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Title: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on August 31, 2015, 09:52:15 PM The idea behind this project has been two-fold. First, Anakin's Graflex in ROTS always seemed too clean for the character. Anakin was a brooding, short tempered, man of action and his chrome plated Graflex never sat right with me. Can any of you see Anakin sitting down polishing and doing maintenance on his saber daily, because I sure can't. A saber that clean belongs to a man like Obi-wan, not Anakin. So step 1, create a saber that reflects the war Anakin played many key parts in. Secondly, what if Anakin had bested Obi-Wan on Mustafar, or at least not lost so completely. What if he had no need to construct a saber so different from his Graflex to accommodate a new fighting style. What if the Graflex was a Dark Side hilt. So step 2, make the Graflex seem more menacing a hilt. With those two things in mind, I present to you Mustafar - The dark side hilt I feel Anakin could have wielded. The name reflecting the place I feel truly created Vader. (http://i.imgur.com/UutqTwc.png) The hilt sports a two-toned color scheme with the Clamp and Emitter portions being a more-or-less solid Graphite Color with slight weathering applied to them. The remaining portions include, blacks, grays, browns, and brass colors to reflect the wear, tear, and ash this saber would have accumulated fighting in a long war and the ultimate battle on Mustafar. The two-toned decision being a shout out to both Anakin the man and the saber Vader does eventually make. It also shows a red blade, though seeing as this hilt runs an Emerald Driver it could easily change to a blue to show the before and after of this transformation. A few detail shots of this hilt: (http://i.imgur.com/juvXLz3.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/2NTnG8w.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/tbefgiq.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/uLtEQlA.jpg) So let me know what you think, this is just the first of some custom personal projects I'm doing for fun. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Dauntless Seven on August 31, 2015, 10:01:35 PM Aww... it's okay :'( ::) Here's your point 8) ;D :P
PS: Gazooks and wonderbar maestro !!! :o Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on August 31, 2015, 10:25:41 PM Thanks D7.
;) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Noctis on August 31, 2015, 11:28:47 PM This is my favorite thing on the entire forum right now.
(http://i.imgur.com/Q7tqoq6.jpg) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on August 31, 2015, 11:50:36 PM Got to love the Nox seal of approval.
;) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: hazard502 on September 01, 2015, 12:10:03 AM What the what! I've seen many things pulled from the ashes that look like that. +1 you made man :D
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Noctis on September 01, 2015, 12:16:31 AM Got to love the Nox seal of approval. ;) I want one. Red blade. No need for Emerald. I'm in love with it. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: JediXIX on September 01, 2015, 12:29:28 AM I had guessed to myself this is what you were doing when you teased Mustafar....... and agree with Nox I do, this is the best thing on the forum right now...... full stop..... Exceptional, Amazing, Awesome....... as D7 said, we running out of words of approval Drahcir, lol....... Well done +1 :D
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 01, 2015, 12:48:47 AM Thanks everyone!
Being told this is the best thing on the forum right now is a pretty big compliment. I'm definitely happy with the way it turned out. Anakin wielding this saber is basically head-canon for me now. :P Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Noctis on September 01, 2015, 12:57:06 AM Thanks everyone! Being told this is the best thing on the forum right now is a pretty big compliment. I'm definitely happy with the way it turned out. Anakin wielding this saber is basically head-canon for me now. :P My version of him absolutely would. It's got a raw, brutal edge to it. After all, that which has been tempered by the proverbial flame comes out scarred, but stronger, beautiful in its own right. This saber fits that image. Crap, now I'm going to have to beg my artist friend to draw him with this saber just like this . . . . :P Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: JediXIX on September 01, 2015, 01:09:39 AM Yea, you got my mind racing a million miles an hr with future idea's....... don't get me wrong, I love my shiny hilts, but I also have a few scratched up from much use and fun, and what you do with your weathering just adds that extra used "feel" that makes my understanding of "this weapon is your life" mean so much more..... I really like your use of metallic paints to get the black parts looking so used, and the deep cuts and cracks add to this too, with the grit and dirt look...... I look forward to asking you to do another for me one day...... cheers :)
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Sharpes Sabers on September 01, 2015, 01:34:01 AM This is amazing! I love the look of it just as much as I do your point of view of the hilt. Great thought and gorgeous customization
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 01, 2015, 01:39:01 AM My version of him absolutely would. It's got a raw, brutal edge to it. After all, that which has been tempered by the proverbial flame comes out scarred, but stronger, beautiful in its own right. This saber fits that image. Crap, now I'm going to have to beg my artist friend to draw him with this saber just like this . . . . :P You have to show that picture off if that happens ;) Yea, you got my mind racing a million miles an hr with future idea's....... don't get me wrong, I love my shiny hilts, but I also have a few scratched up from much use and fun, and what you do with your weathering just adds that extra used "feel" that makes my understanding of "this weapon is your life" mean so much more..... I really like your use of metallic paints to get the black parts looking so used, and the deep cuts and cracks add to this too, with the grit and dirt look...... I look forward to asking you to do another for me one day...... cheers :) My mind starts racing whenever I have a hilt in my hand, there's hundreds of possibilities with these things. I'm excited for my next personal project in particular. The Rebel General. But yeah, I know what you mean. I have a Manticore SE that I have no intentions of weathering. Some hilts just need that shine - not that, that one wouldn't work weathered. This is amazing! I love the look of it just as much as I do your point of view of the hilt. Great thought and gorgeous customization Thanks!Thought I'd give a little background on what inspired it. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: sedstiskyfaller on September 01, 2015, 02:36:03 AM Definitely a saber true to its name. You captured what you set out on for sure. Never thought I would see a Graflex look like this! Great job! Point well earned ;)
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 01, 2015, 02:49:43 AM Thanks Sedsti!
