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Title: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 17, 2006, 10:28:56 PM
I know there have been a couple of shots of how the new Maul FX stands up to the LE but I wanted to add in an in-depth look.  I would post my own review solely of the FX, but first, there are already several wonderful reviews up, and secondly, though I do drive past MR HQ all the time, I am on the other side of the country from their shipping depot and consequently didn't receive mine until after most others.

(There are two pics that I may replace and the both include other projects in the shot)

As always with my pics, please click on the thumbs for a larger version.

I started out with a wide shot, showcasing just how well the two line up:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2FDMwide.jpg&hash=86aad8c1e7e9cd243ba3b4a05e3ae374e506cfc8) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/DMwide.jpg)
Next we see the primary difference between the two, the sound holes, definitely a necessary evil, giving that controversial loud hum a chance to be heard:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2FDMcoupler.jpg&hash=06192c71d32ec45ea0ffa824cc2382849478af82) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/DMcoupler.jpg)

You might have noticed the lighting doing odd things with the knurled knobs, these pics illustrate it is indeed just the lighting:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2Fdmcolorcheck.jpg&hash=f16d32a3c8f02e5245a0fcf9aa71f83e104dc300) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/dmcolorcheck.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2Fdmcolorcheck2.jpg&hash=cc442ca0f7df3c863fd5e19419ae344a8ce5ce36) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/dmcolorcheck2.jpg)
The single covertech on the LE reminded me to remove one of mine from the FX:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2FDMctwrong.jpg&hash=17f5c4756cad37ae870232e916025bf7da4a8504) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/DMctwrong.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2FDMctfixed.jpg&hash=3d2f2494154c433814cff89d131bfb8f090677ad) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/DMctfixed.jpg)
Another look at the covertech clips and the LEDs along the side:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2Fdmctangle.jpg&hash=819182dfef363a1c302480ba3fbf45c81051a87a) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/dmctangle.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2Fdmled.jpg&hash=2a4f36405a86716cf168e8ed53f42f32e3d0b1d1) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/dmled.jpg)
And finally a look at all three of my full Maul incarnations.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2FDM3x.jpg&hash=826ed085aaae2c1faaa9f38799a6f131cb6782a0) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/benlurkin/DM3x.jpg)

In closing let me reiterate what the photos show, the Maul FX is the most accurate FX made to date in terms of its LE, and by extension prop counterpart.  If this is a sign of things to come we can indeed expect great things from the future of the FX line.

I'll be sure to update as I think of anything to add. If anyone has questions or would like to see a certain part in comparison I'll be glad to add more pictures as well.
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Dark Skywalker on April 17, 2006, 10:37:54 PM
Great pics! :o
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: AAYLA SECURA on April 17, 2006, 10:50:17 PM
Nice comparison, Luke!
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: DarthRage on April 17, 2006, 11:15:07 PM
I thought Maul's FX was pretty slim, close enough to the real thing for me!
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: WEDGE ANTILLES on April 18, 2006, 12:16:01 AM
If anyone has questions or would like to see a certain part in comparison I'll be glad to add more pictures as well.

what does the emitter look like on the LE?  (end-view)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 18, 2006, 12:26:56 AM
The Maul emitter end is actually quite plain.  Here is a shot from RS (http://www.rebelscum.com) of the SE end, which is of course the same as the LE.  I'll try to get up a pic of mine in its place tomorrow.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rebelscum.com%2Fmr%2Fmr-maulsigsaber17.jpg&hash=3374846aeff835573c2ee95cc496023543a785c8) (http://www.rebelscum.com/mr/mr-maulsigsaber17.jpg)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Louis on April 18, 2006, 08:00:58 AM
Wow! This FX is really close to the LE!

Impressive.
Most impressive!;)

Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Knuckle01 on April 18, 2006, 09:09:22 AM
hey nice job luke
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: PLO KOON on April 23, 2006, 08:04:37 PM
I've always wanted to see an FX vs. LE comparison. Good initiative Luke... :)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 23, 2006, 08:33:30 PM
Hmm, maybe I should do the rest of the FXs??
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Dark Skywalker on April 23, 2006, 08:41:50 PM
I've done one for Anakin ROTS LE and FX but it's buried in the forums somewhere ::) Maybe I should redo it
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 23, 2006, 10:27:38 PM
I was just thinking of yours DS, as I thought about which I could even do.  It was nicely done. 8)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Dark Skywalker on April 23, 2006, 10:37:26 PM
Thanks 8)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 24, 2006, 05:46:43 PM
Well DS you have indeed inspired me.   I took a bunch of shots for a new LE vs FX feature, it should be up tonight I'll post a link from here.
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Dark Skywalker on April 24, 2006, 05:48:34 PM
I was gonna redo the Anakin LE and FX comparison with my better camera but didn't have time
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 24, 2006, 08:44:16 PM
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2Fmaces1.jpg&hash=0e7eef98ec476da8b6d43fba20dfe7033a232fb5) (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=3588.0)  :D
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Darth Torment on April 24, 2006, 08:58:31 PM
yeah compare alll the LE witth the FX...sounds like a great idea (that way we can see how bad they butchered teh Luke FX hahaha)  :P

Darth Bane
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 24, 2006, 09:05:48 PM
I already did some shots of the Luke ROTJ FX next to my EE, and lets just say it didn't quite stand up. :D

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2FHeadtohead1.jpg&hash=e9b47c7349692761f1af0c9306e25dfbeb0339c2) (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1087.0)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Nhoj-pas Anner on April 25, 2006, 01:20:11 PM
that was a really nice comparison luke!
awesome pics too!!!
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Dark Skywalker on April 25, 2006, 01:26:32 PM
I already did some shots of the Luke ROTJ FX next to my EE, and lets just say it didn't quite stand up. :D

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi11.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa178%2Fbenlurkin%2FHeadtohead1.jpg&hash=e9b47c7349692761f1af0c9306e25dfbeb0339c2) (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1087.0)

yeah but thats the EE, I'm sure the LE is a bit more like it
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: ani104 on April 25, 2006, 09:15:18 PM
nice comparisons Luke  ;)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 25, 2006, 11:13:38 PM
That new mace thread is pretty complete, but one of these days I really need to redo that Luke ROTJ thread.
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: ani104 on April 25, 2006, 11:22:19 PM
What about a Darth Vader one?
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on April 25, 2006, 11:29:05 PM
Next on my list!  ;)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: ani104 on April 26, 2006, 01:06:23 AM
BTW which darth Vader LE do you have?
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Dark Skywalker on August 04, 2006, 06:57:26 PM
Hey Luke, is the covertec knob on the FX easy to take off and can it be easily put back on? I may be getting the single one soon and it will bother me
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: benlurkin on August 05, 2006, 02:51:31 PM
It is held in place with a single screw and can be removed and replaced with ease.  Now, the BD end cap can also be disassembled with a similar amount of effort, but that is a story for another time. ;)
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Dark Skywalker on August 05, 2006, 03:09:14 PM
Thanks
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: destrius on August 21, 2006, 12:14:54 PM
Man, that maul looks awsome! I am so tempted to buy one but its really expensive and I need a jedi saber but... aww its so AWSOME!!!
Title: Re: Maul FX vs LE
Post by: Lord Clueless on April 09, 2007, 05:56:22 PM
wow-i never knew that the fx's were so much fatter than the LE's.Thats just my opinion