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The S.A.B.E.R. GUILD: Saber Manufacturers => Acerocket's Orbital Machining => Topic started by: Acerocket on July 24, 2011, 07:16:02 PM
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First batch of material.
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Second batch (from a different supplier).
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Electronic parts and assorted supplies.
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Just to give a quick scope, there is over $3000.00 worth of parts sitting on the table not counting the metal supplies. Remember, 10 watt LEDengin LEDs cost 30 bucks each ;).
I am still waiting to get my shipment of Li-ion cells from AW (coming from Hong Kong so shipping is taking a little longer). I also need to order the blade material once I get a count of total blade quantity. About all that is left after this is the CF boards from Erv.
**edited title as per Yoda.**
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Pommel caps and necks - lathe work finished.
Small neck section - finished.
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See, I can fit a CFV5 inside the pommel neck.
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AWESOME :o now hurry up Erv!! ;) :D ;D just joking :)
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wow. You work fast :)
as borat would say... Very nice!
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Very nice work on the pommel neck! Beautiful looking boxes full of joy, it's like looking at santa's workshop
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Exciting!! these are gonna be great 8)
Just love progress pics
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yeahhhhhh, boxes of fun ;D
thanks wat for giving us a working progress!
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Yeah, he's fast. ;)
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WOW
you guys are certainly to be commended
I think we all tend to ommit the enormous outlay Smiths go to produce a run like this
fairplay to you WT
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Thanks for the update pics Wat,i wasn't expecting this much progress so fast,i still can't believe i'm going to be getting one of these ;D
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Thanks for the update pics Wat,i wasn't expecting this much progress so fast,i still can't believe i'm going to be getting one of these ;D
i know exactly what you mean Jagged Fel, the 100% screen accurate saber, and I will get one ;D
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So far i own some MR's and one custom with a US 2.5 so this is going to be an amazing experience for me to get a screen acurate Obi-Wan TPM(one of my unicorns) and to finally have a CF too,can't wait :)
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Sticky applied.
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So far i own some MR's and one custom with a US 2.5 so this is going to be an amazing experience for me to get a screen acurate Obi-Wan TPM(one of my unicorns) and to finally have a CF too,can't wait :)
your 1st cf saber? aww man are you in for a treat 8)
the cf puts all others to shame by a long way
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So far i own some MR's and one custom with a US 2.5 so this is going to be an amazing experience for me to get a screen acurate Obi-Wan TPM(one of my unicorns) and to finally have a CF too,can't wait :)
your 1st cf saber? aww man are you in for a treat 8)
the cf puts all others to shame by a long way
AGREED!!! ;)
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iv allways loved starwars however, hehehe im rather lucky as another member put it, to have entered this hobby at a time when ldm is auctioning accurate hero's and wat is making these badboys.
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like a ghostbuster once said "we have the tools we have the talent" when i say we i dont mean me lol i dont have any tools or talent haha! thats aimed more at the smiths... defo more at the smiths :-\
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...entered this hobby at a time when ldm is auctioning accurate hero's...
Said heros also machined by me. ;D
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This will also be my first custom Saber. Thanks for the updat WT, can't wait to hold the finished product!
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this is defo gonna be one of those rare "ELITE" sabers up ther with the best
i love these saber runs... wat makes the very best sabers.. starkiller,luke hero etc all by wat 8)
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Woohoo. Gonna love seeing the progress stages of these babies =)
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Unfortunately I was unable to come up with the funds in time to be part of this run, BUT If by any chance 1 or 2 happen to go up for auction... Stand by... You will be out bid... That is a promise lol WT... Your work is superior and unmatched by any other. Congrats to all who are on the run. Very happy for all of ya : )
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This run is looking great so far. I gotta agree with Darth Steve -- these runs are awesome to be apart of.
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PM Incoming for Wat Tambor.
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Finally got my batteries from AW. He didn't have enough and had to order them from his supplier.
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Grooved emitter section.
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Don't know if it is clear enough, but the grooved emitter section has three seperate internally threaded areas. All three are different thread diameters.
With the neck section from the previous update.
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Pommel Cube blank sections.
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I was hoping to get the large grip section turned this weekend but I had some troubles with my mill and I spent the weekend tearing it apart to find out what was broken. Hopefully next week I can get to them and assemble everything so far into a 'fairly' recognizable shape.
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3 different threads just for the emitter. Gorram that's a little PITA :D Lookin good, thanks for the update, sorry for mill issues!
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ahhhhhh slow down man.
Some of us are trying to save up haha
looking awesome ace. Good luck with ur mill.
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great update Wat.... i love these little bits of info and pics every few weeks
it warms my heart to know that your busy beavering away at our sabers....lol
quick question... these are gonna be numberd right? is it gonna be an engraved number on the hilt somewhere? (like the starkillers)
and if so where?
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Yes, they will be numbered. But that is more for me so I can keep parts together to ensure proper alignment of the parts on each saber. The numbers will most likely be hand engraved on the inside of certain parts for my reference. I may try and do a nicer number inside the pommel cap, but I doubt there will be any numbers on the outside. I haven't given it a lot of thought, but no place jumps out as a good place for a number that won't affect the looks of the saber.
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I think the hilts should not be numbered externally considering that this saber is meant to be screen accurate. Numbering would change that. Internal on the pommel cap or something like that would be neat, but not necessary.
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I would agree with that.
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The MKVIs were numbered internally too. I got saber 46.
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Where is the number in the MKVI?
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The MKVIs were numbered internally too. I got saber 46.
Yeah. In black, blue and red Sharpie marker. They are just reference numbers for me to keep track of what parts go with each other since alignment is an issue with threaded parts. The VV Starkillers had a nice engraved serial number on the grip bars. Easy to dismiss unless you are looking for it. Most sabers don't lend themselves well to being serial numbered unobtrusively.
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The MKVIs were numbered internally too. I got saber 46.
Yeah. In black, blue and red Sharpie marker. They are just reference numbers for me to keep track of what parts go with each other since alignment is an issue with threaded parts. The VV Starkillers had a nice engraved serial number on the grip bars. Easy to dismiss unless you are looking for it. Most sabers don't lend themselves well to being serial numbered unobtrusively.
Mine has black sharpie! Lol; even so, they're numbered. Perhaps not for the customer, but I kind of like the numbering concept anyway. Indeed, all of the major parts are labelled 46, and I've always thought numbering was more for the machinist's reference anyway.
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I prefer no numbering. I know how many were made....minus spares. 25 VV Starkillers but there are two extras out there. To me knowing that would diminish it's rarity
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ahhhhhh slow down man.
Some of us are trying to save up haha
looking awesome ace. Good luck with ur mill.
Same here. Trying to save enough after paying bills, rent and the car insurance =(
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I would also agree with no numbering on the outside,it seems to me that work is progressing quickly,do you expect these to be done ahead of your time frame you origionally gave?These progress pics are making me ;D ;D ;D.
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I also agree to have no visible engraved number on the saber.
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i realise it is up to ace in the end but i like the idea of the hidden one on the inside, and nothing on the outside.
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...it seems to me that work is progressing quickly,do you expect these to be done ahead of your time frame you origionally gave?...
I have no idea. The maching seems to be going fast because you are only seeing major parts after first operations. There are a lot of small parts to machine and almost all the parts already shown have to go on the mill for more machining. The best bet is to just sit back and enjoy the show. I really have no idea when machining will be completed. I only work on the sabers on the weekend and I am taking a week vacation later this month. That is likely to set me back a bit in scheduling since I will need to make up for the lost week of work. My best guess is October still although I am leaning to early November before machining is finished.
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No worries,take as long as you need to complete this masterpiece :).I'm in no rush,the quicker it gets finished the less time i have to make payments and or save money,this is well worth the wait ;D.
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Sorry to get off topic but I just have to say.......
I am now on this run of amazing sabers !!!! Woo Hoo !! Big Thanks to WT !!!
Link
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WOOHOO!!
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WOOOHOOOO!!!
Just snagged myself a signed pic of obi episode 1. gonna frame it and display it next to the saber when it comes :D
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I just watched " I love you Phillip Morris" and Obi-wan to me will never be the same.....ever :o :-\ :-X :'(
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Ok. Time for an update. What do you get after spending over 32 hours machining?
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Because of the length of these parts and the need to bore all the way through, I have to use my medium bar on these. My small bar is not long enought to reach half way through the part and my large bar has a 1" diameter and will not fit inside this part. The trouble with the medium bar, it has a long stick out, but a small diameter. I have to cut the RPM on the finish bore pass to .0015" @ 300RPM. So, that means 16 minutes to do the first half, then flip the part and 18 minutes to do the second half. Then on to the mill for another 8 minutes. 16 + 18 + 8 = 42 minutes per part. Times 38 parts and figure in part changing, etc. and that means a lot of work.
So, how do you cut out the large section on it?
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Ok, how about another long part with a small bore that takes forever to machine?
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I wonder what those grooves on the inside could be for? I will leave that for you to guess. ;)
Starting to get that classic shape and look.
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There won't be any more updates for a few weeks (at least three I would guess) as I am taking some time off next week.
Machining alwasy goes better with the proper snack food. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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(yes, I know it's missing an h)
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You've really got me guessing about those inner grooves ??? Maybe its for Ki Adi Mundi's Chassis system ? Maybe the grooves are there to make it fit flush ! lol
I cant wait ! Link
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thanks for the update Ace.
definitely not for the RCS, not that its a bad system, this hilt is just too tight to fit that in it.
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No not for a chassis (like I have that kind of room in this saber). I will give you a hint. If you go back and look at the section view of the saber it is not there. It was something I added after the fact.
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a locking swivel of sorts? something that will allow the grip section to turn a bit to reveal the electronics?
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a locking swivel of sorts? something that will allow the grip section to turn a bit to reveal the electronics?
NO!
I already said no exposed chamber. That's not going to happen. >:(
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I didn't say chamber, just the electronics for easier installation. Although, I didn't realize what part that was when I said that, so it was a bad guess anyway. My next thought went to speaker vents, but then why not just cut through instead of make the grooves.
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I'm guessing it's for the speaker or some sort.
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I won't speculate as I'm new to the custom saber game but I will say that I love the updates. It's like christmas every time!
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I'm guessing it's for the speaker or some sort.
Close. Those grooves line up with the slots in the innermost piece of alumium that covers the speaker. The hope is they will help with getting more sound out of the saber since there are no visible sound holes.
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oh, so instead of the speaker vents looking like this !! !! !! !!... they will look like this
! ! ! ! ! !
/ \/ \/ \ ... If you can picture what I am saying.
^^^^^ sound goes through here
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All I have to say is, that whatever the purpose, it can only equal the same amount of greatness that only exists within The Force !!!
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These update machining pictures on the run look amazing. Thanks for the details on the process. One must respect the skill involved.
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LOL I bought that chocolate bar because it said Dagoba also.
I knew it wasn't right too but close enough ;D
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great i love those updates :D
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These updates are killing me i wish i didnt miss this run the work is just amazing the people who are getting these are totally going to be happy and the envy of alot of people.
Fingers crossed someone wants to sell one :)
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shot a mail to the acrylic dude from ebay yesterday, to get a display case ( mr style ) like the one i already have for my graflex.
this masterpiece should have a nice place ;)
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shot a mail to the acrylic dude from ebay yesterday, to get a display case ( mr style ) like the one i already have for my graflex.
this masterpiece should have a nice place ;)
let us know how that goes and what he wants to charge you. i may be interested also
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ok ;)
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Gary just answered me back that it would be no problem to make the "Y" arms exact the same size and
alligned in the middle of the case. he just needs the outher diameter of the hilt ( bottom part and the first 1/3 from the emitter ). watt, could you help us out with the outher dimensions of the hilt?
and maybe the lenght between the emitter shrould ( under the red knob ) and before the covertec button, so that the saber is alligned in the middle of the stand ;)
thanks watt!
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You guys should wait and see what the stand included is gonna be like
You never know it may well look like the mr stand
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yes maybe true scorpion, but i have all my top notch sabers in a display case, and so i wanna go with this one.
gives the sabers that last bit of "uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" rare ;-)
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Impressive.....most impressive,32 plus hours of machining,it must be hard to find the time for that when you work a day job also.I used to work a day job when i first started my business and it was quite challenging at times.Has there been any thought on using the new speakers that JQ-sabers found and what sound fonts will be used or boot sounds?
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that is a good question about the speakers, since there are more and more dead speakers at the moment and
the fact that the bass and quality would be a way better with the speakers from jq, it would be a interesting
option. wonder if there is enough space in watts construction for those?
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yeh i would be interested in the case only as i intend to use the supplied stand.
maybe we can get obi-shane to make some more for everyone :)
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good idea! if we have the overall length of the hilt, im sure obi-shane could make us some stands!
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well, if you guys look at the render, it shows a rectangle/oval speaker mounted in the axis of the hilt, not pommel mounted like most sabers. The jq speakers are supposed to be rather large too, so there is no way it would fit. unless you left out the cf of course. then it would fit right in the pommel.
P.S. no harshness intended with the first line, it reads more harsh than it was supposed to.
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well, if you guys look at the render, it shows a rectangle/oval speaker mounted in the axis of the hilt, not pommel mounted like most sabers. The jq speakers are supposed to be rather large too, so there is no way it would fit. unless you left out the cf of course. then it would fit right in the pommel.
P.S. no harshness intended with the first line, it reads more harsh than it was supposed to.
thanks for clearify that Alex! :)
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Despite the constant requests for changes, I'm fairly certain the run is going exactly as intended, and there aren't going to be any changes, of any kind, speaker or other. What you see is what the man is doing.
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Speaker - In a word, NO. The speakers JQ Sabers found will not work in this saber. I have already gone over this with another run member. The speaker in this saber is a long rectangular speaker that fits inside the small bore of the design. The Regal speaker form TCSS and the JQ speakers are round and larger than 1" diameter. (remember, there is not a single bore larger than .976" diameter throughout the saber in terms of internal component spacing). The speaker I have chosen is more than up to the task. I don't have the specs off hand, but it is a 2 watt (nom) 3 watt (max) driven speaker - where the Regal (TCSS) is 1 watt (nom) 2 watt max. The speaker I chose also has a slightly lower frequency band (same high end value) so it shoud have a little more bass. It should be more than capable for this project. I have spoken to someone who will remain nameless for now on the speaker issue and he thinks it might be that ROHS compliance is the culprit behind the Regal failures. They most likely had to redesign the speaker to make it compliant and in doing so, 'messed with a good thing'.
Stands - While I do not have a stand designed finalized at the moment, I have always intended to supply a stand with these sabers. If you would rather I not include a stand, feel free to let me know and I will stop working on it and you are free to contact whoever you like to get a stand made for your saber. I can tell you that the designs I have in mind are not huge, overpowering designs. They are more compact and the thought is to show off the saber and not the stand it is on. As far as giving dimensions of the saber, I don't know what to say. It goes back to feeling like my work on designing a stand is being wasted if people aren't going to use the stand even if I go throught he trouble of designing and having it made. I will have to think on it and see how I feel about this later. Personally, I am feeling a bit under-appreciated about it at the moment.
