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Title: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: GENERAL GRIEVOUS on December 29, 2011, 09:02:56 PM
Orbital Machining TPM's

Well, well, well...everyone knew that these were coming, but I'll wager that nobody knew I was going to post them tonight, lol.  YEs, I do have permission from Ace to do it (actually at his request).  This will be a basic reveal thread.  The build pix and the rest of my album will only be available to the purchasers of this saber as part of their package.  I took pictures of the ENTIRE install process, but will only be posting a select few here and those will be of my completed saber.  Now, make sure to watch the two videos for a preview of Madcow's new TPM-specific font "Fates" and for a nice comparison of this saber with those TPM's that came before.

Particulars (for the whole run):
CFv5
LEDengin BBBB (BB & BB FoC)
7.4V Li-ion
Lighted purple Hemi
CF & Recharge (1.3mm) access @ pommel cap

The BMT w/special guest..Acerocket!:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FVideos%2Fth_BMT.jpg&hash=ac9c7467ef644b461c3cd8ec642e4820f81f8168) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Videos/?action=view&current=BMT.mp4)

Comparison Video:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FVideos%2Fth_ComparoVid.jpg&hash=12d08139ff0731506a12624983da1c33745bb26d) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Videos/?action=view&current=ComparoVid.mp4)

Comparison Pix:

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Glams:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FBuild%2F103_7764.jpg&hash=a2eb4767ca95a3021d1694110267aaac576a1cba)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FGlams%2Fth_103_7826.jpg&hash=7f1fe6a2142efea6a7786ec3994c5b6f2cbcff17) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Glams/?action=view&current=103_7826.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FGlams%2Fth_103_7830.jpg&hash=d16359462422487c1d4cd7345668ccfba0019b98) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Glams/?action=view&current=103_7830.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FGlams%2Fth_103_7833.jpg&hash=c4886f7cfea2753db659b521942998b13956a079) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Glams/?action=view&current=103_7833.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FGlams%2Fth_103_7836.jpg&hash=28b976e6b4b56f97c3fc57aa9361077346dfd155) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Glams/?action=view&current=103_7836.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FGlams%2Fth_103_7842.jpg&hash=d05c065345effef0a53f4c47294ae4f35fb4327d) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Glams/?action=view&current=103_7842.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FGlams%2Fth_103_7844.jpg&hash=921799189219e3edb6b29684347124e65a58170b) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Glams/?action=view&current=103_7844.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll317%2Fdrdicarlo%2FObi%2520Wan%2520Sabers%2FOM%2520Obi%2520TPM%2520Run%2520Installs%2FGlams%2Fth_103_7847.jpg&hash=c4b59c9f34e123fb618be3fd430fa9ad35990ea6) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/drdicarlo/Obi%20Wan%20Sabers/OM%20Obi%20TPM%20Run%20Installs/Glams/?action=view&current=103_7847.jpg)
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: C-3P0 on December 29, 2011, 09:07:54 PM
WOOOW!!!!!  :o :o :o so many beautiful Obi's!!

Will the build pics and access to your full album be available to everyone on the run, or just come with like a disc or something with the ones that you have personally installed General?
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: SgtBatten on December 29, 2011, 09:09:57 PM
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Sexiest thing ive ever seen.

Absolutely love it Ace. You have done an amazing job on these.
And thank you LDM for this special gift  ;D
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: vvenom on December 29, 2011, 09:11:30 PM
All i can say is wow

And GG box mine up and send it off you have my details :) lol jokes

Nice work and thanks for this Awesome look at these
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: GENERAL GRIEVOUS on December 29, 2011, 09:21:56 PM
WOOOW!!!!!  :o :o :o so many beautiful Obi's!!

Will the build pics and access to your full album be available to everyone on the run, or just come with like a disc or something with the ones that you have personally installed General?

I am providing all of them to Ace and I believe he is sending a disc to everyone with ALL of the pictures on it.

@Vvenom, lol...Ace took them with him ;)
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on December 29, 2011, 09:33:51 PM
Excellent job on that batch man!   8)
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: SgtBatten on December 29, 2011, 09:49:30 PM
Ace took them with him ;)

Wat a hog  8)
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: nartules on December 29, 2011, 09:56:43 PM
I've heard of rolling around in cash...but rolling around in lightsabers? Not my idea of a good time.  Glad these are getting into peoples hands :)
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: MACE WINDU on December 29, 2011, 10:08:44 PM
Awesome work to everyone!  These are just beautiful :)
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: QUI-GON JINN on December 29, 2011, 10:15:49 PM
Well done General!  I'd have gotten tired of them after the first three,  I think.   ;)  ;D  Kudos to Wat as well,  of course,  for producing such a fantastic saber in the first place!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Caine on December 29, 2011, 10:41:13 PM
Congrats to WAT for these amazing works of art,  GG for the amazing installs!

