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Thanks to Ultra and the team at Ultrasabers, I have been granted the opportunity to share with you my shop for 3D-printed products here on the forum!


Shapeways is a company that 3D prints computer models of products in a wide range of materials and sends it to you at home. My shop focuses on products inspired by the Star Wars universe, as well as blade plugs and saber accessories. This started out as a way for me to further customize my Ultrasabers and has expanded into multiple designs that I've come up with. I would now like to share these with you so that you can get more out of your Ultrasabers.


You can find the shop's main page at the link here: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/sedstiskyfallerdesigns (http://www.shapeways.com/shops/sedstiskyfallerdesigns)

The Ultrasabers team and the members here on the forum have been so great that I decided to make one of my blade plug designs exclusively for the members of Saberforum! Not only that, but I am offering this design for 15% off the normal price it would be offered for  :)

The link to this item can be found here: http://shpws.me/uqb3 (http://shpws.me/uqb3)

                                                                       Here is a render of it:



This is just an example of the many designs I have available on the shop for you to discover.

Feel free to ask me any questions you may have, and if you decide to get something this is a great place to share it for others to see  :)

Nice work bro

Nice. Maybe you could help them with future saber designs as well and even the much wanted curved hilt too. Would be awesome.

AH don't know nuthin' bout no 3D Pritin' so I've no idea what materials are transparent, in case I wanted to order a Holocron when money is once again available :P

Good work on the 3D rendering, and good luck with your venture.

I'd be interested in seeing some photos of some of your completed blade plugs so that I can see what the materials and colours look like in a finished product, and in a powered on saber as well.

 He has a holocron plate that will fit the sides of a baseball cube. He designed it for me. I will be ordering it soon

Oh cool, I didn't even notice that.

Haha, it's ok cause not many people do. The transparent materials include the Transparent Detail, Frosted Detail, and Frosted Ultra Detail. The White Strong and Flexible (and the polished version) will let some light through, but just enough to see the color of the light.



Thank you! I only have one in the Frosted Detail right now which lets a lot of light through. I have one on order in the Polished Alumide which is a cool material that is a grey plastic with aluminum dust added during manufacturing. This material is good for the ones that have slits or holes in the top if you only want the light shining through them, while still giving it somewhat of a metallic look. My Frosted Detail Blade Plug 4 is in this thread along with my Switch Cover and a custom shroud I did: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=20499.msg316469#msg316469 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=20499.msg316469#msg316469)
Just keep in mind that the pieces in my Dominix LE thread have been painted in some way.

Here is a link to the materials page on Shapeways that gives more info on all of the materials: https://www.shapeways.com/materials?li=nav (https://www.shapeways.com/materials?li=nav)

I have two plugs on the way! I am glad US supports your "customizing". Another reason to like these guys and keep coming back for more amazing hilts. ;)

Awesomeness of the highest level. I visited your shop and just wanted everything two question number 1 is the Sith holocron transparent number 2 do you ship to the UK say yes please  ;D

I'm glad you like it  :)

All of my models are available in transparent and solid materials. The available ones are listed to the right of the image when on the product page.

They will ship worldwide with the exception of Russia because of customs issues. So yes! Everything is printed and shipped from Shapeways. I only supply the models and run the shop.

Yay, that means that they will ship to South Africa

That's correct! Here is the page on shipping from there website: https://www.shapeways.com/support/shipping?li=footer (https://www.shapeways.com/support/shipping?li=footer)

In addition to the colors of Blue, Red, and Purple, now Green, Yellow, and Orange will also be available in the models that can be made in the Strong and Flexible Plastic (this only excludes the steel activation boxes). This will give everyone more options when trying to get your saber to look just the way you want it  :)

Oh shot I just looked at the site again I didn't realize that the actavation boxes where steel.

nice work been doing a bit of saber parts myself with sketchup  cuz its easy to design to scale with.  Also drew out and in process of 3d modeling my own mandolorian assassin helmet in Maya, then converting to a pepakura file and gonna fiberglass and trick it out.  I am trying to become more of a prop maker and less of a sabersmith want to do it all muhwawawawawa.   But nice job with 3d models can I ask what modeling program you are using

Yep, all activation boxes are available in Stainless Steel with a wide variety of finishes and polishes.


PM sent.

Lovin the blade plugs. Which would look best on an Overlord?

Thanks for your comment. I didn't really design any of these to be specific to any hilt, but I can go over a few design features.

