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Thread: Obi-Gladius Build

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    Taking a break from my Greyflex build (decsions to be made) and decided to start working on something else in the meantime...

    I was able to score a solid brass choke #2 and a control box 7 so I did a lot of brainstorming and decided I would do a blend of Kenobi and a Gladius:

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    This will be a fairly short overall hilt (<10") so it brings about a few challenges, especially since I want a crystal reveal...

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    I think if I do a small chamber (1") and have it where you unscrew the booster. That's a little far back in the hilt, but I'm not seeing a way to insert it further up unless I can do a sort of slide out reveal. That will require some tooling I may or may not be able to pull off without a shop. I invite any and all ideas on that.

    I will likely use a NB3 to simplify the switching, and place the switch in the control box to keep it hidden. Ill use a 18500 battery due to size constraints. Blue blade most likely. It will be weathered when completed, but still have clean lines.

    I'll post more as parts arrive and ideas solidify!

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    Nice! I have been wanting to build an Obi Wan hilt for a while now (personally I like it better than the graflex...I know, that's kinda heresy around these parts, but there it is) so I'll be keeping an eye on this build


    Naasad Tal - A.K.A. Chris S.
    My Saber Build - http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...from-MHS-parts

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    I have also always liked the Kenobi hilts. With this build I want to use it as inspiration. Developing chassis ideas now.

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    Collecting some of the pieces...

    This brass choke is a thing of beauty and will be even better weathered!
    Last edited by Darth Nurse; 12-29-2016 at 07:07 AM.

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    I like the Obi Wan hilt more than the Graflex, too. Looking forward to seeing this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rlobrecht View Post
    I like the Obi Wan hilt more than the Graflex, too. Looking forward to seeing this.
    Thanks!

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    Mocking up the small reveal portion of the chassis.

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    Ordered up the other hilt parts minus the blade holder. This will allow me to get a ton done while waiting on them to come back in stock.

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    More chassis work. I only have 3" to work with on the reveal, and I think this is coming along nicely.

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    More parts arrived! I am really hoping I can get away with a 3" extension vs the 4". Will require some cram fu.

    Trying to decide on switching options...

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