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Title: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Master Jedye on July 02, 2009, 12:33:35 PM
This is the build log for Forum Member, Jin Ke.  He approached us a while ago about making a saber for him.

Here is his original render and the MHS peices we'll be using (minus the Bladeholder).

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_JinKe-1.jpg&hash=a6c158e07f22ee1f8e9493645fb91349f4392230) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=JinKe-1.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_JinKe1.jpg&hash=5bffc050503ef37d03c25c442fc07acb070aff87) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=JinKe1.jpg)

First, we worked on the shroud.  He wanted something Qui-Gon-esque, so we found a pattern for that shroud and modified it. 
We then glued the pattern to a new sinktube tail peice and did a check to make sure the shroud would line up right.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_JinKe.jpg&hash=9faee4c46531af569a0dc188988dfa317977ee82) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=JinKe.jpg)

It does....so we let the sparks fly and start cutting.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_JinKe2.jpg&hash=0e719dca84efa49d054f58523fbc484976aef52a) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=JinKe2.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_JinKe3.jpg&hash=02d3f692a437ff02854b32d6e046dfeb0d1fbc77) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=JinKe3.jpg)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_JinKe5.jpg&hash=ffc845caa9995b57e3a303aecd17da87aa697f7a) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=JinKe5.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_JinKe4.jpg&hash=4a9d4e59927d945e1483d8ec99be3ffe8f8604ec) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=JinKe4.jpg)

Looks pretty good so we do a quick test fit.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_JinKe6.jpg&hash=ca664624550ec10ba55e1ba52cdc5b0861cf3510) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=JinKe6.jpg)

Yep...that's fine.  So we'll clean that peice up and move on to the powdercoating.
We tape up the MHS parts...he didn't want the whole hilt PC'd...just the recessed areas of the hilt.  So here's what that prep work looks like:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace8.jpg&hash=ae696a054d6bd4da51c1eca3dcb5096e00f656ae) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace8.jpg)

Not attractive, I know...but it gets the job done.

The shroud, choke, bladeholder and Hilt all get sent to the oven to cook....at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes.  Everything came out great.

Jin Ke....here's where I deviated from the render.  The Bladeholder has two recessed rings, just under the emitter.  I left those two rings silver to match the hilt.  If you don't like it, then it's not a problem to PC it again...just let me know.

Next, we take a trip to the drill press for a screw to hold the shroud and the covertec knob.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace11.jpg&hash=7ac9c98ed1c3f9e7f980bd1e262348faa5f6b96b) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace11.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace12.jpg&hash=e974996bbab81e76b3136c831864821c8d77a12a) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace12.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace10.jpg&hash=3560fda9e336aa257440a016aac565df07d6c4e8) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace10.jpg)
Holes are tapped and we're done.

Pretty close to the render?
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace15.jpg&hash=f460db2e22ae00413c0847759483537b68d30dbe) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace15.jpg)

I think so.  Here's some shots of the completed hilt.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace13.jpg&hash=85385cc62f33ffd25a52f18ebb01d6ebb6cd68c7) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace13.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace14.jpg&hash=3150d02bfbcfc61e353d82a5838cac39246ed3be) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace14.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace16.jpg&hash=393a317a175a1ad1d0a7b1ba0bf3f93e318de25b) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace16.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace17.jpg&hash=eb6f02d507d08544b0d1fb42bee94d17daf10a7f) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace17.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace17.jpg&hash=eb6f02d507d08544b0d1fb42bee94d17daf10a7f) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace17.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace19.jpg&hash=9142056cb47e22a3b0c9735a88174418cb0f8ab3) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace19.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace20.jpg&hash=a5e5f7af253ab7a83a4eb070765948304b88ada2) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace20.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace21.jpg&hash=1183d4416a235e438850e79b5f4ee68f722b1c2a) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace21.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace21.jpg&hash=1183d4416a235e438850e79b5f4ee68f722b1c2a) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace21.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace23.jpg&hash=73cff2af93e0df28dcaba9e52f16c691cd39c00e) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace23.jpg)

Ok.  So this saber moves over to Chewbacca's workstation for the guts!  Look for an update from him tomorrow. 