If you wanted to continues the windowed look of the emitter, then Blade Plug 5 would be the best for that since you could put it in with the top part above the emitter and have light shine though the windows along the sides. If you like the idea of light shining through your blade plug, then blade plugs 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, and the Saberforum Exclusive will all accomplish this.

All other blade plugs are solid with different design elements to make them unique. You could also get Blade Plug 12 in Frosted Detail and get one of the inserts in a solid color to put in it for the light to shine through the symbol, however.

Let me know if you have any further questions!

Will you by any chance be adding shrouds to the shop sometime?

I've been trying to decide if I want to add some shrouds or take custom orders for them. I have noticed that shrouds seem to be one of the most common customizations for the more plain sabers so it will definitely be an option soon. I just haven't decided how I want to handle it.

Right now I am working on a different section of the shop that I hope to launch within the next week or two.

cool, looking forward to seeing it.

Got two of your Blade Plug designs in the mail today. I am working on painting/detailing them. Using flat metallic gray as the base coat and will do a paint wash for detailing with flat metallic black.

I'll post pics once they are done. :)

Awesome! Can't wait to see the finished result  :)

These are great! I really like the designs. I'll hopefully be ordering a couple of designs soon. :)

How about Jedi pouches/capsules for Ultra Sabers? They already have the covertech clips so why not. :P Just a thought.

You'll have to wait and see  ;)

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Ever thought of doing a DL-44 kit for upgrading C96 airsoft pistols?

I haven't actually, but that would be interesting. I would have to look up the specs on it, but it would cost a lot to produce it in steel because of the size so it would probably have to be plastic unfortunately.

Plastic is fine... the pistol I have is a plastic spring operated one.

I am intrigued by the blade plug designs and the guarded switch cover.

On the guarded switch cover, is it fitted to "snap on" or does it require glue ?

It does require glue. It wasn't thick enough to design with a snap-on feature unfortunately. There are certain printing guidelines for the products. I used superglue on mine and it holds great. you just have to be sure to ge the glue all the way to the edges of the switch and make sure its centered.

Very nice!  Is there a particular saber that is designed to fit on?  The blade plugs look awesome too.
Btw, what program do you use for your modelling?

Thank you!
Any of the sabers with a 1.45" outer diameter, i.e. any of the standard V3 sabers up to the up to the SI's and others that don't have embellishments, such as the Catalysts and War Glaives.

PM sent.

Looks awesome! The list of stuff to get is getting bigger. ;)

You planning on any more shrouds in the future? :)

Will this shroud fit on a initiate V3?

As of right now this will be the only body shroud. I am still deciding on what to do for emitter shrouds.

I'm working on a new part of the shop right now that I'm hoping to launch this weekend so it will be taking up all of my (3D modeling) time. You will definitely see it posted here when something new is offered  :)


Yes! I made sure this shroud was short enough and wide enough to fit on all the standard V3 models from the Initiates up through the SI's. I believe the Initiate V3 is 9.5" long and this shroud comes in just under 8".

Looking good!

Update on the two blade plugs I ordered. The plastic absorbed the paint too much so I am going back to the drawing board. I'll work on sanding, applying a primer paint, the paint again. Once done I'll post pics.

I guess the polished plastic tends to work better with painting since the unpolished is more porous. I used a few coats of Krylon spray paint on my polished models and it worked fine. Excited to see what you've done to them  :)

Can that shroud fit an Overlord? Would look awesome on an Overlord. =] Now I kind of want a Dominix V3 though. :P What size set screws would you recommend for this?

Yeah I'm gonna get me a Guardian Blue Aeon V3 and then your shroud and do a testing to see how it looks, probably do the black finish shroud. Can't wait to see what other designs you have in mind though. =]

Doh. That's my mistake. I should have gotten the polished plastic material. I am sure I can work with what I have. :)

I believe so. I wasn't sure if the Overlord has a 1.45" diameter or not. The shroud doesn't have any holes for set screws since I wanted it to be universal. For the blade plugs, the normal retention screw size works fine.


It happens. It took me a while to get familiar with the materials and their limitations. And now you know for next time if you decide to get something else later on.

So the shroud should just slide on and fit without any set screws? Cool. Makes my job easier. :P Will the emitter shrouds work the same way?  Only thing that confuses me on the one shroud design is the middle part, like do you bend the middle prongs up to fit over the switch if you get a stunt saber? That's what I'm seeing anyway.

