couldn't get that detail down. Other than that, I think it's the same as the picture you game me Tom.

Without further delay, I present The Phoenix

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5290/tomstarkillerslightsaberh9.png

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5645/tomstarkillerslightsabeip4.png

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7674/tomstarkillerslightsabede4.png

Beauty shot

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8596/tomstarkillerslightsabems1.png

I hope you like it as much as I did making it. (insert smilie here, stupid restrictions)

Tom Starkiller
01-07-2008, 01:40 PM
DUDE THAT'S FRACKING AWESOME!!!! THANKS!!! :D :D

It's okay about the not being able to curves, It still looks as good and is damned accurate :D

Thanks Maverick :D

MaverickJsmith
01-07-2008, 01:53 PM
I'm glad you like it :D

I can also send you dimensions for making the shrouds and whatnot, might help when you build it. Sketchup makes things in 1:1 scale.

And speaking of scale, she comes in at just over 13 inches. She's mighty big.

I hope I helped you to get closer to making this beauty :D

Tom Starkiller
01-07-2008, 02:03 PM
I couldn't insert enough smilies, so: :D :D :D :D

I thought she was big when I drew up my latest two sabers XD Ah well.

I'll sure get this thing made one day, once I've had expirience building others. Or when the next saber design contest comes around XD

Please do send me the scale, will be interesting to see. (Insert another smile here)

MaverickJsmith
01-07-2008, 03:04 PM
Here are the dimensions

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3554/tomstarkillerslightsabeic9.png

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3893/tomstarkillerslightsabeba3.png

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/2948/tomstarkillerslightsabeeq3.png

I hope you can still read the dimensions. When I resize my Sketchup screenshots, I have to resize them from 1900x1200. My laptop screen has a crazy high resolution :twisted:

The height dimensions for the buttons in the last picture are 1/16". Sketchup has a set font size thats fixed no matter the zoom so the text stays the same size.

Is there anything else I can help you with tom? (insert smiley)

Tom Starkiller
01-07-2008, 03:08 PM
LOL, tiny writing, can you actually read it on that last pic?

Edit, actually, would you be able to make Twin please? (The other saber in my sig.) I'm not sure on exact dimension of the main hilt, as it turned out to be a custom. (Didin't realise when I designed it XD ) I'm thinking of making it my first saber, so it would be cool to see how it looks in 3D :)

Thanks Maverick, I love it :D

MaverickJsmith
01-07-2008, 03:14 PM
Alrighty. And no problem (insert smiley with shades here since I dont know the code for it)

When you finally make it send us all pictures :D I want to see this creation that I helped to make.

If there's anything I can do for you let me know.

Shop is open once again :D

Tom Starkiller
01-07-2008, 03:22 PM
XD ^^ See edited post lol. 8) <--- code = 8 ) (Take away the space ;) )

MaverickJsmith
01-07-2008, 03:26 PM
Alrighty I'll get right on it 8)

Tom Starkiller
01-07-2008, 03:27 PM
Thanks, and now, I'm off to bed :(

MaverickJsmith
01-07-2008, 03:29 PM
Lol go sleep XD I'll have this done in the next few days 8)

MaverickJsmith
01-07-2008, 07:14 PM
Took a lot less time than I though.

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1477/tomstarkillerslightsabego6.png

Dimensions. The super hard to read ones with 6's showing are 3/16", and the ones with 2's are 3/32"

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/3439/tomstarkillerslightsabelu8.png

Beauty shot

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/9827/tomstarkillerslightsabegj2.png

And this one I made just for fun

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/8278/tomstarkillerslightsabelk4.png

Hope you enjoy 8 )

And now for a little announcement. I will only be taking one design at a time. This is for 2 reasons. 1: so im not backlogged with a bunch of sabers, which leads into the second reason, 2: so people aren't stuck waiting for me to start their design.

This is intended for fairness, as well as me not killing myself making a bunch of sabers in a few days time @_@

School will also be starting for me in roughly 2 weeks and I will most likely busy. Sabers will probably take around a week instead of a few days or a single day.

Also, I restate my request that designs have dimensions. I'm not reffering to anyone in particular, it'll just make it easier for everybody (and for me n_n), and you'll get your saber render quicker.

Well, shop is open once again n_n

Tom Starkiller
01-08-2008, 10:32 AM
Damn that Rawks!!!

Thanks, I now know what my first saber will be :D

Great work Maverick!!

MaverickJsmith
01-08-2008, 02:39 PM
Glad I could help. 8)

Accepting new disigns once again.

chase
01-10-2008, 06:52 AM
Man, I am retarded. I can't even get started getting things on my screen. I downloaded everything I need (I think) and I guess I'm having problems importing the files of the saber pieces into SketchUp. What EXACTLY do I need to do to get it working somewhat right? Computer stuff might as well be written in Japanese because I can't understand a thing.

MaverickJsmith
01-10-2008, 04:52 PM
I think we need a topic about how to set up sketchup lol

SEMI LONG POST ALERT!

Okay :D First, unzip the file to wherever. I'd suggest the My Documents folder since sketchup wants to look there anyway. You might have to make a separate folder for the files I don't remember.

To start, go to file, click on Open, and pick a pommel. You'll have to flip them over. Right click and say flip, on blue direction. Now there'll be a handy set of crosshairs on the pommel. Hit L on the keyboard or click on the pencil in the toolbar, this is the line tool. It will be your best friend. Click on the center of the crosshairs, and hit the up arrow on the keyboard, this will lock the line tool in drawing vertically. Just draw a line straight up. After you draw it it will want to start another line, just hit space. Now, go to file, import, and pick the next part you want. Put it anywhere. Hit M (this is the move tool, another friend) and change your view until you can see the crosshairs in the piece you want to add, click on the middle of the crosshairs and move the cursor over to the end of the line. You now have your part lined up. All you need to do is slide it down. Hit M again, click on the bottom edge of the piece, and hit the up arrow again. This lock the piece moving only up and down. Move the cursor to the edge of the pommel where itll connect. Bam, you just added a piece. Repeat this until you you're done making your saber.

Sometimes sketchup freaks out when you're trying to stick a piece onto your guidline. Just change the view around until it goes on correctly.

Also some of the functions are like in word, undo, redo, copy, paste.

Some of the pieces don't have crosshairs in them so you'll have to draw your own on them.

I hope I was helpful. I know it's a long read but thats the basics of it.