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Speaker - In a word, NO. The speakers JQ Sabers found will not work in this saber. I have already gone over this with another run member. The speaker in this saber is a long rectangular speaker that fits inside the small bore of the design. The Regal speaker form TCSS and the JQ speakers are round and larger than 1" diameter. (remember, there is not a single bore larger than .976" diameter throughout the saber in terms of internal component spacing). The speaker I have chosen is more than up to the task. I don't have the specs off hand, but it is a 2 watt (nom) 3 watt (max) driven speaker - where the Regal (TCSS) is 1 watt (nom) 2 watt max. The speaker I chose also has a slightly lower frequency band (same high end value) so it shoud have a little more bass. It should be more than capable for this project. I have spoken to someone who will remain nameless for now on the speaker issue and he thinks it might be that ROHS compliance is the culprit behind the Regal failures. They most likely had to redesign the speaker to make it compliant and in doing so, 'messed with a good thing'.
Stands - While I do not have a stand designed finalized at the moment, I have always intended to supply a stand with these sabers. If you would rather I not include a stand, feel free to let me know and I will stop working on it and you are free to contact whoever you like to get a stand made for your saber. I can tell you that the designs I have in mind are not huge, overpowering designs. They are more compact and the thought is to show off the saber and not the stand it is on. As far as giving dimensions of the saber, I don't know what to say. It goes back to feeling like my work on designing a stand is being wasted if people aren't going to use the stand even if I go throught he trouble of designing and having it made. I will have to think on it and see how I feel about this later. Personally, I am feeling a bit under-appreciated about it at the moment.
sorry Watt that you feel under-appreciated now, that was not my goal! because i put every top notch saber in a complete case, as i said, to beware it from dust, and you wrote in the original run-thread that you will make a stand, i started to search for a complete case. another possibility is of course that i only try to get the case without the "Y" arms and put the saber with your stand in it.... depends on your decision of telling me the od or not.
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Speaker - In a word, NO. The speakers JQ Sabers found will not work in this saber. I have already gone over this with another run member. The speaker in this saber is a long rectangular speaker that fits inside the small bore of the design. The Regal speaker form TCSS and the JQ speakers are round and larger than 1" diameter. (remember, there is not a single bore larger than .976" diameter throughout the saber in terms of internal component spacing). The speaker I have chosen is more than up to the task. I don't have the specs off hand, but it is a 2 watt (nom) 3 watt (max) driven speaker - where the Regal (TCSS) is 1 watt (nom) 2 watt max. The speaker I chose also has a slightly lower frequency band (same high end value) so it shoud have a little more bass. It should be more than capable for this project. I have spoken to someone who will remain nameless for now on the speaker issue and he thinks it might be that ROHS compliance is the culprit behind the Regal failures. They most likely had to redesign the speaker to make it compliant and in doing so, 'messed with a good thing'.
Stands - While I do not have a stand designed finalized at the moment, I have always intended to supply a stand with these sabers. If you would rather I not include a stand, feel free to let me know and I will stop working on it and you are free to contact whoever you like to get a stand made for your saber. I can tell you that the designs I have in mind are not huge, overpowering designs. They are more compact and the thought is to show off the saber and not the stand it is on. As far as giving dimensions of the saber, I don't know what to say. It goes back to feeling like my work on designing a stand is being wasted if people aren't going to use the stand even if I go throught he trouble of designing and having it made. I will have to think on it and see how I feel about this later. Personally, I am feeling a bit under-appreciated about it at the moment.
sorry Watt that you feel under-appreciated now, that was not my goal! because i put every top notch saber in a complete case, as i said, to beware it from dust, and you wrote in the original run-thread that you will make a stand, i started to search for a complete case. another possibility is of course that i only try to get the case without the "Y" arms and put the saber with your stand in it.... depends on your decision of telling me the od or not.
Look. Wat's going to take great care of you. My MK VI is the pride and joy of my collection, and I know how hard Wat worked on that; so frankly all this discussion about speakers, stands and the like smacks of pettiness. I understand that you're paying $1500, and want everything "just so," but maybe you should wait and see what the stand looks like before you decide you don't like it.
Honestly? He didn't have to provide updates at all. I only saw perhaps half a dozen photos of my MKVI over the four or five months it was in production. Just be patient, and you'll be more than happy with this saber; I promise you that.
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i'm sure watt will build a beautiful stand for our sabers, i just made the decision to put my sabers in cases and i did that month ago. i only wanted to ask watt for the measurements, but can wait till the saber will arrive.
no reason to be sad in any way, thats just my personal decision!
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its up to each and everyone to do what they wish with their saber once its paid for, if you want to put it in a case its entierly up to yourself
but i for one am looking forward to the stand, i keep it as an unseen feature along with the blade plug.. its stuff that is still to be shown
im sure everyone else is too
as i said to wat weeks ago in a pm.. a bog standard mirrored base plate with the acrylic Y holders would be just perfect to stand the saber on
also about the speaker... i asked wat ages ago about the jq speaker and thers no way it would ever fit
heres a specs comparison that wat sent me of the speaker hes using compared to the usual regals
Regal speaker:
8 ohm
530 Hz resonant freq.
300-20K Hz freq range
85 dB sensetivity
1 watt Nom. input
1.5 watt Max. input
mylar cone
Speaker wat is using using:
8 ohm
400 +- 80 Hz resonant freq.
200-20k Hz freq range
83 dB sensitivity
2 watt nom. input
3 watt max input
cloth cone
wat dont feel under appreciated mate... we all cant wait for this saber to ship 8)
ps great update pics.. progress is looking great
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wat dont feel under appreciated mate... we all cant wait for this saber to ship 8)
ps great update pics.. progress is looking great
a true word Scorpion, thanks mate!
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Despite the constant requests for changes, I'm fairly certain the run is going exactly as intended, and there aren't going to be any changes, of any kind, speaker or other. What you see is what the man is doing.
I'm ok with that :)
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It goes back to feeling like my work on designing a stand is being wasted if people aren't going to use the stand even if I go throught he trouble of designing and having it made. I will have to think on it and see how I feel about this later. Personally, I am feeling a bit under-appreciated about it at the moment.
Totally would love the stand, especially a tasteful stand made specifically for this hilt. thanks wat, you ARE appreciated, and these updates are awesome. hearts and flowers.
my 2 bits
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Please don't feel under appreciated Wat,i'm happy with everything your doing and don't want you to change anything.I just asked about the speaker because i didn't know what was being used or i must of missed it in all the excitement of actually getting in on this run.Again,sorry if i sounded like i wanted something changed,that was not my intention and i feel very fortunate to be involved with this run.Thanks for the updates,i wasn't expecting to see so much progress to be made so quickly especially with you working a day job also,can't hardly wait to see the finished product ;D
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OK, I am not upset with anyone personally, I am more peeved at the perceived notion that I need to make changes to the saber. We (myself and many other smiths) are accutely aware of the problems with the Regal speakers lately. I was not concerned about it on this run because I am not using the Regal speaker. I was a bit dismayed this morning to open my tyhread and find a bunch of people asking about using a different speaker. If anyone had cared to look at the original cut away drawing from the original interest thread, you would see a rectangular speaker and not a round speaker in the body. OK, so maybe you wouldn't have guessed right off that the rectangular thing was the speaker, but there is also no round speaker in the drawings. I have also made it clear that teh inside dimensions of the saber are extremely tight. A 28mm round speaker is just much too large to fit in the saber. I guess the reason I am most upset is that common sense would dictate that if you are posting in the progress thread and have seen pictures of all those parts already finished, then asking for a design change to utilize a different speaker was probably going a bit over the top. I already hashed all this out with Scorpion several weeks ago and felt the issue was taken care off. I suppose I should have posted the info in my thread for others to see so this would not have come up again.
Now, as for the stands, I was taken by suprise over this line of thought this morning. Imagine my suprise to find my progress thread had become an interest thread for stands and cases for my saber run. It was made clear int eh original interest thread that I would be including a stand with these sabers. But I want to do this saber justice and come up with a truly unique stand that does not take away the beauty of the saber. I have already gone through several designs and nothing seems suited yet, but I am still working on it. I would hope that people who bought in to this run would have enough trust in me to know I would come up with something extra special for these sabers. I was a bit peeved to be asked for my dimensions when I have not even finished designing my stand yet. At least let m ekget mine done before I give away the information. I have no problem if anyone wants to have a different stand or case made, but I will not giv ethe dimensional information out until the run is nearing completion and I have my stands nailed down. Besides, I was hoping to save the stand as a special surprise for when the completed sabers could be photographed and shown off. If I give away all my secrets now, what fun will it be later when the saber is finished.
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A lot of people don't really realize all that goes on to bring a run like this Obi TPM saber to the forums.
First, you have to research the market to see what is a good offering to bring to the table. When I do runs for my customers, they usually have already done this work and are bringing their choice to me to get made. For my personal runs, I look at the forums to see what sabers might be hot, what people are asking for, or what I feel like doing. In the case of the Obi TPM, I have received quite a few emails and PMx over the past few years asking me to do another version but with sound.
After you decide on the saber, you have to think about the feasability of actually making the saber. I ask myself if I can actually make the saber or not. I have, in the past, turned down work people ahve asked me to do simply because I did not thiunk I could pull off the job. Two years ago, I was sure there was no way I could add sound to the Obi TPM design I had done previously. But last year, Erv put the CF on a diet and made it a little thinner. THis coupled with my growing skill set, led me to think the timne was right to attempt an accurate Obi TPM with sound.
The next step involves the design and modelling of the saber. This is no easy task. I spent several months designing, reworking, changing, scrapping, and starting over to arrive at the models I am using for the machining. This is all work that goes on behind the scenes that most people don't see. Everytime you think you solve one problem, another pops up. Or a new tech is discovered that you want to incorporate. Or you find something you don't like and want to change. I spent, quite literally, hundreds of hours to get the models at the point I was ready to unveil the design. I don't just make a hollow saber and toss parts in after the fact to make the saber work. As I design, I have to research each and every internal and external component and make sure everything fits and works. I Google for switches, LEDs, speakers, screws, etc. I download 3D models of the parts that I can, create models from CAD pdfs for others, or buy components I can't find dimensions of to measure myself. A lot of times, I build the saber around the internal componetns, and sometimes I find components that will fit in the spaces I have left. It can be quite a challenge. But installs go much easier when the internals are planned with the saber design in mind.
(sidebar - As I was working up my design, I found out JQ Sabers had already started their version of the saber. To give them a chance, I shelved my project for severeal months to let them get their design out first. But they ran into a multitude of problems and I finally could not wait any longer to debut my design and interest theread).
After all this work is done, I get to post my interest list and see who wants in. Then comes the deposit money to buy supplies.
As you can imagine, buying supplies can add up quite fast. It is very important to buy all the parts (both material stock and electrical components) as early as possible in case there are problems. And there are alwasy problems. On this run for the Obi sabers, I had found an LED topped tact switch I was going to use for the purple hemi. But when the time came to buy them, the white version is out of stock everywhere with no restock dates available. I had to find another switch to repalce it with. I did, but it was a different size and that meant redesigning no less than five parts to make it work. Imagine the headaches if I had waited until after the machining was done and then ordered the switch? There was an issue with the triangle LEDs on the MkVI run. I had a bookmark saved for a supplier but when I went to order the LEDs,, I found they were now obsolete and could not be bought. So I found a different LED and cut the triangle shape myself. It takes a lot of time and effort to order all the supplies, receive them, and check them to make sure they match what you designed the saber for. On more than one occasion, I have received parts that were not the exact same size as found on the published datasheets. Little things like that mean redesigns to ensure proper fit.
Then, once you have all your supplies, you can begin machining. This in and of itself is no small feat. Making sure parts are made properly, making extra parts for those 'oops' moments, test fitting components, shipping parts off for finishing and receiving them back. Not to mention dealing with all the emails and Pms from customers during this period as you ask them questions and receive their replies. I also have to deal with money coming in from different people at different times and keep all that straight to make sure there are no errors in bookkeeping.
Once the sabers are finished, I have to deal with shipping them out. Packing and shipping 30+ boxes is no easy task I can tell you. I have an extra level of shipping on this run as I am shipping the saber to installers first, then receiving them back for final packaging.
So as you can see, bringing a run to the forum requires a lot of planning and research. It is very difficult to deal with the sudden shifts and changes in the hobby. I can understand when a new tech or something comes to market, everyone wants it. But it becomes near impossible to work that tech into a design that has been finalized for months.
Hopefully some people will get a better understanding of what goes on behind trhe scenes when they get in on a run. Remember, there is a lot going on that you never saw or haven't seen yet.
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Thank you for posting this! Hopefully this will help dispel these types of questions, both now and in the future :).
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@ Wat, man, i loved you comment, all that effort and talent you put one the sabers, is inspiring. The sabers are a treasure because of what is behind them that we dont see, all those hours, all those moments of frustration, hope, achievement when you finally figure something out. All those nights you think about them before you go to sleep, how you will twaek something in the next morning, all the energy you put to each and every one of the sabers.
That what you said, makes the value of this saber so much more. I hate having a job that takes so long to get paid, since i didnt have the money at the moment to join the run, this is honestly a work of art and anyone who will own it should really value the saber for all i stated above,not for which stand will it come with.
The saber stands for itself. Has a light of its own.
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good idea! if we have the overall length of the hilt, im sure obi-shane could make us some stands!
I was actually referring to Obis cases, as I said earlier, I intend to use the supplied stand. It is part of the complete package and that has significance for me.
Despite the constant requests for changes, I'm fairly certain the run is going exactly as intended, and there aren't going to be any changes, of any kind, speaker or other. What you see is what the man is doing.
exactly.
I think it will be perfect just as it is.
This is a display piece for me. Largely it will sit untouched in a case. Only every now and then will i get it out and have a play. Speaker really has no importance to me as long as it has one that produces a reasonable sound, which it does already.
Cant wait :)
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okay i quoted gil and then did not realise there was another page of posts. :-[ oops
Wow. Wat I am horrified that we, collectively, have made you feel in any way obsolete and under-appreciated.
I went back through the thread to reassure myself i had not asked for any changes but i still feel guilty for the upset we have caused.
Hold your head high mate. We all love that you are bringing this saber to life and we wouldn't have it any other way but yours.
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I don't usually say anything on topics like this, but after reading what has gone on, and seeing how Wat feels, I feel a little obligated to add my 2 cents here to give some perspective for EVERYONE. ;)
I have had the privilege to be present for just one "session" of the measuring, debating and comparisons, etc. that go into one of these hilt runs (not The Obi TPM specifically), and the amount of effort is astounding - and the topic that night was just the EXTERNAL hilt. The amount of effort that is put into these runs and to keep them "as accurate as possible" and "gives the people what they want", is grueling to say the least.
It's very easy to wish for this and that - and for the "latest and greatest", but the amount of detail, trial and error (yes, there is lots of trial and error long before you even know about a run like this) and research is staggering. Parts that are used in these runs are not there by accident, they are there because they have the right specs, they fit, and they work well with the overall design that gives you that "cool toy" to show off in a display case, or take to a Star Wars movie.
The sabersmiths that do these runs go through tons of research, and endure tons of work, lots of aggravation and most importantly, lots of stress. Little things like designing a stand (which is no easy task in and of itself) are the little things that help make the overall "final product" fun for the aggravated sabersmith - and created a product for YOU that the sabersmith can be REALLY PROUD OF.
I do hope all who read this, bear all this in mind now and for the future of ANY sabersmith who is willing to do a run of whatever saber happens to catch their imagination. After all, you COULD always just buy something from Hasbro, or build your own. ::)
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I went back and looked at the cut away drawing and see what you mean by where the speaker goes,my lack of understanding of the cut away drawing led me to ask this stupid question,again my apologies,your work on bringing this saber to life is a dream come true for me as i'm sure it is for everyone involved.
