1st MHS Saber build

[xl97]

the reality of it is.. its really up to the builder/owner.

myself.. I use 12" as a BASE rule of thumb... (most things come out to that or close).. and it looks & feels good, well balance both physically and visually (to me)..

so depending on the 'design' a build could be slightly bigger I think I had one 13" (or very close).. or slightly under..

but also keep in mind..if you ever plan on selling them.. you need to design/build for the masses as well..

[Dakarn]

I removed one of the pieces to bring it down to 14" taking into consideration what you stated.

The saber is for me, I didn't want it too big to avoid issues while dueling/playing around with it.

[michael0825]

Personally I think even 14" is a little big. The Force FX sabers are generally 11" if that matters at all to you. I generally stay between 11-13" when I'm planning with the MHS builder. Imagine the saber on your belt (especially since you mentioned that it would be a costume saber). You don't want it to awkwardly hang or for that matter stick up (depending on where your Covertec is placed). Just my two cents. Good luck with your build. And...careful not to twist your wires or make them too long! I learned that the hard way....

[Dakarn]

Just placed my order, so I'm excited.

Here's the final parts list:

* 1 of: Hilt style 2 with standard style switch hole
* 1 of: MHS Gear
* 1 of: Screw on LED blade holder style 12
* 1 of: MHS choke style 1 short
* 1 of: MPS Pommel style 7
* 1 of: Covertec Clip
* 2 of: 2 Wire quick connector
* 1 of: 2.2ohm 5w resistor
* 1 of: Luxeon III Star (Red/Orange)
* 1 of: MPS Insert style 1
* 1 of: 1" Hilt safety plug
* 1 of: Luxeon Collimator Lens 5 deg viewing angle
* 1 of: Luxeon III/V Lens Holder
* 1 of: 8-32 x 1/4" socket head
* 1 of: MPS Clip
* 1 of: MHS speaker mount V2
* 1 of: Premium Speaker
* 1 of: 8-32 x 13/32" Thumb Screw
* 1 of: Machined button for Covertec clip
* 1 of: DPDT Momentary orange illuminated switch
* 1 of: Bezel for illuminated switches
* 1 of: Star thermal tape pad
* 1 of: 220ohm 1/4w resistor

In addition, I have the following parts:

Darth Vader Force Action electronics (sound, sensors, etc)
4 AAA Battery Holder
Reed Relay
Appropriate wiring
4 wire connector
Black o-rings
heat shrink wrap

Anything else I forgot? Think I covered everything.

Attached a rendering from SaberBuilder, I'm adding a 2 piece chrome sink pipe shroud, first is for the grip area, second is at the blade holder area.

Off to purchase a cheap tabletop powered pipe cutter with angle adjustments later today to do my shroud cutting.

[Rafalema]

Does LUX III/V lens holder and lens work with Seoul P4?
Just wanted to ask

[Jedi-Loreen]

Yes it does.