First ever Hfx Dooku Conversion by LDM

[Lord Dottore Matto]

...and away we go!

Here she is, the pig we all now know as the Hfx Dooku. I would, first and foremost lieke to thank Grayven for his dis-assembly consult! The conversion was difficult (the curve does not help) and the BH & hilt have to be heavily modified, but in the end it came out solid and relatively nice. Re-attaching the grips is no walk in the park either! It has a Seoul P4 Red (duh!) and an aluminum BH w/copper heatsink. Enjoy!

BTW, be sure to watch for Gravy's US 1.1 Dooku conversion coming very soon!


The Video:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/th_100_4528.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/?action=view&current=100_4528.flv)

The Finished Saber:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/th_102_3262.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/?action=view&current=102_3262.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/th_102_3263.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/?action=view&current=102_3263.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/th_102_3265.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/?action=view&current=102_3265.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/th_102_3252.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/?action=view&current=102_3252.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/th_102_3254.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/?action=view&current=102_3254.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/th_102_3259.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/?action=view&current=102_3259.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/th_102_3258.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20Ever/?action=view&current=102_3258.jpg)

[Hasid Lafre]

So just how fat is this saber? can you compare it to other fx sabers?

[FenderBender]

Damn, that was fast.


Nice job Marc! what blade holder did you use, the Mace?

[sekrogue1985]

okay i'm sold. great job LDM!

[grayven]

You know I was thinking, I might just do this as a standard conversion DR. I think Bane/RB is right the US1 would be a waist for this saber. I'll use the US1 for the curved Darth Bane I'm going to sell.
I'll rap my conversion up tonight as a standard.
Did you get Tim the Length on the BH and tell him what we used?
Or do you think it's worth even making a Dooku BH because of all the other conversion requirements?
I know LDM already said it but I'll say it again. This is not a simple conversion and requires a few different tools that not most might have.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

IMO this is not going to be a widely DIY converted saber because of the power tool requirements. Unless, TCSS comes up with an ingenious way to get around the emitter problem. Gravy, see my post at JSS about what I did with the BH (no cutting necessary).:mrgreen:

[DJMoonbass]

well i need to see this. because i do have access to a very wide variety of machines. and i so plan on getting and converting this saber. man LDM way to go duderz

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Looks good LDM. I knew you would be the first to convert it. lol Great job.

[DaJoQuim]

Great job LDM!!

[Lord Dottore Matto]

The Obi is incoming within 48 hours too;)

[Eco]

48 hours? I thought you'd have these done in 24? :D

Seriously, though, great work. Does the saber have a covertec wheel on it?

[grayven]

Second EVER Hasbro Fx "Count Dooku" Conversion :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JssoWimIbSg

[Jedi-Loreen]

Does the saber have a covertec wheel on it?
I believe it does. But it would be on the side you don't see, in LDM's pics, since Dooku carried it on his left hip with the pommel side to the front.

[grayven]

You are correct as usual J-Lo.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

Great Video Gravy!:mrgreen:

[Lord Dottore Matto]

The Obi is posted here: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?p=146864#post146864

[sekrogue1985]

nice grayven! yeah I have one now and can agree it's one chunky monkey!

[Kal El Rah]

Thanx for the vid gravy.;):cool::mrgreen:

[Lord Dottore Matto]

Here is the first Dooku HFx with recharge port and Crystal pommel

Particulars:

MR Maul board
HO speaker
5mm HO accent LED
Cree XR-E Red
2.1mm Recharge/kill
LDM Aluminum BH and copper heatsink
3.7V Li-ion Battery solution
"Custom" switch
LDM blade


http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/th_100_4540.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/?action=view&current=100_4540.flv)


The Finished Saber:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/th_102_3437.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/?action=view&current=102_3437.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/th_102_3439.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/?action=view&current=102_3439.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/th_102_3440.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/?action=view&current=102_3440.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/th_102_3441.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/?action=view&current=102_3441.jpg)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/th_102_3425.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Dooku/Hfx%20Conversions/First%20w%20Recharge%20and%20Crystal%20Pommel/?action=view&current=102_3425.jpg)

[Eco]

Gravy, I swear I can hear a purring cat in your video...

[Raith]

LDM, you never cease to amaze...

[Jedi-Loreen]

Gravy, I swear I can hear a purring cat in your video...
Gravy? :confused:

[Kal El Rah]

LDM, another great upgrade.;):cool::D

[$tarkiller]

LDM, you have failed. You promised 24 hours. :cool::cool::cool::confused::confused::wink::wink:
But as far as the saber, EPIC WIN!!!!

[Lord Dottore Matto]

LDM, you have failed. You promised 24 hours. :cool::cool::cool::confused::confused::wink::wink:
But as far as the saber, EPIC WIN!!!!

LOL, the first one was done in 18 hours. This is the 3rd one and it is "highly upgraded". BTW, it was done within the first week and my "little people" helpers are on vacation this week.:mrgreen:

[sekrogue1985]

now that looks pretty cool!

[Eco]

Gravy? :confused:

Gravy posted a video of his conversion.
When the saber was off, I could swear I heard a purring cat.

[grayven]

Gravy posted a video of his conversion.
When the saber was off, I could swear I heard a purring cat.

That was my.. umm... camera refocusing, Yeah that's what it was.


Seriously though it's the camera. weird I know.

[Kal El Rah]

I was always wondering what the creaking noise was in your vids Gravy, now I know.;):cool:

[Eco]

That was my.. umm... camera refocusing, Yeah that's what it was.


Seriously though it's the camera. weird I know.

LOL.
That's hilarious!

[$tarkiller]

LOL, the first one was done in 18 hours. This is the 3rd one and it is "highly upgraded". BTW, it was done within the first week and my "little people" helpers are on vacation this week.:mrgreen:

Well I say perfection as far as the saber. Amazing Job as usual.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

Thanks SK!:D

[Jay-gon Jinn]

That was my.. umm... camera refocusing, Yeah that's what it was.


Seriously though it's the camera. weird I know.
Mine does that too...is yours a Kodak, by any chance? Mine is a z612....it has a noisy set of gears or something that runs the auto focus.