Hi all,
So I got my MHS parts earlier this week, and now I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with it. Ryan Heller's work is a HUGE inspiration, and I've been drooling over a Satele Shan saber since I first googled "Etched Lightsaber" images.
The boring image is the hilt as it sits now. Parts list:
- MHS Blade Holder 18 (with MHS heatsink. Can't remember which)
- MHS Choke Style 1 (short)
- MHS 8" Double Female Extension
- MHS Pommel Style 8
The photoshopped image shows a very rudimentary overview of my general idea right now. It draws on Ryan's Old Republic-style hilt with the copper and brass shrouds, and would feature a brass shroud with copper rings and a copper cover on the rear of the hilt. I'll create claws out of brass, and hope to get my hands on some tactile switch covers from Anthony Jossis too. I also plan to etch the hilt, although with what, I'm not sure. That can come later, but it'll be a "light side" style etching, with geometric elements that draw on Celtic culture, and Aurebesh characters for any writing.
I'll be doing a 3D chassis for it, including a rumble motor, RGBW LED, and so on. Probably a NB3 for now, as I don't want to destroy a CF8 if I botch the soldering. Anyway, I'd love some input. Thanks gang!
As is, no detailing
Mockup of shrouded version
UPDATE:
I edited the mock up to better reflect my goals. I'm looking at either a modified version of the Prayer of Saint Francis, a continuous geometric pattern, or celtic elements for the etching. Not sure which I prefer as of now.
I also reduced the overall hilt length of the saber, by changing from an 8" extension, to a 4", a 2", and a crystal chamber extension so I can lock the chassis in up toward the emitter and also have a little reveal action going on.
Cutaway to view crystal chamber windows
Circuit board (pretend it's any geometric pattern you'd like)
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