Copper Vanguard

[snilam]

Hello forums! Its been a while. recently I made a few vanguards and one in particular had a lot of changes to it and really stands on its own from the rest so I would like to share it. The original was based of an Orgus Din but after all the additions to the original it distances itself I think from that. the leather wrap is out the window and instead I did some machining and did a trans copper powdercoat which I love the richness of the color. also added a few other touches of that color in other places. Also it is has some more etching added to in on the lower grip that the other ones I made did not have. Still has a crystal chamber and a simple core also the shroud is held with magnets but has a single screw that can be used when dueling.

Specs:

modified MHSv1
Tri Cree xpe2 RGrB
3400 mah Panasonic 3.7v batt
2w bass speaker
machined delrin chassis
acid etching on shroud and grip
trans copper and black chrome powdercoat
crystal chamber
magnet attached shroud

pics:






Thank you for taking a look

[Greenie]

Well, that just gorgeous. I love it. Great work once again snilam.

[Generic Jedi]

Agreed. That's some beautiful work.

[darth_chasm]

Gorgeous as always.

[Silver Serpent]

That's a beautiful saber. I like the magnet idea for easy access when you're displaying the saber.

[Starwinder]

Beautiful work! Everything from the color scheme to the weathering to the shroud is gorgeous!

[hapki]

I like that activation box, or LED accent, or whatever the sticking-up thing is. Did you make that from pipe (so that it fit on a curved surface) or did you make it from a flat piece of metal (and alter the hilt to accommodate it)? I'm asking because I need an activation box, but they seem to be in short supply. I have some really thick aluminum tube that fits the MHS parts. I was thinking of making box from that.

Also, how did you attach the magnets to the metal? Did you use epoxy/glue, or did you screw it in somehow? (I imagine magnets are brittle).

It's a beautiful saber. The etching is unbelievable, and the color is just gorgeous. Nice work!

[Darkmatter73]

Agreed with all that's been said. Love the rich colors, and I loves me some etching as well.
I particularly like the crystal chamber, with all the greeblies and detail.
Fine fine job on this!

[ls-event]

Love everything about it. A perfect saber imo.