Appreciate it! Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: RevanReborn on September 01, 2015, 05:39:28 AM Wow man, another one knocked out of the park!! Love the concept, and you executed it breathtakingly. That looks phenomenal, I've always thought the graflex would look amazing dark side, and now I know :). Another masterpiece Drahcir, and I mean that with full weight of the words- you are a true master of these US customizations- just take it to whole other level. Keep up the great work, and keep sharing- it's inspiring :) points awarded
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: darth tratus on September 01, 2015, 05:44:30 AM That is some awesome weathering done there. Great job with that graflex Drahcir! Ur weathering is giving me an urge to get my saber weathered in the future. Point for u!
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 01, 2015, 06:33:52 AM Wow man, another one knocked out of the park!! Love the concept, and you executed it breathtakingly. That looks phenomenal, I've always thought the graflex would look amazing dark side, and now I know :). Another masterpiece Drahcir, and I mean that with full weight of the words- you are a true master of these US customizations- just take it to whole other level. Keep up the great work, and keep sharing- it's inspiring :) points awarded Thanks! OH trust me, I'll keep sharing. I've already started my next personal project. The beauty of so many of US's hilts is they're so great to personalize and modify to whatever you can imagine. That is some awesome weathering done there. Great job with that graflex Drahcir! Ur weathering is giving me an urge to get my saber weathered in the future. Point for u! Thanks Tratus! Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Darth Logos on September 01, 2015, 04:18:34 PM Love it. Points.
Surprised that Nox hasn't asked yet, so on her behalf as well as other potentially interested parties who shall remain nameless ::)... Would you consider replicating this on commission? Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 01, 2015, 05:45:40 PM Love it. Points. Surprised that Nox hasn't asked yet, so on her behalf as well as other potentially interested parties who shall remain nameless ::)... Would you consider replicating this on commission? An exact replication? No. Something similar, definitely. All my customs are more or less one-of-a-kind, so things like damage locations would be changed and I might alter the paint scheme some - I likely won't do any dual toned version. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Lord Canterbury on September 01, 2015, 05:50:55 PM OK, well - to be totally honest, I'm mortified anyone would actually do this to a Graflex.
But you managed to somehow mortify with dignity & class - so I gave you a point. ;) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 01, 2015, 05:57:19 PM OK, well - to be totally honest, I'm mortified anyone would actually do this to a Graflex. But you managed to somehow mortify with dignity & class - so I gave you a point. ;) No hilt is safe from customization. ;) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Roband on September 01, 2015, 06:29:34 PM Are you sure you are not a professional prop-maker?
This level of customization, and the story added to it is ILM level stuff. You could probably take a couple of pictures, put them together in a portfolio and walk right into Disney's studios to put together their props with the quality of these works. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: hazard502 on September 01, 2015, 07:01:01 PM Are you sure you are not a professional prop-maker? This level of customization, and the story added to it is ILM level stuff. You could probably take a couple of pictures, put them together in a portfolio and walk right into Disney's studios to put together their props with the quality of these works. Fun idea Roband! Drahcir, I heard Disney's making a few films in a galaxy far away so... Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 01, 2015, 10:04:57 PM Are you sure you are not a professional prop-maker? This level of customization, and the story added to it is ILM level stuff. You could probably take a couple of pictures, put them together in a portfolio and walk right into Disney's studios to put together their props with the quality of these works. Talk about a major compliment - thanks man! Fun idea Roband! Drahcir, I heard Disney's making a few films in a galaxy far away so... Let me just build a portfolio. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Kouri on September 02, 2015, 01:55:01 AM Curious about your reasoning with the grips. I'd have figured they'd be the same graphite as the clamp/emitter to keep the Vader theme going. Also wondering about perhaps darkening up the copper "buttons". I can see marks on them, but they're still so bright and shiny that it kind of detracts from the rest of the dragged-through-hell-and-shot-out-of-a-volcano look you put so much effort in establishing on the rest of the saber. Or might that just be the camera playing tricks?
