"Crusader" by Sliverwing

[Silverwing]

After a long period of study, practice, and planning, I present my first lightsaber, which also happens to be an MHS saber.


CRUSADER

I've always loved the Luke ROTJ/Obi-Wan ROTS style hilts, so I wanted to base my first on the spirit of those lightsabers.

I'm happy with the resulting look and feel, and I'm hooked! You can be sure I'll be back with more sabers soon enough.

Its current internals are as follows:

Luxeon Lux V LED
Plecter Labs' Petit Crouton Sound Module (PC-U v1.5) running the Light Meat font
Momentary switch w/ built in Accent LED for Power on/off
Momentary switch for blaster/clash sounds
Wired with recharge port mounted in the pommel through MPS
Premium Speaker from TCSS (I need to replace it; I think I damaged it somehow in assembly. It was loud at first, but after I put it all together it has become VERY quiet.)
7.4v 900mA(?) battery pack

(Note: Battery pack was acquired long ago for another configuration with the Lux V without the PC-U. Thus, my memory of the current from the pack is lapsed, other than that I tried to optimize it for the Lux V.)

It's a simple MHS build in comparison to many I have seen here at TCSS, but it's fun and it's the style of hilt I like. I'll probably do some painting in the future. I appreciate comments and criticisms! =]

[brett]

A great looking saber! Clean, commemorative, and one that would shine in ANY collection. I think the whole level of saber builds have been so amazing lately that simple, straight sabers and their builders seem to compare them against say, a slothfurnace, and go ,well, it's OK...compared... But I love some of the simpler ones more than crystal chambered, multi-level shrouded, CAD built ones. Partially because I like simple, and partially because I think, 'I could own a saber like that!'. Congrats on a top first build!

[tachikoma1]

A great looking saber! Clean, commemorative, and one that would shine in ANY collection. I think the whole level of saber builds have been so amazing lately that simple, straight sabers and their builders seem to compare them against say, a slothfurnace, and go ,well, it's OK...compared... But I love some of the simpler ones more than crystal chambered, multi-level shrouded, CAD built ones. Partially because I like simple, and partially because I think, 'I could own a saber like that!'. Congrats on a top first build!

Ditto that. My saber was born from a similar philosophy. Mainly because I lack the skills and tools to do something more elaborate. How would a true Jedi's saber look anyway? I suppose it would reflect his background and skill level much like building one here does. Would it be a completely utilitarian, rugged and straight forward weapon? Or would it be one born of aristocracy and skilled craftsmanship? I suppose if I had a Jedi Master mentor and all the resources of the Republic and the Jedi temple at my disposal, I would build one type of saber. If I just lost the lightsaber I inherited and had to build one in a hurry and all I had was spare parts I found in Ben Kenobi's old hut on Tatooine, it would be another type. Nice job! There's nothing like the feeling of completing your first build and hitting that activation switch the first time! A far cry from the flashlight and plastic tube "lightsaber" I had as a kid. I even had to supply my own "sound effects."

[Silverwing]

Thanks guys!

Brett:
I like that simple look too! It's daunting to see these awesome creations, but sometimes less is more! A bare-bones hilt that still has its own character is the kind of look lightsabers started with.

Nice job! There's nothing like the feeling of completing your first build and hitting that activation switch the first time! A far cry from the flashlight and plastic tube "lightsaber" I had as a kid. I even had to supply my own "sound effects."

I know what you mean about that feeling... but unfortunately I'm still craving the full impact of it because that speaker was damaged at the first ignition. I ordered a new speaker though, and I'll be able to experience the Full Power of the Crusader soon enough.

[Silver Serpent]

Congratulations on your build! It looks very nice. Adding a little padding (tape, tshirt, etc) to your gripping tools will reduce the risk of marking up the surface of your saber. That being said, you now have an excellent candidate for a weathered saber. Consider looking into using aluminum black or paint to give your saber a well-used appearance.

[Tarrell]

great job, looks very well shaped and setup for first time round.