just got my first MHS saber

**morpheus1977** · 05-04-2007, 11:40 PM

here it is

I have already modded it a little (sprayed plastidip on the grip) but I am trying to get some ideas how I can further mod does any body have any ideas??

**Firebird21** · 05-05-2007, 06:28 AM

So you went with the plastic dip... Let us know how well it holds up and what product you used.

Welcome to the addiction, your journey is now complete

**Barmic Rin** · 05-05-2007, 06:53 AM

I used a thumb screw as decoration. the prequel sabers had these as 'blade length adjustors' & activation switches. I put one just in front of actual button.
Simple, but effective.

Not too clear on this shot, will try & post a better one later.

**vortextwist** · 05-05-2007, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Firebird21

So you went with the plastic dip... Let us know how well it holds up and what product you used.

Welcome to the addiction, your journey is now complete

I second that.

**Barmic Rin** · 05-05-2007, 08:13 AM

VT, was it you that powder-coated your Luke ROTJ?

Am going to try it on my grips, just wondering whether to do it, or anodise them.... thoughts?

**Firebird21** · 05-05-2007, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Barmic Rin

VT, was it you that powder-coated your Luke ROTJ?

Am going to try it on my grips, just wondering whether to do it, or anodise them.... thoughts?

That was me.

.......

If you have the money and a place near by that does it, go for it! I've done some heavy dueling and I've dropped it and not a scratch to chip yet.

The bare aluminium is easier to damage than the Powder Coating!

**Barmic Rin** · 05-05-2007, 09:05 AM

There's a place about 10min down the road from me that does it...
will have to inquire about it.

I know there's a workshop locally that does Adonizing, so wanted to look into that, but it cost like £50 for a buddy of mine to get the barrel of his paintball gun done.

Dare not imagine the price for this powder coating, but then i've already spent so much on this saber, I may as well see it through.

Thanks VT.

**Ambo** · 05-05-2007, 10:04 AM

YES, if at all possible .....powder coat is probably the most durable way of coloring your saber (IMHO)....if u can afford it and have a place that will do it.....by and far do it....lol....why do you think they use it on things like motorcycle frames and parts and vehicle rims......it is excellent.....like FB said ....it tends to be more durable than the bare aluminum. As far as anodizing it is excellent also....they are both good....it is basically personal preference.....and what u have available.