scifidude79
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« on: May 24, 2017, 06:47:20 PM » |
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Well, after spending most of the month on this, (three days of actual work, about 3 weeks total waiting for parts) I finally finished this beast. I suffered through a few issues along the way, shipping issues, issues created by me and my hack soldering, but it's done and it works. So, without further ado, I present the Battle Used Dark Sentinel: The hilt is a Dark Sentinel without windows but with an AV switch that I got in a grab bag last year. It had some minor scratches on it, so scratching it up more to look used was always the plan. The LED is a quad Cree in RGBW, with only the RGB wired, "other guys" sound board, power pack and speaker, with a green AV switch and Head Leather Tour grip tape to both aid in grip and give it a cool look. The pommel is an Emperor's Hand black pommel sanded to match the hilt. All said, I'm very happy with how this turned out and I plan to keep experimenting with customization techniques.
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Jediseth
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2017, 07:09:00 PM » |
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Nice! I think the orange color goes together nice with the leather. I have found out several times myself that though JST and other connectors are a great idea they often times don't work out due to space. I wish US would offer more variety for switches.
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Taegin Roan
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2017, 07:24:32 PM » |
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Looks good. I'm not sure that I would have gone with the orange wrap, but it doesn't looks bad. Great job.
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"I am the Outcast's Shadow" - Taegin Roan "Confronting fear is the Destiny of a Jedi" - Luke Skywalker "So this is how liberty dies: with thunderous applause." - Padmé Amidala
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TheDutchman
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2017, 07:55:03 PM » |
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SFD, the more I see the Sentinel, the more I'm convinced that it will be among the next sabers that I'll get and it is due (at least in part) to your shared pics^^ The wraps really go perfectly to support the idea that this Sentinel would be THE model for battle The ONLY part that I disagree with (and this is ENTIRELY subjective of my opinion ) is... I'm not sure that I would have gone with the orange wrap, but it doesn't looks bad. Great job.
I just don't care for the color orange Now, having said that, your mods are terrific! Thanks for sharing SFD
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Sig courtesy of DarthScrubCataphract Triarch of the Vhal'DanMy sabers:Zearic's Aldrnari, Archon v3 (modded w/ activation box) w/Obsidian, AS; Zearic's shoto, Apprentice v4 w/Obsidian, AS; Graflex SE w/Obsidian, GB; Archon v3 (modded w/ activation box) w/Obsidian, CG; Dark Sentinel v4 w/Obsidian, BR; Sentinel LE v4 w/Obsidian, GB; Initiate v5 w/Obsidian, AS; Sentinel LE v4 stunt, EG; Aeon LE v4 stunt, FO; Dominix v4 stunt, BR; Aeon v3 stunt, SY
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Therion Jinn
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2017, 07:56:38 PM » |
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Hilt looks really good, your work shows. And I feel your pain on 'hack' soldering.
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scifidude79
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2017, 04:10:59 AM » |
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Thanks a lot, everyone. The leather wrap is tan in person, it's just picking up the orange light from the saber. (though, I do like orange) It was darker tan when I got it, but I sanded it some to "age" it.
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Huer-Ta
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2017, 05:42:32 PM » |
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Great work on this one! I actually like the tan wrap, I think it complements the green button very well.
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Dauntless Seven
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2017, 06:09:29 PM » |
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Looks really good 79 ! I like the contrast of the tan against the black saber and how it compliments the orange blade. The leather will deepen and change with uneven color(s) from the oil/moisture of your hands as you use it... which gives it a more aged and used appearance. The av switch is cool... almost looks like it is starting to corrode with that green color. point
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scifidude79
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2017, 01:45:14 PM » |
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Thanks D7.
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