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Coming together slowly but surely.

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Trim pieces and etching done.

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Crystal radiator assembly.

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Completed the crystal radiator assembly today.

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That is awesome. I've definitely put it to good use.

LED String is done.

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Definitely. I start on my daughter's this week.

Blade plug and final details to include a pommel comparison.

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Thank you Sunrider. I'll have to try that. When adding the wire, do you solder it at each LED?

Here's a better representation of what it looks like in person.

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It's the string blade. I used LEDs with a narrower viewing angle for the farther end of the blade to give it a slight tapered look. It was strongly emphasized by the way my camera picked up the...

How do you think it would look if I painted the second pommel with the same black rubberized paint as the rear grip?

I agree. The other pommel is much better on this saber.

Blade plug and alternate pommel are done. Not sure I like the pommel, but the blade plug turned out nice.

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The finished product is here!

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?15490-Transparency

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP3q4jGzoC0

My first saber build.

Specs:

All parts hand machined
Aluminum hilt
Chrome plated brass shield pieces
Removable LED String blade with 90 - 14000 mcd flat top green LEDs
7.4v NiMH battery...

My youngling. As soon as she saw the saber, she kept saying, "My turn. My turn." I'm so proud.


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Thank you. This was my "prototype" build. It gave me some interesting ideas for my next one.

Finished.

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Wiring finally done. I decided to forgo the sound on this one. it has a couple of small rumble motors in it, though. I've got it on the charger and will post pics of it fired up shortly.
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Thank you, Arryck. I have a little more cosmetic work to do on the shield pieces and then I'll start assembling. Should be done by this time next week.

I'll be doing the build. She'll be reaping the benefits of having a loving, giving father. :)