First MHS Saber "The Initiate"

[Shadar Al'Niende]

Hello folks!

I am super excited to present to you "The Initiate" I could not have done this with out oh so many of you, so special thanks goes out to all of you. J-lo, Eco, Fender, CC, Danz, the list just goes on and on...and on... :rolleyes:

Seriously though this never would have happened without all of the wonderful knowledge here on the forums. So with no further ado...

"The Initiate"

Lux III Royal Blue
US 2.5
Full MHS hilt
1 Inch Thick-Walled Corbin Blade (single wrap of film)
5 deg lens
4AA holder 6v setup
Lux III Overdrive Setting

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x116/TaiDashan/Saber%20Hilts/th_100_1815.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x116/TaiDashan/Saber%20Hilts/?action=view&current=100_1815.flv)

Edit, More pictures. This time of the Wiring...

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x116/TaiDashan/Saber%20Hilts/100_1816.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x116/TaiDashan/Saber%20Hilts/100_1818.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x116/TaiDashan/Saber%20Hilts/100_1817.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x116/TaiDashan/Saber%20Hilts/100_1819.jpg

[cardcollector]

Great first Saber!
I'm glad you finally got one finished, now let's see how addicted you really have become:D

[Shadar Al'Niende]

haha, I would have another one on the way if not for the sheer lack of funds...i already have plans for 3 more ;)

[Danz409]

nice work! :D

[FenderBender]

Nice job! How does it feel to have built your first? Cant wait to do it again can you? The addiction starts.......

[Shadar Al'Niende]

I have had to assure my wife no less than 5 times that all of our money will NOT go down the drain with this hobby....:rolleyes:

Just last night I was shivering and pale, chills etc....

Need...to...make...another... haha

[Invisas1979]

Nice first build. Personally though I think a bit of personalisation is in order as it's a bit plain as is.

Maybe a bit of pc or a shround or some weathering.

Just my two pence worth.

[Shadar Al'Niende]

Thanks Invisas! I am considering PC'ing at least the hilt if not the BH too...haven't decided yet..i may just keep it as is due to the simplicity. lol

[Sairon]

Nice first, I can't wait to see future sabers from you.

[Shadar Al'Niende]

Wiring pictures added by request :D

Had to do some repair work as one of the wires came loose and hit another next to it. Pads are fairly close together since this is a small board so i'm not surprised. Fixed her right up but figured I would snap some shots of the wiring while I had it gutted.

[DJMoonbass]

i would suggest finding a better way to mount that board... preferably in a small film canister above the battery pack... i dunno i would be afraid of it breaking or shorting out... but the saber looks great. I LOVE THE SWISS CHEESE BLADE HOLDER!!!!

[Shadar Al'Niende]

My next saber (at least this is the plan) will use a modified mhs piece to hold the US :D