If you have any questions, go ahead and email me or get me on MSN or Yahoo :D

MaverickJsmith
01-10-2008, 07:44 PM
Sorry for the double post. I would have posted these up earlier but comcast decided to do maintenance and my internet ground to a halt. I had to call the find out what the heck was up.

Anyway, I present to you my latest work, Malaki Skywalker's Bryar saber.

EDIT: Malaki requested changes so here they are.

The Aeternus eternus: Eternal, everlasting, without end.

Side view

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4034/malakiskywalkersbryarsadd7.png

Front view

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/349/malakiskywalkersbryarsaww5.png

Beauty shot

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7510/malakiskywalkersbryarsaju2.png

Her new length is an intimidating 12 and 3/32 inches.

She turned out great, I love this saber 8) can't wait to see it made.

Malaki Skywalker
01-11-2008, 12:47 AM
Just what i wanted! Like i said i have monkey skills at measurements, but it came out extremely accurate, better then the pics i gave you! Thanks MaverickJsmith! :D

There is a minor edit, send me the dimensions over MSN :)

chase
01-11-2008, 06:41 AM
Well, I probably have the worse computer known to man at work...and thats the only internet access I get. The screen starts blinking and nothing works when I tried to do anything on sketchup. Boo. Well, I guess I could ask Maverick to do a design for me.

MaverickJsmith
01-11-2008, 04:22 PM
I'll most certainly do a design for you :D

Do you have a design already or just an idea?

And Malaki, I'll draw up the dimensions for you and send them to you next time your on MSN.

tayjuswinn
01-16-2008, 11:46 AM
Maverick

I updated the zip to include the Thin neck section. If I had reliable claw dimensions, I could add the claws quickly.

http://home.comcast.net/~chrisecks/MHSLightsaber.zip

To install into SketchUp, simply Unzip into the Components directory under your SketchUp install directory. Then they're in the components palette under "MHS Lightsaber".

-Chris (tayjuswinn)

MaverickJsmith
01-16-2008, 07:09 PM
As per request, I have made a saber render for Ashron.

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9146/ashronssabersideviewcb9.png

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4061/ashronssaberfrontviewrz8.png

Beuaty shot

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5226/ashronssaberbeautyshotbg5.png

Hope you like it Ashron 8)

And tay, I'll check out your thin neck.

Tom Starkiller
01-17-2008, 09:22 AM
Nice!! 8)

Just typing a little more because this thing is stupid and needs 10 charecters. :?

chase
01-17-2008, 02:02 PM
Do you have clamps on that program? A saber design idea I have involves a black clamp.

MaverickJsmith
01-18-2008, 11:57 AM
i can make one for you. have anything in mind?

It wouldnt take long to make one at all. Toss me your idea 8)

Ashron
01-18-2008, 12:09 PM
Awesome! It's now my background on my work comp. Great work.:p

MaverickJsmith
01-21-2008, 06:55 PM
Okay folks. Update time.

School starts for me tommorow. And I'll be fairly busy. So, saber renders will take longer, around several days maybe to a week.

I'll see you all later 8)

MaverickJsmith
02-02-2008, 12:21 AM
Well, haven't been around for a little while.

Alrighty folks, latest request here is from Er Dan Gill. Sorry it took so long Er Dan, School has been keeping me busy.

Here she is.

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/4685/lightsaberforerdangillswr0.png

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7540/lightsaberforerdangillfvp5.png

Beauty Shot

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/5199/lightsaberforerdangillbqw5.png

The Graflex clamp is an original by me. Took a short while to make. It's not exact, I had to go by picures and by eye. And the copper sink tube was interesting as well. I had to change it slightly as well. When you're doing curves on a pipe, you quickly realize, you really don't want to do them. But that's not why I changed it lol.

I also had to change a few of the dimensions because of the screws for the sink tube adapters. All in all though, I think she turned out great.

Well, I hope you like it Er Dan 8)

Er Dan Gill
02-02-2008, 06:42 PM
Thanks a bunch Maverick. The shroud doesn't look too far off from my original render. Overall great job, thanks again.

MaverickJsmith
02-23-2008, 10:46 PM
After grerat delay, I've finally finished a request for Er Dan.

Many appologies Er Dan, school plus difficulty making this saber coincided to make this a tough build.

Without further delay, her she is.

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7334/lightsaberforerdangill2tt7.png

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3348/lightsaberforerdangill2uq5.png

Beuaty shot

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1999/lightsaberforerdangill2um0.png

After many attempts to get the shroud to taper at the emitter end, I decided to leave it as it is. It simply would not work. So I appologize that I could not replicate that aspect.

Other than that, she's just like the picture that was sent to me. This was a tough build, but I feel that it turned out great. Hope you enjoy Er Dan 8)

Dandura
02-24-2008, 04:34 PM
Hey Maverick, those are great renders! But why the dull textures, is it complicated to do metallic or chromed texturing? Maya, Autocad or something else? I have Maya but it's complicated and need to take time to learn it. Would you render mine when I get all the views finished? that would be SICK!

MaverickJsmith
02-24-2008, 04:50 PM
Actually, the shroud and band with the control box, as well as the screws, are silver. Sketchup doesnt have true texture support. Autocad costs 3 grand plus. That's right, three thousand dollars. And that's for the cheapest one. I've never heard of Maya.

I'm a college student and have little to no money. I can't afford programs of Autocad caliber. Sketchup is free and works just fine for me (hey that rhymed).

I'll most definately do your design, that thing looks great. But I can't do the ray skin, itll be the same dark colour, just no pattern or texture unfortunately.

I'm looking forward to working on your design 8)

BhujangiJedi
02-24-2008, 11:21 PM
Maya is a commercial 3D modeler. Art of Illusion (http://www.artofillusion.org/index) is free. So is Blender (http://www.blender.org/) and POV-Ray (http://www.povray.org/). They're probably all a helluva lot harder to use than Sketchup (I've used all to very limited success, never tried Sketchup though). If you're really interested in 3D modeling, I'd recommend Blender - it's a powerful, feature-rich program that was originally an expensive commercial app. If you're just sorta interested, I think Art of Illusion is easier to get up and running with. POV-Ray... ugh. Will it ever have a decent modeler?

virus692
02-28-2008, 06:47 PM
Blender Rules! I stink at useing it but there is a lot of help out there...

Sethski
02-29-2008, 05:57 AM
Also thumbs up for Blender - it really is a pro level app and has a lot of support as it's open source. It's worth finding out a bit about even if you don't end up using it.