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Maybe it's because I'm relatively new to smithing but I wouldn't buy into a build if I wasn't confident in the builders ability, reputation and background research. Wat, keep doing your thing cause guys like me would still be impressed if you built an electronic toothebrush. Thanks man and enjoy your vacation
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Wat Wat he's our man, if he can't do it...
good luck finding someone who can ;D
Enjoy the breeze man
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Wat Wat he's our man, if he can't do it...
good luck finding someone who can ;D
Enjoy the breeze man
;D :D ;D
That's awesome :D.
And, QFT ;D.
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hey wat.. what will the finish be on these? iv seen a few different finishes to this saber in the past from almost a chrome shiney finish to a brushed metal look
just wondering what these will be?
oh and will it be a screw off pomel or will we need to remove the covertect to get the pomel off? like on the negotiator
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The finish will be machine finish like the original prop. The AOTC version is shiny because they are chrome plated resin/rubber copies of the original prop (hence why the LED bezels are solid and there are no holes in the cubes).
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The pommel cap is a screw on/off piece. It is how you access the recharge port to charge the batteries and insert your kill key (you will most likely need to keep the pommel cap off when the kill key is in unless you find a really short kill key). In addition, the cube rings will be screwed down to the pommel neck section so they will always stay indexed in teh correct position.
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nice pics
i would hope i can get a short killkey in ther for when its in long term display
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I have an idea for that.
I'll get with Wat to see it is a feasible idea.
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it should be fairly easy with the 1.3 recharge ports which looks to be what is in there. I use something that just has a small flat screw on the top so it should fit in there.
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likewise on the kilkey display issue hope jangos idea works
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even if jangos idea falls through. im sure we can find a way as Wat said we just would need a really low profile kill key and we're set
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Very true and your not going to see it so anything that works will do i think
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so what is this idea by jango fett? and is it a go?
or do we need to source ourselves a low profile kill key?... alternatively wont we just be able to shave down a normal one?
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just on a different note... does anyone know how different these will be to the parks obi tpm?
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so what is this idea by jango fett? and is it a go?
or do we need to source ourselves a low profile kill key?... alternatively wont we just be able to shave down a normal one?
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just on a different note... does anyone know how different these will be to the parks obi tpm?
IMO ONLY - I'll prefer Obi TMP saber not to have a kill key but instead have a kill switch like Madcow had in his Corran Horn lightsaber run. I know that it change the design of it being screen accurate :-\ unless the design is like yoda/parks TMP where you rotate everything to get the kill key switch/recharge port/ & CF. Either way I'll be happy no matter what ;D
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a tiny switch like the ones yoda uses in his graflexes would be ideal but i would assume thers no room for one inside the pommel
and i defo wouldnt want it on the outside of the hilt
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No changes are being made to this design, so a kill switch is out of the question I'd surmise. It will be a small plug like any other kill key with a low profile. Easy to do with any scrap plug.
As far as the differences from a Parks Obi-TPM, well, there are way too many differences. Parks are a nice reproduction, but there is not a single piece on any Parks Obi that is screen accurate. So, just look and point anywhere at a parks and that'll be a difference compared to this one.
The Obi LE (or was it EE?) and the Larbels are what you'll be wanting to compare the differences to, as those two IMO are to date the most screen accurate (with exception to the Zenkai Obi-TPM by Orbital Machining).
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You want a killswitch and a charge port? I don't get it :-\ trust in Wat. He knows what he is doing. You pay for a saber of that caliber he will not let you down.
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Hello everyone involved in the Obi TPM Run,
Keeth asked for a sig like the other ones I made for the Starkiller or Corran Horn.
So anyone involved in this run is welcome to it if they like it:
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great work space 8)
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IMO, it should say Orbital Machining or Wat Tambor, not Acerocket. If not for the simple reason of distinguishing between creations, his last 10 or so of this saber were done under the Acerocket handle.
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thats what i thought .. then i thought orbital macheining or wat tambor probly wouldnt fit in the correct font size
although i may be wrong
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It could just be "Orbital's", although I think Acerocket will always be a household name anyhow :D.
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Either way, I love it ! I cannot wait ! This will be the saber to have when TPM re-release comes out ! Actually so will the VV Qui Gon ! As judge Dredd would say ! Double Whammy !
Link
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:D Judge Dredd reference ftw! You ignited my saber ;D
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You ignited my saber ;D
:D :D :D :D :D
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Nice one, thanks space :)
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Thanks space nice job :)
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Yes, it's long overdue for an update.
Let's see, when last we left our saber, the outer grip shroud had been cut and I had eaten a Dagoba chocolate bar.
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emitter shrouds turned - awaiting mill work.
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Deep grooved grip sections completed.
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inner grip core finished.
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covertech buttons serial numbered and finished.
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emmiters completed
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Looking closer to completion.
I still need to number and assemble the pommel neck to each corresponding main grip section and mark them for indexing. Mill them and then all the parts that need to be black anodized will be ready to send off. I am hoping to be at that point by next weekend. Still a few smal parts to turn and some mill work to go but the sabers are progressing as well as I had hoped. I am still nto going to make any promises as to a completion date. At this point, it is still too far out to be making that sort of guess.
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haha, serial numbered. clever. ;)
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beautiful!
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this is very exciting wat, they're looking great!
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Great update, sir! They look amazing so far!
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Awesome that is a great update looking forward to more :)
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Those are purdy!!!
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WOW!! What a beautiful site to see this morning,it is amazing to see how much work has been done,thanks for the update Wat ;D
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that looks fantastic wat, its starting to look like the finished product now
i love seeing these runs come together like this, the thin inner grip section looks great
there gonna be awesome these 8)
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I saw the covertech button with the #14 on it and it seemed to say I am yours. Awsome progress and documented skill.
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Lookin good Wat!
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Man oh man! If I had the money I would have gotten in on this run! BEAUTIFUL work!
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OK, not much progress this weekend. I did manage to start and finish the copper heatsinks. Pictures to come later as the camera batteries are dead. I also marked all the pommel necks to index them in a special jig for machining the detail for the cubes to fit into. Managed to get one prototype done and it looks like it will take quite a bit of time to do the mill work on them. I also just discovered that one piece I was planning to do down the road is also supposed to be anodized black. So now I have to move those up in the line to get them done sooner. If all goes well, I expect to send the parts to the anodizer early next week (at least those that are being anodized black). Once those are out the door, I would say that the majority of the saber is completed (about 85% done). I am planning on having the balance of the parts done by early November and then they will be out to the installers. Once the sabers leave for the installers, I will be making the '30 day' announcement to get final payments in (minus shipping). I am doing this so that everyone should be paid up by the time the sabers return to me and I can pack them up and get them out the door. I don't want to sit on 30 sabers for a month waiting for people to pay their balance.
A note about shipping. Because I have so many international customers, I am going to wait until I have the sabers in hand, packaged and weighed to get shipping quotes. I don't want to try and guess shipping and get burned like I have been in the past (USPS is too unpredictable). I am going to look into FedEX and UPS as options also, but I need accurate sizes and weights. You will be responsible to pay you balance due on the saber (the $1500 + ? for blade(s) if ordered). Shipping will be calculated once the sabers are packaged and will not be shipped until you have paid your shipping cost.
I appreciate that some of you have already paid in full, and some of you have made progress payments. I am giving everyone fair warning that I will be making the '30 day' call in about a month. That is going to put the balance payments due in early December. Remember, if you do not pay in full after the '30 day' announcement, you risk losing you down payment and any money paid to date. Christmas is not going to be an acceptable excuse. You all knew about the payment schedule and approximate dates when you signed up. If anyone would like to make partial payments, now might be a good time to get a couple hundred in to lessen the sting come early December. This is not mandatory, I am just giving a friendly reminder and offering people who choose to, the chance to make payments.
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Cant wait to see these new pics :)
good news about the time line very happy that i may get this for xmas :)
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yes very exciting.
I orginially thought the timeline was going to put it for mid jan to mid feb but an early xmas gift cant be bad :D
*goes to loan shark and offers both legs as collateral*
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Might have to make my payments soon before the Aussie dollar goes any lower :'(
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I wouldn't hold my breath to get it before Christmas. I take a two week vacation every December to visit family for the holidays. If something doesn't go as planned, it pushes the timeline back a little. My ultimate goal is to have everything packed, weighed, postage calculated and ready to ship before i head out of town. That would give everyone a chance to get their shipping payments in and I would get them out first thing in January. But that is still 3 months away so anything can happen. If things go better than planned, the timeline may move even earlier.
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Hey would these Obi's come with Erv CF - R.I.C.E or is that still in experimental stage? Just wondering ;D :)
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Xmas gift or late Xmas gift does not bother me :)
I'm just happy to see all these updates from you mate
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Hey would these Obi's come with Erv CF - R.I.C.E or is that still in experimental stage? Just wondering ;D :)
I have no idea. But I doubt it as I ordered these like 6 months ago. Also, I have no idea where you would put the extra connector to make use of that system.
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Might have to make my payments soon before the Aussie dollar goes any lower :'(
i looked at it today and almost cried. a month or two ago we were sitting 10-15c better off.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
EDIT:
vvenom just found the reason why the $ has died so fast
http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/newscurrency/au/8355535/a-drops-after-rba-flags-possible-rate-cut (http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/newscurrency/au/8355535/a-drops-after-rba-flags-possible-rate-cut)
now we have to decide if its better to pay up now. or wait the 60 or so days until its due and pay then.
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thanks for the sig space ;D
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Yeah i know its crazy kills me as i need to change my holiday money over before i leave to the usa on the 18th ;(...
But its a massive roll of the dise hey could go up or fall harder.
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Fortunately for me, the Swedish SEK is pretty strong compared to USD. Unfortunately I will have to pay up a lot of import tax when importing it. Win some, loose some. In the end it's just money anway, right? :)
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our tax is not fixed but we will pay between 200 and 300 dollars in tax also
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Let's keep the posts on topic here, please.
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just wondering here.... this is more a question to the installers..
will you be bumping these to the front of your list/work load or will they be in line with what your already doing?
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just wondering here.... this is more a question to the installers..
will you be bumping these to the front of your list/work load or will they be in line with what your already doing?
I can only speak for myself, but I made this committment to Wat months ago so it will take top priority.
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I know we cant pick the installer but will we know who did the install when we get these ?
Dont care as the people doing it are some of the best in the game so its great but just one of those things :)
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just wondering here.... this is more a question to the installers..
will you be bumping these to the front of your list/work load or will they be in line with what your already doing?
I can only speak for myself, but I made this committment to Wat months ago so it will take top priority.
Same for me.
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just wondering here.... this is more a question to the installers..
will you be bumping these to the front of your list/work load or will they be in line with what your already doing?
I can only speak for myself, but I made this committment to Wat months ago so it will take top priority.
Same for me.
excellent so ther pretty much top priority 8)
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That's good to know :) thanks guys
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just wondering here.... this is more a question to the installers..
will you be bumping these to the front of your list/work load or will they be in line with what your already doing?
I can only speak for myself, but I made this committment to Wat months ago so it will take top priority.
Same for me.
me too
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hey wat not sure if you were planing on? but could you possibly clear powdercoat my saber once its finished or give it a thin coat of lacquer to protect it from the elements, just sprayed my copper MKVI hero, hopefully i preped it allright but allready i feel more comfortable with it. hopefully i just have to dust it now and not polish it again. cheers bud
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hey wat not sure if you were planing on? but could you possibly clear powdercoat my saber once its finished or give it a thin coat of lacquer to protect it from the elements, just sprayed my copper MKVI hero, hopefully i preped it allright but allready i feel more comfortable with it. hopefully i just have to dust it now and not polish it again. cheers bud
No, I can not clear powdercoat the saber. Too many parts that are threaded and slip fit for assembly make powdercoating impossible. You could clear powdercoat the entire saber after it was assembled, but that would probably ruin it. Likewise, I am not clear anodizing any of the aluminum parts. I never finish a saber other than powdercoating or anodizing specifically asked for by the customer. You never know if a customer may choose to polish or otherwise finish the saber after they receive it. I also have no intentions of laquering the saber for the same reasons I don't powdercoat or anodize. If you want to keep the saber as clean as possible, I recommend a good coat of wax one you receive it. Sorry, but this is not something I offer or would even consider on this run.
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all good mate, youre in the know, i wasnt sure what would be the best way. its all new to me just, runnin it by you
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Clear coating will dull the finish also. Not a fan :-\.
Also, we will be assembling ours as soon as we receive them, same as the other installers ;).
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Heatsinks
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modified brass valves (you can see one un-modified one on the left)
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threaded 'keeper' for red button. These little parts were a major pain in the behind.
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blade plug and stainless steel insert
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Insert pressed into plug
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coming together.
All the parts that will be black anodized are on their way to the anodizer now.
I have started the delrin spacer that holds the switches inside the body but did nto have the screws I need to hold it in the machining jig so they will have to wait until next weekend to get finished. I am still waiting to get a new type of knurling tool to see if I can do the red buttons. Beyond that, I still need to do the LED bezel parts so I can epoxy the 5mm LEDs into them and finish them off. There are two pieces that need time ont he mill (emitter shroud and pommel cubes) but i need to get the parts back from the anodizer so I can double check them against the parts they mate to before I run all the parts and find a problem after the fact.
Hopefully I will be much closer to a finished base by the end of the month.
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awesome 8) 8) 8) 8)
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The blade plug is sick 8) looking good bud!
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Looking amazing the blade plug looks very clean
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Loving it :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
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Looking good Wat.
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I've actually stayed off these boards since i ordered this saber...
Came back today to check on the progress after receiving the "Final Obi-TPM Confirmation" PM...
and WOW
I am so stoked for this saber.
Wat... it looks amazing so far.
Can't wait to see this beauty in my collection.
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i agree me too..
what options did you guys go for?
i went with lit purple hemi (hope its configurable for on / off)
none lit bezels
1 extra blade ..one for clashing and one 100% for show only
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Looking awesome and can't wait for this hilt. Just got my final conf. PM and checked out the assembled hilt above....AWESOME! Ever since I saw the first one he did I've been dying for one of these Parks-killers ;D
I went:
lighted purple hemi: yes
lighted bezels: yes
extra blade: no
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I would suggest getting an extra blade. These blades are specific to the saber. You might want a back up :).
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I would suggest getting an extra blade. These blades are specific to the saber. You might want a back up :).
So a 7/8" LDM blade won't fit this?
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The blade screws in or fits in some special way from the original Diagrams I saw posted in the interest thread...so I don't think an LDM blade would fit in it...someone correct me if I'm wrong...
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Parks-killers ;D
this is the hilt i've waited for ever since seeing the ones parks made what seems like a hundred years ago. the plasma tube ones or whatever they were made of? man i was green with envy over that. ;D this one is just beautiful and i'm grateful to be in on it.
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The blade screws in or fits in some special way from the original Diagrams I saw posted in the interest thread...so I don't think an LDM blade would fit in it...someone correct me if I'm wrong...
Right :).
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This saber will only be able to accept this specially made blade. The blade will have threading itself, to screw into the emitter. Trying to cram a normal blade inside could possibly gum up the threading within the emitter, so I'd really really advise against it....at least going off how I'm interpreting the renders.
I don't believe his roger-rogers will be making extra blades for sale, so seriously figure out what you want and get him your totals. 1, 2, 7 whatever it may be, but then realize that's it. If you go with 1 blade, and you bork it, well, tough n gritty said the kitty, there be no more.
