Lightsaber SMD blade question

[Gallimaufry]

Hey Everyone!

First off, im pretty much a newbie when it comes to saber electronics!
I've been making hilts for a while using Fusion 360 and 3D printing but i've been wanting to make the jump to electronics for a while and i think im ready for it!

I wanted a simple set up to start my learning from and i managed to pick up this saber from comic con for £45 which i thought was a pretty good price given the blade was removeable and its a full metal hilt.

Theres no sound, power up/down or clash effects but its a bright blade with an okay flicker effect.



I gave it a repaint just to take that 'new look' off it



While i had it in pieces i took a look at the board and blade to see how it was all put together.













Im not absolutely sure what kind of SMD LED they are but i think they're either 3014 or 3020.

Ive found a few websites about copying circuit boards but id like the opinion of saber builders!

How hard do you think it would be? Is it worth doing? Is there maybe an easier alternative?

Cheers guys!