Homepage here: http://www.blender.org/

Drichar Deis
02-29-2008, 03:30 PM
Dont know if this is the right place, but can someone do me an image of my planned saber please?

Black O-rings in the grooves please and a blue blade :-)

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/sidrioswin/pommel.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/sidrioswin/hilt.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/sidrioswin/bladeholder.jpg

Lord Maul
02-29-2008, 03:48 PM
http://k-squared.com/Lightsabers/Renders/

Do it with that if you're fine with 2D - That hilt is simple enough I don't see any need for 3D

Drichar Deis
02-29-2008, 04:06 PM
Im a cut and paste padawan, but heres my idea-ish!

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/sidrioswin/mylightsaber.jpg

Obi-Dar Ke-Gnomie
02-29-2008, 08:11 PM
Looks good. I really like that pommel, and the blade holder has lots of potential for customizing.

Arkai did a great job with those renders, didn't he?

ArkaiHalon
02-29-2008, 08:44 PM
Arkai did a great job with those renders, didn't he?

:D

the renders i did are good for quick ideas, but pale in comparison to the 3d renders that have ben turned out in this thread. But I'll take the compliments. LOL

Drichar Deis
03-01-2008, 01:28 PM
I find they (2D) are good to get an idea, after being directed to them Cheers Lord Maul, Ive been churning out possabilities ever since! divorce on the horizon? ha ha lol!

MaverickJsmith
03-09-2008, 05:36 PM
Today we have a request by Drichar Deis.

Here she is.

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2417/lightsaberfordrichardeizu8.png

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/3452/lightsaberfordrichardeinq3.png

Beauty shot

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/6335/lightsaberfordrichardeipr1.png

I hope you like it Drichar 8)

Drichar Deis
03-10-2008, 01:04 AM
Today we have a request by Drichar Deis.

Here she is.

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2417/lightsaberfordrichardeizu8.png

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/3452/lightsaberfordrichardeinq3.png

Beauty shot

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/6335/lightsaberfordrichardeipr1.png

I hope you like it Drichar 8)


Gleaming! Cheers mate!

firstbaseman
03-12-2008, 06:07 PM
Hi my name is paul and im new at this comunity.
is here anyone who want to build my saber which I build up in Paint.
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1796/06mittexturpngtw6.th.png (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=06mittexturpngtw6.png)
If you need it in a higher resolution i Would uploaded it to rapidshare.
Greetings from Hamburg, Germany:D

Paul

MaverickJsmith
03-12-2008, 09:10 PM
Today's Lightsaber was designed by Samot Retlaw.

A simple design, with it's own quality.

Here she is.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/377/lightsaberforsamotretlapt3.png

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1629/lightsaberforsamotretlaqr9.png

Beauty shot

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1271/lightsaberforsamotretlaka9.png

This one was kind of fun, the little LED's give it a nice touch. Hope you like it Samot 8)

Rade Valm
03-13-2008, 11:13 AM
Hello there, MaverickJsmith!

Could you please build my design in 3d, if you have time? Thank you kindly!

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4383/yayishxx3.th.png (http://img441.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yayishxx3.png)

Here is the image. (http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4383/yayishxx3.png)

MaverickJsmith
03-13-2008, 11:23 AM
Rade Valm, sure I'll make it. But I do have one request.

I do greatly appreciate you having givem all the measurements for all the details. But do you have them in inches?

I'll get to work on this probably sometime next week, pm me please in the meantime.

Maverick

Rade Valm
03-13-2008, 11:37 AM
PM sent with measurements in inches.

Samot Retlaw
03-14-2008, 01:00 AM
It looks awesome man thanks!

Kasri Deodene
03-15-2008, 09:01 AM
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j209/scoobydave96/2sabers.jpg

Wonder if you'd have a go at either of these?

Green bladed saber has been ordered and the red will be ordered when 1.25" blade holders are in :cool:

For the red bladed saber the switch will be in place of one of the small red LED's near the pommel

MaverickJsmith
03-17-2008, 02:12 PM
Today's saber comes from my good friend Malaki Skywalker.

An interesting design, here she is.

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5413/lightsaberformalakisidemq4.png

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/658/lightsaberformalakifronhv5.png

Beauty shot

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5816/lightsaberformalakibeaubi0.png

This one will look very interesting when it's done, good luck on it Malaki 8)

Tom Starkiller
03-17-2008, 02:19 PM
DAMN!! That saber looks sweet Mala.

Great work on your part as well Mav.

Do you think you could go back to Phoenix and create the main body of MHS parts, no sleeve/ shroud, and use this activator:

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/SPST-Latching-Guarded-switch-with-red-button-P256.aspx

If you could do a version that's plain and one with black powder coated grip (V-groove extension), then that would be apreciated as well.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x101/USS_Serenity_NX/Compilation.jpg

If you could also add the covertech clip, that would be need as well.

MaverickJsmith
03-17-2008, 02:28 PM
And yet another one today, this one from Rade Valm.

This saber had some interesting challenges, but I think she turned out great, here she is.

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6250/lightsaberforradevalmfruq4.png

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/8739/lightsaberforradevalmsiyy9.png

Beauty shot

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7933/lightsaberforradevalmbebf6.png

She looks a little different than the picture I was given, but she still turned out great. I hope you like it Rade 8)

Tom Starkiller
03-17-2008, 02:58 PM
Shiny. 8)

Nice design.

Rade Valm
03-18-2008, 07:44 AM
I lub it o_o Great job Maverick! Thanks a lot!

MaverickJsmith
03-24-2008, 08:50 PM
Another saber render, this time the desgin comes from Kasri Deodene.

Here she is.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7787/lightsaberforkasrideodeam1.png

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3880/lightsaberforkasrideodega4.png

Beauty shot
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7004/lightsaberforkasrideodedn5.png

She's slightly shorter than the dimensions I was given but she's only different by about 1/4 of an inch. I hope you like it Kasri 8)

jash1
03-27-2008, 12:08 AM
i would......heres parts list
Double threaded hilt style 2
MPS Insert style 3
MPS Pommel style 3
MHS thin neck "choke point" section
Screw on LED blade holder style 4 with copper heatsink
LED "Corbin style" Battle blade 1" OD 38" long
8 blavk O-rings
mpp clamp

MaverickJsmith
03-27-2008, 12:22 AM
Sure, I have 2 lined up already so when those are done I'll get to work on yours. I'll pm you here in the next day or two.

