Uknown Qui Gon

[zukuto skykiller]

i just recieved this saber in trade with artvic and it is a very well made and  very nice qui gon saber. i jumped on it cuz he said it was made by jss and its a static prop. so i figured id post it here and my fellow saber fiends could tell me if it looks familiar and who made it.

enough jibba jabba here are some pics
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/bcpearce/3489db7e.jpg
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/bcpearce/1b3f8f29.jpg
it all apart
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/bcpearce/6f7d981a.jpg
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/bcpearce/7662026c.jpg
this is the only part thats hollow
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/bcpearce/bfded1c6.jpg
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/bcpearce/d412763f.jpg



and in the last pic you can see that the covertec knob is offset

any info helps and thanks for your input everyone

[sithslayer1]

It looks like a Larbel to me. The slot depth is a pretty good indicator. Larbel Qui-Gons can be converted, although they require a great deal of machining to do so. Try contacting GG (General Grievous), he's done them before.

[JANGO FETT]

I agree with SS1, it looks like a Larbel. The offset covertec knob is a big indicator

[zukuto skykiller]

yea i havent seen the offsetcovertec kno before so i figured thatd b a good identifier of who made it

[enaswede]

I think it is a larbel. I have included photos below of my Larbel and it looks the same to me except it looks like someone painted your vented handle section and the chrome washer under the red button gloss/semi-gloss black.









I hope this helps,

[KI-ADI-MUNDI]

His is an earlier version then yours... no bend on the ribs... I have the version before his and it's a fat little piggy with no bend in the ribs...

[enaswede]

If anyone knows a sabersmith with the skills and equipment to help me convert my Larbel in the photos below with electronics... I would love to give them some of my money!!  :D

[zukuto skykiller]

@enaswede: i agree with you thats its most likely a larbel. the offset covertec knob gives it away thanks for those pics. im gonna see if i can get that red thumb screw loosened up n paint that shim silver under it

@ki adi: i remember you posting that set of pics on a different larbel qui i had ashort time ago.

thanks for the info guys and itll probably end up in the TF soon.    

[zukuto skykiller]

hey enaswede, contact ldm/general grevious, i was reffered to him awhile ago when i had my first larbel qui

idk if he still would do a conversion but it doesnt hurt to ask!

[enaswede]

im gonna see if i can get that red thumb screw loosened up n paint that shim silver under it.

Before, painting the "shim" silver... you might want to just try and remove the black paint and polish it because it should be aluminum underneath and it would look better if you can pull it off in its natural state.

[enaswede]

hey enaswede, contact ldm/general grevious, i was reffered to him awhile ago when i had my first larbel qui

idk if he still would do a conversion but it doesnt hurt to ask!

Was your Larbel Qui-gon that LDM converted for you a "Solid" hilt?  ???

[zukuto skykiller]

that piece is actually black plastic...along with the knob. easily replaceable.

and i sold my qui before it was converted because i was quoted by another member who hada good rep and did quite a few solid  larbel coversions and mine was solid. i was quoted a hefty price just to mill it out to makeit hollow for electronics and still retain the deep grooves. my wallet wasnt that fat at the time so i let it go.

its possible but very $$$$ to do

[sithslayer1]

I have a Larbel Qui that was solid and had Goodman convert it, he did a fantastic job! He has'nt been on the forums in quite some time, so again, I suggest GG. Jango also does amazing work, but I belive his shop is closed for the time being.