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yeah just echoing what Gil said
wat is gonna make extra blades now for those who want them but wont be making them afterwards... as far as i know anyway
you really want to keep at least 1 blade puerly for show and 1 to have a bit of fun with
i beleive thers a threaded lug attached to the blades which will screw in to the blade holder... so normal blades wont fit
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You should be able to use any 7/8" od blade you want. Provided you don't care that it will only go in the blade holder .85" deep and that there is no set screw to hold it in the saber. You could sand down the end of the blade and maybe get 1.3" deep but still no set screw.
One of the big things about keeping this saber looking as close to the hero as possible, is that there are no visible holes or screws showing that were not on the hero. A special blade end was designed that would allow the blade to screw into the emitter so no set screw was needed.
That is why I am offering extra blades with the sabers. Some people expressed an interest for a 'clean' blade for show and another for dueling (I have to say that I would recommend no dueling but that is just to cover my behind in case you think gorilla dueling is light tapping of blades). I will make as many blades as I need to for the sabers and any extras asked for. Beyond that, i will probably make a few extra parts, but not full blades. I will have to take replacement blades on a case by case look when the need arises.
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hi wat..
i just been looking at the latest update pics.. how exactly would you unscrew that blade plug?
do you need a tool or something?
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hi wat..
i just been looking at the latest update pics.. how exactly would you unscrew that blade plug?
do you need a tool or something?
You need to get one of these:
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That way you can put it on and take it off with over 1000 ft-lbs of torque. That way you won't lose the blade plug.
Seriously, you just use the palm of your hand and your finger tips. YOu should not be putting the plug in too tight or it will be a problem to get it out. Also, you need to make sure you keep the threads of the plug, blade and emitter clean so nothing gets stuck. I have put the one in the picture on and off dozens of times and not had a problem yet.
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I'll buy one just in case :p
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Ingenious design here Wat
I so regret not having the $$$ to be in this run
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After reading all this information on the blades I think I will have to order a "just in case" spare.
PM Sent
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Yeh that's what I did too. I originally wAs not going too get a spare blade but decided last week I should just in case.
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plastic insulators for switches
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I don't ever want to have to make more of these again. Those 120+ bezels represent over 35 hours of work spread over a week and a half. Such a simple little part but it requires no less than 6 different setups to fully machine.
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You can even see the detail inside the 'shaved' LED.
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thats fantastic work wat well done..
i cant wait to see a finished hilt.. so those bezels are they to be painted from the inside or outside? if its the outside how will that look i wonder?
i kind of like the glass look but dont want shine throuhgh
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They would be painted on the inside so the detail inside the LED is visible from the outside.
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I was going to just slop some paint unevenly on the outside... ;)
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I was going to just slop some paint unevenly on the outside... ;)
Shotgun not having ldm haha
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I was going to just slop some paint unevenly on the outside... ;)
Shotgun not having ldm haha
...and i'm gonna hotglue the wires to the CF instead of soldering them so don't leave them on for more than 15 seconds at a time... ;D
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If you fill the entire saber with expanding foam after you hot glue the wires to the CF, it should good to go for gorilla dueling.
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If you fill the entire saber with expanding foam after you hot glue the wires to the CF, it should good to go for gorilla dueling.
Can't believe I didn't think of that earlier...It shall be done. ;D
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If you fill the entire saber with expanding foam after you hot glue the wires to the CF, it should good to go for gorilla dueling.
Can't believe I didn't think of that earlier...It shall be done. ;D
Oh well in that case you've Got the job back mate. I never really liked the idea of it working anyway. To be truly accurate to the prop it shoul be lifeless
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I was thinking of encasing the entire saber in black epoxy - I hear people really like that.
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or just clear powdercoat it to protect the finish after you put the electronics in... nothing like twice baked toast! ;D
Oh, my bad. I thought we were talking about ways to kill the saber... anyway, Wat, what is the third indent for on the plastic insulator? Just curious. Are the leds going in those indents? or was it just the two for the switches?
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The third indent is the wire pass thru to the main LED.
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It's for a third 'super-secret hidden switch' that is a self-destruct button. If you press it, the magic blue smoke will appear and your saber will just be a static hero.
edit: oops. Jango beat me to it.
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It's for a third 'super-secret hidden switch' that is a self-destruct button. If you press it, the magic blue smoke will appear and your saber will just be a static hero.
edit: oops. Jango beat me to it.
But how will I get to it when I fill the whole thing with expansive foam and cover my externally painted LED bezels with a 1" thick coat of Epoxy?
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Just rig the button to a wireless detonator...boom...magic smoke even though you have made it gorilla duelable...
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Just rig the button to a wireless detonator...boom...magic smoke even though you have made it gorilla duelable...
So I would call it the "epoxy covered non voltage regulated saber" then? Sounds like a plan.
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Just rig the button to a wireless detonator...boom...magic smoke even though you have made it gorilla duelable...
So I would call it the "epoxy covered non voltage regulated saber" then? Sounds like a plan.
You could just go ahead and call it "Obs- nah, too easy. ;D
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Just rig the button to a wireless detonator...boom...magic smoke even though you have made it gorilla duelable...
So I would call it the "epoxy covered non voltage regulated saber" then? Sounds like a plan.
You could just go ahead and call it "Obs- nah, too easy. ;D
ROTFL! :D
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Come on. We all know that market research shows that no one ever makes a saber with less than a 1" bore for the electronics. No way an epoxy coated non volatge regualtor would even fit in the Obi. Now stop threatening my sabers.
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Just rig the button to a wireless detonator...boom...magic smoke even though you have made it gorilla duelable...
So I would call it the "epoxy covered non voltage regulated saber" then? Sounds like a plan.
You could just go ahead and call it "Obs- nah, too easy. ;D
*applauds* well played sir :D
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Am I the only one not understanding the references to the joke? lol
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Am I the only one not understanding the references to the joke? lol
It certainly looks that way. ;D
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Don't worry, we'll give the answer away for free...
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Nooo not for free: 75 bucks installed or 125 without installation - cuz installation costs less than nothing apparently... ;)
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I plan to cover the CF of the next batch with butter in order to meet current encasing standards. Slight price increase as I will need to ship with a freeze pack. On your side, you'll need to find a way to install a pelletier plate as the luxeon backplate to keep the temp at 4°C inside the hilt.
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Wow,i've been so busy lately that i haven't been on here in a while,it's been a crazy last month that went buy with lots of headaches.Seeing all the progress on the Obi saber makes the headaches go away and puts a big ;D on my face,looking good Wat!!
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I plan to cover the CF of the next batch with butter in order to meet current encasing standards. Slight price increase as I will need to ship with a freeze pack. On your side, you'll need to find a way to install a pelletier plate as the luxeon backplate to keep the temp at 4°C inside the hilt.
Is this gonna be microwave safe? I like my butter hot
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Using my TruNanoWave(tm) technology, microwaves from the microwave oven goes thru the butter which is protected by the nanowaves. As a result, butter is hot but firm.
short answer was yes ;)
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I plan to cover the CF of the next batch with butter in order to meet current encasing standards. Slight price increase as I will need to ship with a freeze pack. On your side, you'll need to find a way to install a pelletier plate as the luxeon backplate to keep the temp at 4°C inside the hilt.
Sounds yummy. ;D
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I received the insulating plastic tubes to protect the CF from touching anything metal in the hilt.
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Unfortunately, you can't order it by the 4' length, you have to order it by the case of 4' lengths (213 4' pieces)
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Red buttons before anodizing
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With correct indented diamond knurling
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Time to break out the magnifying glass for some tiny mill work. 1/32" diameter end mill for the two grooves on the shroud. How many will he break this time???
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one...twoo...crunch! Three... the world may never know?
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Wow Wat. The detail of that knurling is stunning.
I'm so excited for this.
I sent some money last night as the exchange rate is pretty good atm.
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Wow Wat. The detail of that knurling is stunning.
seconded. I know that pattern was probably a pita to get correctly, but it looks fantastic.
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Well, look what came in the mail today. I finally managed to rescue my package from France from the customs brokers. (yes, even in The United States, sometimes we have to pay customs fees)
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Speaking of packages arriving today, I also got a box from a company called Quality Plating. I wonder what on earth it could be?
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Guess I should mention that after 4 days of mill work, I finally finished all the shrouds.
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OK, everyone sit down before all the blood rushes from your head to other parts of your body.
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Yes, I realize the red button is not yet red and the purple hemi is not there. I also realize the pommel cubes are missing. Trust me, they are being taken care of (well, hopefully this weekend they will get worked on at least).
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Oh. My. God...
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These are looking Really Great Wat. ;) Your work is amazing as always.
I really wish I didn't have to give up my spot in this run, but my first born is due in March and this is a slow time for work for me.
Unless you accept first born sons as payment. I would really have to consider it.
I am jealous of everyone who will be recieving one of these bad boys.
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Looking awesome! :o
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Absolutley stunning!
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oh my word what a lovely update this is before bed time 8)
those look terrific wat really!! just the pomel cubes to do and buttons to annodise, and the installs of course,
i love the look of those bezels and the super slim grip area with deep grip grooves... what a difference a little annodising does lol
INCREDIBLE! i knew way back when these were first announced that they were gonna be something special... well done
i wonder are these gonna arrive early?
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wow. i had to push my eyeballs back into my head. these will be stunning in person.
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I feel bad for Link and Jagged Fel but now that means two others who didn't get in on the run have a the distinct pleasure of owning one of these beautiful masterpieces!
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These are just amazing Wat! Congrats to everyone on the run :)
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Looking good. I actually prefer the look ofthe saber without the cubes on the pommel.
Hmmmm....
Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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I feel bad for Link and Jagged Fel but now that means two others who didn't get in on the run have a the distinct pleasure of owning one of these beautiful masterpieces!
Yes,this is very depressing to have to make this decision especially having it close to paid for and seeing all of these amazing progress pictures.All i can do is hope things get better and i don't have to sell my spot,when times are hard family comes first.....there will always be more light sabers,maybe i could get Obi-Wan to take care of darth real life for me ;)
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maybe i could get Obi-Wan to take care of darth real life for me
lol I was thinking of hiring a Sith to do my dirty work since Sith like to kill off there own anywho.... ( well if it means any gain of power ) heh heh.
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I think I just channeled miss piggy with my squeel of delight.
Lookin great!
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maybe i could get Obi-Wan to take care of darth real life for me ;)
Sure thing, my darth real life fighting days are usually Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I do weekends sometimes depending on my schedule. Send me a PM!
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maybe i could get Obi-Wan to take care of darth real life for me ;)
Sure thing, my darth real life fighting days are usually Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I do weekends sometimes depending on my schedule. Send me a PM!
Thanks Obi-Wan,i may have to take you up on the offer.
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It’s amazing to see the progression from the raw materials to the nearly completed saber.
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maybe i could get Obi-Wan to take care of darth real life for me ;)
Sure thing, my darth real life fighting days are usually Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I do weekends sometimes depending on my schedule. Send me a PM!
That just made my day!
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it is so beautiful, I'm gonna die!!!! :)
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it is so beautiful, I'm gonna die!!!! :)
Dibs on Egon's hilt, when he dies.
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it is so beautiful, I'm gonna die!!!! :)
(https://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/ISG/FLUFFY.gif) (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/ISG/FLUFFY.gif)
:D
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it is so beautiful, I'm gonna die!!!! :)
(https://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/ISG/FLUFFY.gif) (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/ISG/FLUFFY.gif)
:D
*loooooooooooooool*
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it is so beautiful, I'm gonna die!!!! :)
(https://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/ISG/FLUFFY.gif) (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/ISG/FLUFFY.gif)
:D
ITS. SO. FLUFFFFY!!!! :D (I couldn't resist)
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Ok, major update after spending mucho time on the machines Friday night (7:30 PM until 12:30 AM), all day Saturday (7:00 AM until 11:00 PM), and then all day today (7:30 Am till 4:00 PM).
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Plastic spacer for purple hemi switch setup.
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Did anyone order some pommel cubes? (over 250 cubes in that pile)
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Threaded adapters for blade end
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Blade tips.
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Blade washers.
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Threaded blade end.
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Tip end of blade.
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A big tube filled with blade stock.
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Here is how all those cubes fit in the pommel.
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And just for comparison sake - next to a MkVI
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And with that as a parting shot, I can now say all of the machine work is completed on these sabers. I still have at least two weeks to assemble and gather up all the parts so these can be sent to the installers. Then with any luck, i will have them back soon and we can start getting these out to their new owners.
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:o :o :o it's...beautiful!
Absolutely stunning stuff there!
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Your tireless effort has payed off Wat.
They look amazing mate
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:o
Just woah!
Can't wait to receive mine.
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Thank the Maker for Orbital Machining. This hilt is stunning.
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Awesome! Parts just need to be assembled and sent off to smiths for uber installs. I love seeing the emitter without the blade inside. Now you can display the actual prop and whip out the blade for light show, or in Caine's case some light dueling. So glad I got in on this run. Where's my Kleenex? I'm having uncontrollable spittle.
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omg you mad machinest, those pommel cubes took SO MUCH MORE WORK than I ever thought. Sooo not what I was expecting to see.....soooo awesome.
*shares djobitwan's kleenex*
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As Homer said to the Vortex in Bad Dream House, “Hey, pretty slick!”
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Wow, not much love for the saber this this weekend. Glad I spent over 30 hours working since Friday evening to try and get all the small parts finished this weekend. :'( :'( :'(
Next time I will just play some X-box and munch a burger.
Anyway, bump for the crowd that may not have seen the last update last night (it got buried pretty fast with everyone talking about GG's vacation ;D)
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no xboxen! ;D This is too purty and I'm too excited for you to be blowin foo's away! Get yo midgets and gophers gathering gathering gatherin!
Xboxen time when they all at installers :P
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A most awesome update, Wat. Amazing how far this has come in just a few weeks time. If I wore a hat, off it would go for you. ;)
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Oh My God. Sooo nice updates :D
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WOW!! IMPRESSED!! 8)
the saber is incredible wat well done on a perfect build this is another notch on your belt of sabers.. finally all the macheining is done lol i bet your glad to see the back of that? man all those tiny cubes :o
it has to be said that this is one of the most beautiful sabers ever and to know its completely movie accurate is a warm feeling
i hope this journey has been as enjoyable for you as it has been for us lol the weekly updates have been superb
defo 1 of the highlights of the yr this
cant wait to see the stand
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very nice bud, gives me chills seeing it next to a MKVI which im a proud owner owner of, not long and thats what my setup is gonna look like 8) 8) 8) ;D i cherish my collection as a war vet would his service medals... what an addition
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Hey what's wrong with my vacation? Standard vacation day is this: Get up. Go to work. COme home. Go to shop to work. Work out. Sleep. Repeat. Pfft. I made half a saber with a non functional CF this weekend and all you did was play with your fancy scmancy machine-a-ma-jiggys. :D
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Hey what's wrong with my vacation? Standard vacation day is this: Get up. Go to work. COme home. Go to shop to work. Work out. Sleep. Repeat. Pfft. I made half a saber with a non functional CF this weekend and all you did was play with your fancy scmancy machine-a-ma-jiggys. :D
You're the only person I know that can take a vacation from his build log and end up with more work on it than he had when the vacation started. ;)
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Hey Wat,
Hope you don't mind me asking, but is it possible to get a CD with all the pictures on, or maybe a download link for a zip file with the saber? I love these WIP pics and would be nice to have them saved :)
Thanks,
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Hey what's wrong with my vacation? Standard vacation day is this: Get up. Go to work. COme home. Go to shop to work. Work out. Sleep. Repeat. Pfft. I made half a saber with a non functional CF this weekend and all you did was play with your fancy scmancy machine-a-ma-jiggys. :D
You're the only person I know that can take a vacation from his build log and end up with more work on it than he had when the vacation started. ;)
Unfortunately that is an accurate assessment. :'(
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Man this looks amazing! Really looking forward to this.