It should fit over the saber snuggly, but I can't guarantee it will stay put during a duel without some way to hold it on. The slots in the back allow for attaching a covertec wheel or some other knob screw through the shroud to hold it in place if desired. The midsection of the shroud will have to be placed so that it avoids the switch since the gap is too narrow for the switch to slide through. The upper and lower wrap arounds will allow the switch to pass through with ease so that the shroud can slide onto the saber. The switches tend to be placed higher on the sabers anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem for the switch to fall within the top part of the shroud for any saber.

Okay. I'll probably just put set screws on the lower end of the shroud then and one in the middle section with the 3 prong looking things. Can we also get a shroud for the 4 remaining V2 sabers? :P I got a Dominix V2 LE saber I'd like to get a shroud on but from you.

I'll think about a V2 version. Right now I have some other stuff I'm focusing on first though.

Ya know I was wondering if you where gona do the comunicater or the holoprojector. Have a point for reading my mind

Lol. Same here. I will be getting it all. 2 sets of 4 for the capsules, comm link with belt clip, and holo comm, too bad no pouches though.

Have a point. I will defiantly be getting some of the capsules.

Totally need that detonator... hey, wrist comlinks and stuff? I need to beef up my Jedi game.

I'll keep that in mind. It would probably have to include a hinge or something since it is plastic.

Yeah I need to update my Jedi costume some more as well. Maybe extra chain links or something for leather belts, say one is put on attached using velcro instead of the real thing? That's how my belt is for now but I'll be getting a better one here soon.

I'm happy with the current product selection so it will probably be a while before I introduce any new products from here on out unless something really grabs my attention. I did a lot of research for this latest expansion to offer popular items that I could confidently achieve through modeling. I will, however, take all suggestions into consideration for the future. Thanks for all the comments and support.

As promised. Button covers and blade plugs installed on my AEON (BR) and AEON LE v3 (AS).

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s528/richmbailey/CustomPlug-Button_zps3b449475.jpg)

They look great. Thanks for sharing :)

I'm not hip to the different plastics and whatnot..Sedsti, what options should I choose if I want some basic capsules that I can paint?

If you are just going to paint them I would suggest the White Strong and Flexible Polished. It has a smooth surface as opposed to its unpolished counterpart. I have used spray paint to paint this material and other paints should work fine as well.

I can't seem to find the button covers. I'd like a red one for my SRD Dominix V2 saber to give some character.

Here is the link:
https://www.shapeways.com/model/2016483/switch-cover.html?li=my-models&materialId=6 (https://www.shapeways.com/model/2016483/switch-cover.html?li=my-models&materialId=6)

It is located in the Saber Accessories section.

Cool. Thanks. =]

Did have a quick question on these, when you put them on the guarded switch, do the switch still work or is it like a cover thing if you just want to leave your saber off?

The switch still functions with this cover. You would have to glue it in place or use some other method for it to stay on the switch as it does not snap onto it.

I used a dab of liquid nail. Worked great.

Oh. That makes me kinda nervous then. I don't want to accidentally ruin any of my sabers. x.x

Sedsti can correct me if I am wrong, but it looks like these covers go over the entire guarded switch. If you put a little dab of glue on the outside of the switch guard ring, (the black part), it should not interfere with the switch at all.

You could use something non-permanent like rubber cement until you decide if you really like it on the saber or not. 

It is actually designed to go onto the switch itself so that it depresses into the guard ring just like the switch would by itself so that there is no loss of function. It's up to you what you use to stick it on there, whether it is permanent or not it should work fine.

I see. Thanks for clearing that up.

A full size Death Star with no spots for lucky torpedoes. That was a major flaw the last time. :P Maybe 20 or so Star Destroyers around the new Death Star for extra protection. Lol. Sorry. I can't really think of anything in that line but maybe some pouches finally possibly maybe? :P

Haha, that was a good one. Pouches aren't easy for 3D-printed models. I have looked into and I found some small purses that close which were a very intricate mesh design that would take too much time to make. The ones I found were selling for $200 on Shapeways, probably because of the time that went into making them, so I don't see that as a viable alternative to the pouches that are already out there. I appreciate the suggestion though.

I want to add to the above that I can also customize any of my models as well for a fee. Again all fees depend on the model in question, so you would need to contact me for further information via PM or email.

Not entirely sure why it popped into my mind, but it occurred to me that a Green Lantern symbol plug would look good in a CG saber. For those that don't mind mixing their fandoms anyway.

If there is someone out there that wants one they can surely request it  ;)

Man, I sure have been out of it lately, missed this thread completely.  This is an awesome idea, I'm glad you worked with Ultra to get it put here for forum members!  I'll likely be picking up a blade plug from you at some point.