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 02, 2015, 02:17:40 AM Curious about your reasoning with the grips. I'd have figured they'd be the same graphite as the clamp/emitter to keep the Vader theme going. Also wondering about perhaps darkening up the copper "buttons". I can see marks on them, but they're still so bright and shiny that it kind of detracts from the rest of the dragged-through-hell-and-shot-out-of-a-volcano look you put so much effort in establishing on the rest of the saber. Or might that just be the camera playing tricks? The grips take up so much space that when they were a solid color with slight weathering the whole hilt looked horribly lopsided and bad - they are actually the graphite color because I tried it first and wasn't happy with it. I actually removed every grip piece from the hilt and painted them individually to do that - only to find it didn't look right. It just looked way too clean before I took to doing more to them. The buttons are the result of the flash from the camera, just as you suggested. There is actually quite a bit of black on them. Maybe a bit later I'll take a picture of them with less flash just to show how dirty they actually are. Edit: Went ahead and just took a picture with my phone (so excuse quality), dirtier than they appear. (http://i62.tinypic.com/2n0q9sn.jpg) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Kouri on September 02, 2015, 03:17:17 AM Oh, yeah, that's a whole lot better. I hadn't noticed the rabbit ears being the same graphite, either. *thumbs up*
As for the grips, I'm completely with you that they should appear worn and abused to match the rest of the hilt - heck, they're going to be one of the most handled spots. I just think the wear should be different to represent the change of material between polymer grips and metal hilt, but perhaps that too is already more apparent when viewed without flash. If I may, I think putting a bit more work in the setup for your photos would make for a *huge* boost in presentation. Doesn't even need to be anything complicated or expensive. Next time you get a chance, head down to the office section of whatever retailer you like shopping at, and pick up a sheet of white, black, and maybe gray posterboard. You want to always have something on hand to contrast the piece you're shooting - so in this case, a white or light-gray backdrop would've been ace. Find a wall that's getting some nice sunlight, and just tape the board to the wall so that the posterboard curves onto the floor, giving you a seamless backdrop. Found this pic online showing what I mean: (http://i.imgur.com/h2rKSXU.jpg) Then just snap a photo without flash. Personal example: Left was taken inside the house early evening. Right was taken out on the patio late afternoon with a scrap of black fleece as a backdrop. Same cruddy cellphone camera each time. (http://i.imgur.com/DtGXsCy.jpg) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Dauntless Seven on September 02, 2015, 03:24:27 AM Hi Kouri. Don't think that Drahcir needs much help with photos of his customized sabers but I certainly do. So thanks for the tips. Here's a point. :)
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 02, 2015, 03:33:24 AM Oh, yeah, that's a whole lot better. I hadn't noticed the rabbit ears being the same graphite, either. *thumbs up* As for the grips, I'm completely with you that they should appear worn and abused to match the rest of the hilt - heck, they're going to be one of the most handled spots. I just think the wear should be different to represent the change of material between polymer grips and metal hilt, but perhaps that too is already more apparent when viewed without flash. If I may, I think putting a bit more work in the setup for your photos would make for a *huge* boost in presentation. Doesn't even need to be anything complicated or expensive. Next time you get a chance, head down to the office section of whatever retailer you like shopping at, and pick up a sheet of white, black, and maybe gray posterboard. You want to always have something on hand to contrast the piece you're shooting - so in this case, a white or light-gray backdrop would've been ace. Find a wall that's getting some nice sunlight, and just tape the board to the wall so that the posterboard curves onto the floor, giving you a seamless backdrop. Found this pic online showing what I mean: ([url]http://i.imgur.com/h2rKSXU.jpg[/url]) Then just snap a photo without flash. Personal example: Left was taken inside the house early evening. Right was taken out on the patio late afternoon with a scrap of black fleece as a backdrop. Same cruddy cellphone camera each time. ([url]http://i.imgur.com/DtGXsCy.jpg[/url]) Yeah, the rabbit ears are graphite as well! I like the way they tied into the emitter portion. There's definitely a more noticeable difference between the grips and the body than is readily apparent in the photo. I did end up deciding to treat them like they were machined metal though - I just couldn't get a balance I was actually happy with otherwise. I played with grays, blacks, and lighter colors on them before this final decision and it all just felt out of place to me. I tried many things on them, they're actually what delayed this hilt more than anything else. I may go back and mess with them again, but for now I'm done with them. As far as photos - yes, yes, yes. I've been slowly working on improving my setup. Given those examples that seems like the next logical step - so thanks for that! Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: JediXIX on September 02, 2015, 03:41:27 AM Yes, great photo tips Kouri....... +1 :)
You can get similar results with some basic home lighting / lamps and backdrops also..... :) and one other thing, lol would've been ace. I don't hear the word "ace" being used much these days, such an 80's word, I remember haha...... what your vintage ? Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: magik0012 on September 03, 2015, 02:02:43 AM OKay.. late to the party, I am.. but GADZOOKS! Awesome saber created you have!!
