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Offline JANGO FETT

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DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« on: July 01, 2011, 06:30:57 AM »
Yoda sent me a DIY kit to test out building one in his style from scratch. I have done similar builds before, and it is time consuming, but well worth it once completed.
The manual was easy to follow, and I did learn a few techniques in the process.
The good news is the initial batch of these kits will be available very soon, and it will be an ongoing product.
The crystal that is included is synthetic and ready for used. Drill Crystal Kits will not be made available for DIY.

Some notes on the saber itself.
This was the original Luke ANH, I purchased long ago. Some of you may remember the ad


There were changes made noted in the video and pics due to my using this hilt, vs converting a replica or vintage

Specs
Crystal Focus 4.31
LedEngin 10w RGBW  BG for the main Led wired in parallel, and RW in series for FoC
Vibration motor set low
2x 14500 li-ion removable set up
TCSS Speaker
2 accent leds in the Crystal Chamber, 1 blue 1 white
Erv style Blade

soundfonts
Reaver ~ Shadeslinger
Madcow ~ Bespin, Hero
Novastar ~ Episode IV remastered, Episode IV training bot, RainSizzle

Boots
Jango  ;D ANH Boot package*WIP

Video
http://youtu.be/-K1hnzOUi1M

Pictures
DIY Kit










Completed saber







shortened speaker pod



glams






FoC



If you have questions during your DIY build you can contact me for help.

I expect an ad with more details concerning DIY kit availability to be posted very soon by YODA
« Last Edit: July 02, 2011, 04:30:55 AM by JANGO FETT »


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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2011, 06:34:18 AM »
May I ask where you get the clear acrylic stand from and how much they are? can't seem to find one in England anywhere. Thanks. Finelinewalker
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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011, 06:36:41 AM »
All my stands are provided by ArkaiHalon
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=25077.0

Prop it up!


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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2011, 06:46:31 AM »
Jango, this is beautiful! Excellent work as always my friend!   ;D
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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2011, 07:06:48 AM »
Also, there is a section on the site just for Yoda's customer's DIY project.

Please post your builds there.
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?board=62.0


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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2011, 07:24:18 AM »
Brilliant that works out abot 20 pounds which is reasonably cheap. Thank you. Back on topic, I need I want one a graflex  :)
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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2011, 07:24:57 AM »
Beautiful! I so want one of these!

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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2011, 07:39:27 AM »
thanks Jango, great work!!!
even with the synthetic crystals these chassis look awsome!  :o


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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2011, 09:38:06 PM »
Thank you for the review Jango and I'm glad it the Kit was able to accommodate even one of my older hilts :)

FYI: for everyone interested in the Kits I will be contacting a few people in the PM messages that have been persistent
in wanting a kit and if there are any left I will post them for sale here in the forum and or on eBay.

Also as jango pointed out, once the first sets go out I will be making more and put them up for sale as they are produced ;)

YES I am still making completed High end Graflex fx-sabers and take private orders when I can as well as produce
systems for Auction.

I'll be back on over the weekend once I finish up the AD page for the Kits 8)


Thank you all for bearing with me as I've completed this as the manual its self will change things
in our industry and will hopefully as I've done, continue to set a standard for the quality of my
work and the overall aftermarket that we approve of here on fx-sabers 8)


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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2011, 09:46:23 PM »
Nicely done
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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2011, 09:47:16 PM »
I hope I get one of those PM's  ;)

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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2011, 07:41:28 AM »
I hope I get one of those PM's  ;)

 Dont we all :)

they look incredible
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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2011, 10:37:19 AM »
I hope I get one of those PM's  ;)

 Dont we all :)

they look incredible

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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2011, 10:40:31 AM »
I hope I get one of those PM's  ;)

hope so too!  :)


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Re: DIY Graflex Kit build, Luke Skywalker ANH CF 4.31
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2011, 07:55:41 AM »
Hey everyone,
is there already any place where we can post a request for these kits?
I can't wait to buy one as soon as they will be available.

 

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