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Offline Gil Gamesh

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Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« on: January 14, 2013, 08:50:07 PM »


As the title states, this is the official run thread.  This run will be limited to 11 hand machined lightsabers all with slight weathering.  These will all be done by hand and as such, slight variances may be noticed between each saber.  Saber will be based off of the SWTOR "deceived" trailer and empties will be conversion friendly; lathed, milled, drilled and ready to be filled....with electronics :D  An install description will be provided for those chosing an empty option. 

It is first come first serve.  When posting, please indicate "serious" or something else like that so I know you are for realz.  Questions and comments are welcomed and all updates will be made to this post.  Once you express your interest you will be contacted via PM for deposit arrangements and confirmation for the official run and your name listed in red below.  Once the deposit is paid your name will be changed to green below and your spot secured.  Design and machining has already commenced and this is currently underway.

It is being machined to specifically utilize the tri-rebel led and optics, and will be able to hold a wide assortment of soundboards and batteries and speakers in various configurations and setups.  Construction will be out of modified TCSS parts, custom aluminum and brass parts, and will have powdercoated sections.  It will unscrew at the emitter and at the upper grip section, and the pommel will be removeable.  There will be a hinged compartment door that can be utilized for easy board access, recharge port/R.I.C.E access, or for a reveal of some sort on the middle can as well as 2 5mm accent led holes pre-drilled.  The can's door will be held in place via 2 neodymium magnets.  The control box will be able to house the switches and will come with a modified Natural Card.  Emitter will hold a 1" blade and the pommel will be able to hold any TCSS pommel inserts.  A GUILD member will be providing quality control, ensuring all sabers and parts are on par with the expected excellence of FX-Sabers hosted runs.  Some parts ready for milling:



completed prototype pics
                     

      

Here are the options available (shipping not included):

Option 1:  Completed and assembled empty saber, ready for display or conversion. .  $400

Option 2:  Completed and assembled saber with tri-rebel led and optics, 7.4v li-on rechargeable pack w/recharge port, 2w speaker, FoC, and a PCv2.0.  $900

Option 3:  Completed and assembled saber with tri-rebel led and optics, 7.4v li-on rechargeable pack w/recharge port, 2w speaker, FoC, a CFv6 and color extender.  $1225

Option 4:  Completed and assembled saber with tri-rebel led and optics, 7.4v li-on rechargeable pack w/recharge port, 2w speaker, a flash for the clashes, and Igniter R3.  $1200

A non-refundable deposit of your selected option will be required to secure your spot ($200 for an empty, $400 for a PC equipped, $500 for a CFv6 or Igniter R3).   A second payment for installed options will be due within 30 days of your saber being completed ($200 for PC, $300 for CF/Igniter options) Final payment will be due upon sabers completions prior to shipping.

Installs will be completed by Calvary Custom Sabers as well as by Saberhead Conversions

Please indicate whether you want a hole tapped and drilled in the lower grip section for a ct wheel, as well as if you want the recharge port located behind the hinged door inside the can, or opposite the ct wheel in the grip, or in the pommel.  2 5mm red and green accent leds for the cans will be installed in options 2-4, and just the led's provided for any empties. 

a R.I.C.E. port can be added to your option at an additional cost of $30.  Please indicate this with your option, as well as it's placement if you want this added.  Placement could be in the grip opposite the CT wheel, in the pommel, or in the center can. 

 Deposits will be due by February 1st   with completion dates projected during March.  Each unit will come with a custom black acrylic lightsaber stand as well as a custom blade plug.  A complete Old Republic soundfont package courtesy of Mace Windu will be provided for each installed saber.

OFFICIAL RUN LIST
1 Aginor----option 3--R.I.C.E. option, CC, both ports in pommel--DEPOSIT PAID, +2nd
2 IndustrialAction----option 1--lefthanded custom, CC, ct hole--DEPOSIT PAID, +2nd
3 ag3nt4877----option 1--ct hole--DEPOSIT PAID
4 Darth Maul----Option 2--ct hole, R.I.C.E. option, cln, both ports in can--DEPOSIT PAID, +2nd
5 iamdrake----option 1--ct hole--PAID IN FULL
6 Ladyhawke----option 1--ct hole--PAID IN FULL
7 Zerospeed----option 1--ct hole--custom send-in request, CC--PAID IN FULL
8 Kel Arden----option 2--ct hole, R.I.C.E. option, CC, both ports in pommel----DEPOSIT PAID, +2nd
9 Naffet159----Option 1, ct hole, recharge port opposite ct hole----PAID IN FULL
10 non-fx contact----Option 1, lefthanded, ct hole--PAID IN FULL
11 jedicri----option 3, R.I.C.E option, cln, CC, both ports in pommel----DEPOSIT PAID, +2nd
WAITING LIST---Should anybody decide prior to the completion of the run they want to back out, please utilize this waiting list for a replacement prior to offering any spot.

1) Tham-Sai
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PROGRESS PICS 2/16/13

As promised, heres some progress pics.  So far, that little do-dad that attaches to the emitter has been the most time-consuming with all it's seperate components  :D
         

3/2 UPDATE!

The new powder came in and is a much better match.  I has a happy with this.  BH's polished and ready for PC'ing!

          

Tapped off and ready for powder

                             

application

           

baking!



some trans-gold parts done

               

Center Can sections

               

more brass grip sections ready for clean-up

     

checking the black on the brass

         

STANDS:



Test Fits and Assemblies:



« Last Edit: April 11, 2013, 10:49:13 AM by KIT FISTO »
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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2013, 09:22:26 PM »
Looks great! Put me down for option 3 serious

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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2013, 09:26:14 PM »
I'm in for the empty we discussed

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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2013, 09:27:00 PM »
What's the hilt's length?







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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2013, 09:37:21 PM »
What's the hilt's length?

From the bottom edge of the pommel to the centerpoint of the emitter shroud the saber is approximately 14.5" long.   :)
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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2013, 10:51:11 PM »
I'll take option 1 (empty) serious ... I will select hole placement later

Update: I would like a hole tapped and drilled in the lower grip section for a ct wheel. I would like to place recharge and RICE port in pommel, but I assume this had no barring on an empty hilt
« Last Edit: January 15, 2013, 06:22:27 AM by ag3nt4877 »



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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2013, 11:19:15 PM »
Option 2 - CT wheel, Recharge & RICE ports in the can.


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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2013, 03:20:24 AM »
hey man thanks for offering empties as an option
this gives people the chance who cant quite afford a full blown saber the oppertunity to own one and the self installers among us

nice 1


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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2013, 04:21:56 AM »
Option 1 - I am dead serious, for REALZ!!!   ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2013, 06:28:17 AM »
deposit sent! .. option in original post updated
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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2013, 09:23:30 AM »
hey man thanks for offering empties as an option
this gives people the chance who cant quite afford a full blown saber the oppertunity to own one and the self installers among us

nice 1

Thanks Scorpion  :)  Original post updated with those serious inquires marked down in red, and all pm's have been responded to!
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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2013, 09:56:25 AM »
In for option 1 serious!

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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2013, 11:01:12 AM »
Updated post and replied to everybody, 4 spot left!   :)
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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2013, 01:16:41 PM »
I am thrilled and excited to be able to provide installs for these hilts. This is a great opportunity to get a quality machined hilt :D

The Axis is a great design and has been executed beautifully here. If you are on the fence, hop on over and sign up.  8)

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Re: Ven Zallow "Axis" Lightsaber: Official run thread now open
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2013, 01:43:53 PM »
its a great design, really wishing i could justify to myself getting one of these, one of my favourite hilts really



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