Have you thought of doing up some Republican credits?

Republic Credits are no good here! Only money! No money! No parts! No deal! Sorry. Had to. XD

I haven't actually. I will have to look into it. I think they would look really nice in some of the metals that are available to print in.

I defiantly second this, it would be a great touch to a costume to have a few credits in a pouch or pocket.

For anyone interested in the material explanations you can go the address below to review:

http://www.shapeways.com/materials?li=nav (http://www.shapeways.com/materials?li=nav)

Thanks, richmbailey. Speaking of materials...




I am pleased to announce the models above are now available to be printed in brilliant full color, utilizing the Full Color Sandstone material. This versatile material is dyed as it is printed to showcase models in colorful ways. Due to the implications of printing the material and the process it takes to rework models to be printed in multiple colors, this is only an option for the models you see above. These new options add stunning detail to the finished product, without sacrificing much detail in the model itself.

I hope you are as excited as I am to be able to offer these popular models in their newly colored forms. As always, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

How strong is the sandstone?

It is not as strong as the other plastics I have made available. The sandstone by itself is very brittle, but is finished with a cyanoacrylate sealant after being printed to ensure durability. That being said, it is mainly intended for display purposes and not everyday use.

Basically, if you want a nice display piece, these will serve the purpose nicely. If you want something functional to carry around regularly, I would recommend one of the other plastics.

Thanks, I will defiantly have to go with one of the plastics then.

Would the shroud available fit say..an arbiter?

Yes, it should fit fine. The shroud is almost an inch longer than the main body of the hilt. That may give you an idea of where you might place it.

Any saber that has a 1.45" outer diameter will work with the shroud.

Excellent. I may have to get one for my AEON V3! :)

I have got to get on of those!

Nice. Must get that slanted emitter shroud for my Aeon V3 and the one below it for my Dominix V2 sabers. :D Maybe do some solid side versions later on? Like without the cutouts?

do they work on initiates?

How about a shroud design for the Shock series of sabers? Would be awesome. :) Kind of wanting a regular Shock in Blazing Red, something different. I'm thinking kind of a shroud design that could go both ways. Maybe something for the Bane in the future too.

The cutout is so they can bend onto the saber and fit tight onto it. Since not everyone has thumb screws on their sabers to hold them on, I went this route. PM me when you need one modified for your V2 saber.


They certainly do! They fit all the V3 models of the Initiates, Aeons, Dominixes, Standard Issues, and Liberators, maybe even the Catalysts. I believe those are the only ones with straight, non-removeable emitters. PM me if you need one modified for a V2 saber.


Since the Shocks have the raised sections, it would be harder to design one to fit over those. If you want to PM me about it we might be able to come up with something. The body shroud I carry now should fit the Bane.

Nice but Ill be keeping the Bane as is when I get to that point. And if the standard stunt ever comes back in stock.

Versions for a v2 Aeon interest me...

PM sent

Yeah I have a V2 Dominix LE saber I wouldn't mind having the slanted emitter shroud for.

PM sent

Nice. Mine will be blade plug 15. :)

Please allow me to show off my Sedsti made Droid Caller….

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/003_zps332695ff.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/003_zps332695ff.jpg.html)

When I was looking into ordering from Shape Ways, I had asked Sedsti if he had any plans to offer a droid caller, which is another small Star Wars item I had been wanting for a while. He did not have any plans for it but was able to work up a prototype design in a day! After tweaking the size a bit, it was sent to Shape Ways and made on their 3-D printer.

I asked for it printed in black so that the part that will come in contact with the belt clip would be the true color and have no chance of any paint, etc. coming off from the clip. I then added the metallic look with Rub-N-Buff. The Rub-N-Buff over the texture of the plastic gave the metallic parts a patina look. I used a variety of masking tape, small paint brushes and q-tips to apply the Rub-N-Buff. I cleaned up any mistakes on my part with emery cloth so I had nice crisp clean lines between the black and silver, especially in the corners of the boxy part. I plan to clear coat it as well.

This prop is well made and feels very solid (even though Sedsti told me it is actually hollow to cut down on material cost and weight). It looks just like the originals and I am hoping will be sanctioned by Rebel Legion. I plan to send pictures of the item to costume judges for their opinions.

This prop is exactly what I wanted and is a real credit to Sedsti’s ability with this medium. It was a real pleasure to work with him on this project and the results are outstanding.

I included pictures from all angles as well as a few for size comparison. I also could not resist a picture of it with the belt it will go on. This will be me Age of the Empire Jedi belt I have been working on. I plan to make a Han Solo style horizontal clip for it. 

