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Offline 8lade

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-Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« on: October 21, 2016, 12:39:08 PM »
Hey guys!
A month ago I was contacted in order to build a saber for a friends partner's birthday, who is a massive fan of star wars and specifically Darth Vader. I explained that I do not copy designs as I like to build original sabers so we decided to go ahead with an original design that has been inspired by Darth Vader's original weapon.
Below is the final result and I must say I am very happy with how it turned out!

Specs:
Custom machined
NB V3
Tri Cree XPE2 RR with W clash
2W speaker
Black anodizing and mild weathering
Illuminated switch

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Video:




Build Process:

Vader Process - Google Drive


Looking forward to your thoughts!
Many thanks for looking  :smiley:

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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2016, 01:46:21 PM »
That, my friend, is just beautiful. The etching around the pommel looks so clean and I like those vents. Is it a trick of the lighting or does the grip taper?
Pukka job mate   :cool:

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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2016, 04:56:46 PM »
Love it.  Big Vader fan here and it's been a while since I have seen someone do a Vader inspired hilt.  The weathering is spot on and you even went and made the anodizing look weathered which is a very nice touch.  The grip looks a bit out of place since it looks so shiny but maybe that was your plan.

Very nice work. 

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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2016, 05:09:30 PM »
Love, love, love the aesthetic. Great job!

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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2016, 04:47:01 AM »
Wow!Thanks so much for your kind comments guys!

That, my friend, is just beautiful. The etching around the pommel looks so clean and I like those vents. Is it a trick of the lighting or does the grip taper?
Pukka job mate   :cool:

Yap it does taper slightly no light trick there  :azn:

Love it.  Big Vader fan here and it's been a while since I have seen someone do a Vader inspired hilt.  The weathering is spot on and you even went and made the anodizing look weathered which is a very nice touch.  The grip looks a bit out of place since it looks so shiny but maybe that was your plan.

Very nice work.

I did think it was a bit too shiny myself  :smiley:
My initial reasoning was to keep the chrome look/effect of the original saber but if I could go back and redo it I think I might have weathered it slightly/anodize it grey maybe  :wink:


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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2016, 08:11:50 AM »
I was just being nitpicky I guess.  That small item does not detract from the overall scheme and execution of the saber.  Still think it's a homerun.

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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2016, 09:00:40 PM »
Absolutely fantastic!

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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2016, 02:45:43 PM »
thats one sweet saber there!!! well done

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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2016, 07:01:31 PM »
That is awesome!!!

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Re: -Vader Reborn- Saber NBV3
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2016, 01:52:42 PM »
Love the etching on this!

 

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