Machinimax's Vintage Graflex V w/ Crystal Chamber

[Machinimax]

Here today to unveil a very exciting project. Presenting my:

Vintage Graflex V w/ Crystal Chamber



This is a saber I have been dreaming of owning since before I even found the forum. Now I am proud to have one of these beauties as part of my collection. Even better yet, it has been totally "awesomeized" with FX lights and sounds!

Specs
Vintage Graflex 3 Cell flash handle with 2 vintage red buttons
Slothfurnace clamp card
Plecter Labs Petit Crouton 3.0 - single cell hacked
3.7 Volt 18500 Li-Ion Battery
Tri-Rebel rB/rB/W with Blue main blade and White FoC
Custom crystal chamber with genuine quartz crystal

Soundfonts:
"Graflex V" by Juansith
"Hoth" by Madcow
"Episode IV" by Novastar



The royal blue blade on this saber just completely "blue" me away! Horrible puns aside, it looks absolutely magnificent. I feel it has that nice ESB blade color. The white FoC simply looks perfect and as always adds such great realism to the saber.



As much as I would have liked one of Master Yoda's saber chassis' , that was unfortunately out of my budget. So I decided to design my own chassis and crystal chamber. I feel it adds a little more personality and individuality to the build. The system is made out of TCSS chassis parts and their Graflex adapter.



Build Pics


Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDaoMN2LZJE

About halfway through the video, before I turn the saber on for the first time, I say the word "functionable" as opposed to functional. I have no idea where that came from. ) Please excuse me for butchering the English language in my speech.

This saber was literally a dream come true! It it wasn't for the wonderful folks I have met and learned from here on the forums, it never would have reached this extraordinary level. So thank you one for your help and and for taking a look!

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

You have done well, my old Padawan. Nice work.

[amwolf]

Really nice work. Inspiring, it is.

[Ty_Bomber]

Awesome build, old friend. Great font selection, great execution. A one of a kind. I love that you added a personal crystal in there. Majorly reminds me of young Jacen Solo (I know you know what I am talking about). Good job.

[Starwinder]

Really awesome work - it looks flawless! Congrats on completing it and owning such a magnificent saber!

[jedimastergarcia87]

That's what I'm talking about. "Its like being back in the old days again". :P