Jin-Ke, I hope you like it.  Please let me know if there is anything you want to add and what you think about that emitter.  Thanks!

Master Jedye.

Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) W.I.P.
Post by: jay dee on July 02, 2009, 12:40:52 PM
I had something in mind that is extremely similar the only difference being the blade holder and pommel. It looks awesome!
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) W.I.P.
Post by: KNP on July 02, 2009, 12:45:15 PM
Nice work as always MJ. Looking good my man.  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) W.I.P.
Post by: Jin Ke on July 02, 2009, 01:12:46 PM
Good God!!!!  That looks Amazing!  Better than I could have expected..... ;D  I'm in saber heaven looking over the pics.  I really like what you did with the emitter, it adds a nice touch.  I'm really excited and impressed at the progress so far, all is fine by me.
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) W.I.P.
Post by: Master Jedye on July 02, 2009, 01:15:51 PM
Great!
Glad to hear it.  Yeah...we're a little ahead of schedule....but I didn't think you'd mind.  :D
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) W.I.P.
Post by: wookieecrisp on July 02, 2009, 01:43:57 PM
That's incredibly awesome!  :o :o Nice job Gemini Concepts!  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) W.I.P.
Post by: Caine on July 02, 2009, 02:10:31 PM
Hmmm, it's a Qui-Gon type shroud/Obi-Wan hybrid...very cool and it's coming out great!
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) W.I.P.
Post by: The Highwayman on July 02, 2009, 02:24:41 PM
:troll: Wow, that looks nice Jin ke. I really like it. Once again, the Gemini concepts team runs away with the prize for best original!

There appears to be a random troll at the beginning of my post... Hmmm... maybe he likes your saber too!
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) W.I.P.
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on July 02, 2009, 02:30:08 PM
Lookin' good guys :)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: darth_call on July 03, 2009, 04:32:38 PM
So, after a few alterations, namely the new Qui-Gon style Blade Holder, we managed to get this wired up and ready.

The Lux III Amber LED is powered by a Darth Maul Soundboard and 4 AAA Battery pack.
Premium speaker, nice and loud!

Pictures:


(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2FSolace24.jpg&hash=7ae3854df6d0ec51c0adb9169dd3b2f3f9e3bf8c)  (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2FSolace07-03-09.jpg&hash=90633818046d755da241bd4716400ca5d2e12950)
See, ...first we changed that emitter, ....cool huh!

Then:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace26.jpg&hash=656b8ab5cf0bcc075b61375fe82417339be667b7) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace26.jpg)  (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace28.jpg&hash=c3e37a4dabf492fc74a2978f3db8372086112f05) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace28.jpg)  (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace29.jpg&hash=f3abb140c95d765570305e9765601aa0ea8ba957) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace29.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace30.jpg&hash=5431ee5146822fbaed31936500855516c59e815e) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace30.jpg)  (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace32.jpg&hash=4549b48da5f6e948db07a907324f5b02efcafcb1) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace32.jpg)  (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace34.jpg&hash=9cb4bbf51f4dbe865bb4f7069066a3f86aebbd54) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace34.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace34.jpg&hash=9cb4bbf51f4dbe865bb4f7069066a3f86aebbd54) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace34.jpg)  (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace35.jpg&hash=942e47f6969ba2f0b31be0a9bd6a1ec75d3ba2e3) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace35.jpg)


And Here is a video:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_Solace36.jpg&hash=6d3b116a16304edf2f144ed6fd8accf04ef7f7f3) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=Solace36.flv)


Jin Ke, this was a really nice build and your design is very, VERY cool. I've enjoyed seeing it come to life. I hope you enjoy it.

Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Master Jedye on July 03, 2009, 04:39:38 PM
Jin Ke....as always, we'll keep the saber for a few days to make sure everything works as it should and to do some more playing testing.  Should ship by Tuesday if there are no porblems. 