And of course to the owners, CONGRATS to you all as well!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Satele Shan on December 29, 2011, 10:50:56 PM
Those look absolutely amazing. :o
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Gil Gamesh on December 29, 2011, 10:54:52 PM
Total win you install machine!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: GENERAL GRIEVOUS on December 29, 2011, 10:57:39 PM
Thanks everyone.  Wat conceptualized these so that there literally is ZERO space inside.  Very difficult installs.  Believe me when I say, y'all didn't want to do your own install on these. ;)
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: CHEWBACCA on December 29, 2011, 11:03:10 PM
These sabers truly are amazing.  I know the owners will love them.  I cant wait to see some of the reactions people have once they hold them for the first time.


GG while there was zero extra space I think that the design that Wat put into them thinking of the installers made it much easier than it could have been lol.  I know I would rather do this saber than a Larbel or Korbanth because they were designed specifically for what we were going to do.

 
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: LUKE SKYWALKER on December 29, 2011, 11:08:27 PM
speechless!!!  :o what a beauty!!! great job GG and also from Wat!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: bluerolla on December 29, 2011, 11:33:37 PM
Awesome job to all involved and to all the new owners of such beautiful sabers ;D congrats
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: C-3P0 on December 30, 2011, 01:48:43 AM
I've gotta say, I absolutely love the way the blades turned out with the screw-on feature. The blade plug looks perfect too! Really great for display :) man I can't wait to get mine!!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: LUKE SKYWALKER on December 30, 2011, 01:59:28 AM
I've gotta say, I absolutely love the way the blades turned out with the screw-on feature. The blade plug looks perfect too! Really great for display :) man I can't wait to get mine!!

me to dave, after getting this 100% screen accurate masterpiece, my collection is complete!!!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: SgtBatten on December 30, 2011, 02:28:51 AM
unfortunately this is the beginning of my collection of elite screen accurate sabers. its  along road ahead, but what a start :D

so excited for this baby
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: C-3P0 on December 30, 2011, 03:17:14 AM
unfortunately this is the beginning of my collection of elite screen accurate sabers. its  along road ahead, but what a start :D

so excited for this baby

I'm in the same boat as you here mate. A long, expensive road :P Going to just be incredible to have these screen accurate sabers!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Jerome on December 30, 2011, 04:22:17 AM
Truly a work of art. Suddenly, the Hasbro fx doesn't look all that desirable anymore.

Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Jedi Yar Nala on December 30, 2011, 05:29:34 AM
I'll agree with all posts on this.... EPIC!!!

Ace... top notch... GG great vids and installs.

I LOVE the blade plug for this...too.

Congrats to all of the owners.... I wish I was a part of this exclusive club. I'll have to settle for my Larbel non-El O saber... but in the end GG rated it a 9.... so I feel better :D
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Scorpion on December 30, 2011, 05:56:30 AM
well its the be all and end all of the obi tpm saber and apparently a new level for installs (man that looks super tight)
it all just looks so clean thanks for the vids GG. and WOW an all new font from madcow how awesome is that, so that font is gonna be on all the sabers regardless of installer? yes.

cant credit wat tambor enough the saber looks incredible up next to all the others in the comparison vid (cheers for that GG)
looking forward to taking delivery of this beauty

thanks to all involved
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: C-3P0 on December 30, 2011, 06:59:25 AM
well its the be all and end all of the obi tpm saber and apparently a new level for installs (man that looks super tight)
it all just looks so clean thanks for the vids GG. and WOW an all new font from madcow how awesome is that, so that font is gonna be on all the sabers regardless of installer? yes.

cant credit wat tambor enough the saber looks incredible up next to all the others in the comparison vid (cheers for that GG)
looking forward to taking delivery of this beauty

thanks to all involved

Couldn't have said it better myself Steve :) sums it up perfectly.
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: CHEWBACCA on December 30, 2011, 08:09:10 AM
well its the be all and end all of the obi tpm saber and apparently a new level for installs (man that looks super tight)
it all just looks so clean thanks for the vids GG. and WOW an all new font from madcow how awesome is that, so that font is gonna be on all the sabers regardless of installer? yes.

cant credit wat tambor enough the saber looks incredible up next to all the others in the comparison vid (cheers for that GG)
looking forward to taking delivery of this beauty

thanks to all involved

Every saber will have the exact same font package.
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Dark Navel on December 30, 2011, 09:24:38 AM
Congrats to all of those that are going to recieve these sabers.  A lot of time and effort was put into the design of these.  The execution of the design, machining and installation are incredible to say the least.  We are very lucky to have such talented folks such as Wat, GG, Madcow and others that make this hobby that much more to all of us.

