Gemini Concepts Presents: Kyuubi's Retribution

[darth_call]

Our last saber of the 2009 Season! Been a great year.

Here it is, the Retribution.

Kyuubi contacted us a while back with a good idea for a saber, he sent us the design and off we went to build this.

Features a P4 green LED powered by an HFX Darth Maul board.
6v battery pack, (4 AAA)
Flack black powder coat
Illuminated A/V switch in a TCSS Bezel
Several visits to the Gemini Concepts Polishing Center  ;D ;D


I metered this soundboard a few weeks ago, because it seemed to be driving the LED brighter than other MR/HFX boards we had in stock. I dont recall the exact numbers, but was somewhat surprised. Kyuubi's original intention was to use a Jedi board, but we discussed this particular board and what how much brighter it made the LED, in the end, we opted for this board.

It really does that P4 LED justice, really bright in person.


Here are the Pictures:

Kyuubi's Retribution

      

      

      


      

      


         

      


 

And here is the video:

The Retribution

[Forcestruck]

Nice looking saber and you aren't kidding about how bright that things is!

[Master Jedye]

It's very bright. The original Safety plug I had intended for this one didn't work, since it allows a good deal of light though it.  I had to use one of our Obi-Style Plugs.

The mirror finish was accomplished by sanding the MHS peices down, starting at 400 grit and gradually working up to 3000 grit wet paper.  Took about an hour to do it, but it was worth it, I think.

This was Kyuubi's original design:



I hope we did it justice.   ;)

And here is a "naked" shot of the MHS pieces before they were PC'd.  And a comparison shot to unpolished MHS pieces.






Kyuubi, Thank you for letting us do this and I hope you enjoy it.  As always, we'll keep it around for a few days to make sure there are no issues... and then it's off to your house.

Thanks again!
Casey (MJ)

[nartules]

That emitter is insane, great work guys, nice way to end the year I would say. 

[Jin Ke]

Very nice work guys!    ;D ;D ;D

[Orakaa]

Nice work as always :D

We love shiny sabers... and... we... shall... HAVE THEM !!! My preciouuuuussssss....

[Forcestruck]

The mirror finish was accomplished by sanding the MHS peices down, starting at 400 grit and gradually working up to 3000 grit wet paper.  Took about an hour to do it, but it was worth it, I think.

Was that hand sanding or with the drill like in your tutorial?

[DARTH MAUL]

Very nice! Congrats on a beauty, Kyuubi :)

[BEN KENOBI]

 :o :o

wow i love that mirror look indeed!! ;D

[Master Jedye]

The mirror finish was accomplished by sanding the MHS peices down, starting at 400 grit and gradually working up to 3000 grit wet paper.  Took about an hour to do it, but it was worth it, I think.

Was that hand sanding or with the drill like in your tutorial?

I modified a drillbit combined with an MHS short choke that allows you to screw on any MHS piece, male or female.  So it's the same principle as outlined in the tutorial for sanding down a sinktube.  Good eye, Forcestruck.   ;)

[CHEWBACCA]

Great job guys.  Beautiful work on the polishing and the entire finish.

[Vos Malek]

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous.  This makes me want to attempt polishing my hilts more.  I tend to do it the cheap and easy route.  Mother's Mag polish.   ;D

[OBI-WAN KENOBI]

Just stunning all around!

[Master Jedye]

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous.  This makes me want to attempt polishing my hilts more.  I tend to do it the cheap and easy route.  Mother's Mag polish.   ;D

Oh... there's Mother's Mag on this too.  In fact, the "wet" in the 3000 grit wet sandpaper is water and Mother's Mag.   ;)

Thanks, guys!

[Master Durangus]

Well done 'gents! ;D The mirror polish is my favorite part, as it is in all of the sabers you have done it to so far ;D. Fascinating on the brightness of the P4 increased by the Maul board...

Kyuubi, congratulations on a fantastic saber. MJ, how's that "testing" coming along? :D