Maverick

Kasri Deodene
03-27-2008, 02:42 AM
Looks good!

Thanks for giving me a target to aim for on my first MHS :)

Braxus
03-27-2008, 09:00 PM
Hi :)

This is the saber im planning on building soon. It would be nice to have a 3D rendering to send to Tim for the custom work. Some of the parts i dont know the dimensions so i just took a guess, if you know the exact dimensions feel free to modify the design to correct this.

No rush on this. Whenever you get the time.
Thanks again. its really cool that your doing this for everyone and so far every one of your renders looks great.
awesome job!!


http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8599/variant8dimensions1ps7.png (http://imageshack.us)

Jonitus
03-28-2008, 06:35 AM
Here's a saber I am currently working on. I am quite pleased with how it has turned out thus far, but there are some things I want to do to it and I'd certainly like to see it in 3D before I go hacking up more brass:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/IMG_0443.jpg

All the parts currently white will be sating black, and the brass will eventually be polished up to a high luster. The pommel will also end up being sating black.

What I want to do is cut a shroud to angle down from the top of the saber, so the emitter has a "v" of sorts for an opening, but the bottom section would be further back than the top part. The shroud would cover a good portion of the foremost white piece and there would be a rib that runs the length of the body and would terminate at the rear of the saber. Convaluted, I know, but I'd be interested to see what you come up with.

As for measurements of each section, I don't have them. The saber in the picture is right at 12" long as it is right now.

xwingband
03-28-2008, 06:55 AM
Aww... black? I was hoping for high gloss white.

xl97
03-28-2008, 08:52 AM
what are you using for thw white ribbed section, that seems to fit inside of a 1.5 sink tube?

nice cover/sleeve by the way..

I recently just found some 1.5 brass tubing myself..along with some copper tubing that fits INSIDE a 1.5 snuggly..and a another size that fits OVER 1 .5 snuggly..

thanks

Jonitus
03-28-2008, 10:54 AM
Aww... black? I was hoping for high gloss white.


Seriously? You're the second person who said they preferred white to black for this saber. I've always preferred black to accompany brass...but I do have a white gloss epoxy.

Hell, let's see it with white and maybe it'll grow on me.

Moro Kadon
03-28-2008, 09:19 PM
So, what I'm understanding is that you'll make a 3-D representation of a hilt if we give reference-pictures? Neat. If I may:
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Assets/ProductImages/705.jpg
This blade-holder
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Assets/ProductImages/144.jpg
This "choke" section
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Assets/ProductImages/865.jpg
This hilt-section
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Assets/ProductImages/936.jpg
This pommel
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Assets/ProductImages/164_6461.jpg
And this MPS insert.
Please and thank you.

MaverickJsmith
03-29-2008, 04:38 AM
Okay folks, due to a sudden rush of requests I will not be accepting new requests until I can catch up. I have 7 requests now and none of them started yet. I will get to the current people who have outstanding requests soon.

I'll be accepting requests once again soon. I'm sorry if this inconvieniences anyone, but I'm only human 8)

And I'm glad to see everyone wants their sabers rendered, I really apreciate it :D

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
03-29-2008, 05:52 AM
Our first saber on my large backlist is from Tom Starkiller.

Here she is.

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9197/lightsaberfortomstarkilaz0.png

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1999/lightsaberfortomstarkilrz2.png

Beauty shot
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5361/lightsaberfortomstarkilea7.png

This saber turned out different than the picture I was sent. It's not 11 1/2 inches long as indicated, its actually around 9 3/4 inches long, which is close to 3.83 centimeters. Quite short.

And it's also using the new switchhole I made with accurate dimensions from Er Dan. Thanks again man 8) The switch is also accurate as well, made from blueprints for the actual switch itself.

Also, you can see I don't have a screw for the covertech knob I use. Well, my secrets out now ;)

I hope you like it Tom :)

Maverick

Tom Starkiller
03-29-2008, 08:30 AM
Thanks, it looks awesome.

PS, what happened to the V-grooves? :P

I think I have my first build :) 8)

Awesome work Mav, now work that list down so that I can be a pain and make more requests? :P

MaverickJsmith
03-29-2008, 08:33 AM
Well, I made it at 5 in the morning @_@ Sorry about that x_x;;;

I'm glad you like it Tom 8)

xl97
03-29-2008, 09:47 AM
what are you using to make your 3D renders?

something free? or something like 3DSM? Swift3D? or a CAD type program?

MaverickJsmith
03-29-2008, 09:50 AM
I'm using Sketchup from Google. It's free, but works very very well. And it's rather CAD oriented. Direct number input and all.

I love it to death. It probably will kill me one day ;)

Maverick

BhujangiJedi
03-29-2008, 06:36 PM
You might check these out to get nicer renders from Sketchup models:
http://www.kerkythea.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=42&func=select&id=4
http://www.indigorenderer.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=99

MaverickJsmith
03-29-2008, 06:39 PM
Thanks, I'll look into those 8)

Maverick

Jonitus
04-01-2008, 05:17 PM
Pictures as requested by our resident artist:

Progress shots:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/CopyofDSC00967.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/CopyofDSC00968.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/CopyofDSC00969.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/CopyofDSC00970.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/CopyofDSC00971.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/CopyofDSC00972.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/CopyofDSC00973.jpg

MaverickJsmith
04-01-2008, 05:28 PM
Ah I see. So what exactly do you want me to do? ^^;;;

Your request before was for the part for the emitter shroud, but seeing as you've done that now what would you like me to do?

My services are at your disposal.

Maverick

Er Dan Gill
04-01-2008, 05:52 PM
Holy smokes Jonitus, I'm diggin that saber:shock:!! The white and brass looks neat. Not to derail the thread, but how do you get such clean cuts on a sink-tube?

Jonitus
04-01-2008, 06:13 PM
Holy smokes Jonitus, I'm diggin that saber:shock:!! The white and brass looks neat. Not to derail the thread, but how do you get such clean cuts on a sink-tube?

I just cut slowly, at the proper speed, and maintain two points of contact with the sinktube when cutting. One of these days, if I can convince my finace to do it, I'll put together a picture tutorial about cutting with the Dremel.

Jonitus
04-01-2008, 06:14 PM
Ah I see. So what exactly do you want me to do? ^^;;;

Your request before was for the part for the emitter shroud, but seeing as you've done that now what would you like me to do?

My services are at your disposal.