I am proud to be the first kid on the bock with one of these and I am sure it will be in Sedsti’s catalog very soon.

I also ordered a Jedi Comlink but I still need to finish that. My model paints are all dried up so I need to run to the hobby shop today. Pictures of that will be up soon.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/004_zpse168d14d.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/004_zpse168d14d.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/001_zpsf367a193.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/001_zpsf367a193.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/002_zps310403bf.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/002_zps310403bf.jpg.html)

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Enjoy the pics and Point to Sedsti

Verry cool! It looks awsom.

Very cool. Point awarded sir.

Have point! That is one of the best droid callers I have seen!

Lovin your belt and lightsaber get up. What parts did you use? Looks like Shock emitter, War Glaive body, and Bellicose short groove pommel. Nice Droid Caller too.

Chicago.jedi did a great job didn't he? I'm very pleased with his work and honored my model was subject to it.

I just want to let everyone know I did some rearranging in the shop to put Costume/Prop items in front. I have decided to do this because they have become more popular than the blade plugs and I want to put my foremost items first. It also makes more sense to have the blade plugs closer to the saber accessories.

Thank you to all of those supporting me on this journey. I'm having a blast with this  :)

It took me a little longer to get this done than anticipated but here it is.......

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/001_zps4fb16841.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/001_zps4fb16841.jpg.html)

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Before sanding....

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After sanding.....

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When I got the prop, the surface was a little bit rougher than I expected. I will chalk that up a misunderstanding on my part. The metallic finish is not really shiny and metal looking like I thought it would be. I used some 800 grit emery cloth on it and that did the trick of smoothing out the surface  and brought out the details nicely.

I then used silver spray paint on the body, followed by model painting the details. I also replaced the antennas with brass rod.

This will have a nice home in my Clone Wars Era kit and should last me a lifetime of trooping.

Another fine product from Sedsti that I am proud to show off.

Very nice

Several of the emitter/shroud designs could also work for blaster models...

@Chicago. Nice. I'm going to get my comm link in just black though. That's what the original color was on the front.

If I had to do it over again, I think I would get it in black also. I am a fan of Rub-N-Buff and I think that would have made a nice finish over a black print (like the droid caller parts I did in silver).

But really, the sky is the limit as to how you can finish these items. You can make them look like it is "used and abused" or "new off the shelf." It is all a matter of personal preference.

Frankly, I think some of the odd-ball colors might be interesting too, like a red one. We only really see a limited number of these on screen and who is to say that these comlinks are not the iPhones of the Star Wars universe?  Qui Gon does not strike me as the type that would have a hot pink Hello Kitty comlink, but maybe that is some other Jedi's preference  :D

Which ever color you choose, you will not be disappointed.

Great, now I have to place another order  :D

But seriously, nice work on those. The credits are too cool to pass up. Gonna have to get a set.

Speaking of the Rebels Animation Show, I found a sabersmith that is making Kanan Jarrus' lightsaber props. They are LED stunt versions but have room for sound to be added.

Made of aircraft aluminum and not a bad price. I have one on order 3-4 week wait and I plan on having sound added of course.

Image of the hilt below:
[img]https://img1.etsystatic.com/032/0/6875277/il_570xN.575867071_hix9.jpg[/img

Wow, man. You are doing great work. Those credits look awesome. You're awesome.

 More great editions ;D I love the credits!

Thanks everyone! I am especially pleased with how the credits came out and having one printed in steel truly makes it feel like the real thing. If anyone would like any other shots or angles of it feel free to PM me.

I'll be buying me a Skywalker buckle here soon for an ESB future costume. Also could you maybe add a blade plug to match the Graflex saber? Would be awesome. =] Like either ESB or ROTS style whichever style on the main hilt itself you go for. I'm going for classic ESB look when I can. Found my bro's old DL-44 blaster, STILL works amazingly, just needed new batteries, so I'll be trying to pull off a Luke ESB Bespin outfit if I can figure everything out. Like the pouches they used for that certain movie, boots and the covers, etc. I don't have blue eyes though nor can I do contacts. :P But people will get the hint that I love the classic movies over anything for sure.

PM sent

Simple boxes for guarded switches if we want please? Like if we just have standard stunt sabers or something? And I had another idea for a body shroud. Maybe Obi-wan TPM inspired? Would be cool. =] Not exact replica just inspired. That way maybe I could get me a Dominix V3 and get a shroud to have an Obi-wan inspired saber.

