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Title: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 08, 2015, 10:33:54 PM So this is the result of several hours of work over the last week, I call it "The Pillar"
The idea being it's an ancient sith saber from an unnamed sith lord's tomb - found encased in a center pillar. Lots of pics to follow, I'm willing to answer any questions on how I did it. (http://i58.tinypic.com/2vcugqc.jpg) (http://i59.tinypic.com/2ytz7gl.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/16263ab.jpg) (http://i60.tinypic.com/idzr77.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/2u60mrc.jpg) (http://i58.tinypic.com/2z4x0tx.jpg) (http://i61.tinypic.com/nvt6oz.jpg) (http://i60.tinypic.com/67qcxs.jpg) And some detail pictures: (http://i60.tinypic.com/2q8aat3.jpg) (http://i60.tinypic.com/121qy39.jpg) (http://i60.tinypic.com/hsqqgp.jpg) (http://i58.tinypic.com/r1ar0y.jpg) (http://i61.tinypic.com/28hg2dw.jpg) (http://i57.tinypic.com/sv78g8.jpg) (http://i58.tinypic.com/mkg7ra.jpg) (http://i57.tinypic.com/f21te0.jpg) Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: PKKite on June 08, 2015, 10:39:31 PM I like how well you got the look down. It looks like just a little tight grip could break it at this point. It also feels like it could be a recovered empire dig saber kept by a captain or something as a show piece.
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 08, 2015, 10:48:53 PM I like how well you got the look down. It looks like just a little tight grip could break it at this point. It also feels like it could be a recovered empire dig saber kept by a captain or something as a show piece. Thanks! I really wanted it to have the look that it was barely held together and damaged - maybe the user has to use the force to even keep it together. Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Darth_Phobius47 on June 09, 2015, 12:01:32 AM It's like Darth Sion, scarred disfigured and barely held together. Very cool custom saber! Point to you my friend!
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Molina00 on June 09, 2015, 12:10:42 AM I love the cracks and the weathering/antiquing looks incredible! DS point for an outstanding job!
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 09, 2015, 01:00:31 AM Thanks to both of you, this was really fun to do.
Think I might start doing this to more sabers. Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 09, 2015, 05:21:02 AM The question is grab bag or pick a hilt to mod...
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Groovidad on June 09, 2015, 06:12:49 AM Thanks! I really wanted it to have the look that it was barely held together and damaged - maybe the user has to use the force to even keep it together. Brother! GREAT job on the mod! Very creative and beautiful detailing! I really get the impression you're striving for. Did you use a Dremmel? I build rifles as a hobby and have found Dremmels are extremely versatile! I really like the light coming through the "X" crack. The Force is definitely guiding you, my friend! Point! Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 09, 2015, 08:48:49 AM Brother! GREAT job on the mod! Very creative and beautiful detailing! I really get the impression you're striving for. Did you use a Dremmel? I build rifles as a hobby and have found Dremmels are extremely versatile! I really like the light coming through the "X" crack. The Force is definitely guiding you, my friend! Point! Yup, used lots of dremmel. Three different sized cutting tools, a sanding implement, and an engraver. Yeah, I imagine the X cut is peaking into the crystal chamber. I'd love to do mods like this as a hobby, I need limitless hilt access. Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: richmbailey on June 09, 2015, 12:53:07 PM If the saber has sound (or sound later on) the "Ancient Saber" sound font would fit this hilt perfectly. :)
Excellent weathering sir. Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 09, 2015, 08:12:16 PM It doesn't currently have sound, but I'll probably add sound to it - the ancient saber sounds would be great for it
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Roband on June 09, 2015, 11:03:34 PM Fantastic workmanship... this is something that wouldn't look out of place in an "Indiana Jones" temple dig.
Darkside point for a very realistic Sith relic! Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Groovidad on June 09, 2015, 11:27:49 PM The question is grab bag or pick a hilt to mod... Man, ANY way you go, you can't go wrong! I suppose it comes down to cost and options. The more I look at your creation, the more it looks like it belongs in a glass display case....like you would see on a pedestal in a museum! Wonderful job! You, sir, are an artiste'! Getcha' another point for being so damn good at what you do! I can't wait to see your next masterpiece! Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: SpiritOfSakura on June 10, 2015, 05:08:07 AM That saber is absolutely breathtaking! Amazing job!
Point for you! Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: JediXIX on June 10, 2015, 08:06:00 AM Outstanding work my friend...... +1 :)
My first thought was those darkened choke points, years of Sith Dark side force energy permanently discolouring and burning the metal..... Your ancient Sith owner was very strong with the Dark side of the Force...... As everyone has said, the X cut letting the red LED through is sensational..... Love the cracks.... Love the pommel..... and what's the blade plug you're using? Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Sarich Belmont on June 10, 2015, 04:45:50 PM I love everything about this except for the switch. Get that swapped to something more flush and it'll be super perfect.