POINT!! If US offered a 'Dark Graflex' I might even try something like this myself.. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 03, 2015, 02:27:43 AM Per the advice given to me I went back and played with the grips again with new eyes.
Flatter colors, no metallics, while still getting the grit in there. Bad phone picture, but I think it's an improvement. (http://i59.tinypic.com/n6q3b8.jpg) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Saber Rake on September 06, 2015, 03:36:36 PM This. Is. Epic!!!! It's so cool! I actually could see Anakin doing maintenance every day, though. He loves building droids and the like, I see no reason why he wouldn't stop to clean his weapon, after all, you take care of your weapon, it takes care of you.
"This weapon is your life. Guard it well." That said, this is an awesome hilt! What are you gonna do with it? Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 06, 2015, 07:15:47 PM Maintenance may not have been the best word. More like polishing, the innards would be great and reliable, but polishing that thing and keeping its sheen. Doesn't sound like Anakin to me.
Not to mention Anakin wasn't exactly easy on his hilts. He went through three in AOTC Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Saber Rake on September 07, 2015, 12:36:28 AM XD That's true. I get where you're coming from here.
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Roband on September 07, 2015, 05:48:12 PM Maintenance may not have been the best word. More like polishing, the innards would be great and reliable, but polishing that thing and keeping its sheen. Doesn't sound like Anakin to me. Not to mention Anakin wasn't exactly easy on his hilts. He went through three in AOTC This is very well thought out! Note that Ani did not put priority into putting coverings on 3-PO when he built it and his podracer, although mechanically sound and fast as hell had little in the way of fairings on the engines with the mechanicals exposed. R2 and 3PO did paint it, but the plating was all beat to hell and not polished. I would expect a well used hilt with impeccable innards. like Drachir's masterpiece here. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Saber Rake on September 07, 2015, 06:40:47 PM This is very well thought out! Sir, you fail to consider the fact that he was a slave. He had no way of getting plating for 3PO, in fact, he states that he can't afford it. He was only able to make 3PO because he salvaged him from a droid he found on the streets.Note that Ani did not put priority into putting coverings on 3-PO when he built it and his podracer, although mechanically sound and fast as hell had little in the way of fairings on the engines with the mechanicals exposed. R2 and 3PO did paint it, but the plating was all beat to hell and not polished. I would expect a well used hilt with impeccable innards. like Drachir's masterpiece here. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Kuristufa on September 08, 2015, 06:46:16 AM Love it!!! The funny thing is after seeing your page on custom weathering I had planned to send in my Graflex to you for this same effect. And here it is as if taken from my imagination. Great minds think alike? :P
Would you mind doing something similar to this in the future? Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Darth Logos on September 08, 2015, 02:27:25 PM Sir, you fail to consider the fact that he was a slave. He had no way of getting plating for 3PO, in fact, he states that he can't afford it. He was only able to make 3PO because he salvaged him from a droid he found on the streets. Points for the come back. His pod was also pieced together from junk. If there was even a "used-like-new" part on that heap, I'd be shocked. Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Noctis on September 08, 2015, 03:59:58 PM Maintenance may not have been the best word. More like polishing, the innards would be great and reliable, but polishing that thing and keeping its sheen. Doesn't sound like Anakin to me. Not to mention Anakin wasn't exactly easy on his hilts. He went through three in AOTC Gotta agree. Ani is function over looks. There were many, many times in TCW where he wrecks brand new ships, destroys hardware, and is just like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . If it served a purpose and fulfilled its purpose, he seemed fine with it using it just as it was and not caring about the physical particulars. Also, there's the matter of the scar on his face. I'm betting some bacta could have cleared that up, as there have far more severe wounds that left none. Bet he kept it for a reason. I could see him keeping the "scars" on his weapons as some sort of physical reminder of just what both he and his weapon have been through. This also seems very in line with his former slave self. "I don't care what it looks like as long as it functions how I need it to function." Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Saber Rake on September 09, 2015, 09:29:03 PM Gotta agree. Ani is function over looks. There were many, many times in TCW where he wrecks brand new ships, destroys hardware, and is just like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . If it served a purpose and fulfilled its purpose, he seemed fine with it using it just as it was and not caring about the physical particulars. Maybe he just breaks/loses his sabers so much he never gets a chance to wear them down. :PAlso, there's the matter of the scar on his face. I'm betting some bacta could have cleared that up, as there have far more severe wounds that left none. Bet he kept it for a reason. I could see him keeping the "scars" on his weapons as some sort of physical reminder of just what both he and his weapon have been through. This also seems very in line with his former slave self. "I don't care what it looks like as long as it functions how I need it to function." Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Noctis on September 09, 2015, 10:51:44 PM Maybe he just breaks/loses his sabers so much he never gets a chance to wear them down. :P Also a possibility. Takes after his Master with losing them. ;) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Saber Rake on September 09, 2015, 11:34:21 PM Also a possibility. Takes after his Master with losing them. ;) C'mon, give Obi Wan a little more credit than that! XDTitle: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: bigBear on September 10, 2015, 06:00:03 PM very impressive, it looks like a relic that's just been dug up.
not sure I can use more words to compliment....have a point for your skills Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: hazard502 on September 10, 2015, 06:49:48 PM very impressive, it looks like a relic that's just been dug up. not sure I can use more words to compliment....have a point for your skills Nobody has words left for this kid :P ;) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: bigBear on September 10, 2015, 07:16:01 PM kid? when 40+ you reach look as good you will not
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: hazard502 on September 10, 2015, 07:18:54 PM kid? when 40+ you reach look as good you will not Lol I was referring to Drahcir! ;D I'm sure you look just fine bigBear haha :P Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Drahcir on September 10, 2015, 08:57:57 PM Just because I'm only 25 doesn't mean I'm not wise beyond my years.
;) Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Rapine on July 28, 2016, 12:33:09 PM Drahcir,
I've only just seen this. Cripes that's awesome. :o :o Really amazingly done man. -1 Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: CyanRogue2154 on March 07, 2017, 01:28:01 AM What do I think? I LOVE IT!
Title: Re: Introducing Mustafar: A Drahcir Custom Graflex Post by: Hightower85 on July 14, 2017, 06:41:03 AM The idea behind this project has been two-fold. First, Anakin's Graflex in ROTS always seemed too clean for the character. Anakin was a brooding, short tempered, man of action and his chrome plated Graflex never sat right with me. Can any of you see Anakin sitting down polishing and doing maintenance on his saber daily, because I sure can't. A saber that clean belongs to a man like Obi-wan, not Anakin. So step 1, create a saber that reflects the war Anakin played many key parts in. Secondly, what if Anakin had bested Obi-Wan on Mustafar, or at least not lost so completely. What if he had no need to construct a saber so different from his Graflex to accommodate a new fighting style. What if the Graflex was a Dark Side hilt. So step 2, make the Graflex seem more menacing a hilt. With those two things in mind, I present to you Mustafar - The dark side hilt I feel Anakin could have wielded. The name reflecting the place I feel truly created Vader. ([url]http://i.imgur.com/UutqTwc.png[/url]) The hilt sports a two-toned color scheme with the Clamp and Emitter portions being a more-or-less solid Graphite Color with slight weathering applied to them. The remaining portions include, blacks, grays, browns, and brass colors to reflect the wear, tear, and ash this saber would have accumulated fighting in a long war and the ultimate battle on Mustafar. The two-toned decision being a shout out to both Anakin the man and the saber Vader does eventually make. It also shows a red blade, though seeing as this hilt runs an Emerald Driver it could easily change to a blue to show the before and after of this transformation. A few detail shots of this hilt: ([url]http://i.imgur.com/juvXLz3.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i.imgur.com/2NTnG8w.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i.imgur.com/tbefgiq.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i.imgur.com/uLtEQlA.jpg[/url]) So let me know what you think, this is just the first of some custom personal projects I'm doing for fun. Properly gorgeous!! Have you thought about using a dremmel and cutting the black bit away on the emitter so you have a shine through bit? (http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kJtj35tExwY/maxresdefault.jpg) |