Maverick

Could we see a 3D render of the saber like it is in the pictures, but with the white pieces in a nice satin black and a brass knurled button for the activator switch? The pommel will be satin black as well. I kind of want to see how that color scheme is going to look before I dye my plastic pieces.

Thanks much!

xl97
04-01-2008, 06:22 PM
I would really appreciate some tips on how you cut som darn clean/straight with a dremel on sink tube.. :)

I'd also lke to know what you are using for the whtie material.. PVC? How did you get it ribbed?

thanks

MaverickJsmith
04-01-2008, 06:34 PM
Alright, but I'll need some more measurements than the legnth :???:

I can do it with one dimension, but I'll have to make it and constantly change it to match the photos, which will greatly delay me finishing your render.

If you can give me more specific dimensions for the details and such I'll be able to make it much, much faster and, more importantly, more accurately.

The sooner you can get those to me the faster I can get started 8)

Maverick

Jonitus
04-01-2008, 08:53 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/sixmilliondollarman/saber_measure.jpg

The blurry measurement running along the narrow band is 141mm from the end of the angled cuts near the front of the saber to the vertical cut on the bottom shroud. The band is 17mm wide. The space between the bands is 17mm and the space between the bottom shroud and the bottom of the band is also 17mm.

Jonitus
04-01-2008, 08:59 PM
I would really appreciate some tips on how you cut som darn clean/straight with a dremel on sink tube.. :)

I'd also lke to know what you are using for the whtie material.. PVC? How did you get it ribbed?

thanks

Not to derail the topic anymore, but I will get something put together in the next couple of weeks for all of you who need some help with the Dremel. Your Kung Fu will be strong.

MaverickJsmith
04-01-2008, 09:01 PM
Alrighty, thanks Jonitus. That's enough rough dimensions to get going, do you know the dimensions for the ribbed part? Or would you like just a black tube underneath?

xl97
04-02-2008, 05:15 AM
Not to derail the topic anymore, but I will get something put together in the next couple of weeks for all of you who need some help with the Dremel. Your Kung Fu will be strong.

ok..how about a quick answer on what the white material is?..and what you did to get it 'ribbed'...

thanks

jash1
04-02-2008, 06:15 AM
any word on my saber maverick?

Jonitus
04-02-2008, 07:20 AM
Alrighty, thanks Jonitus. That's enough rough dimensions to get going, do you know the dimensions for the ribbed part? Or would you like just a black tube underneath?

The ribbed section is 115 mm long and 1.43" in diameter. The other white sections are 1.40" in diameter.

To answer the burning question, the white section is nothing more than bilge pump tubing. It is 1.25" ID, but I found that a bit too snug for what I wanted to do and the way I had to assemble the saber, so I cut a slit down the length of it. It will be held on by the pressure between the two brass shrouds. I think I pad like $2.50 for a foot of it cut off the roll. I bought mine at Ace hardware, but you could probably find it at other hardware stores.

MaverickJsmith
04-02-2008, 02:25 PM
Alright, thanks Jonitus, I'll get to work on your saber when I work my way to it in my lovely backlog.

Jash, I'm sorry if you feel I'm sitting on my rear, but I have college work, and I do other things than make lightsabers for the masses.

I'm not a professional, and crank these out in minutes. It takes several hours each. I'm just a guy with a hobby doing people favors on the forums here.

I'm sorry if you feel im singleing you out or biting your head off, I've been dealing with a lot and I know most of you are still waiting for your sabers. But you have to understand, I'm just a guy, not a professional artist.

You will get your sabers guys, please be patient...

Maverick

Zero Unit
04-02-2008, 02:44 PM
I may get on board for one in 3D in the near future, but one question:

Can you do non-cylindrical designs?

MaverickJsmith
04-02-2008, 02:52 PM
I can make a lot of things, PM me and we can talk about it :D

Zero Unit
04-02-2008, 02:57 PM
Alright, I shall, when I have some sketches to bring along. :)

TorLinWaDur
04-05-2008, 12:38 PM
I wish someone would 3d mine...
I will wait for my turn...
please pm me.

MaverickJsmith
04-14-2008, 03:01 PM
Okay folks update time.

School and life has been keeping me busy (along with wow, yes, i've drank the punch :roll:). However! I have been plugging away slowly at my to do list!

So, heres a little update so everyone knows whats going on:

jash1: need to hunt down measurements for MPP clamp (why do people want these things on their sabers?)
Braxus: Done, need to upload pics
Hasrid Lafre: Not started. Oh boy Hasrid, you picked a hard one lol
Jonitus: Not started.
Thornwolf: Not started
Moro Kadon: Not started.

As you can see, I'm not very far along. And I wish to appologize for not speaking up earlier about this. Spring break tossed over half a dozen designs my way and being overwhelmed is an understatement.

I will get your guys sabers done. I ask that you please be patient with this poor nerd who has a life ^^;;;

Maverick

Hasid Lafre
04-14-2008, 03:06 PM
Sorry bout that but I need better images of it and you are doing a mighty fine job of turning designs into a work of art.

MaverickJsmith
04-14-2008, 03:12 PM
Thanks Hasid. I've been worried people were getting impatient @_@

I've also seem to have your name down wrong *sounds of very fast writing on paper* All fixed :D

Maverick

Hasid Lafre
04-14-2008, 03:14 PM
lol its cool

Moro Kadon
04-14-2008, 08:58 PM
No worries. A Jedi is nothing if not patient.

jash1
04-14-2008, 09:00 PM
Okay folks update time.

School and life has been keeping me busy (along with wow, yes, i've drank the punch :roll:). However! I have been plugging away slowly at my to do list!

So, heres a little update so everyone knows whats going on:

jash1: need to hunt down measurements for MPP clamp (why do people want these things on their sabers?)
Braxus: Done, need to upload pics
Hasrid Lafre: Not started. Oh boy Hasrid, you picked a hard one lol
Jonitus: Not started.
Thornwolf: Not started
Moro Kadon: Not started.

As you can see, I'm not very far along. And I wish to appologize for not speaking up earlier about this. Spring break tossed over half a dozen designs my way and being overwhelmed is an understatement.

I will get your guys sabers done. I ask that you please be patient with this poor nerd who has a life ^^;;;

Maverick

dont wory about the mpp clamp then.....

