Another New Guy + Design

[pigeons_nest]

Hi all introductions all round :D New guy from the UK ;)

Anyways...

Heres my first attempt on the sabre builder...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9929/design1cf5.jpg

What you reckon??

I havent put a switch in etc but i would like a black switch to match
i dont know how to use the system correctly :confused:

thanks comments, suggestions and help welcome :D

[swear000]

almost perfect. Maybe a blade retention screw.

[pigeons_nest]

Hi swear, yer i know it needs screws an switches etc but im not sure how to add them or which ones to go for, but im happy with the design in general :D

sny ideas how muc these things cost. with electrics and blade etc?!

do these sabers come with sounds?!

[LordMasoch]

Mine is almost exactly like yours (plus a 2" section and a different pommel), with electronics and completed blade was around 175 shipped (USPS).

[swear000]

the sabers don't come with sound. Most of the cost is for parts that have to be machined. You can add a sound card with Crystal Focus, Ultrasound, 616 (a.k.a. Joe Jedi), or Hasbro. I chose Hasbro because it was cheapest but in my best saber, I am going to put a Crystal Focus when I eventually get my hands on one. The cost of building a saber from scratch is a little higher but you end up with a design that you like, better light source, and better quality blade.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

If you use that emitter, order some custom work and have Tim machine your switch hole where you want it because it won't be if you order a pre-drilled hole! other than that the design is good.

[pigeons_nest]

Is there any way, if i was to purchase a force fx lightsabre then just take it apart and add my custom hilt to it, i would like the Led blade with the light in the hilt so i can remove the blade and carry it around is this possible

[annon]

welcome to the forum
as to your question, short answer: yes ...um kinda:p
you should read around the forum, all your questions will be answered. You'll learn more that way and your finished saber will be more gratifying.:D

[pigeons_nest]

hello again thanks annon,

ok ive been banging around the shop and ive selected the following pieces, (now slightly different to my original design)

Can anyone tell me what else i need or may i need to make a complete hilt (blade retention screws etc, which ones they are i dont get that bit)......

Double threaded hilt style 4 (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Double-threaded-hilt-style-4-P103.aspx)

MHS ribbed extension v grooved (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MHS-ribbed-extension-v-grooved-P252.aspx)

Screw on LED blade holder style 12 (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Screw-on-LED-blade-holder-style-12-P294.aspx)

MPS Pommel style 2 (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MPS-Pommel-style-2-P89.aspx)

MPS Insert style 1 (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MPS-Insert-style-1-P262.aspx)

....I can then start to think about getting the electrics and how to go about that, but for now the hilt is priority, as i dont need anything else for it to look good, well yet anyways :D

thanks

[LordMasoch]

This question is asked at least once a week. Seriously. Look around the forums. All your answers are there.

But, to answer the question, you will need some way to hold the insert into the pommel (c-clip, epoxy, whatever. The c-clip from the store is a good option)

[Lord Preston]

Wow, there is a lot of of UK folks here. Do you grow on trees or something?;) Anyway, welcome to your new addiction.

[Obi-Dar Ke-Gnomie]

Wow, there is a lot of of UK folks here. Do you grow on trees or something?

Nah, they just swing from them!

:p*THHHPPPBBTTT*:p

*Ducks and runs for cover*