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Title: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: The Highwayman on August 13, 2009, 02:04:41 PM
I started this yesterday. I finished it earlier, and added a few final touches to it.

Specs-

Green P4
Modified (More like hacked) 4 AAA battery holder.
PVC hilt (I coupler two pieces of pipe, one male end, one female end, and a cap)
Aluminum Heatsink from TCSS
Guarded switch stolen form Ultrasabers Phantom :D

This is what I started with
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2002.jpg&hash=1f09475d21d388afb5a24d753a3e9bf07f05a274)

But i put it together, it just didn't look right. ::) ;D
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2004.jpg&hash=1b2a2548e3d58717e8cc1ad3d8496164af306629)

So I tried again, this way
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2003.jpg&hash=e4caae16a17303b2b4a2542e94705f7ab0492db8)

But UI liked it better this way
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2005.jpg&hash=cb8676993e22857f957f06e3cb32652e95eabaa6)
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: The Highwayman on August 13, 2009, 02:07:16 PM
Next I added a D-ring.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2006.jpg&hash=fea2b716a448a371178d766dc557341b37528f8c)

Then i cut and shaped my emmitter (Not a good pic)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2001.jpg&hash=8006654ca419e62b6c0667f4b07cbb355a07e4b9)

Then i painted it once, and then twice
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2007.jpg&hash=4b848e809fe8f745286528f6127e3bc1e3e21d02)

I wired it, and drilled some holes into the emitter section for windows. (They line up too. :D)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2007.jpg&hash=4b848e809fe8f745286528f6127e3bc1e3e21d02)
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: The Highwayman on August 13, 2009, 02:09:13 PM
Then i lit it up!
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2009.jpg&hash=5a73dad233fa6b92c1df1aa57f4e63a9bf48c489)

Another
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2011.jpg&hash=ed84cbdfd81359b5bcc54ad774e252f3f2b10f9a)

Emitter- a good pic
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2010.jpg&hash=d704bacd0da38d7916329a235ca02ed12fd2865d)

Don't look at the light!
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi861.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab179%2Fjwmotors%2FPVCbuild2012.jpg&hash=9068366ab1bc1a1bd31ab4d316596cf479bae273)

So here it is! Sorry abotu the triple post, but i couldn't upload more than 4 or 5 pics at a times. ::) :P
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: GraphicArtist on August 13, 2009, 02:12:19 PM
I love the name of it.  It looks great painted.   8)
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Torinn Zoler on August 13, 2009, 02:13:02 PM
Very cool, Caden!  :o :o :o Your building skills continue to improve!

In Yoda's voice: "In your future, sabersmithing I see....."
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Master Jedye on August 13, 2009, 02:20:01 PM


GREAT JOB, CADEN!!!!!
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Master Durangus on August 13, 2009, 02:21:56 PM
Awesome man!! It looks great! ;D
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: The Highwayman on August 13, 2009, 02:27:49 PM
Thanks guys! i hate ot say it, but the pommel end is sketchy.

I had ot radically alter the battery pack and perform some Dremel-hack on the inside ot get the pack to fit. but it sure as heck don't move. ;D as for sabersmithing, I'm going ot get a few more of these hanging on my belt, and try ot make and Ebay some. In the distant future it may be... :D After i figure otu the finer points of sabercrafting.

In the picture where I'm holding the saber, i look like 'm stoned. ;D ;) But I wasn't. :D Just happy with my work!

I'll be gone this weekend, in New York state visiting my Bro at Westpoint. (USMA). This and my curved hilt are traveling with me. ;D
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: darth_call on August 13, 2009, 02:34:26 PM
Cool, ....ur on a sabermaking spree! Looking good! Excellent set-up, well thought out, good paint job and seems to be a quality piece.

"We will be watching your future with GREAT interest"
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Master Durangus on August 13, 2009, 02:41:04 PM
How much do these average cost-wise, Caden? (To build)
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: The Highwayman on August 13, 2009, 02:47:35 PM
I figured it out the other day, and depending on the blade you buy, it can come in between $70-85 dollars. Not bad if you already have paint and PVC cement. (otherwise it's about $95) My last two have been scraped together from some almost derelict Ultrasaber's hilts and blades i had from My Phantom.
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Darth Matth on August 13, 2009, 02:54:42 PM
Yeah man.
I thought, what the heck are you doing with that PVC.
Now  that I've seen it painted I really see the whole.
You probably knew all along how it would look at the end.
Good for you.
We need people who are doing what they have in mind, to see how it goes.
And look how it turned out.
Very good.
I'm impressed.
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: QUI-GON JINN on August 13, 2009, 03:06:08 PM
Nice work,  Caden.  Your skills are nearly complete!
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: The Highwayman on August 13, 2009, 03:16:03 PM
Thanks Guys! I took some inspiration from your PVC threads Qui-gon. the last three pages were really helpful. ;) 8)

Matth- it seemed like it wasn't going ot work when my battery pack wouldn't fit. Then I though, heck, I'll just cut it and see what happens. I knew what it was supposed to look like but I wasn't sure it was going to look that way at the end.
 but with a little ingenuity, it came out better than expected.

If Goodman ever logs back on and sees my PM, then I'll have some heatsinks coming my way! And then I'll have a P4 U-bin to use. :D

the emitter is also swappable from this hilt ot the curved hilt since it just screws into place.
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Lonewind on August 13, 2009, 03:40:39 PM
Nice work, Caden!  Nice to see someone else working on PVC other than me  ;)

One of these days take a try at one with a cheap economy sound board.

Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: The Highwayman on August 13, 2009, 03:43:39 PM
Nice work, Caden!  Nice to see someone else working on PVC other than me  ;)

One of these days take a try at one with a cheap economy sound board.



I have a couple lying around... that's an Idea lonewind. I'm planning on building one form y 5 year old cousin.
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: wookieecrisp on August 13, 2009, 07:14:59 PM
That PVC look so cool when put together! Caden, you are becoming a master of PVC! :o
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Lonewind on August 13, 2009, 07:44:41 PM
Nice work, Caden!  Nice to see someone else working on PVC other than me  ;)

One of these days take a try at one with a cheap economy sound board.



I have a couple lying around... that's an Idea lonewind. I'm planning on building one form y 5 year old cousin.

Good to hear!  Here is one I made that I sold a while back with an economy board: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=8554

Have fun! Looking forward to your next build.  ;D
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Gabywan on August 28, 2009, 04:39:51 PM
Hey caden...
this is an ingenious work my friend, from the name up to the final score .. congrat, you have one great aptitude to take to the reality his imagination :o :o
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: Luke S. on August 28, 2009, 04:45:48 PM
Another saberbuild "slipped through my fingers".  :D


Awesome job Caden.  It's hard to believe it started as a PVC.  It looks great. I love how the emitter came out.
Title: Re: DarthCaden presents - "Obstinate" a new PVC build
Post by: The Highwayman on August 29, 2009, 03:12:48 PM
Thanks guys! It was up as a contest as to which One I liked bet, and enough ot enter the latest contest, but It finally came out a "Sith Heritage." but for spinning and saberplay, this one tops any hilt I've handled so far.