Cannibal869 proudly presents "OPTIMUS VIR"

**cannibal869** · 03-23-2010, 11:43 PM

Howdy all,

Posting pics of my latest creation, "OPTIMUS VIR"
This is a saber which I will present to my best man as a thank you gift at my wedding this coming June.
Thank you TroyO for the name suggestion (which translates as "best man" in latin - go figure

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Anyhow, this was a fun build for me, mostly cause I can envision this saber one day being passed on from my friend to his (currently 4 year old) son.
I also got him one of the new 2010 Hasbro Obi-Wan sabers to play with in the meantime until he goes from youngling to padawan status

Specifics:

All MHS parts - the ribbed / choke combo was powdercoated in both "black gold glimmer" and "copper metallic"
Simple shroud work powdercoated in "bonded black chrome"
Aurebesh hand engraving of the saber's name into the hilt, also PC in "bonded black chrome"
Green P4 LED
MR Jedi board (I think it's an Obi-Wan, but I'm not 100% sure)
Lighted green anti-vandal DPDT switch with bezel
TCSS Premium speaker
6AAA
crystal pommel with green 5mm LED

Onto the Glams (all click-able)!

Hope you guys enjoy!
-C

**Ki-Djowac** · 03-23-2010, 11:49 PM

What's not to like on this one ? Awesome saber !

**Caine Drathul** · 03-24-2010, 12:02 AM

You know, I am an ordained minister...if you let me officiate, I won't charge you at all....my fee could be a saber!

Seriously, what an awesome gift. Very nice build.

**cannibal869** · 03-24-2010, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by Caine Drathul

You know, I am an ordained minister...if you let me officiate, I won't charge you at all....my fee could be a saber!

Seriously, what an awesome gift. Very nice build.

LOL man I wish I knew that about you sooner.. I might have just taken you up on that... oh well. Thanks for the offer (and the positive comments).

-C

**Et Kin Evenstar** · 03-24-2010, 05:30 AM

Every time i see a new saber like this it inspires me. Gorgeous saber!

**cardcollector** · 03-24-2010, 05:33 AM

THe saber has a nice solid look to it, I like that a lot!

**Darth Zion** · 03-24-2010, 06:03 AM

It would be sweet if after you said your vows and what-not, while you walking back you had a line of sabers being held up like a (Not sure what branch of service it is) milatary wedding.

**ArkaiHalon** · 03-24-2010, 06:03 AM

I really, really like this saber. it's got a nice design, well executed.

the only thing I don't like is the shroud looks like it would be pretty rough on the hands.

great job, and if your friend doesn't like it, I'll take it instead.

**Cantina Chef** · 03-24-2010, 07:12 AM

Love it dude. reminds me of my most recent build number 17

...great minds think alike

can i make one suggestion because i love it on mine and it would work perfect with your set up...recharge port in the choke...love the engraving...love the saber...lucky best man!