MHS Obi TPM saber

**acerocket** · 03-28-2008, 09:32 PM

I haven't built a saber for myself for over a year and decided I needed to clear out my box of parts and see what I could come up with. I found an MHS ribbed section, a 2" double female threaded coupler and a Type 3 emitter and got to thinking. Well, I also found a bunch of other stuff, but in playing with the parts, the three I mentioned looked familiar when put together. So I decided to make a custom pommel and I am going to start what I hope is a passable replica of an Obi TPM using MHS parts. Here is what I have so far:

Here are a few pics of the custom pommel I machined:

I also have a couple of blue Lux 3 stars and a older Crystal Focus (V2.something I think). I think I am going to pick up a choke section to replace the 2" double female section and I may have to make a special 1" double female section to get it the proper basic shape/length. Then a couple of sink tube shrouds for the grip and emitter as well as a trim piece for the emitter end and I will be close. I already have a red button and brass valve I could use as well as a few LED bezels and a covertech wheel. As I get more work completed I will post pics to keep things updated.

**DarthFender** · 03-28-2008, 09:37 PM

That pommel is SICK! That saber is gonna rock. IMHO, the "plain" section could be just a tad longer. But seriously, SICK DUDE!

**acerocket** · 03-28-2008, 10:03 PM

Yeah, I plan on replacing the 2" section with the choke section which I believe is 2.5" inches long and adding another 1" to that so it will look more like the TPM base shape.

**DarthFender** · 03-28-2008, 10:12 PM

That'll be boss, dude. (If I may break out some old Lingo.)

**BhujangiJedi** · 03-29-2008, 12:02 AM

Awesome pommel. I definitely think the thin neck piece with an extra inch or so will look really nice.

**Sethski** · 03-29-2008, 06:32 AM

Looking great so far - look forward to seeing this progress.

I agree that it looks a tad short as it is and will benefit from the extra length. If it's any help, the Larbel Obi-Wan I have is 11 3/4"

**37H4N** · 03-29-2008, 01:54 PM

Awesome pommel acerocket! The Obi TPM saber is among my favorite hilts from the movies. I hope it turns out good.

**Ailric Vaux-Hall {KOTOR}** · 03-30-2008, 06:59 AM

Very nice, I like the choke section myself as it gives the saber a diff look and grip. That pommel is just the bomb diggity, lol. Bet if you made extras you would have many buyers starting w/me for one. Please keep us up to date w/new pics as you go on this project.