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for your input.

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I would like to announce two new shroud designs that are sure to add some flare to your sabers! They both exhibit unique design concepts that should satisfy both the Sith and Jedi in you, and the new material renders will give you a better idea of what they will look like printed in different colors.

Emitter Shroud 5 showcases its sinister claws as its main design element. The base of the emitter is rounded at the bottom with engraved accent rings and tapers upward toward the top of the emitter, with four accent slats at the top. It is available in all colors of Strong and Flexible plastic.
Link: https://www.shapeways.com/model/2396095/emitter-shroud-5.html?li=user-profile&materialId=6 (https://www.shapeways.com/model/2396095/emitter-shroud-5.html?li=user-profile&materialId=6)

Emitter Shroud 6 has an inverted bell design all the way up, which conceals openings in the sides that still allow the beauty of the saber to shine through. This one is also available in all colors of Strong and Flexible plastic.
Link: https://www.shapeways.com/model/2395982/emitter-shroud-6.html?li=user-profile&materialId=6 (https://www.shapeways.com/model/2395982/emitter-shroud-6.html?li=user-profile&materialId=6)

Yeah I like shroud 6. Would look nice on an Aeon or Dominix V3 saber. =] Like do the original emitters of say those 2 sabers show through the windows of the shrouds or do the shroud go up a bit taller than the original emitter to let light shine through?

The saber body is seen through the windows/slats.

Sedsti's blade plug in my HFX OWK converted saber. Looks great and lets just enough light shine through without hurting the eyes.

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s528/richmbailey/HFX-Obi-Wan-LUX12_zpsd32dfbc5.jpg)

Thanks for sharing, richmbailey!

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I am very excited to announce my first model giveaway event! Each order placed between now and next Friday, 8/22, can win. In order to be eligible, you must Like my Facebook page (link found in my signature) and message me with your Shapeways account username and order number. The winner will be announced on Facebook and Twitter and contacted via PM after the giveaway ends, on Saturday, 8/23. I will only request a shipping address from the winner at the end of the giveaway.

Now for the prize! The winner can choose any one of the three models pictured above, in the color of their choice, to be 3D-printed in Strong and Flexible Plastic.

This is my way of saying thank you to all of those that support my shop and the art of 3D-printing. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Hey sedstiskyfaller, do you have any pics of what your holochrons look like IRL?

Also, do they have a hole in the bottom for inserting an LED? It looks like they do from the 360-view in shapeways.

Lots of cool stuff in your shop!

Thanks! I don't unfortunately. I just ordered the Sith Holocron in Full Color Sandstone and will post pics when it comes in. Which one are you interested in? I can show you examples of how the materials look in the meantime. The renders are very accurate to the actual product, however.

I'm leaning towards one of the Sith color holocrons.. maybe a thermal detonator or the 2nd Jedi holocron in the future..

The colors look really nice in the Full Color Sandstone. Here is an example image from shapeways of a printed model:

(https://images1.sw-cdn.net/model/picture/290x218_1341332_1296503_1405610619.jpg)

It looks like sandstone will make great display props.

Hey, Sedsti, are any of the plastics that Shapeways uses just a glossy, smooth black color?  Do you need to paint all of these finishes or are there some that would look good to just bolt 'em right on?

None of them are really glossy. The White and Black Detail plastics have somewhat of a sheen to them, but the rest of the plastics are matte colors. The Detail Plastics are only available for some models due to it being more fragile than the Strong and Flexible plastics. The polished ones are all smooth though, so they have a clean texture to them. You can get all the colors polished except black though unfortunately.

Last day of the model giveaway! See the details below!

The republic credit 3 looks great in polished bronze steel.

Sedsti I'm on another forum site, at the moment I am a new member so I'm on probation but when that clears I can post links would you mind if I post the link to your online store, its a cos-play forum in the UK

Not at all! I would appreciate that very much  :)

Hey how about a possible underwater breather? Then you'll have all the pre=quel trilogy props. :P Just an idea if it wouldn't be too hard.

I've thought about it, but not sure if the demand is there for it.

I would need one because that costume I have turns out to be Obi-wan's ROTS costume so. All I need is a better quality belt, caps, comm link, proper Obi-wan boots, and so on. Would be cool if you made one though. Just a thought really. =]

@Sedsti. What would be a good blade plug for the Archon for an Obi-wan type look? That one flat plug? Can't think of which number it is but it has a completely flat top though.

The flat top one is Blade Plug 12. I would also suggest looking at Blade Plugs 5, 10, and 13.