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Ok ok...I'll give some props, again :D lol. Build is looking sahweeet! Patience is not a Sith virtue...so hurry up or I'll have to use my Force Lightning on you! hehehe
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Stand.
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As I have mentioned on several occassions, I wanted a stand that showed off the saber and not the stand itself. When your guests look at your collection, I want them to say, "what an awesome saber." Not, "hey, awesome stand - and the saber is nice too." I tried for simplicity, but elegance. The stand has two arms with different radius cutouts to fit the saber and two rods to brace them. There is not a lot of adjustment because of the saber design itself. There is also a notch on the back side so you can set you blade in it to keep the washer and threaded end up off the floor or table. You don't need to use it, but I put it there for those that might choose to use it. You will also notice a lack of name plaque - this is because I will not be supplying a plaque for these. I would never be able to make 36 different people happy with a plaque design and I did not want to get into the costs of having 36 seperate numbered plaques being made. There is a small flat area on the front of the stand to put a plaque. Unfortunately, due to a problem with the design at that point, the sharp corner for the plaque bottom had to be changed (the first stands all cracked at the corner when polished - so a change had to be made). You can always use some epoxy or double stick tap and mount a plaque if you would like. If someone would like to offer a run of plaques, that is fine and you are more than welcome too. Plaque size should be no taller than 1" and no less than 5" long. Thickness can vary, but .0625" to .2" would be best. You may also choose to have a piece of mirror cut to display your saber on top of. But I am not supplying mirrors either.
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Looks great, Wat. Sure wish I was around to get in on this run!
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Looks great, Wat. Sure wish I was around to get in on this run!
I do believe someone is selling their spot. :D
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looks amazing. Awesome work weekend (long hours I know) to get it done. I cant wait to see these in person.
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Looks great, Wat. Sure wish I was around to get in on this run!
You never know. A subtle PM might give you the answer you are looking for. Such as there are still two open spots. ;)
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nice stand does the saber sit on either side or only the top?
reason i ask is because it would be great to have my negotiator sat next to it, with chamber revealed
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Good God those are nice 8)
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Stand? There's pics of a stand? All I see is the FABULOUS WET MYSELF OBI SABER!!!!!! :D
Let me look again.....oh I see it. Thanks Wat. Personally, the stand didn't matter because this saber dwarfs any desire to look at what it's sitting on, but thanks for catering to the masses and providing us one! The added bonus of holding the blade as well kicks tauntaun bootay
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All I see is the FABULOUS WET MYSELF OBI SABER!!!!!! :D
LOL!!
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nice stand does the saber sit on either side or only the top?
reason i ask is because it would be great to have my negotiator sat next to it, with chamber revealed
No, the stand only allows the saber to sit directly on top. The radiused cutouts are two different sizes to fit the saber itself. The other notch is much smaller and is only for the blade.
Ok ok...I'll give some props, again :D lol. Build is looking sahweeet! Patience is not a Sith virtue...so hurry up or I'll have to use my Force Lightning on you! hehehe
There is still a lot of work to do on these before they go to the installers. Force lightning does not motivate me. Now, if you see it in your heart to send me another $5000.00, I may be able to process yours a little quicker.
Hey Wat,
Hope you don't mind me asking, but is it possible to get a CD with all the pictures on, or maybe a download link for a zip file with the saber? I love these WIP pics and would be nice to have them saved :)
Thanks,
I don' thave any plans to put the pictures on a CD. You can always right click and save the ones in this thread. But if you give me some time, I will go back to the original pictures, crop and edit them and host them on my new website (if I ever get a chance to set it up) so you can download some nicer versions of the pictures.
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that would be great with the pictures, a thread with all the pics together and an explanation would be cool
similar to the starkiller/mkvi journey threads from start to finish
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If only money was more readily available. Beautiful looking saber. I'm sincerely jealous of those who got in on this run! haha ;D
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I don' thave any plans to put the pictures on a CD. You can always right click and save the ones in this thread. But if you give me some time, I will go back to the original pictures, crop and edit them and host them on my new website (if I ever get a chance to set it up) so you can download some nicer versions of the pictures.
Yeah I wasn't really thinking when I said CD :) Cropping and editing a lot of pictures is a pain, but if you want to do that, I'm not going to complain :) Would be awesome :)
Thanks,
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Sweet.
Still can't wait for the final touches and install.
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Ok ok...I'll give some props, again :D lol. Build is looking sahweeet! Patience is not a Sith virtue...so hurry up or I'll have to use my Force Lightning on you! hehehe
There is still a lot of work to do on these before they go to the installers. Force lightning does not motivate me. Now, if you see it in your heart to send me another $5000.00, I may be able to process yours a little quicker.
Hmmm, seems my mind tricks aren't working a well as they use to. Perhaps your mind is stronger than I assumed. Oh well, I could use the time for another pay day to come ;)
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*waves hand*
You will take these wonderful amazing Magick Beenz [tm] in exchange for one of your Funky Lil Flashlights With Sound [tm]...
No? Dangitall [tm] my mind tricks aren't working either... :'(
Oh well Darth Poverty [tm] svcks but even reading about this run of Pure Saber Awesomeness [not tm just truth] is fascinating.
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I actually had a random request. Would my installer kindly take good assembly/dissassembly pics prior to install for me? Thanks
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I actually had a random request. Would my installer kindly take good assembly/dissassembly pics prior to install for me? Thanks
No!!! Why should I give you ammunition to void your warranty?????
I will be asking if any of the installers would like to document an install from start to finish. I will be doing a series of pictures to illustrate how the sabers are assembled for the installers. Maybe I can post those with the other pics another member wanted. Acceptable?
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That'll work bud, just was desiring to see the dissassembly should a future upgrade to it happen ;D
....now where's my I VOID WARRANTIES shirt? ;)
Thanks!
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You can always right click and save the ones in this thread.
I've been doing this since the beginning.
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i sometimes do that and they (sometimes) appear horribly stretched when i view them on my pc
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i sometimes do that and they (sometimes) appear horribly stretched when i view them on my pc
This, but on my Mac. And it would be handier for everyone (that's interested) if there was an easier way to download :) Buuuuut pictures aren't everything, I'm sooooooo excited about this saber! Love your work Wat, keep it up! :)
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i sometimes do that and they (sometimes) appear horribly stretched when i view them on my pc
That's weird. I have done this countless times and the files are always exactly as presented. Anyway I started doing it so I could show non-saber people the effort involved in making these works of art.
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Wow is all i can really say to the updates i have been in the US for a month and had very bad internet so the photos didnt load ;(
But now im home and can load the pics WOW this saber is beyond what i was even hopeing for your work is just amazing WAT.
Thanks for letting me get in on this Saber
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Every time I see updated pictures to this thread, I have a hard time not drooling.
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Hello All,
I communicated with Wat, and I will be offering plaques for the stand for the OBI TPM saber.
The plaques will be spec'd specifically to match the dimensions of the stand, and will be in keeping with the theme of simplicity so as to not draw attention away from the saber.
They will be individually numbered - please do not contact Wat and ask for your number. After you receive you saber, you will know your number.
Please see the offering thread in the Trade Federation section under Misc Equipment for more details.
Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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Haha that's awesome sanjuro.
I was actually in the
Middle of typing am email to you to ask if you would be interested in doing a run for us all.
Excellent news.
I'm sure Wat and us mere mortals will be super happy with your design
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(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi726.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww266%2Facerocket%2FKegger%2FObi%2520TPM%2520saber%2520run%2FIMG_7630.jpg&hash=150876f6ac18b0607cd6b7ef1d82d9eb6581aa0e) (http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/acerocket/Kegger/Obi%20TPM%20saber%20run/IMG_7630.jpg)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi726.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww266%2Facerocket%2FKegger%2FObi%2520TPM%2520saber%2520run%2FIMG_7631.jpg&hash=edf857cc0bbd7661bfdf6932813c7962399253f2) (http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/acerocket/Kegger/Obi%20TPM%20saber%20run/IMG_7631.jpg)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi726.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww266%2Facerocket%2FKegger%2FObi%2520TPM%2520saber%2520run%2FIMG_7632.jpg&hash=0905839fb2f12c2158a9f612e49ae8d99a91a30e) (http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/acerocket/Kegger/Obi%20TPM%20saber%20run/IMG_7632.jpg)
Would you say I have a plethora of Obis?
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi726.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww266%2Facerocket%2FKegger%2FObi%2520TPM%2520saber%2520run%2F100_7589.jpg&hash=cd80842def2976cb9653ae9e6711a36436c392cd) (http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/acerocket/Kegger/Obi%20TPM%20saber%20run/100_7589.jpg)
You know what this means right? The call for final payment will be coming soon.
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My god!! Look at all those Obi's :o
They're beautiful!!!
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Now that is a sexy site so many amazing sabers cant wait to be holding mine :)
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All I can say is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
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WOW!!!!
Yeah I'd say you had a plethora
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WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
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"Si El Guapo, you has a plethora!" ;D
Magnificent pic that last one is!
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WOW!
they look incredible, all the hard work and long hrs on the machein
has all paid off... did i say they looked incredible?
do you think these will ship before xmas?
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all I can say is: "awsome work wat!!!" these are pieces of art!!! can't wait to hold it and
the stands are perfect too!!! thanks wat! ;)
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"Si El Guapo, you has a plethora!" ;D
Magnificent pic that last one is!
At least one person got the joke.
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Tonight or I will kill her...my favorite line during that exchange...
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"It's a male plane."
"We raped the horses! And rode off on the women! And plundered....and pruned...the hedges..of MANY SMALL VILLAGES! (of all the Obi's!!) ;D
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Outstanding looking sabers!
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From the infamous Wat Tambor.
"Infamous is when you're more than famous!"
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From the infamous Wat Tambor.
"Infamous is when you're more than famous!"
Well, then you are innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnfamous. ;D
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OK, I am going to sidetrack the Three Amigos jokes for a minute to post this:
The sabers are all packed and ready for shipping to the installers (they will most likely go out Friday this week). I will be sending everyone on the official list a Private Message this week about final payment and payment deadline.
You may consider this official announcement that the '30 day' timer has started. As there are a couple holidays in the next 30 days and owing to the fact that I will be on vacation for two weeks in December, I am going to place the absolute deadline for final payment of the balance of the $1500.00 price to be due on December 31st. This final payment does not include the shipping cost or cost for extra blade(s) if you asked for them. I will have to pack and weigh the sabers when I get them back from installs to get accurate shipping quotes. (this is why I no longer price shipping out mnonths in advance - are you aware that UPS is increasing it's rates 4% January 1st? I hear rumors of USPS considering a rate increase in January also).
Yes, I know it sucks that Christmas is right around the corner, but I have made no secret of the fact that this run was always planned to have an end of year completion deadline.
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Awesome not much longer now :)
looks like January could be Obi Tpm month :)
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Would you say I have a plethora of Obis?
It's a new clone army.
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Final payment sent. I'm wait with baited breath!
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Wat...
Looks amazing!
So excited!
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Final payment sent.
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Final payment sent. Thanks for bringing this saber to life. MTFBWY!
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im so looking forward to seeing this complete
are you going to do a vid wat when you get them back?
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Full payment sent :D
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Full payment sent :D
I'm glad I convinced you dave.
Welcome to the run mate.
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Full payment sent :D
I'm glad I convinced you dave.
Welcome to the run mate.
Thanks man :) I just couldn't miss this opportunity :D it's going to be so epic, and the ultimate Obi TPM! Glad to be on the run, even though I'm very late (almost too late). Thanks for that Wat!
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Congrats on getting in on it Dave its a must have i think
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Aussie Aussie Aussie.
Lol so we've got 10% of these babies
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Thanks mate and yeah it is a must have :D museum quality saber for sure.
It's funny, if you looked you'll see I'm now on every run. It's not that I want every saber ever, it's just the exact runs that are happening now are all my favourite sabers. If there were no runs and you asked me which ones I'd like, it'd be the exact ones I'm on. It's just so awesome. Expensive, but awesome.
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I missed out on the 3 other runs i wanted just due to missing it or not knowing about funds :(
1. Coran horn (Mad Cow)
2. Qui-Gon (VV)
3. Starkiller (VV)
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Full payment sent :D
yeah Dave, you made it mate!!!
congrats!!!
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Thanks Egon :) glad to be aboard the Obi express!!
I got the options I was after, both lighted :) this is going to look amazing next to the VV Qui 8)
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OK, I can finally breathe again. The last box of sabers arrived at the installer today. A bit of hold up in customs but all is well and the installations be pregressing. The first 'test' saber had a fairly successful install. One problem was encountered and I will need to make one new piece and get it shipped to the installers but it shouldn't effect the installers from getting started.
After the installs, I have to hold my breath again until they all come back.
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Mwuhahahaha!!!!!! They're mine! ALLLLL MINE!!!!!
Seriously, holding one of these beauties in my hand.......it was a profound moment.
Wat?
What country are you from?
Wat? Wat? Wa - ?
"Wat" ain't no country I've ever heard of. They speak English in Wat?
Wat?
English, do you speak it?
Yes! Yes!
Then you know what I'm sayin'!
Yes!
Describe what the Obi TPM looks like!
Wat?
Say 'Wat' again. Say 'Wat' again, I dare you, I double dare you say Wat one more time!
;D
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Wat?
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hahaha wat?
this is good news WT. just cant wait
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Mwuhahahaha!!!!!! They're mine! ALLLLL MINE!!!!!
Seriously, holding one of these beauties in my hand.......it was a profound moment.
Wat?
What country are you from?
Wat? Wat? Wa - ?
"Wat" ain't no country I've ever heard of. They speak English in Wat?
Wat?
English, do you speak it?
Yes! Yes!
Then you know what I'm sayin'!
Yes!
Describe what the Obi TPM looks like!
Wat?
Say 'Wat' again. Say 'Wat' again, I dare you, I double dare you say Wat one more time!
;D
Yes, yes. Now tell the kind people who are following this thread how little room there actually is inside on of these sabers and how much stuff is getting crammed inside that little space. It must be like trying to move your 15 bedroom mansion to a 1 bedroom apartment and still keep all your junk. ;D
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Awesome news they all arrived where they were going!
Were one of our fine installers still planning on some detailed dissassembled pre-install/install pics? Figure a beauty like this should be showcased at least once inside and out ;D
Thanks for the update
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I wish I could be there when the recipients get these sabers and fire them up for the first time.
Wat did an amazing job in thinking out the internals of this saber and really had the installers in mind IMO.
Gil I doubt you get your wish on that.
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I wish I could be there when the recipients get these sabers and fire them up for the first time.
Wat did an amazing job in thinking out the internals of this saber and really had the installers in mind IMO.
Gil I doubt you get your wish on that.
I fart in your general direction! :D
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I wish I could be there when the recipients get these sabers and fire them up for the first time.
Wat did an amazing job in thinking out the internals of this saber and really had the installers in mind IMO.
Gil I doubt you get your wish on that.
I fart in your general direction! :D
I will be fully documenting, but it is up to Wat as to what we share.
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I wish I could be there when the recipients get these sabers and fire them up for the first time.
Wat did an amazing job in thinking out the internals of this saber and really had the installers in mind IMO.
Gil I doubt you get your wish on that.