MaverickJsmith
04-17-2008, 12:06 AM
I'll still do it if you want, just need to make the clamp. Shouldn't be too hard. Don't fret 8)

Maverick

jash1
04-17-2008, 06:16 PM
I'll still do it if you want, just need to make the clamp. Shouldn't be too hard. Don't fret 8)

Maverick

i think i decided

jash1
04-17-2008, 06:17 PM
i think i decided against it

MaverickJsmith
04-17-2008, 06:19 PM
Alright then. I'm sorry this is all taking so long @_@

Maverick

jash1
04-18-2008, 01:43 AM
no prob dude

TorLinWaDur
04-28-2008, 06:16 PM
any updates Maverick ?

MaverickJsmith
04-29-2008, 05:27 PM
I'll give an update when I have something worthy of one.

People for gods sake have patience. I do have a life. And finals are coming up.

Maverick

jash1
04-30-2008, 06:46 PM
patience is a jedi trait......Relax, Center your Mind......And good luck on finals mav......

MaverickJsmith
04-30-2008, 07:24 PM
Thanks jash, btw, since you have no mpp clamp, im assuming the button is up top? If not I can change it quite easily.

Maverick

jash1
05-02-2008, 05:19 AM
yes upm top

MaverickJsmith
05-03-2008, 02:07 AM
Alrighty. I should have some pics up sometime near the end of the month. Finals suck -_-

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
05-15-2008, 12:34 AM
Okay folks, update time.

My last final is next week. I should get cracking then on everyones sabers.

I thank you all for your patience. I know you've all been waiting for a very long time, and I appologize for that.

With the passage of finals, my freedom shall return.

Maverick 8)

Hasid Lafre
05-17-2008, 03:33 PM
Hay maverick I got another for you when you got time.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb168/Sidneyious/Star%20Wars/My%20Saber%20Stuff/NewSaber2.jpg

MaverickJsmith
05-21-2008, 09:13 PM
Alright folks! At this very moment I am cranking away at your lightsaber designs!

Only 4 left to go!

I have questions for a few of you:

Thornwolf, where do you want the switch on this monster of a saber? :D

Jonitus, I know it's been forever, but do you still want me to work on yours?

Current status of projects:
jash1: done, need to post pics
Braxus: done, need to post pics
Hasid: need to crunch some math to get the dimensions, then make it
Thornwolf: need to know switch placement
Moro Kadon: will finish it tonight

Keep your eyes open in the next few days for your sabers to appear in the thread!

I thank you all for your patience, I know you've all been waiting for a very long time.

Maverick 8)

thornwolf
05-22-2008, 07:02 AM
Hi,

Please place the switch below the ribbed extension, and above the grips. Its a very plain, front and center kind of switch.

Thanks

Hasid Lafre
05-22-2008, 10:37 AM
Well with that first oneI was talking to you about, dont worry about it. the second one is standard mhs stuff, sans the pommel which is off a luke rotj mr and the shroud is a vader shroud.

Other than that its style 4 hilt 2" section and style 5 bladeholder the luke one. and a m/m connector.

MaverickJsmith
05-22-2008, 11:15 AM
Alright Thornwolf, I'll get on that.

Hasid, okay will do. I don't suppose you have the dimensions for a vader shroud do you? :D

Maverick 8)

Moro Kadon
05-22-2008, 10:44 PM
Awesome. No hurry, though. At least, not at this juncture. :-D

Hasid Lafre
05-23-2008, 01:23 AM
oh, ah That I dont as Iam still waiting on ultrasabers to send me one.

You could prolly ask tim or maybe someone with a mr vader ESB could help us out.

MaverickJsmith
05-26-2008, 08:42 PM
Alrighty folks! Here comes the first saber in a long time.

But first I must appologize for making everyone wait more than a few days, my life took a rather bad turn Saturday night leaving me not in the mood to upload 12 or 15 pictures then post them @_@

Anyway, without further adeu, this saber comes from Jash1, here she is.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7852/lightsaberforjash1frontff6.png

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4959/lightsaberforjash1sidevvq8.png

Beauty shot
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5359/lightsaberforjash1beautvz9.png

This saber uses the mesh I made for blade holder 4. The windows in the blade holder are rounded at the ends because I thought that's what they were :roll:

I'll be posting a new saber every day until I've posted all of them from my list.

Stay tuned

Maverick 8)

Darth Anubis
05-27-2008, 01:21 PM
Maverick

can you do this
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/jinzo_bucket/new2.jpg

and maybe this
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/jinzo_bucket/anothersaber.jpg

MaverickJsmith
05-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Probably, though I'll need more than pictures. Measurements help a lot, as I've said before. Please give me more than pictures for the love of god @_@

I'll be posting the next saber in my lineup later today.

Stay tuned.

Maverick 8)

Darth Anubis
05-28-2008, 04:46 AM
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/jinzo_bucket/mesuredsabers.jpg

ok sorry about not putting measuring if you need more in depth measuring tell me

MaverickJsmith
05-28-2008, 01:43 PM
Okay so I didn't post up the next saber yesterday like I said I would. Shimata happens.

Today's saber comes from Braxus. And quite an interesting saber it is.

Here she is.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5927/lightsaberforbraxusfronqi8.png

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2704/lightsaberforbraxussidexo4.png

Beauty shot
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9752/lightsaberforbraxusbeauku6.png

This saber uses an old guarded switch model I made a few months back. I didn't know they're a button inside ring of plastic :roll:

Also it uses my old thin neck model that I made by eye. Anywho, I had to move the switches down so they wouldn't interfere with the threads. I hope it still works for you Braxus.

She was a lot of fun to make, and a very unique looking saber I think.

I hope you like it Braxus 8)

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
05-30-2008, 12:24 AM
Alright next up is a saber from Thornwolf.

This saber is quite a beast. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/3216/lightsaberforthornwolffxb8.png

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/3673/lightsaberforthornwolfskr7.png

Beauty shot
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5273/lightsaberforthornwolfbig3.png

She's quite a monster, one I hope I never fight against. The T-grips are a little thin but future sabers I render will have ones that are more accurate.

I hope you like it thornwolf 8)

Maverick

olesmokey
05-30-2008, 02:00 PM
Howdy, just drew up my first lightsaber concept.Feel free to make any additions (none to radical) i want this thing to look sweet.
The version on the right is the front, the one on the left is the back.
Thanks!

Saber Sketch:
http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/599/saberconceptch6.jpg

Zero Unit
05-30-2008, 05:14 PM
Gotta say how long and how wide it is...

So, where do I stand on ze list? :p

jash1
05-30-2008, 06:26 PM
i really like ty......