Thanks again!
Hope you enjoy it.
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Lonewind on July 03, 2009, 04:47:23 PM
Love this design.  Great work!
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Rouge Striker on July 03, 2009, 04:54:44 PM
Looks awesome!!! Great work Gemini  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Lord Dracus on July 03, 2009, 05:15:18 PM
 Congrats on a awesome saber Jin Ke !!! :) Chewie and MJ your Sabersmith skills are outstanding !!! :o
I hope that one day I can add one of your masterpieces to my collection ? ::) Well done !!! ;)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: BEN KENOBI on July 03, 2009, 05:50:37 PM
 :o :o

wow I must say great job guys!! :o :o
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Bigdog01 on July 03, 2009, 05:53:07 PM
Wow, that looks slick! Nice job!

Might I inquire as to what program the render was done in?
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Jasher Kain on July 03, 2009, 05:55:31 PM
Great looking saber, gents! Beautiful work, as always. 8)
The addition of that Qui-Gon emitter really makes a difference.
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Master Jedye on July 03, 2009, 05:57:14 PM
Wow, that looks slick! Nice job!

Might I inquire as to what program the render was done in?

Sure....MS paint. 

I'm a PC.   ;D

Thanks guys for the comments!
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Jin Ke on July 03, 2009, 06:03:38 PM
Yeah...  I'm totally happy with the outcome!  Sometimes a unexpected design change really puts a piece over the top.   ;D  Once, again you guys rock!  I will def do all I can to point fellow saberists in your direction.  

Thank you Gemini Concepts,
Jin Ke

Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Akaius on July 03, 2009, 08:11:35 PM
Awesome saber, in both design and execution! Really top notch work!
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Jaden Korr on July 03, 2009, 08:47:18 PM
All custom sabers look great for sure, but there are a few I could say look like they came straight out of the movie, thats one of em. Nice Job!
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Master Jedye on July 03, 2009, 08:52:00 PM
All custom sabers look great for sure, but there are a few I could say look like they came straight out of the movie, thats one of em. Nice Job!

Wow....thank you very much! 

*bows*
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Jedi Yar Nala on July 03, 2009, 09:30:35 PM
Kudos and congrats on the lightsaber gentleman. Great custom design too.

It does look like the love child saber of Obi and Qui-Gonn's TPM sabers.

Beautiful is all I can say. Great tag team effort on the excecution of it too ;).
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: wookieecrisp on July 04, 2009, 06:58:39 AM
This is one of my favorites you've done!  :o :o :o Grats Jin Ke!  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Vosk on July 04, 2009, 07:25:30 AM
That's a pretty cool design.  Great work guys! :)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Caine on July 04, 2009, 07:48:47 AM
What a great looking saber....congrats Jin Ke and you've gone it again Gemimi!
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: ARKM on July 04, 2009, 01:07:03 PM
Nice Qui-Gon variant.  Well done.
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: QUI-GON JINN on July 05, 2009, 08:17:01 PM
Nice works,  guys!  That saber looks like it might have come from my workbench! (I have a similar one in the works,  you know whaich one!  ;))
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Spanky Oleary on July 08, 2009, 01:25:00 PM
All custom sabers look great for sure, but there are a few I could say look like they came straight out of the movie, thats one of em. Nice Job!

Agreed. I do love the movie looking sabers.

Awesome job guys, two thumbs up :)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Jin Ke on October 13, 2009, 12:19:58 PM
This saber has undergone some revisions since the initial build and pics.  Master Jedeye suggested that I post some pics of the evolution, and I totally agree!   ;D  First of all, I changed out the amber for my sig color a of white/silver.  I'm pretty much going back to silver for all my sabers now.  Its the color I use for my NYJedi character, and I can always filter if needed.  I used a p4 white, because its the brightest out there right now.  I then was able to swap out the pommel, because of the unexpected surprise of a few Acerocket Obi pommels becoming available.  I jumped at the chance to pick one up.  I originally envisioned this saber with that pommel, but didn't have one available at build time. Gemini Concepts also hooked me up with a safety plug for display.   So heres some pics of the final revisions.  I don't duel with this saber, as its my "Unicorn"....  I'm just looking for a display stand right now, then its going on the desk for all to see.   ;D