I fart in your general direction! :D
Watch out for the cow...
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oh yeah please i would love to see an install on one of these babys
hope it happens
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Mwuhahahaha!!!!!! They're mine! ALLLLL MINE!!!!!
::: FJK gives Mace the "Get Real" look ::: ;D
Seriously, holding one of these beauties in my hand.......it was a profound moment.
To all of the recipients... I am not in on this or the QGJ run, but I do know how much planning and back and forth really goes into these things. I did see some of it first hand for the QGJ run... and I can tell you that VV and Rhyen and Ace (and the other installers) do a staggering amount of work to crank out these masterpieces, and that is what they really are - MASTERPIECES.
I did get to play with one of the 2 QGJ prototypes and I felt the same way Mace did when I had my hands on it. :D
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Do we get to know who did the installs on each of our sabers at any point? I do not mind one bit, just curious and would be cool to know :)
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It would be cool to know who work on the one we get but all the installers do an Epic job any way
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Yeah I'm happy with any of the installers of course :) just be cool to know.
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I'm gonna look at the wiring and solder job and guess who did mine. There's enough examples of all the smiths wiring jobs it should be easy to identify the installer ;) maybe....
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I'm gonna look at the wiring and solder job and guess who did mine. There's enough examples of all the smiths wiring jobs it should be easy to identify the installer ;) maybe....
after pouring over this site about 1 hojillian times, i had a similar thought. any installer will be great, but it will be extra cool to know those involved in bringing them to life.
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Go ahead and open the saber to see who did the wiring. All you will see is a recahrge port and the CF SD card. If you take the pommel neck off to see deeper into the hilt, you will void your waranty and release the magic smoke.
Besides, all the installers are being kept in the loop and the installers are posting in a 'secret' thread to make sure everyone is on the same page. All the installs should be pretty much identical. But if you must, feel free to void your warranty to know who did your install. ;D
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Go ahead and open the saber to see who did the wiring. All you will see is a recahrge port and the CF SD card. If you take the pommel neck off to see deeper into the hilt, you will void your waranty and release the magic smoke.
Besides, all the installers are being kept in the loop and the installers are posting in a 'secret' thread to make sure everyone is on the same page. All the installs should be pretty much identical. But if you must, feel free to void your warranty to know who did your install. ;D
Pass! I don't like smoke :D
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definitely agreed. no magic smoke thanks. ;D
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Mmmm interesting. Wider if said secret thread will become public once we have them all.
Haha I actually love the secrecy. Makes me even more excited
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Mmmm interesting. Wider if said secret thread will become public once we have them all.
Nope. It's not even on this forum. It is a private forum just for these sabers so that we can easily coordinate matters. Don't read anything into it. It's just easier that way instead of a huge email chain.
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Go ahead and open the saber to see who did the wiring. All you will see is a recahrge port and the CF SD card. If you take the pommel neck off to see deeper into the hilt, you will void your waranty and release the magic smoke.
Besides, all the installers are being kept in the loop and the installers are posting in a 'secret' thread to make sure everyone is on the same page. All the installs should be pretty much identical. But if you must, feel free to void your warranty to know who did your install. ;D
Yeah I'll pass on that too then.
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Come ONNN, Guys!!! ::) Just be happy that your getting the most accurate, functional Obi TPM EVER!!
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I have to say, there seems to be a lot of
whining impatience in this thread. ::) You folks will be just fine, your sabers will be awesome, and you'll get to lord them over us lowly serfs any day of the week. Just relax, guys. Wat is going to take care of you. ;) :D
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I like to think of it more as eager participation :)
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I like to think of it more as eager participation :)
Fair enough. Just let Wat catch up with your wildest dreams. ;)
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I like to think of it more as eager participation :)
That's exactly right, all I see is questions regarding the run - which all seem fairly valid and just trying to gather info, and excitement for the saber.
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I like to think of it more as eager participation :)
Fair enough. Just let Wat catch up with your wildest dreams. ;)
It's weird, my wildest dreams just happen to involve a big clunky robot machining weapons of awesomeness, and here is Wat.... :P
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Just a reminder. Payment deadline is December 31, 2011. That's 10 days away. Many people have paid already, but several people still have a balance due.
Installations are progressing. I am still expecting the sabers to be returning to me early in January.
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sorry for the delay..
got couple of ebay items selling right now which will pay for my final installment. you will have it on time
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HI Wat
Will Pay on 30th DEC
Cheers
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And Paid :)
Better late than never hey :)
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And Paid :)
Better late than never hey :)
It's not late until January 1st. Better on time than having your spot sold. ;D
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And Paid :)
Better late than never hey :)
It's not late until January 1st. Better on time than having your spot sold. ;D
Touché
I'd better get my stuff together ASAP lol
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Hurry up ya'll! LOL, don't delay on getting the best Obi made!
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Jeez, can we have Christmas first? :D
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My Christmas has been delayed till receipt of this hilt!
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Patience is a virtue and not everyone has 4 durasteel arms and a highly trained army of Ewok slaves. ;D
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Lol I'm plenty patient. Kinda have to be in this hobby! I'm just excited for everyone that this build is nearing completion!
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final payment sent ;)
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this is defo gonna be a awesome if late xmas present, i just cant wait, thanks for making it happen wat
i just looked back over the pages and pics on the various threads i really hope thers a vid of an instal or something just to show the hard work and long hrs thats gone into all of this
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this is defo gonna be a awesome if late xmas present, i just cant wait, thanks for making it happen wat
i just looked back over the pages and pics on the various threads i really hope thers a vid of an instal or something just to show the hard work and long hrs thats gone into all of this
As a matter of fact...there is. It is uploading now in HD and should be live not later than Saturday in the MONSTER reveal thread posted in this very section. ;D ...if I am super nice it will be tonight. ;)
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OMG please please please gimegimegime leme see :o
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:o do want! Man I can't wait...
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GG is super nice so i have faith we will see it :)
Awesome work on getting them done so fast mate i guess the 4 arms you got came in handy hey :)
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Heeeeeey General! Here's a whole gallon of oil for your parts!
OOoooooh and look over here, a brand new BUFFER AND POLISH!!!! Wow, I must say, that's awesome.
OMG OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG LOOKOVERHEEEEEERRREEE!!! madeyalook ;D
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Yup...the bodybuilding black mat cyborg has sprouted two additional arms...there is no other explanation for the amazingly fast installs. :D
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OMG please please please gimegimegime leme see :o
Okay I'm gonna be nice....here you go: http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=34165.new#new
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There should be a high-five smiley for all you involved in this, and a double high five to Wat!
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Now that the reveal video has been out I figured I would show at a couple teaser pics. If I get the OK I will post pics of the switch set up which was a very well thought out design. Figured this was OK since its just showing my wiring on the board and the board/recharge port which you can see in LDMs video.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint5.jpg&hash=5a85d7705d6335441732f0e63419d7f5d0a722de) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint5.jpg)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint7.jpg&hash=3fe578323e20e3da2863efc82490d6f551661594) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint7.jpg)
BTW the heatshrink on the connection point of the board is something new I have been doing recently and not a necessity for most. I like to grab the wire low with my tweezers and the tweezers I like are almost like needles (for the small SMD stuff I do). It makes marks on the wire insulation and I don't like how it looks so I use heat shrink on the end since the tweezers do not indent the heatshrink. It gives me a nice clean look and makes it easy for me to put the wire where I want it (I have better control with tweezers over just my hand).
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wow! very very very clean!!! I really like the way you wired up the board MH :)
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So very clean MH! Amazing stuff :)
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thats the first cf ive seen wired up.
thanks MH
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OK here are some more pics to show a little more of the internal...
Here is the switch set up. As you can see the switch holder was a great design.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint1.jpg&hash=615c46bc4d5f66077da2f97d09f6425a2813fc0c) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint1.jpg)
Here is the LED wired up on the heatsink.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint2.jpg&hash=7e8c0344e431d0a8187131152a62af13abcfe180) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint2.jpg)
Here it is installed in the emitter. All those wires had to go side by side and flat under the battery pack (I twisted them together after I passed the speaker) in order to fit all of them in there.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint3.jpg&hash=69ecf8da11275e33e8da1b93355fc286107cbee6) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint3.jpg)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint4.jpg&hash=de215b8cf6470b87b7ae67b65c3c5c0d9907a3ea) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint4.jpg)
and here is the bottom with the wires going to the recharge port (its not in place there but just soldered together).
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint6.jpg&hash=9ce6d36248c9a396fdc16e74f8f65fbe2f64ee33) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint6.jpg)
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*whistles* Intense wiring
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wow defo another level that in saber instalations
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I think people don't realize that Ace's (Wat's) sabers are engineered both inside and out. They are genius. This isn't "stick a board in a tube and call it good" LOL! Everything is well thought out and precise. While the installs are quite difficult, they are easier than they could have been potentially due to the amount of forethought that went in to the engineering. They are absolutely, without a doubt, the highest quality and most accurate fully functional TPMs ever done. EVER.
Vader's Vault was honored to be one of the installers and we are absolutely thrilled to have this UNICORN in our personal collection ;D. As LDM said, if you have to have to buy one saber this year, this one would certainly be one I would seriously consider.
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we wana see vaders vaults vid next! ;D
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we wana see vaders vaults vid next! ;D
Gee that's a little disrespectful to the other installers as well as LDM. Perhaps another installer that is done was going to post a video...do you not want to see it next? I am not sure what you want anyway...pretty much every video will be the same since its not like anyone is going to be doing a video of the install or how to take it apart. I am pretty sure all videos would pretty much be just like LDMs showing the saber and turning it on.
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Dunno, how about a slide show with the obi's in different patterns. You could have duel of fates playing in the background.
Or maybe your initials?
A snowflake for Madcow? ???
;D
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Dunno, how about a slide show with the obi's in different patterns. You could have duel of fates playing in the background.
Or maybe your initials?
A snowflake for Madcow? ???
;D
lol sounds good...I have just enough of them for an M and H or I could arrange it as a Christmas tree (though Christmas is over).
;D
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haha.
madcow might try and destroy the snowflake though
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we wana see vaders vaults vid next! ;D
Gee that's a little disrespectful to the other installers as well as LDM. Perhaps another installer that is done was going to post a video...do you not want to see it next? I am not sure what you want anyway...pretty much every video will be the same since its not like anyone is going to be doing a video of the install or how to take it apart. I am pretty sure all videos would pretty much be just like LDMs showing the saber and turning it on.
sorry no disrespect ment at all man i praised all involed in this run in another thread, its just id like to see as much info on these as poss as i would assume others do too, i dont think anyone would complain, i know ther all gonna be identical and to the same high standard but any other vids/info cant hurt
yes i defo do want to see any vids that installers have done.... all of them actually
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we wana see vaders vaults vid next! ;D
Gee that's a little disrespectful to the other installers as well as LDM. Perhaps another installer that is done was going to post a video...do you not want to see it next? I am not sure what you want anyway...pretty much every video will be the same since its not like anyone is going to be doing a video of the install or how to take it apart. I am pretty sure all videos would pretty much be just like LDMs showing the saber and turning it on.
sorry no disrespect ment at all man i praised all involed in this run in another thread, its just id like to see as much info on these as poss as i would assume others do too, i dont think anyone would complain, i know ther all gonna be identical and to the same high standard but any other vids/info cant hurt
yes i defo do want to see any vids that installers have done.... all of them actually
LOL I understand you want to see other videos so the proper response would have been..."I cant wait to see the other videos as well" not "we want to see VV's video next" so whither you meant no disrespect or not it still came across as "I don't care about seeing videos from the other installers who are finished...I just want to see VVs video next". Anyway its beating a dead horse and I wasn't offended or anything but I just read it and thought how disrespectful your choice of words were.
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This may have been previously discussed but will there be any notification on who did our installs? (obviously after the hilts are shipped)! I'm working on some plaque ideas and would like to credit the installer of my particular hilt. I know no matter who does the work I will receive a top notch product so I'm in no way concerned with one installer vs another ;)
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This may have been previously discussed but will there be any notification on who did our installs? (obviously after the hilts are shipped)! I'm working on some plaque ideas and would like to credit the installer of my particular hilt. I know no matter who does the work I will receive a top notch product so I'm in no way concerned with one installer vs another ;)
I do not believe we are revealing that info, but the final decision is up to Ace.
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This may have been previously discussed but will there be any notification on who did our installs? (obviously after the hilts are shipped)!
Yes, it has been discussed before but bears repeating because it has come up a couple times recently.
No, you will not know who did your install. There are a couple reasons but the main one is that one of my installers asked to remain anonymous and out of respect to him, I have decided that I will not divulge which installer did certain installs. If you want to void your warranty and pay for a repair, I will have no choice but to let you know who did your install. But I don't want to have to deal with those issues if at all possible (so no warranty voiding please).
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Also, a final reminder. Today is the 31st. Payments are due today.
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payment made!
its still the 31st on the west coast... right?
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This may have been previously discussed but will there be any notification on who did our installs? (obviously after the hilts are shipped)!
Yes, it has been discussed before but bears repeating because it has come up a couple times recently.
No, you will not know who did your install. There are a couple reasons but the main one is that one of my installers asked to remain anonymous and out of respect to him, I have decided that I will not divulge which installer did certain installs. If you want to void your warranty and pay for a repair, I will have no choice but to let you know who did your install. But I don't want to have to deal with those issues if at all possible (so no warranty voiding please).
I understand and it's cool, figured if ask here since I hadn't seen the discussion recently. I can't imagine why someone would remain anonymous for taking part in such an epic build but that's just me ;) thanks for the clarification Wat :)
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Just a heads up. All 30 sabers have been spoken for. I have been getting a lot of PMs lately asking if there are any left. The answer is no, there are none left.
My thanks to everyone who is in on this run and many special thanks to my installers for their help.
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Many thanks to you as well, its an amazing saber and I'm very glad to be in on this run. I can't wait to finally hold it in my hand and hit my underlings with it. Softly, of course.
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Now that the reveal video has been out I figured I would show at a couple teaser pics. If I get the OK I will post pics of the switch set up which was a very well thought out design. Figured this was OK since its just showing my wiring on the board and the board/recharge port which you can see in LDMs video.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint5.jpg&hash=5a85d7705d6335441732f0e63419d7f5d0a722de) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint5.jpg)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint7.jpg&hash=3fe578323e20e3da2863efc82490d6f551661594) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint7.jpg)
BTW the heatshrink on the connection point of the board is something new I have been doing recently and not a necessity for most. I like to grab the wire low with my tweezers and the tweezers I like are almost like needles (for the small SMD stuff I do). It makes marks on the wire insulation and I don't like how it looks so I use heat shrink on the end since the tweezers do not indent the heatshrink. It gives me a nice clean look and makes it easy for me to put the wire where I want it (I have better control with tweezers over just my hand).
Very inspiring wiring job! I have been using it as a visual guide for how neat you make everything, also I'm digging the low profile resistor on the PX, wouldn't mind knowing were you found that.
Shane
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Now that the reveal video has been out I figured I would show at a couple teaser pics. If I get the OK I will post pics of the switch set up which was a very well thought out design. Figured this was OK since its just showing my wiring on the board and the board/recharge port which you can see in LDMs video.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint5.jpg&hash=5a85d7705d6335441732f0e63419d7f5d0a722de) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint5.jpg)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint7.jpg&hash=3fe578323e20e3da2863efc82490d6f551661594) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint7.jpg)
BTW the heatshrink on the connection point of the board is something new I have been doing recently and not a necessity for most. I like to grab the wire low with my tweezers and the tweezers I like are almost like needles (for the small SMD stuff I do). It makes marks on the wire insulation and I don't like how it looks so I use heat shrink on the end since the tweezers do not indent the heatshrink. It gives me a nice clean look and makes it easy for me to put the wire where I want it (I have better control with tweezers over just my hand).
