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Title: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Isola815 on April 27, 2017, 11:48:07 AM
So I gave it one more go, thinking SURELY I can't have bad luck with my sabers forever... can I?  :-\


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBdlXEJD940


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Rapine on April 27, 2017, 12:05:11 PM
HOORAY!!

Right on Isola. :)

Looks great. I'm so glad you're happy with it. ;D


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Lord Canterbury on April 27, 2017, 12:54:47 PM
Congratulations sir . . . that is a beautiful hilt and will make an incredible display piece!  :)


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Jediseth on April 27, 2017, 01:24:15 PM
I love that saber, good to hear it met your expectations. From what I can tell that looks like one of the better recharge ports if it looks like Lord Bladewraith's first Guardian. I like them as flush with the hilt as possible. I don't like seeing the nut of the port poking out. Hence why I've never purchased one.


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Isola815 on April 27, 2017, 01:41:22 PM
I love that saber, good to hear it met your expectations. From what I can tell that looks like one of the better recharge ports if it looks like Lord Bladewraith's first Guardian. I like them as flush with the hilt as possible. I don't like seeing the nut of the port poking out. Hence why I've never purchased one.

It's close to LB's. It sits more proud than his, but as it will be on the wall forever, I can let it slide. I just need to get a US to AUS power adapter so that I can use my fast charger.


And thanks everyone! I'm glad that this one worked out. Especially as one that I wanted on display! I figured if it was going to be my last buy, then I better get the Guardian so I wasn't always thinking "but what if..." glad it was a winner :D


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: scifidude79 on April 27, 2017, 01:43:18 PM
I WANT ONE!!

OK, now that I got that out of my system, that's a wonderful saber, bro.  I'm glad you finally got another one that arrived perfect.  It looks absolutely gorgeous.  Congratulations.  :)

By the way, totally off topic here, but a friend of mine has a beard similar to yours.  Just saying.  Also, I like the Green Lantern and Captain America pillows.  Two of my favorite superheroes.  8)


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Isola815 on April 27, 2017, 01:45:32 PM
I'm glad too, and thank you :)


Beards are never off topic, Son  8)




I don't like much Marvel, but I do like Captain America n  ;D


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: scifidude79 on April 27, 2017, 01:49:45 PM
Yeah, my buddy's bears is maybe a tad longer than yours, but it comes to a point like that.  Though, he also has long hair.

I'm still just glad that saber worked out for you, brother.  I think those of us who knew about it were holding our breath just a bit.  ;)  I hope you do a full review on it, I'd love to know your thoughts on it and on the Diamond board.  Though, I guess for that one, I can tune in to your prize review.


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Lord Canterbury on April 27, 2017, 01:55:47 PM

I don't like much Marvel, but I do like Captain America ;D



Where's your Captain Boomerang pillow?

Because, you know.  You're Australian.  And I just watched Suicide Squad. #generalizations'y'all!


(Actually, I liked him in that role, but American Movie Fans would like a word with you about Jai Cortney . . .)


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Isola815 on April 27, 2017, 01:59:45 PM

Where's your Captain Boomerang pillow?

Because, you know.  You're Australian.  And I just watched Suicide Squad. #generalizations'y'all!


(Actually, I liked him in that role, but American Movie Fans would like a word with you about Jai Cortney . . .)

You're asking the most Un-Australian Australian questions that are too hard.

I had to actually Google that to find out who it was. I've never seen anything he's in, nor had I heard of him before.

I've told you guys before, I'm an American living in the wrong country  :P


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Lord Canterbury on April 27, 2017, 02:19:26 PM

I've told you guys before, I'm an American living in the wrong country  :P



South Jersey, outside Philadelphia, is nice . . . if you are looking.  Then we can dissect & rebuild sabers together, LOL.   ;D


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: hazard502 on April 27, 2017, 02:51:15 PM
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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And did you here that Isola?  Lord C invited you to live in his basement ... he's got a pretty nice bar down there too ;D


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Isola815 on April 27, 2017, 03:15:45 PM
Suddenly I feel like I need an adult  :D :D :D LOL


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Jediseth on April 27, 2017, 04:33:16 PM
Isola you can move here you know.  The president isn't kicking out Australians that I know of.


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Zren Tobas on April 27, 2017, 07:07:20 PM
Way nice saber for sure. Makes me want a Guardian even more now, more so than my other sabers I talked about that I want :P I wont be able to do sound though but oh well x.x


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: TheDutchman on April 27, 2017, 07:12:05 PM
All right,  Isola!  Congratulations  :)

And did you here that Isola?  Lord C invited you to live in his basement ... he's got a pretty nice bar down there too ;D
Had to LOL at this  ;D


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Lord Canterbury on April 27, 2017, 07:41:19 PM
Quote from: hazard502

And did you here that Isola?  Lord C invited you to live in his basement ... he's got a pretty nice bar down there too ;D



Leave it to the mild mannered Canadian guy to lead it somewhere slightly creepy.   :P


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Jediseth on April 27, 2017, 08:24:03 PM

Leave it to the mild mannered Canadian guy to lead it somewhere slightly creepy.   :P

Lol


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Isola815 on April 28, 2017, 12:08:06 AM
Lol I don't really want to live in someone's pleasure dungeon... I mean... basement  :D


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: hazard502 on April 28, 2017, 12:39:26 AM

Leave it to the mild mannered Canadian guy to lead it somewhere slightly creepy.   :P

Hah!