MaverickJsmith
05-31-2008, 01:14 AM
Okay, I will reiterate once again a simple requirement I have listed twice now.

*clears throat*

All saber designs submitted must have dimensions of some sort. A total length measurement will suffice, but will make my job harder. And take longer. Don't give me the total length in a post or PM, include it on the picture please. Such as a ruler.

If I have to restate this again, I will not be a happy artist.

This is not aimed at anyone specific. But I am human, and we're creatures who hate to say something again and again :wink:

Zero Unit, you will be PMed shortly sir.

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
06-09-2008, 03:33 PM
Well, after a pause (caused by a trip to radio shack :wink:) I have another saber done.

This one's from SWAT Strachan.

I present, The Ronin MK3.

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/746/lightsaberforswatstrachuk4.png

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2192/lightsaberforswatstrachml7.png

And the almighty beauty shot.
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7043/lightsaberforswatstrachay5.png

She was a heap of fun to make :D And I love the control box. On the side of the control box is a model for the 2.1mm recharge port I made a while back for Braxus's saber. It's in no way accurate, I had to make it by eye. SWAT mentioned at one point he wanted a recharge port there. Also, I managed to put a pattern on the tsuba that swat mentioned he wanted to put on it. I hope you like it SWAT :D

This monster of a saber comes in at 19.5 inches. I really don't want to face it in a fight.

I hope you like her SWAT :D

Maverick 8)

SWAT Strachan
06-09-2008, 03:42 PM
Holy Wookie dandruff!! It's gonna be a monster alright!!

Excellent job with the control box sir, it looks exactly like the one I've made, and the tsuba pattern is very close to what I have in mind, which is impressive considering that I never supplied you with any pictures of it :shock:. Although maybe 8" for the tsuba might have been something of a miscalculation on my part :mrgreen:, it'll probably be a little smaller in diameter, but it certainly gives the Ronin the right look!

Much appreciated sir, and I'm going to have a helluva lotta fun building that one!

MaverickJsmith
06-09-2008, 03:47 PM
I'm glad you like it SWAT :D I hunted down a picture of a Tie Fighter ****pit window to make it. Though it wasnt much help lol. I was going to make the windows rounded instead of flat like they are on the inside and outside, but sketchup threw one of its fits and would not let me draw new faces for it. So it looks like that.

*Slaps sketchup with a wet noodle*

I eagerly await pictures of the completed Ronin 8)

Maverick

olesmokey
07-01-2008, 07:17 PM
Sorry about last time....

Heres a new saber design with dimensions.

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/2074/saberdimensionsyh2.jpg

Hope thats good.

xl97
07-01-2008, 07:19 PM
was that made using the Saber Builder?

I talked to Ace Rocket..and he mentioned he has dimensions for a ton of parts... maybe there is a need to work this into the Saber Builder some how?

community feedback.. :)

olesmokey
07-02-2008, 04:08 AM
Ya I did make that in saber builder. The ends of the hilt though I touched up in paint and made them a bit wider.

Measurements and dimensions on the builder would be sweet!:p

MaverickJsmith
07-02-2008, 04:47 AM
Alright I'll get to work on it in the near future.

Oh, fyi to everyone. I've been up for the last 36 hours. I'm going to be resting for the next several days if I can.

Maverick

Tom Starkiller
07-02-2008, 08:29 AM
That's a lame excuse Mav. :P ;)

Hasid Lafre
07-02-2008, 10:22 AM
I disagree tom that is a perfict excuse, everything takes presadence after sleep.

Tom Starkiller
07-02-2008, 10:52 AM
I was being sarcastic Has, hence the emotiocons. (Well, actually one of 'em doesn't work for some reason. :( )

Hasid Lafre
07-02-2008, 08:01 PM
I know but sleep is god :D

MaverickJsmith
07-02-2008, 08:21 PM
It is :wink:

Maverick

Nightwing
07-06-2008, 06:47 PM
Well, when you have time, I've always wanted to see my dream saber in 3D.


http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/NightWing726/Lightsabers/Aetherdetails.jpg


PS:
The black grips are actually supposed to be darker than that, and the activation box is coming straight out of the hilt, not at an angle like it appears in the above image.

MaverickJsmith
07-07-2008, 01:37 AM
Ohh, noticed that on your sig before, should be fun :wink:

Will do.

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
07-10-2008, 02:51 PM
Alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllrighty!

Today's saber is from Tom Starkiller. He asked me to do his redesign of The Phoenix, so here she is, The Phoenix mark 2.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/732/lightsaberfortomstarkilbx6.png

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4111/lightsaberfortomstarkiltp0.png

Beauty shots
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1964/lightsaberfortomstarkilsl8.png

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5813/lightsaberfortomstarkilmk4.png

She had to be redesigned with a one piece body. And I think she turned out great.

Hope you like her Tom 8)

Next up is olesmokey then Nightwing

Maverick 8)

Nightwing
07-10-2008, 03:19 PM
Nice; I like that one! :)

Tom Starkiller
07-11-2008, 07:51 AM
AWESOME!!!!!!

Thanks Mav, that looks FANTASTIC! BRILLIANT!

Guess I'll have to finish my sonic screwdriver based design for you to play with. :P

Angelus Lupus
07-11-2008, 09:11 AM
Which style of sonic?

Tom Starkiller
07-11-2008, 12:04 PM
Which style of sonic?

My own. Based on Tennants.

MaverickJsmith
07-11-2008, 01:56 PM
Glad you like it Tom. I managed to get 2 of the standard switches into it, so the design will actually work if you make it. Don't know about the battery indicator though lol.

And sonic screwdriver eh? Sounds interesting. If you're working on that guess I'll have to finish my grand project 8)

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
07-28-2008, 06:41 PM
Hello all.

I'm sure you've noticed the lack of activity in the thread here, and the lack of sabers being done. Well I'm here to shed some light on that.

Lately my life hasn't been the best, and I've been feeling down, so motivation isn't too high.

Anyone who's waiting on a render from me, please pm me, life's been a jumble so I need to know who I owe the work to.

I'm sorry to everyone who's been waiting. I know this has happened before, and once again I appologize. I know I'm not the most reliable of artists as of late.

I hope to hear from those who I'm doing designs for so I can get them done for you.

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
07-28-2008, 11:14 PM
Alright folks, after some work, I bring you yet another saber.

This one's from olesmokey, here she is.