Okay. If I get enough I still might get me an Archon.

And just wondering if you could make an emitter shroud like Hero style, say you wanted an Aeon V3 or something and wanted a Luke ROTJ style emtiter shroud on. That would be awesome. =] Just an idea.

More shrouds to come soon. Keep an eye out  ;)

Okay cool. =] We need more hero style emitter shrouds. :P

I'm definitely looking forward to that ;D

So for the emitter shrouds, a thumb screw isn't really needed? Thinking of getting me a Dominix V3 in Consular Green this week and one of your shrouds, probably one of the newer ones, the newest rounded shroud with the 3 slots. I don't want to have to order a thumb screw from the other guys if I don't have to but if I do I have a good looking one in mind.

They should stay on for show purposes, but a thumb screw will be required to hold it more firmly in place.

Sedsti,
Regarding your body shrouds, the ad says that they are 1.45 inch width, I believe.  It appears that the V3 Aeon/Dom/Initiate have this listed as their size however it seems an odd choice to add such as accessory to a hilt with built in choke points.  How does that work?  I know that the V2 Aeon/Dom/Init were thinner, something like 1.25 inch so these clearly wouldn't fit on those.  Do your body shrouds fit on any other sabers?

Any "customer pics" or photos of people using your body shrouds available?

Oh, and btw, You've added some really killer stuff to the store!  I never really looked at all of the prop stuff before since I was less interested in that, but stuff like your Holo Comm and the thermal detonators are awesome!  Keep up the good work and have a point for being rad, haha.

Thanks for the compliment  :)

It depends on where the shroud is positioned on the saber. I realized that most people put them near the pommel, and this seems to give varied results between the Aeon/Dominix and Initiate V3 sabers in relation to the choke points.

Here are a couple pics I received from a customer that shows my smaller shroud on a V3 initiate:


They will fit any saber with a 1.45" outer diameter, and will work best on those with fewer embellishments, such as the Standard Issues, Overlord, etc.

The question has also been raised about securing them on the saber. My answer to that is if you want to duel with the shroud on, you will need to have a screw or some kind of adhesive to hold it in place. Otherwise, as long as the wrap around parts are on full width portions of the saber, it should hold for display.

For V2 sabers, I can make shrouds for them if requested. I don't carry V2 specific items in my shop because it is the minority in the sabering community as a whole and the outer diameter of the V3 sabers is more common. That being said, any of my shrouds can be modified for a V2 saber. Emory has given me the measurements for them.

Yeah, see that doesn't look right to me because the top portion of the body shroud falls right into the upper choke point.  If you line up the lower edge of the shroud with the bottom of the body of the hilt, near the pommel on an Aeon/Dominix V3, does your shroud fit onto the full width portions of the hilt and miss the choke points?

The thing about those sabers is that the choke points will not be functional with these shrouds. I didn't design them for a specific hilt, but like I said they will work better for straight-body hilts without choke points or embellishments.

Shrouds for those may be best in two parts, such as a lower body shroud that comes below the first choke point and an emitter shroud on top.

Another great product from Sedsti.....

One of my next costuming projects is to make a prequel style Jedi belt that will be part of my forthcoming Clone Wars Jedi General costume. The armored forearms will be a winter project but the belt should be easy since leather craft comes naturally to me. The only problem I have with the prequel belts (and it is the reason I never wanted to make one before) is that they do not look functional. All of the replica ones you can buy Velcro in the back and that is the way the ones in the movies are, too. The buckle in front is purely fake and the buckles that you see look like they could not function anyway....accept Anakin's.

Anakin's buckle is modeled after what is usually called a parachute buckle. You can find these at craft stores but they are always plastic. The best I could do with one of these is paint it, and I didn't want a painted buckle with the other hardware being real. The other problem with the store bought buckles is that they are in limited sizes, namely 1/2" and 1". To make my belt proportional, I needed a 3/4" parachute buckle. I pondered this and then thought of Sedsti.

Sedsti said he was already working on such an item (great minds think alike). Since the belt does not actually open in the front, the buckle does not need to really function, but I wanted it to look like it could. I also wanted it made of real metal, which Shapeways can do. Sedsti and I hammered out the size and here we have it......

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/011_zps2fb32d6d.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/011_zps2fb32d6d.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/012_zps1f5fdc6e.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/012_zps1f5fdc6e.jpg.html)



Here is my original design that the dimensions were taken from...

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/Scan0004_zpse7bfe05d.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/Scan0004_zpse7bfe05d.jpg.html)



Here is the mock-up f how it will look on my completed belt....

