Arc Angel's "Valoury" an MHS sinktube hybrid

[Arc Angel]

Hey everyone! I posted this in TCSS forum several weeks ago. Due to how I format my posts it got put off for a bit.

After many headaches, mistakes, and a few other saber builds, I'm finally ready to present my first saber....( The first one I started)


Valoury

For a first build I bit off more then I could chew. Lacking the patience to finish it, I moved on to learn from other builds knowing I could finish it later....well later has finally arrived! I found inspiration for this build from many sabers. Mostly the graflex and the Killer Penny. Most of the sinktube "hybridness" of it is inspired by Jaygon's (Quigon) tutorials. I've never seen anyone use the lips on the sinktube the way I did here. With all the resonating space in the choke and top section this saber is soooo loud.
Since I didn't have much experience with a soldering iron I oxidized my tip and ended up burning one of the pads on my US 2.5. Many TCSS members came to my aid with great advice which help me salvage the board which now works great.
Thanks guys!

Features
modified MHS/sinktube hybrid
BH1 - modified
MHS extension tube cut in half with 1.25" sinktube choke
1.5" brass sinktube overlays
1 - 3.7V li-ion battery with built in recharge port (thanks for the tips LDM/General Grevious)
US 2.5
Blue P4 LED
MHS premium speaker- reverse sound style facing custom choke and emitter
Lit pommel
Lit sound vents
34" thick walled trans white blade with 3-4 feet poly-p and 3/4" mirror

Another reason I delayed to post this after finishing, aside from fussing with the killkey, was I wanted to wait till I got the best pics. With weather the way it's been with hurricanes and all I threw this together. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of the grip sliding to reveal a window in the MHS to the sound board but it's really not a big deal. Just a convenient way to reduce some weight. One thing I would like to improve although I'm just being fussy, is the blade needs more poly-p in it. It's bright and kind of even aside from the base flare but you know how cameras can be.

[Jedi Yar Nala]

Hmmm... AWESOME!!!!

Nice influences seen here... one of my favorites you've done thus far :)

[ARKM]

Very cool.

[bluerolla]

Very nice!!!! i love how you used the lips on the shrouds. ;D

[ElbE121]

Very cool looking saber.  Like the use of the shroud lips on the saber, I used them on my 2nd saber as well in the same manner!

[Smokiewan]

Nice work m'lady.

With every saber you present, I grow fonder of your skills. Those lips are sexy too! Makes me wanna kiss them. :-*

[ASAJJ VENTRESS]

Crystal, may I say HOT DIGGITY DAWG!!!!

That saber is every bit as awesome as you are.  Just another example of your wonderful work!!!!

[vulcan fox]

well, im convinced, a very nice piece of work which is well balanced between silver and brass, yep its nice.

[Arc Angel]

Thanks for the feeback guys. Glad you're liking it.

Very cool looking saber.  Like the use of the shroud lips on the saber, I used them on my 2nd saber as well in the same manner!

Cool,  I would really like to see it. you should post a link.

[Vektor]

This is stunning saber, VERY nice work! I could easily picture this in next high-end SWTOR trailer too.

[Caine]

I may have commented on this on TCSS, but this deserves another....

AWESOME!
SICK!
UBER TIGHT!


I must say Crystal, you certainly ROCK, girl!

[Shadeslinger]

Yeah, the lips give the saber a nice flair! I really like what you did with the kill key too.

Another outstanding saber! 8)

[Forcestruck]

Awesome work! I've loved all of your sabers and this is no exception.

[ElbE121]

Thanks for the feeback guys. Glad you're liking it.

Very cool looking saber.  Like the use of the shroud lips on the saber, I used them on my 2nd saber as well in the same manner!

Cool,  I would really like to see it. you should post a link.

Here ya go!  Caedes 2nd saber

Here's a link to a video after I changed out the sound and led, you should be able to see the blade holder shroud better in the vids I believe  Caedes Blue

[Rafalema]

What an awesome saber....

Yours is great too, Elbe  ;D