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6599/lightsaberforolesmokeyfof6.png

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/892/lightsaberforolesmokeyskh3.png

And beauty shot
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/5681/lightsaberforolesmokeybpv5.png

She's 1.2 inches longer than the dimensions in the picture given to me, but I tried to match it as closely as possible to it. I hope you like her olesmokey, and I'm sorry for the huge delay.

Maverick

Darth Vane
08-04-2008, 11:53 AM
hey mavarick i already asked if you could do mine but mi signiture is not the one i want.

here it is!

would love to see it!

http://i34.tinypic.com/1611h7p.jpg

MaverickJsmith
08-04-2008, 09:00 PM
Alrighty, I'll get to you soon.

AHHHH the line is growing again! X.X

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
08-06-2008, 01:00 AM
Okay folks today's saber comes from Nightwing.

This was an interesting saber. Without further adeu, here she is.

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/6302/lightsaberfornightwingfdi7.png

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/6044/lightsaberfornightwingsuf4.png

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/3728/lightsaberfornightwingsou7.png

Beauty shot
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1130/lightsaberfornightwingbdk2.png

I made this with a sleeve that's a custom size, 1/32 inch thick. There's 2 reasons for this, it would make creating this easier, and you can cut the grooves into it. The curve at the top was a real challenge and took several tries before getting it the way it turned out, and even then it's not right. I tried to match the picture Nightwing gave me to the T. It's pretty close I think, it turned out well. Oh and fyi, that groove second from the top is not thinner, it just looks that way after resizing the picture.

I hope you like her Nightwing, she was a good challenge.

Maverick 8)

Nightwing
08-06-2008, 08:59 AM
^-^

Thanks a lot, man!
That looks sweet. I'll have to work on building that saber ASAP.

Hasid Lafre
08-06-2008, 11:41 AM
Dident you origionally design that one a couple years back and havent gotten to making it yet?

Darth Vane
08-06-2008, 12:48 PM
Alrighty, I'll get to you soon.

AHHHH the line is growing again! X.X

Maverick

THANKS! cant wait to see it!

p.s. can you send me a visitors message when it is done with the link to it appreicetate it!

Nightwing
08-06-2008, 03:25 PM
Dident you origionally design that one a couple years back and havent gotten to making it yet?Yeah.
It''s rather tricky. I don't have the machining/electronics experience to construct all the custom parts I'd need, and I don't have the extra cash to have it custom-built for me. So... yeah. It's just sat in my computer for the past few years. Haha.

MaverickJsmith
08-06-2008, 03:42 PM
Well, now you know what it would take, it's still a step in the right direction.

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
08-19-2008, 02:40 AM
Okay, today's saber is from orakaa.

Sorry it took so long orakaa, my appologies.

Without further delay, here she is.
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/4743/lightsaberfororakaafronkv6.png

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3007/lightsaberfororakaasidemw6.png

Obligatory beauty shot
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3350/lightsaberfororakaabeaulv4.png

This saber was actually an interesting challenge. orakaa's original design had two of those darned (I say darned for a reason) anti-vandal switches. I couldn't find any datasheets with the dimensions for them, so I couldn't make them in sketchup. orakka gave me the ok to use the regular one.

I hope you like, orakaa 8)

Maverick 8)

P.S. School starts in a week, so I won't be doing any new sabers for a while. Anyone who's waiting on me PM me please so I can get those sabers done for you.

orakaa
08-19-2008, 03:33 AM
Thanks a lot Maverick ;)

Darth Vane
09-10-2008, 10:33 AM
any new ones yet?

MaverickJsmith
09-10-2008, 02:10 PM
Update time. School has been keeping me busy, along with some personal matters that have appeared. Also, I have an announcement.

Until I can find the time to continue doing this, I will unfortunately not be doing any more sabers. With everything that's going on the pressure is enough that the will to keep doing this isn't there. Anyone who's waiting on a saber PM me so I can get them done for you (Khuns I'll get yours done sometime soon). Anyone who's waiting on a saber and doesn't pm me is out of luck, speak up now please.

I appologize to all, but sometimes life takes a priority over hobbies.

Maverick

MaverickJsmith
09-30-2008, 01:00 AM
Hey folks! It's been a while since I posted a saber in this thread, but tonight I have one for you.

This saber comes from Darth Vane, without further adeu, here she is!

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6290/lightsaberfordarthvanefqg2.png

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/9141/lightsaberfordarthvaneszn0.png

Beauty shot
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2553/lightsaberfordarthvanebem9.png

She'll be something for Jedi out there to worry about. She's rather big :wink:

Maverick 8)

Darth Vane
09-30-2008, 11:37 AM
SWEET! i love it thanks MAV!

Mazarill Slay
09-30-2008, 11:52 AM
if you do not mind I would like to see this one in 3D

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/maxamis148/Lightsaber%20designs/theultimatesaberupdatejpg.jpg

Thanks in advance

LordBane21
09-30-2008, 12:33 PM
hey mav, i love ur work it amazing. and i have been working on a new saber i am having sent into Do-Clo when i get the money. and would love to see it rendered. But it not sure if the BH will pose a challenge or not cause its my own custom design ad at BH. I would love if u could render it tho.

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=305

MaverickJsmith
09-30-2008, 04:54 PM
/facepalm

Why do people only read the last page of a thread @.@;

Please read the announcement on the previous page. I hate to turn you guys down, but life's a little more important. I'm just clearing my backlog of requests from before school started.

I really thank you guys for your enthusiasm, and praise, I really do appreciate them. But right now I'm focusing on my life.

You guys designs are great, I really like them. But, they'll just have to wait. My appologies.

Maverick

Hasid Lafre
09-30-2008, 11:00 PM
HAHAHA , I read the pages.

MaverickJsmith
09-30-2008, 11:22 PM
Well I'm glad someone's happy :roll:

Maverick

Mazarill Slay
10-01-2008, 11:23 AM
/facepalm

Why do people only read the last page of a thread @.@;

Please read the announcement on the previous page. I hate to turn you guys down, but life's a little more important. I'm just clearing my backlog of requests from before school started.

I really thank you guys for your enthusiasm, and praise, I really do appreciate them. But right now I'm focusing on my life.

You guys designs are great, I really like them. But, they'll just have to wait. My appologies.

Maverick


My bad, I read some of the pages, mostly /drooling over your work..

I understand the need for real life stuff and school so no heard feelings.

No need to apoligize :p

Hasid Lafre
10-04-2008, 09:15 AM
Iam just patiently waiting when my place in line comes around.

Iam not to big on badgering someone for a free service.