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc298%2Fjinkexian%2Fsabers%2Frev1.jpg&hash=8fd08de1527b3e4724dbd5695751df9bba9c88e9)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc298%2Fjinkexian%2Fsabers%2Frev2.jpg&hash=0c4b11b78db9f6f5084dfe029798cc1afc03df08)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc298%2Fjinkexian%2Fsabers%2Frev3.jpg&hash=61acb30efd005a66f3a8ccc7de30aedae190c4bc)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc298%2Fjinkexian%2Fsabers%2Frev4.jpg&hash=50ec19d41e7e20c940afa5de285240f68cec5f52)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Master Jedye on October 13, 2009, 12:24:04 PM
Those pommel are really amazing.  You would think it makes all sabers look alike... but it really doesn't!  Some fine craftsmanship from Acerocket.  Plus, it adds some balace to the saber when it's bladed.

Jin Ke, the Solace looks better than ever and it certainly was a pleasure to see it again. 
 ;)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: nartules on October 13, 2009, 12:45:26 PM
Can't see the update pics on my work computer :( just getting the vile white square with a little red 'x'
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Master Jedye on October 13, 2009, 12:55:29 PM
Can't see the update pics on my work computer :( just getting the vile white square with a little red 'x'

Sounds like your work computer is blocking ImageCave.  Mine blocks Photobucket.... so this is actually one of the FEW pictures I can see while at work.   :D
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Jin Ke on October 17, 2009, 11:44:06 AM
Not sure whats been going on with Imagecave lately...  I uploaded the pics to my Photobucket account, so they should be viewable now, if they weren't before....    ;D
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Darth Matth on October 18, 2009, 01:55:01 PM
Incredible man.
What a beautyfull pease of jewelery you have there.
I missed this topic.
Good thing you placed a photo of this saber in you signature.
Incredible work of art.
WOW!!!   8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Darth_Baleful on October 26, 2009, 01:11:18 AM
awesome job you guys!! :o 

and that obi pommel just makes it pop even more, nice addition Jin Ke 8)

MTFBWY
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09-upgraded!
Post by: darth_call on January 09, 2010, 07:53:15 PM
Update time:

Man, this saber has seen more face lifts than Joan Rivers!  :D :D :D


Jin Ke sent the Solace back to us for a soundboard upgrade, ....a US2.5 as well as an LED upgrade and switch upgrade.

The LED is bin2 LUX V Cyan LED, .....and the more I see it, the more I like it. I have always used bin 1s, but this one is pretty cool.
The button upgrade is an illuminated A/V switch, (green ring).

So, ...new changes:
LUX V Cyan LED
7.4v trustfire battery set-up
recharge port
US2.5
Illuminated switch

I think that about covers it.


Here are the pics:


(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_an_upgrade2.jpg&hash=0d72c96bbc208add1fc49c44f8c150f31c6d315a) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=an_upgrade2.jpg)   (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_an_upgrade3.jpg&hash=71b03667807718a0c9036e027f5b67d8b11926e6) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=an_upgrade3.jpg)    (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_an_upgrade4.jpg&hash=2360f1621f3f0c89e264ab0e27f7a0aab385f2f7) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=an_upgrade4.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_an_upgrade5.jpg&hash=a9e18b15b4c99bcb8201dd07813b8067b35b89eb) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=an_upgrade5.jpg)   (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_an_upgrade6.jpg&hash=b7dd8de2bc12821a09eb4022e72b56cb6a8b3d1f) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=an_upgrade6.jpg)   (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi605.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt138%2Fgeminiconcepts%2FJin%2520Ke%2520Solace%2Fth_an_upgrade.jpg&hash=3d236394859f927ccb41b6c94263d8681939a416) (http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/geminiconcepts/Jin%20Ke%20Solace/?action=view&current=an_upgrade.jpg)


So, ...there ya go.
Jin Ke, hope u like it, always a pleasure to work with you.
Thanks again.
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Jin Ke on January 09, 2010, 08:03:20 PM
Looks awesome...  I'm digging the contrast of the green switch with the cyan....  This saber finally has the setup it deserved...    I'm super excited.....   Great job as always!    ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gemini Concepts Introduces...Solace (For Jin Ke) Complete 07/03/09
Post by: Sandpeople are people too on September 27, 2010, 09:57:23 PM
snap.  you are really starting to sell me on the TPM obi still endcap.  Awesome.