Very inspiring wiring job! I have been using it as a visual guide for how neat you make everything, also I'm digging the low profile resistor on the PX, wouldn't mind knowing were you found that.
Shane
Thanks I pride myself on always doing really neat wiring jobs even though you usually never see it. I know its done correctly that way.
Wat ordered the resistors. I will have to see if I can find a link for similar ones.
BTW if you put a resistor across PEx 1.0 like that you must cut the trace (I cut a small section out) or the resistor does you no good. Electricity will follow the path of least resistance and a short (the trace) would totally bypass the resistor.
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I'm definitely going to try to mimic that wiring in my builds. That is pretty sexy stuff. :D I don't know why I was always afraid to twist the wires like that. I always left mine straight.
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Now that the reveal video has been out I figured I would show at a couple teaser pics. If I get the OK I will post pics of the switch set up which was a very well thought out design. Figured this was OK since its just showing my wiring on the board and the board/recharge port which you can see in LDMs video.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint5.jpg&hash=5a85d7705d6335441732f0e63419d7f5d0a722de) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint5.jpg)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmandysbabies.com%2FOMObi%2FOMOBIint7.jpg&hash=3fe578323e20e3da2863efc82490d6f551661594) (http://mandysbabies.com/OMObi/OMOBIint7.jpg)
BTW the heatshrink on the connection point of the board is something new I have been doing recently and not a necessity for most. I like to grab the wire low with my tweezers and the tweezers I like are almost like needles (for the small SMD stuff I do). It makes marks on the wire insulation and I don't like how it looks so I use heat shrink on the end since the tweezers do not indent the heatshrink. It gives me a nice clean look and makes it easy for me to put the wire where I want it (I have better control with tweezers over just my hand).
Very inspiring wiring job! I have been using it as a visual guide for how neat you make everything, also I'm digging the low profile resistor on the PX, wouldn't mind knowing were you found that.
Shane
Thanks I pride myself on always doing really neat wiring jobs even though you usually never see it. I know its done correctly that way.
Wat ordered the resistors. I will have to see if I can find a link for similar ones.
BTW if you put a resistor across PEx 1.0 like that you must cut the trace (I cut a small section out) or the resistor does you no good. Electricity will follow the path of least resistance and a short (the trace) would totally bypass the resistor.
I thought as much , about cutting the trace under the Resistor, nice move there.
I've actually been wiring up my CF using your technique as reference. When I installed my first soundboard, I wont like, I rushed it so I could hurry up and see how nice the saber was. This time I'm going slow making everything nice and neat, and its such a more rewarding experience when you see how nicely done the work is. I actually found myself using the same colors as you did, how cheezy is that. Thanks for helping up my game with your attention to detail :D
Shane
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Forgive me for asking, but will these be done in time for Feb 10th? I really wanted to wield this in the theatre if possible. I want to see the 3-D version. Anyone in Michigan wanna join me??
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Forgive me for asking, but will these be done in time for Feb 10th? I really wanted to wield this in the theatre if possible. I want to see the 3-D version. Anyone in Michigan wanna join me??
I really can't answer that right now. I am still waiting for two batches of sabers to come back from installers. I just received the shipping boxes so now I have to assemble them all and start packing what I have so far. I am still working on the blades. I have run into many problems with the blades. The first epoxy I used to glue the threaded slug into the tubes caused cracking in the polycarbonate. Then I ran into problems attaching the reflective discs. Now I am dealing with issues gluing the tips on. And I haven't even started cutting, rolling and inserting the wrap yet. It is possible some customers in the US might get their sabers by the 10th, but I will not make any promises. When I started this run back in July, the rumor was TPM would be released on the 24th. Now, with the release date having been set at the 10th, it puts a lot more stress on me to get these out. At this point, I can't make any promises or commitments.
My apologies if this is going to upset anyone.
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wahhhhhh :'(
lol.
its being released feb 9th here and we are ahead of you guys so its nearly 2 days ahead of you.
TBH wat i am impressed you have got these done as fast as you said and stuck to you original timeline of the 24th.
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No worries or in a hurry Wat. Just asking to ask. I'd rather have it done right, then have cracks or something else go wrong. I can still wield my Qui-gon Jinn. Just wanted to show off my new toy if possible.
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wow. a lot has happened over the holidays. wonderful work, you're an amazing group, all of you!! thank you all. and thanks for the pics and videos. fantastic!!! ;D :o
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I'll be out trooping for the TPM release all weekend, but I typically don't troop with high end sabers. So I'm good with waiting until everything is done right and at the pace it requires. Can't wait to get it in hand of course, but its worth the wait!
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OK everyone. I want to take this opportunity to apologize for the delay in getting the sabers ready for shipping. I know machining and was able to coordinate that prety well. I did not take into account the delays of having the sabers out for install so close to Christmas. I got the sabers to the installer in the first part of December but then realized that I would be on vacation in California when they might be ready to be shipped back so I asked the installers to wait until after January 4th to start sending sabers back. Some installer were done when the 4th rolled around. Others were not. I am not going to fault any of them as they were doing me a very big favor right at the holidays. I gave the installers as much latitude as I could to make sure they were not pressured. All the sabers are finished now and I am waiting on one saber which needed a repair and one batch of sabers from the an installer to return.
Then I have run into problems trying to get shipping boxes. USPS has a very poor track record of delivering the boxes I order online. I ordered trianlge shipping boxes for blades in early December but still have not received them. I finally had to go to four different post office branches and demand boxes. I also had some troubles getting shipping boxes for the sabers themselves but I do finally have thoise now also.
Blades have been my biggest source of grief. Nothing has gone as planned on the blades. First, I had trouble cutting blades and went through a half dozen methods of cutting before breaking down and buying a table saw and fine tooth blade. Then I started to epoxy in the threaded adapters only to find that the epoxy attacked the blade and cause cracking of the polycarbnate tubing. Half a dozen blades and threaded adapters were wasted and I had to make new parts. Once I solve treaded plug problem I started on teh reflective discs for the tips. Again I ran into problems. I tried to hot glue the discs on as I was instructed but this did not work. I had to clean the discs and hot glue off of 58 tips and start over. I spent three days finding a way to make the reflective discs work. Then I started gluing tips on blades only to have issues with that too. That issue too was resolved after some thought and experimenting. Finally, Istarted on teh wrap installation. I had an old roll of cello wrap from a few years ago when I did the old Zenkai Obi sabers. I found a way to streamline the process and was getting into a groove with them. But I ran out of wrap last night and had to get more. I bought wrap from teh exact same store I did a few years ago but it is not the same wrap. It is thinner, does nto cut cleanly, is hard to roll, hard to insert into the blade, has issues getting the rolling bar out and has a host of other problems. I spent over 45 minutes trying to make one blade this evening before giving up and resigning myself to finding another source of wrap.
Again, I want to apoligize for the delays. I hope everyone can understand that I really made some miscalulations coming down the stretch on this project and it has caused these delays (and a ton of stress for me). I hope I can get all the problems work out by this weekend and get back on track. My hoe is that all will be forgetn once you hold your saber in hand and fire it up.
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Wat,
No worries. We know you are doing your best.
Thanks for stepping up and coordinating and spearheading this project for the community.
I am not so concerned about the delay - and am just very grateful that you were able to put this project together.
Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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I had to clean the discs and hot glue off of 58 tips and start over. I spent three days finding a way to make the reflective discs work.
this is releaving to know youre only human like the rest of us. i had you pinned as an alien from another planet making us masterpieces beyond recognition on our planet haha. great work dude dont stress, im sure everyone is gratefull
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No problems Wat :) man that all must be so stressful! Like Sanjuro said, no rush and I'm just pleased to be in on this special run :D
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No worries Wat. Best of luck with those pesky blade issues, hopefully all goes well from here on out.
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I feel nothing but sympathy for your troubles regarding shipping boxes and blades, but honestly...to echo madmartigan - it also feels a bit reassuring to know that everyone runs into problems when building sabers. Because I also assumed that you never made mistakes and basically pumped out saber and ridiculously awesome saber. :P
But in all seriousness, I'm not even in on this run and I appreciate the huge amount of time and effort that you've put into making these sabers.
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thanks for the update wat.. dont sweat it
im glad its only a problem with the blades instead of a problem with the saber
super excited for these
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thanks for the update wat.. dont sweat it
im glad its only a problem with the blades instead of a problem with the saber
super excited for these
absolutely agree!!!
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Post deleted. I feel silly now, no more late night posting for me!
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very clean soldering Shane! great work bro!
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Wat don't stress mate i don't think any one who is on this amazing run cares about these delays as we are just lucky to be getting your awesome saber.
Obi-Shane sweet wiring job mate very well done im sure MH would be proud that he has inspired great work.
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very clean soldering Shane! great work bro!
Thanks man, vvenom as well. Just thought I should give credit where credit is due. If it wasn't for Wat MH , my wiring job would not look nearly as nice. And funny enough, I had A LOT of fun wiring it up this way, was nice to take my time and not rush things. Very rewarding.
Shane
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Something this epic can't be rushed! I know I come across as inpatient sometimes but honestly it's just excitement for something spectacular. I have no problem waiting on greatness :D
Thanks for the update Wat!
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in a nutshell: take your time Wat! ;)
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No worries. We are all glad to be in on this run and as you said, it'll all be forgotten once we fire up those babies in our hand.
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I haven't done any installs or wiring. I believe MH posted his wiring job and that is what you are using as a template. There is a reason why I picked the people that I did to help with me installs. All professionals with a lot more experience in doing installs that I have. I know when to defer to experts for help so my project will be done professionally. And yes, seeing pictures like that is what helped me do my first CF last year. I saw enough 'spaghetti wiring' pictures on other forums to know I did not want to be one of those kind of installers. I practiced and I referenced pictures from some of the very same installers I used on this run and was happy that my first wiring job turned out as well as it did. Could have been cleaner but I lacked the experience and willingness to go too far beyond my skill set. When it came time to these Obis, I wasn't going totake chances and deceided to ask the best in the business help me. No shame in admitting after seeing some of these sabers in hand, I really need to up my game for my next personal install.
I appreciate the thoughts about making mistakes. I do make plenty. I don't usually post them because as a businessman who prides himself on his work, I try very hard not to let mistakes slip through my fingers and into customer's hands. I can't tell you the number of parts I have thrown out over the past few years because I would not sell them to a customer. There is a very big reason why I always make an extra saber or two on every run - should something happen to one part, I always have an extra to replace it with so the customer will receive the number of sabers they ordered. So yes, I am as human as everyone else.
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very clean soldering Shane! great work bro!
Thanks man, vvenom as well. Just thought I should give credit where credit is due. If it wasn't for Wat , my wiring job would not look nearly as nice. And funny enough, I had A LOT of fun wiring it up this way, was nice to take my time and not rush things. Very rewarding. I learned a lot from Wat, so thanks m8!
Shane
umm but you didn't give it where it was due. I posted that wiring lol. not a big deal just figured I would give you a hard time.
Looks good btw. The only criticism I would really give is to either use smaller heat shrink or use more heat at the point end because it is not tight up against the wire (looks loose)...hard to explain actually.
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very clean soldering Shane! great work bro!
Thanks man, vvenom as well. Just thought I should give credit where credit is due. If it wasn't for Wat , my wiring job would not look nearly as nice. And funny enough, I had A LOT of fun wiring it up this way, was nice to take my time and not rush things. Very rewarding. I learned a lot from Wat, so thanks m8!
Shane
umm but you didn't give it where it was due. I posted that wiring lol. not a big deal just figured I would give you a hard time.
Looks good btw. The only criticism I would really give is to either use smaller heat shrink or use more heat at the point end because it is not tight up against the wire (looks loose)...hard to explain actually.
How in the heck did I manage to get that all backwards :-\ . Well, post has been cleaned to prevent anyone else form laughing at me. haha. About the shrink wrap, odd how it looks loose, maybe I need to find a better way to heat-shrink it. It's Erv's wire and shrink wrap. Great stuff.
Shane
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very clean soldering Shane! great work bro!
Thanks man, vvenom as well. Just thought I should give credit where credit is due. If it wasn't for Wat , my wiring job would not look nearly as nice. And funny enough, I had A LOT of fun wiring it up this way, was nice to take my time and not rush things. Very rewarding. I learned a lot from Wat, so thanks m8!
Shane
umm but you didn't give it where it was due. I posted that wiring lol. not a big deal just figured I would give you a hard time.
Looks good btw. The only criticism I would really give is to either use smaller heat shrink or use more heat at the point end because it is not tight up against the wire (looks loose)...hard to explain actually.
How in the heck did I manage to get that all backwards :-\ . Well, post has been cleaned to prevent anyone else form laughing at me. haha. About the shrink wrap, odd how it looks loose, maybe I need to find a better way to heat-shrink it. It's Erv's wire and shrink wrap. Great stuff.
Shane
Oh...we can still laugh at ya' ;D
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very clean soldering Shane! great work bro!
Thanks man, vvenom as well. Just thought I should give credit where credit is due. If it wasn't for Wat , my wiring job would not look nearly as nice. And funny enough, I had A LOT of fun wiring it up this way, was nice to take my time and not rush things. Very rewarding. I learned a lot from Wat, so thanks m8!
Shane
umm but you didn't give it where it was due. I posted that wiring lol. not a big deal just figured I would give you a hard time.
Looks good btw. The only criticism I would really give is to either use smaller heat shrink or use more heat at the point end because it is not tight up against the wire (looks loose)...hard to explain actually.
How in the heck did I manage to get that all backwards :-\ . Well, post has been cleaned to prevent anyone else form laughing at me. haha. About the shrink wrap, odd how it looks loose, maybe I need to find a better way to heat-shrink it. It's Erv's wire and shrink wrap. Great stuff.
Shane
Oh...we can still laugh at ya' ;D
Ahh, the healing power of laughter. Glad to be of service :D
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A couple of quick videos (private videos so please don't be passing around the links)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj0qv1kM5sM&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj0qv1kM5sM&feature=youtu.be)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNADNcdDIU&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNADNcdDIU&feature=youtu.be)
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What an absolutely beautiful sight Wat! :o I wonder which one is mine? :P
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wow now thats a nice sight
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What? No love for the Obi TPMs today? Man, and I wasted 3 and a half hours of my Sunday getting all those stands assembled, removing pommels, removing kill keys, re-installing pommels, removing blade plugs, aligning stands with sabers, taking pictures and videos, removing pommels, installing kill keys, re-installing pommels, re-intalling blade plugs, packing sabres into boxes, disassembling stands and packing them in boxes.
Guess everyone is at their favorite bar for the Super Ball (as my son calls it).
;D
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Awesome sight!!! 8)
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schweeeet...
looks awesome Ace.
I just woke up so u cant be mad at me for not replying yet ;D
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Thanks for the update Wat! Had to check em out during Super Bowl breaks lol
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thanks for that wat, i was wondering when we were gonna hear something on these.....awesome update and teasing pics lol did you say "packing sabers"?? :o
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Not packing for shipping, packing so they are not all over my living room. I should start the packing for shipping during the week.
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Amazingly beautiful sight, Ace! Can't wait to get mine in hand!
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Excellent. Very nice work everyone who was involved with this run.
