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    My goal for this project was to try and create a lightsaber that retained some of the classic elements of a Graflex, but improved the ergonomics a bit. For this particular saber that meant no control box and lower profile grips.







    Here's a short specs highlight list:
    • Nano Biscotte v3
    • 2W Bass Speaker
    • V6 Chassis
    • Tri-Cree XP-E2 Blue/Blue/White
    • Modular Chassis with Deans Micro Connectors

    Bespin II by Madcow and Finn by SaberLink Studios are the two fonts on this saber.

    Hilt External Parts List:
    • MHSV1 Blade Holder Style 20 V2
    • Hilt Style 1 (7" Double female threaded connector)
    • Milled cutouts for grip style 2 (6)
    • MPS Pommel style 4
    • Grip Style 2
    • MPS Insert style 10
    • Graflex Glass Eye Replica Thumbscrew
    • Graflex Red Button Replica Thumbscrew
    • 16mm Anti Vandal Short Momentary Red Dot Switch
    • Set of 4 short Graflex style electrical pins
    • Bunny Ears
    • 2x 4-40 Socket Head Scews

    In hindsight a WIP Thread would have been better as I was building the saber, but I did take pictures as the build progressed. Here is a link to the WIP album:
    http://imgur.com/a/OC8Im

    I'm very happy with how this saber turned out and even though it's not as comfortable as my first build, the Graflex design has me reaching for this saber often.

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    I'm a fan of those grip style 2s - they feel great in the hand and I'm never worried about them coming off. Nice job!
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    Nice. It's the Graflex: Naboo Edition. Sleek lines, shiny polish.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

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    Thank you everyone for your kind words.

    I'm a fan of those grip style 2s - they feel great in the hand and I'm never worried about them coming off. Nice job!
    When I was looking at different grips I was worried about shifting grips or grips falling off. The milled grooves for these grips really give me confidence that these aren't going anywhere and they have the added bonus of straight grip alignment.

    Nice. It's the Graflex: Naboo Edition. Sleek lines, shiny polish.
    Maybe that's what I should have called it! It really does remind me of Padme's ship in TPM. I wish I could take credit for the shine, but that's how it came from TCSS.

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