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Re: TFU II Starkiller Concept Saber "TFU-GM" Run DEPOSIT THREAD!!!
« Reply #210 on: May 07, 2017, 02:00:39 PM »
Originally Sanjuro was going to do the stands.  Since we haven't heard from him in a while we will probably go in another direction but they will be custom stands for this run.



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« Reply #211 on: May 17, 2017, 02:39:34 PM »
OK some good news to share!  We have brought on a mechanical engineer/CAD designer to the staff in house who is helping us finish up the chassis design so we can get them produced ASAP.  So my target of shipping beginning during the Summer should be very feasible with all sabers in hand before the movie premiere in December if not before.  Of course I will keep everyone posted with this  :azn:.




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« Reply #212 on: May 17, 2017, 02:47:22 PM »
Thank you for the update Deanna.

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« Reply #213 on: May 17, 2017, 06:21:18 PM »
Thanks for the update.  Much appreciated.


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Re: TFU II Starkiller Concept Saber "TFU-GM" Run DEPOSIT THREAD!!!
« Reply #214 on: May 17, 2017, 06:58:07 PM »
Thank you so much for the update. The chassis is going to be 3D-printed?
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Re: TFU II Starkiller Concept Saber "TFU-GM" Run DEPOSIT THREAD!!!
« Reply #215 on: May 18, 2017, 11:02:53 AM »
Thank you so much for the update. The chassis is going to be 3D-printed?

What suggests 3D printed?  I'm certain that a saber of this caliber will have a machined chamber, which can utilize 3D cad renders.
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« Reply #216 on: May 18, 2017, 04:48:20 PM »
Thank you so much for the update. The chassis is going to be 3D-printed?

What suggests 3D printed?  I'm certain that a saber of this caliber will have a machined chamber, which can utilize 3D cad renders.

Onigiri34.  No.  I am not a fan of 3D printed chassis and we do not use them unless there is really no other option.  This will have a full reveal with multiple materials and incorporate CNC machining with other finish techniques.  You are going to love it.  I do not want to say too much more yet  :wink:



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« Reply #217 on: May 18, 2017, 06:17:27 PM »
That is great, great news. Thank you.

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Re: TFU II Starkiller Concept Saber "TFU-GM" Run DEPOSIT THREAD!!!
« Reply #218 on: June 08, 2017, 03:53:51 AM »
OK some good news to share!  We have brought on a mechanical engineer/CAD designer to the staff in house who is helping us finish up the chassis design so we can get them produced ASAP.  So my target of shipping beginning during the Summer should be very feasible with all sabers in hand before the movie premiere in December if not before.  Of course I will keep everyone posted with this  :azn:.

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Re: TFU II Starkiller Concept Saber "TFU-GM" Run DEPOSIT THREAD!!!
« Reply #219 on: June 21, 2017, 09:01:44 PM »
Hey Lumi - wondering if there are any updates on timeline? Ie, still on target to get started on shipping by end of summer, if chassis design finalized, when to expect 2nd deposit etc. Thanks!
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Re: TFU II Starkiller Concept Saber "TFU-GM" Run DEPOSIT THREAD!!!
« Reply #220 on: July 24, 2017, 09:50:53 AM »
To carry this over from the other thread here is where updates on the TFU2 run appear.  As I mentioned towards the end of May, we brought on an engineer to help us finalize the internal chassis because we were having a struggle getting it done on our own.  We had changed the design from a more basic internal chassis with a crystal chamber, to something much more elaborate. We felt like we wanted to bring on a cad designer/mechanical engineer to help us work out the finer details as well as all of our upcoming projects.  I realize the Run has been going on a long time and I understand that people are getting frustrated.  It IS very far along. All of the hilts are machined, they are all anodized, and the chassis is designed pending any tweaks after the SK ones are manufactured.  To the person who wanted to see weathering and wrap examples we don't do that.  First of all we don't do spoilers until we are really ready to share.  Secondly we don't do the final finish until everything is already installed.  This minimizes any damage to the fit and finish that might happen during the installation process.  We do not have extras to mock up of these.  As you know, it is a VERY limited run. The reason why the Starkiller was the proof of concept, is because it incorporates a lot of the same features that the Tfu2 chassis will incorporate, but because the Starkiller has the crystal in a different area it's a bit easier to manufacture the chassis. We wanted to make sure everything works out well before finishing with the Tfu2 chassis which incorporates the crystal chamber into its design so is a bit more complex in terms of layout and installation.  As I have mentioned before, if anyone on the run no longer wishes to wait please contact me and we can make arrangements.  We are close. I was hoping for end of summer it's looking more like early fall before they start shipping.  It's not going to be another year, it's not going to go on forever.  But we've waited this long I want it to be right.



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Re: TFU II Starkiller Concept Saber "TFU-GM" Run DEPOSIT THREAD!!!
« Reply #221 on: July 24, 2017, 09:51:23 AM »
Post deleted, as you answered my question, thank you.

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« Reply #222 on: July 24, 2017, 09:58:57 AM »
I posted before reading your reply Deanna, so all good!

Thank you for the update.

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Re: TFU II Starkiller Concept Saber "TFU-GM" Run DEPOSIT THREAD!!!
« Reply #223 on: July 24, 2017, 06:11:14 PM »
These sabers will be awesome.  I'm very much looking forward to the finished product :)
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« Reply #224 on: July 28, 2017, 12:45:15 PM »
These sabers will be awesome.  I'm very much looking forward to the finished product :)

Mace you truly have the patience of a Jedi.  Some of us sith types are struggling lol.  I've no doubt it will be great.
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