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 10, 2015, 07:37:07 PM Man, ANY way you go, you can't go wrong! I suppose it comes down to cost and options. The more I look at your creation, the more it looks like it belongs in a glass display case....like you would see on a pedestal in a museum! Wonderful job! You, sir, are an artiste'! Getcha' another point for being so damn good at what you do! I can't wait to see your next masterpiece! Thanks! you all motivate me to do more of these - it was quite fun. Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 10, 2015, 07:37:45 PM That saber is absolutely breathtaking! Amazing job! Point for you! Thank you! Have a point in return Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 10, 2015, 07:39:35 PM Outstanding work my friend...... +1 :) My first thought was those darkened choke points, years of Sith Dark side force energy permanently discolouring and burning the metal..... Your ancient Sith owner was very strong with the Dark side of the Force...... As everyone has said, the X cut letting the red LED through is sensational..... Love the cracks.... Love the pommel..... and what's the blade plug you're using? Yeah, I figured the choke points would have seen lots of action - force lighting here and there, lots of handling, they need to look the part. The blade plug is something I picked up off ebay a while back I'll post pictures of it a bit later. Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 10, 2015, 07:40:34 PM I love everything about this except for the switch. Get that swapped to something more flush and it'll be super perfect. Yeah, I totally agree. If it had sound I would have had one of the AV switches on it, but it's a stunt. So unless I took it apart and rewired lots of things it has to be that guarded one. Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 10, 2015, 07:41:33 PM I ended up listing this saber on ebay, as is.
Hopefully it sells for a decent price so that I can fund more cool customizations like this. :D Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: JinhamKlyean on June 10, 2015, 07:43:08 PM I ended up listing this saber on ebay, as is. Hopefully it sells for a decent price so that I can fund more cool customizations like this. :D Dang! If I made something that cool, I'd be afraid to sell it lest I never make anything as cool again. :D Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 10, 2015, 07:45:27 PM Dang! If I made something that cool, I'd be afraid to sell it lest I never make anything as cool again. :D Yeah. I was hesitant, but I figure if it sells I'll get to buy more sabers and make more neat sabers. ;D Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Molina00 on June 10, 2015, 07:47:05 PM I couldn't believe it when I saw that thing up for sale. Good luck. 8)
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 10, 2015, 07:48:19 PM Thanks!
Hopefully I get lucky and there's interest. It has the Li-Ion setup in it already so it'd be pretty easy to get sound in it at some point. Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Darth Calico on June 11, 2015, 08:12:33 PM Great Saber! Can't believe you are selling it!
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 11, 2015, 09:07:55 PM Ha!
Yeah it was a hard decision, but I want to do more custom US projects. :P Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: JediXIX on June 13, 2015, 02:25:17 AM You're selling this awesome creation? What the? :P
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on June 13, 2015, 03:01:22 AM You're selling this awesome creation? What the? :P Ha, yeah.It's what I need to do if I want to do more. :P Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Darth_Awesome on June 18, 2015, 03:28:07 AM Dude! Unbelievable! I would love to hear a step by step of how you did it! And possibly even see some progress pics on your next saber! Point for you for being awesome!
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: DarkWatchman on October 01, 2015, 06:40:33 PM Legitimately the most beautiful thing I have ever seen I'd give you 20pts if I could
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Drahcir on October 01, 2015, 08:48:52 PM Legitimately the most beautiful thing I have ever seen I'd give you 20pts if I could Thanks! This was my very first attempt. The link in my sig is basically the depository of all my projects since then! Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: bigBear on October 03, 2015, 06:17:57 PM quite an impressive custom there. point
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: DarthLoki on October 06, 2015, 02:22:18 PM now that is a badass looking saber, well done :)
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Wollivan on October 21, 2016, 09:54:52 PM Hey! I'm brand new to this community and I was wondering what you used for the grip? I'm saving for an Initiate and want to add a grip and what you used on your saber is exactly what I want!
Great saber, really inspiring! Title: Re: Post by: Franzie on October 21, 2016, 10:12:01 PM Love it! I cant point u cause im on the phone..but know that i love it!
Skickat från min E5603 via Tapatalk Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Wollivan on October 22, 2016, 12:42:00 AM Hey, this saber is great! I'm jut about to start getting into customising a saber (I haven't bought it yet) and love that grip! What material is it?
Inspiring, thank you! Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Exilium on October 22, 2016, 01:37:59 AM You've created a masterpiece my friend!
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Lord Japarco on October 22, 2016, 08:41:23 AM Wow, very cool, looks great, congrats...-1
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Zren Tobas on October 30, 2016, 04:36:50 PM Sick. Were you nervous slanting the emitter or not really?
Title: Re: Say Hello to "The Pillar" - My Custom Aeon Post by: Gray Legionary on November 01, 2016, 11:50:28 PM That saber is absolutely stunning!
awesome job man, take a dark side point. I love the concept of it, the whole "super ancient saber" thing is just so cool! I could never do stuff like that, at least until i practice with cheaper materials a bunch. I worry I would completely screw up the hilt. |