Lol I don't really want to live in someone's pleasure dungeon... I mean... basement  :D

Right ... forgot to mention that part so, good call ;D


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: JediXIX on April 28, 2017, 01:03:57 AM
AWESOME . . . 99.8% PERFECT  ;)   +1


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Isola815 on April 28, 2017, 01:17:12 AM
AWESOME . . . 99.8% PERFECT  ;)   +1


Only the slightly proud recharge port to drag it down. But not even a half a percent due to wall mounting plans :)

Actually it was more the rough edge on the port hole that I personally would have run a round file through after drilling. But again, wall mounting plans lol so IDGAF!

So yes, VERY awesome <3


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Lord Bladewraith on April 28, 2017, 07:25:50 AM
Oh man, I didn't see this til now! Watching this video I was almost cringing waiting for you to reveal what Ultrasabers turned out for you. The look on your face says it all.  

ISOLA GOT HIS GUARDIAN - FTW!!!


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This makes me so happy, dude! So STOKED to hear you get in on that flash sale on a Guardian!! Such a rare deal that is, and it IS beautiful. And me? Teasing??  Naaaah... ;D  ;D ;D  This "teasing" you speak of, though... it could've been part of an evil genius plan... perfectly synced with a flash sale... no, I'm not an undercover agent for Ultrasabers (though how cool would that be!?) seriously... I think they did right by you this time. I, too, am a little puzzled why the RP isn't as recessed on yours as it is on mine, but it looks pretty discrete. I really like the black AV switch and is that nickel plated? I couldn't quite tell, but I think you like the polished aluminum better, right? You've done well, my Guardian apprentice  :D really, nice score, man.

WHEN you move to the US, Texas that is, you should live in San Antonio. Awesome town. Awesome food. Awesome proximity to Ultrasabers  ::)

I look forward to your video reviews. Here's a point til then. Peace... Out.


Title: Re: Isola's Last Gambit
Post by: Isola815 on April 28, 2017, 09:42:41 AM
Oh man, I didn't see this til now! Watching this video I was almost cringing waiting for you to reveal what Ultrasabers turned out for you. The look on your face says it all.  

ISOLA GOT HIS GUARDIAN - FTW!!!


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This makes me so happy, dude! So STOKED to hear you get in on that flash sale on a Guardian!! Such a rare deal that is, and it IS beautiful. And me? Teasing??  Naaaah... ;D  ;D ;D  This "teasing" you speak of, though... it could've been part of an evil genius plan... perfectly synced with a flash sale... no, I'm not an undercover agent for Ultrasabers (though how cool would that be!?) seriously... I think they did right by you this time. I, too, am a little puzzled why the RP isn't as recessed on yours as it is on mine, but it looks pretty discrete. I really like the black AV switch and is that nickel plated? I couldn't quite tell, but I think you like the polished aluminum better, right? You've done well, my Guardian apprentice  :D really, nice score, man.

WHEN you move to the US, Texas that is, you should live in San Antonio. Awesome town. Awesome food. Awesome proximity to Ultrasabers  ::)

I look forward to your video reviews. Here's a point til then. Peace... Out.

Yeah I'm not sure what's up with the RP either, because I said "please mount the port under the shroud and make it as streamlined as possible" thinking that it was going to wind up looking like yours... and this is what I got  :-\ So your guess is as good as mine. Glad it's not for an "every day" saber and now I know it is most definitely hit or miss with those things and I certainly won't bother getting one on another saber unless US ever release an ANH Kenobi hilt to mount on the other end of the TV cabinet, because again, it will be mounted and I won't have to see it!  :D

Or... unless they finally work out a way to pommel mount the ports. Until then I don't think the money is equal to the quality of work and also, my hands work just fine, so I am able to remove and refit the batteries when I need to without crumbling into a sobbing mess.

You were being a c*** tease and you totally know you were :P

It IS nickle plated. I do like the nickle plating and had always intended to get it on the Guardian. There are some other sabers I'd like it on as well. The only reason I didn't get nickle on the Monarch was because I didn't have the option of a nickle Mantis pommel for my swap out. I think you may be thinking that because I had the Manticore CE on my least desirable list. That was on the list because I like the two color Manticore better, and think the single color looks boring. Also because I have no idea how I'd be able to seal the windows on a nickel Manticore emitter  :o

The switch took me a long time to decide on. Eventually I opted for black av with black bezel to go for a "hidden" switch look.

I still think it will be Dallas though ;)

Cheers brother! Appreciate the feedback, comments and point. One back at you again for that Guardian staff  8)