Bravo to all of you...they look fantastic!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on December 30, 2011, 04:17:35 PM
Can't wait to have this and the Qui Gon next to each other!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: DarkSta on December 30, 2011, 04:18:53 PM
Congrats Wat for bringing us a well thought out jaw dropping saber. Congrats to all the installers for doing a great job on the installation. Congrats to all the new owners and congrats to madcow for bringing us a new sound font for this saber.

Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Lord Xeno on December 30, 2011, 05:52:07 PM
All I have to say is thank the Maker I am in on this run!!! 

And thanks for the comparison vid, General.  It was great to see how the Ace TPM compares against the previous incarnations of this highly coveted saber!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: GENERAL GRIEVOUS on December 31, 2011, 01:26:15 AM
These sabers truly are amazing.  I know the owners will love them.  I cant wait to see some of the reactions people have once they hold them for the first time.


GG while there was zero extra space I think that the design that Wat put into them thinking of the installers made it much easier than it could have been lol.  I know I would rather do this saber than a Larbel or Korbanth because they were designed specifically for what we were going to do.

  

I 100% agree. :D

Thank you everyone.  This is truly not meant as an LDM ball wash.  I was asked to post since my sabers had been inspected and deemed worthy for public consumption.  I know each of the installers and they are the biggest of the big names and all exceptionally skilled.  There will be absolute continuity in quality amongst sabers.   Although only a few of us know who did whose,  I promise that it does not matter.  I also promise that if my guys duel with, and break their sabers I will not be happy because it is literally a full re-install to mess with these.  ;)

Carry on. ;D  Oh yeah, y'all gonna LOVE these. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: djobitwan7 on December 31, 2011, 05:53:25 AM
All I can say is, the hard part is finally over...unless you count waiting in the mail for yours, LOL. Great job GG and to all installers. Like Yar, I have a Larbel and glad it was considered a 10 at some point. 1:1 accuracy with all the CF buttered toast with cinnamon added. This was part of my Christmas gift to myself and will be all to happy to spin this every now and again. Congrats to the ones in on this run and can't help, but feel a little sad for the people who are now slapping themselves on the forehead, because they didn't have a V8.

So, now we have Obi-wan and Qui-gon Jinn almost done. How about a 1:1 Darth Maul to complete TPM set. I'd be all over that.
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Scorpion on December 31, 2011, 05:56:10 AM
So, now we have Obi-wan and Qui-gon Jinn almost done. How about a 1:1 Darth Maul to complete TPM set. I'd be all over that.

i agree and a huge discount on the maul for the people whos on both other runs  :D
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Gil Gamesh on December 31, 2011, 08:08:27 AM


i agree and a huge discount on the maul for the people whos on both other runs  :D
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 ::) ???  Let's get the current workload done and over, give our machinists and installers a brief reprieve, and then jump back on the gimmegimmewanwant train  ;)
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Scorpion on December 31, 2011, 08:31:45 AM


i agree and a huge discount on the maul for the people whos on both other runs  :D

 ::) ???  Let's get the current workload done and over, give our machinists and installers a brief reprieve, and then jump back on the gimmegimmewanwant train  ;)
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J/K  ::)

was joking mate
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on December 31, 2011, 08:45:27 AM
Lol I'm totally down for a maul hilt but my savings account can wait!
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: Lord Xeno on December 31, 2011, 11:26:10 AM
Lol I'm totally down for a maul hilt but my savings account can wait!

Yeah I can wait along time for that one  :D  Or rather my credit card certainly can

And with that said, my final payment has been sent.  Whew.  Almost thought I wasn't gonna make it.  8) 

Happy new year
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: EV-9D9 on January 04, 2012, 02:07:03 PM
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unless you count waiting in the mail for yours

Yes waiting on the mail might be the most challenging part. I just mailed a saber and the post office kindly informed me through the tracking number that is was "Missent."
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: GENERAL GRIEVOUS on January 04, 2012, 05:32:19 PM
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unless you count waiting in the mail for yours

Yes waiting on the mail might be the most challenging part. I just mailed a saber and the post office kindly informed me through the tracking number that is was "Missent."

Tell me that is not Ferroutous... :-\
Title: Re: Orbital Machining TPM's - LDM's install group
Post by: EV-9D9 on January 04, 2012, 06:34:26 PM
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unless you count waiting in the mail for yours

Yes waiting on the mail might be the most challenging part. I just mailed a saber and the post office kindly informed me through the tracking number that is was "Missent."

Tell me that is not Ferroutous... :-\
I am afraid so...  ???