After negotiating space limitations, accommodations for FOUR speakers, ID/OD dimensions of various pieces of shroud material, I think I am finally ready to get started on the Temple Guard lightsaber.
The canon temple guard lightsaber has overlapping leaf-like around pieces, like this. I originally planned on using this model, but I don't really like the look. I found another version of the temple guard lightsaber pike. Here's a picture:
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This emitter looks better to me. I'm still investigating where this image came from.
I had two blade holder style 6 from an ongoing staff build. When I tried these with trim ring 2, I loved the look.
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Plus, using the brass shroud material over the MHS gear has potential for a cool light effect, as light filters through the channels.
So, here's the layout I'm leaning toward:
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I know it is a monstrosity. It will be really heavy once I add the standard shroud material AND the brass shroud material. Plus, on each end, I'm using a CF v. 7.5s with the 3400 mAh battery pack. Each end will include a bass speaker adjacent to the slotted MHS piece in the center, plus a premium speaker toward the emitter. Sound on the emitter end will resonate through vertical slots between shroud material. I also plan on doing some cool but subtle etching on the brass. Each set of speakers will be powered through a stereo amp. I've used these before with good results.
The main goal is for this thing to feel ALIVE when ignited. I think the four bass speakers will resonate throughout the pike and make it feel like it is humming. I will have some space for crystal chambers in the slotted pieces, but I'm holding off on that for a while. I'll pre-wire it for a crystal chamber though.
Anyway, that's where I'm going with this monstrosity.
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