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I think this is the first build I've seen that really captures the feel of the speeder bike handle, well done!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I love sabers that look like they came right out of the original series. Great Job!

For what it's worth, I like the hammered copper best. At least, in the image you posted. Seeing it in real life may show different results. Here, however, it presents enough of a contrast to make the...

Fantastic way to use your imagination! I'm a HUGE fan of people using recycled parts. I think it gives the saber a more original feel.

Lookin Good! I honestly thought your damaged paint was just some weathering you'd done, lol. Looking forward to seeing this completed. I like the more classic look of these kinds of sabers.

Yes. I have a blades from US and TCSS and both are interchangeable. At least with the hilts I've built and the old US Prophecy and Initiate hilts.

My sabers see practical action in dueling with my friends and family. Nearly everyone, from 4 year old nieces and nephews on up to the adults, have had a fun time either learning to handle, or...

Only if you're using an MHS hilt (which are nice and pretty and feel awesome in the hand, but tend to be pricier. SO worth it!).

My specialty is in PVC (and I'm expanding to resin casting fancy...

I don't blame you for wanting a version of the Derelict, it's an amazing fusion between the prequels and the original series hilts. I'd make one meself if I had the resources. Wonderful work! I'm...

Wow! Fantastic replies! Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences. If I ever stop being a grunt t work and can afford to get back into the game, I'm totally going to work out some custom EVA armor...

I'm glad my misfortune was able to inspire awesomeness in others. Let us know how the build goes when you get to it!

Nicely done! The glossy coating ought to work well with the metallic paint, it's hard to see in the pic, though. PVC is my favorite medium.

It's the most forgiving and the cheapest if one screws...

I like, very old school feel. As The Yin stated, variety is the spice of the hobby. I tend to lean toward the more traditional style of hilt, and I like how you've captured the feeling of a McQuarrie...

Shiny! I like it. The one you're building is better than your reference pictures.

Slick, very Old Republic looking. I'd buy it.

I took a ton of photos to try and show the community, but my camera isn't good enough to show the differences. The main LED color washes out any of the subtle changes. Hopefully Lubic's fancy camera...

My retooled blade is straight out iridescent, but only a thin wrapping, say 6 layers or so. I had thought about putting a layer in my normal blades, but Lubic's experimentation has talked me out of...

I don't know how many people have fooled around with the wrapping on the interior of the blade, but an unfortunate discovery led me to do some experimentation. Awesomeness ensued. The following is a...

Thanks, Machinimax! I've been looking all over for something like this (books, videos, etc.), to no avail. I'm so going to watch these when I get the chance.

Holy Gundam collection, Batman! And that Orange saber is bright! What are you using? A buddy of mine has an orange, but his is so dim.

I was thinking about coating the build with several layers of resin, to erase any unwanted lines (like in the connecting seams). Of course, I was also planning on filling ant additional gaps with...

No, I mean using EVA foam to make anything. Not just Jedi/Sith armor.

http://bioweapons.wordpress.com/ <--- This guy made some fantastic cosplay armor from the Mass Effect series out of some...

Has anyone tried making Star Wars prop armor out of EVA foam? I've seen some pretty wicked stuff coming out of the costume community, but haven't seen anyone try to tackle Star Wars. At least not...

I've thought about it, but the sabers I have were gifts from my sister-in-law and I'm not sure how terribly thrilled she'd be if I cut them apart.

My hands shake when I solder as well. I miss the days when it wasn't quite so bad.