BTW - for those of you interested in the Plaques for the stand, please contact me with your saber number after you receive your saber (again, please do not contact Wat and ask for your saber number).
Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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Not packing for shipping, packing so they are not all over my living room. I should start the packing for shipping during the week.
Got somethin for ya then! Thanks for the update and links that made me drool :D They are all so beautiful!
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Those must be shipped in order to bring the force back into balance. It's just not right for one person to have so much awesomeness at one time. ;D
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That's just awesome.
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pure awesomeness :o :o :o
thank's for the update Wat!!!
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Thank you for the update Wat.
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Stunning... :)
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Those must be shipped in order to bring the force back into balance. It's just not right for one person to have so much awesomeness at one time. ;D
I concur, didn't Kung Fu Panda say something about too much awesomeness in one spot causing an imbalance and the implosion of all known matter on our plane of existence? :D
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Those must be shipped in order to bring the force back into balance. It's just not right for one person to have so much awesomeness at one time. ;D
I concur, didn't Kung Fu Panda say something about too much awesomeness in one spot causing an imbalance and the implosion of all known matter on our plane of existence? :D
I'll risk it. ;D
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Those must be shipped in order to bring the force back into balance. It's just not right for one person to have so much awesomeness at one time. ;D
I concur, didn't Kung Fu Panda say something about too much awesomeness in one spot causing an imbalance and the implosion of all known matter on our plane of existence? :D
I'll risk it. ;D
I must admit that I would risk it as well. The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural 8)
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OK, all my domestic and US military customers should have been sent a PM with shipping payment information.
International customers are going to take a bit longer. USPS is giving me problems and FedEx and UPS are complicated to get quotes from.
I will let my international customers know as soon as I figure out the mess that is international shipping.
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excellent news
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Awesome news Wat! Does this mean that FedEx could be an option for us international people?
I feel your pain on the quotes, earlier this week I sent something off FedEx to the states, I was in there for about half an hour filling out forms :-\
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shipping payment sent woohoo :D
didnt want to clog up your inbox wat i bet its chocka block atm lol
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I actually just sent your quote. Sadly, Fedex and UPS both came out higher priced than USPS did. Even when you choose USPS Global Express (highest level of USPS shipping). A single saber cost almost as much to send as a box of 7 sabers cost to send international for installs. I suspect it has primarily to do with the fact that the base price is set pretty high. The extra weight and insurance really don't add much to the actual cost over the single saber.
I gave all my international customers USPS pricing. In about half the cases, USPS Global Express for the saber itself and USPS Express for the blades are the only options. SOme of you lucky enough to live in a counrty that allows a higher insured value received Express and Priority quotes for the saber and priority quotes for the blades. I apoligize for the shipping quote prices, but I must protect my assests and I only offer shipping via choices that allow full coverage of the package. I lost a fair amount of money last year on a package that was lost. The customer asked for a shipping option where insurance was not available and I gave in to his wishes and shipped it that way. I will not make that same mistake a second time.
If any of my international customers would like to know the FedEx or UPS costs, PM me and I will see about getting them for you.
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PM sent :)
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payment n junk sent. thanks wat, and thanks for all the extra stuff you do, it really is like being treated like royalty. much thanks and respect.
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Payment sent. Thanks again Wat Tambor.
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payment and PM sent! Thank's Wat!!!
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Payment and PM sent Wat. Thanks buddy. Address is correct as well.
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All paid up too! :D thank you Wat and mystery installer for my saber, whoever you are :P
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I have been very busy trying to pack all these sabers and get them out. I meant to send everyone a PM to give you some important information.
Please, when you receive your sabers, take some time to read the information included on the CD before playing too much with your saber, it has important notes and instructions about the saber and how to access the CF SD card properly.
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A couple of quick videos (private videos so please don't be passing around the links)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj0qv1kM5sM&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj0qv1kM5sM&feature=youtu.be)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNADNcdDIU&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNADNcdDIU&feature=youtu.be)
Holy shmoley!!!!!
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The saber is out for delivery and no one is home to sign for it ... oh the humanity!!!
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The saber is out for delivery and no one is home to sign for it ... oh the humanity!!!
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Well...?
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Yeah! I need more people to tell me how awesome it is while I wait in anticipation for mine!
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Hello All,
Just a reminder that if you wish a plaque for your stand, please contact me.
I will be adding 3 more color options to the plaque. Sorry, no pics just yet, but I will take some as soon as I receive my saber.
So, in total, there will be 6 color options for the plaque:
-Black
-Silver Mirror
-Clear
And the new colors:
-Brushed Gold
-Brushed Silver
-Bronze Mirror
The Brushed gold and Brushed silver are a gold or silver foil covering over black acrylic. It mimics the look of a brushed metal plaque.
Price shipped is $9 for the Black, Silver Mirrored, Clear, or Bronze Mirrored.
$12 for the Brushed Gold or Brushed Silver.
Paypal can be made to:
john@sanjurosystems.com
Please be sure to include your shipping address and color choice.
Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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You know I'm indecisive! Am I going to have to get six now? :P
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I received my Obi TPM today. Perfect timing because my son and I are planning to go see TPM 3D tomorrow night in XD. WHOOP
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I received my Obi TPM today. Perfect timing because my son and I are planning to go see TPM 3D tomorrow night in XD. WHOOP
How is she?
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I was at work when they tried to deliver it so I only got the blades. :'(
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I was at work when they tried to deliver it so I only got the blades. :'(
Well, I KNOW you will like it ;) ..but..NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, you had to work. Pffft.
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What number is everyone getting?
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How come no reviews yet? Everyone spend so much time playing the batteries ran dead and have to recharge before you can take some glams?
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Guess I'll be getting mine in a few weeks or so... (pffft Sweden). Maybe in time for my birthday in March .)
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I was at work when they tried to deliver it so I only got the blades. :'(
Well, I KNOW you will like it ;) ..but..NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, you had to work. Pffft.
LOL, yeah that pesky work thing. Sith Lords are slave drivers! I'm on my way to go pick it up at the depot before work. :)
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I just picked up mine, but I have to go to work. I did snap a few pics, but no time to upload them. Will do that tonight. Although, I did not receive the blades. I wanted to put one in before I left, but oh well. Maybe later today or tomorrow they will arrive. OK, here a few. It was taken with my phone camera, so it is a bit small. Sorry guys. I will take some better ones this weekend.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/432076_10150662135201131_612531130_11536689_313748229_n.jpg
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k566/djobitwan7/Lightsaber%20pics/th_1329407402198.jpg?t=1329454495
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k566/djobitwan7/Lightsaber%20pics/th_1329406780230.jpg?t=1329454495
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k566/djobitwan7/Lightsaber%20pics/th_1329406771454.jpg?t=1329454495
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k566/djobitwan7/Lightsaber%20pics/th_1329406739282.jpg?t=1329454495
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k566/djobitwan7/Lightsaber%20pics/th_1329406685126.jpg?t=1329454495
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All I can say is....this saber rocks! The balance is perfect and I got number 13, for those of you who wish to know. Lighted windows and Hemi. Easy access to SD Card and this thing has the works. I did stick a 7/8 blade, just to see it light up, but my blades haven't arrived at my doorstep, so I'll have to track that down at USPS tomorrow morning. Expect a video review. Coming soon. Now I can bring this to the theater when i see TPM in 3-D. Actually, I just want to spin this thing really bad. The choke begs for it.
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what numbers did you guys get? pics, vids, are welcomed ::)
how loud is the saber? whats the blue foc like (never had a blue foc) info please
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what numbers did you guys get? pics, vids, are welcomed ::)
how loud is the saber? whats the blue foc like (never had a blue foc) info please
sounds like there is someone who can't wait for his saber lol
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Your right egon I can't wait lol and hearing everyone else saying they got thers pains me :D
I think I'm gonna stay away till mine arrives lol
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lol
if I would do so, you probably wouldn't see me around here for about 2 or three weeks :-\ shipping to europe isn't that easy and at least fast :'(
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what numbers did you guys get?
I got the 8-ball :-)
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lol
if I would do so, you probably wouldn't see me around here for about 2 or three weeks :-\ shipping to europe isn't that easy and at least fast :'(
Most definitely not easy. I can't get straight answers form the USPS website, going in to a local branch or asking other people who ship International. I spent 2 hours at the post office yesterday mock mailing two packages to see exactly what the problems would be. I think I finally have all the information I need to get these going. Global Express is a pain because I am supposed to be able to do it online but it won't accept the package information (or in Scorpion's case - it doesn't like his address/postal code). I will have to take those packages into the post office and pay at the counter - which means a bit higher mailing cost. I am pretty sure the Express packages are all sorted out and I plan on taking one to the post office today to actually mail it and make sure all is good. As far as time goes, Global Express, they are telling me is guaranteed delivered in like 3 days. If I had shipped a package to the UK yesterday, they said it would be delivered by Tuesday next week. The Express package was supposed to be delivered by Thursday of next week. So about 3-5 business days (not counting what your customs would do).
My post office is closed on Saturday and Monday is a holiday here. I hope to have all the paperwork filled out and ready to go so I can take all the international packages tot he post office on Tuesday. And there is a lot of paperwork. Global Express has two seperate forms that have to be filled out by hand. Express and Priority packages can be filled out online, but I have to fill out a mailing label and a customs form for each package (that's four forms per person). They can filled out online but I have to hand type the information in new every time. I spent about an hour last night getting the test Express package ready to mail. I also have to have invoices for each package. So it's a lot of paperwork and it does take some time.
But if all goes well today, then I think I will be ready to tackle these in earnest over the weekend.
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My saber is number 05. It arrived yesterday and I am traveling today. Needless to say it is with me as my carry-on luggage.
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I was at work when they tried to deliver it so I only got the blades. :'(
Same here. Will pick mine up first chance tomorrow.
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Thanks for the update and info Wat! I thought that shipping overseas would be a lot of paperwork :-\
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I think, if I ever do another run of this type, blades will kits with a link to buy your own blade tube and you will all have to come to me to pick them up personally. ;D
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Looks like FedEx was worth the extra for me. I mean it always is anyway, USPS is horrible to Australia.
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Oh the joys of dealing with governmental agencies! I wish there was an APO/FPO option for the folks in other countries. It's nice being stationed overseas and yet receiving first-class and priority mail only a day or two later than normal if I was state-side.
I find myself sitting on my hands cause I'm too figgity waiting on this epic hilt!
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unboxed mine today, mini-review:
to wat and all involved, serious kudos, this thing is mind numbingly awesome. i have an empty larbel next to it, and this makes the larbel feel like a chunky pressed metal imitation (and its been my favorite til now, not counting the hand shredding MKIII). the internet cannot convey what you've done here. i am thrilled. its fun to play with, and the unexpected thing is how crazy comfortable it is to handle. i do not know how many hours you must have spent figuring this thing out but I am in awe of the results. i've been staring at it marveling at how unbelievably thin it is. OWK had THE best lightsabers. and Wat -> two things that may not come across is your attention to details (i'm not worried about scratching the pommel when constantly screwing/unscrewing it ;) ) and your thoughtfulness on the run and features throughtout. hats off in a big way.
again, thank you wat and the installers. i have suffered a serious headsplosion over this :) i plan to photograph it and if i get some fun pics, i'll share them. hearts and flowers!
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Excellent, it's great to see these are getting to their new homes! Keep the pics and reviews coming people! I can gain more excitement from you guys until mine arrives! :D
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So... I totally been slacking on checking this forum... didn't wan't to be teased by the progress thread, and no saber yet..
AND my account failed to tell me I had a PM sitting in my mailbox for 10 days telling me HE WAS READY TO SHIP!!
Stupid Sohryu76 account...
I'm so excited now... and for everyone who;s already gotten their sabers!
My final shipping cost has been taken care of... and now I wait!
I feel like I am going to squeal...
oh alright I am...
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Payment sent ace.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Sometimes I read this thread from the start and imagine I didn't miss out on this run. Simply amazing. Congrats to everyone holding their Obi's right now! Wat is a tru artist.
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Sometimes I read this thread from the start and imagine I didn't miss out on this run. Simply amazing. Congrats to everyone holding their Obi's right now! Wat is a tru artist.
That's exactly how i felt after i joined the forum. So when i saw this last opportunity, I wasn't gonna miss out no matter the cost. Just hope that it lives upto my expectations and more. Don't worry, i'm pretty sure ur gonna get in on run, and obtain work of art saber from one of these sabersmiths. Better late than never.
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You have no worries about this saber mate this is a must own saber and no matter what you paid for it its worth every dollar.
This pictures and even our reviews dont do this saber justice its a true work of art.
Enjoy your saber mate
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Yup. Thankfully patience is a Jedi virtue. I was all ready to make a move on the auctions too but missed out on the 1st one because I didn't have the funds available that moment. Then didn't know about the "new reply" feature on the forum and missed out on the 2nd auction and couldn't compete with $3K yesterday. But alas it wasn't meant to be and that just means my quest continues and I'll be on the forums everyday searching ... even if it takes ten years ;D
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Yup. Thankfully patience is a Jedi virtue. I was all ready to make a move on the auctions too but missed out on the 1st one because I didn't have the funds available that moment. Then didn't know about the "new reply" feature on the forum and missed out on the 2nd auction and couldn't compete with $3K yesterday. But alas it wasn't meant to be and that just means my quest continues and I'll be on the forums everyday searching ... even if it takes ten years ;D
With such a successful run, I'd like to think there will be another run of these Obi sabers from OM, perhaps this time an AOTC edition. So for those of you who couldn't get in on this run, indeed patience you must have! I think I felt the same as some of you guys about the VV Starkiller first run. I never thought I'd ever be able to own one, especially with auctioned pieces fetching huge bids. I salivated over everyone's review vids when VV started shipping, watching over and over with intense jealously ;D But low and behold there's a 2nd run, I'm in on it, and it's looking to sport some interesting improvements over the first run. Patience was a virtue there.
Another example is Madcow's Corran Horn Run #2. The first run was so successful, it simply made sense to do another, and Madcow delivered, with even more being offered this second time, CF possibilities, and dare I say lit crystal chassis? :o
So I conclude with saying don't give up hope on there being a 2nd run of these Obi-Wan sabers from OM!
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Yup. Thankfully patience is a Jedi virtue. I was all ready to make a move on the auctions too but missed out on the 1st one because I didn't have the funds available that moment. Then didn't know about the "new reply" feature on the forum and missed out on the 2nd auction and couldn't compete with $3K yesterday. But alas it wasn't meant to be and that just means my quest continues and I'll be on the forums everyday searching ... even if it takes ten years ;D
With such a successful run, I'd like to think there will be another run of these Obi sabers from OM, perhaps this time an AOTC edition. So for those of you who couldn't get in on this run, indeed patience you must have! I think I felt the same as some of you guys about the VV Starkiller first run. I never thought I'd ever be able to own one, especially with auctioned pieces fetching huge bids. I salivated over everyone's review vids when VV started shipping, watching over and over with intense jealously ;D But low and behold there's a 2nd run, I'm in on it, and it's looking to sport some interesting improvements over the first run. Patience was a virtue there.
Another example is Madcow's Corran Horn Run #2. The first run was so successful, it simply made sense to do another, and Madcow delivered, with even more being offered this second time, CF possibilities, and dare I say lit crystal chassis? :o
So I conclude with saying don't give up hope on there being a 2nd run of these Obi-Wan sabers from OM!
Let's combine our reality distortion fields and will this into being!!!
and with the advent of the CF-LS and its future release, maybe, just maybe I can have a super bright string blade version... OMG it will be awesome