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/014_zps768f5aa8.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/014_zps768f5aa8.jpg.html)



one more close up....

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/015_zps0b79a1f7.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/015_zps0b79a1f7.jpg.html)


This item is solid and sturdy. The detail is great. I asked for polished nickel finish to match the nickel hardware that will be on my belt. Of course, you can still see the print lines but that is the nature of the beast with this 3-D printing stuff. I think the buckle has a bit of a wore look and maybe even an alien metal look. I like it.

Hats off to Sedsti for another great item on his website. I believe this item is now in his public inventory.

I will post pictures of the completed belt in a few weeks when I get time to work on it. Enjoy these pictures in the mean time.

Thanks for sharing, chicago.jedi! The print lines do give it a cool effect. You may be able to polish it to make them less noticeable if you wanted to.

Here is the link to the Jedi Belt Buckle if anyone is interested: http://shpws.me/vQ6B (http://shpws.me/vQ6B)

It is available in 8 steel finishes and all colors of plastic.

I think the print lines give it a unique look. I like to think that maybe that is the way stuff is made in the Star Wars universe, or at least one of the ways.

Here is one more picture I meant to post to show the size compared to what can be found at craft stores.....

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/013_zpscb1d91fa.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/013_zpscb1d91fa.jpg.html)


The top is a plastic 1", the bottom is a 1/2" plastic one.


This piece also won me a blade plug in Sedsti's give away contest. That should be coming soon and of course, pictures will follow.

Great belt buckle,  and congratulations on the blad plug.

I know it's been a while since I've uploaded pictures of printed models, so I thought I would include some here!

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This last one is a new model coming soon to this shop, but I figured I would let the saberforum community have a preview of it  ;)



The Saber Keychain was printed in Stainless Steel, but is available in various colors and finishes of plastic and steel. It is a great way to show your love for lightsabers!

Let me know if you have any questions and May the Force be with you!

That saber keychain is seriously cool.

Pictures of my prize.....

In accordance with the promotion that Sedsti was running, I ordered the belt buckle I posted pictures of , liked him on Facebook, and it yielded me a sweet blade plug.

I wanted the color of the LED to shine through and "glow" like the US ones do and Sedsti advised me that white was the best for this.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/001_zpsfd2499e2.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/001_zpsfd2499e2.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/002_zps3627ded9.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/002_zps3627ded9.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/004_zpsc4ee768f.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/004_zpsc4ee768f.jpg.html)

Thanks to Sedsti for another great product. This is the 4th 3-D printed item I have from him and I can say every one is awesome. We have a big Rebel Legion event coming up in a few weeks and I plan to put a few of these items on display.

@Chicago. How did you do this? :P

Now to get me an Aeon V3 in either Consular Green or Guardian Blue. =]

Hi Skyfaller! I'm having a leatherworker make me an Anakin style belt, and I need a buckle. I was looking at cobra buckles, but thought I might ask a fellow forum member first. Do you have any you could print in that style, or is that too complex? Or just talk at me, we'll figure it out.

PM sent  :)

I can give a testimonial. The blade plugs are worth every penny. After seeing the key chain. I think I might just have to pick one up.

Hey buddy I've got a question about your props like the holocrons, droid caller, thermal detionator and other larger items.
Have you been making them solid or hollow

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you like your blade plug  :)


They are hollow, but only the Thermal Detonator and Holocrons are noticeably so (something that had to be done because of their larger size). The smaller props are still hollow but they don't look or feel like it since the escape holes are very small and almost unnoticeable.

Thanks bro I was just wondering. I haven't been able to get my holocron project started yet life gets in the way sometimes

It's understandable. Things happen.

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Just to remind everyone, the Full Color model sale is still going on with only a couple more days left! All Full Color models in the shop are $5 off through Sunday!

Check them out here: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/sedstiskyfallerdesigns?section=Full+Color&s=0 (https://www.shapeways.com/shops/sedstiskyfallerdesigns?section=Full+Color&s=0)

Hey, you ever think about making parts for 1/6 scale action figures? I've had the mad idea of late of making action figure me.

That isn't something I've worked on as of yet. I'm always open to new ideas though. You could send me something you have in mind and I could give it a shot.

I have too many ideas...

Maybe full scale DL-44/Jedi blasters? :D That would be sick for sure. Like make the color options to where you can have any combo you want. Say a brown grip, black body, black or silver barrel. Or just something completely unique and cool.

This was something that crossed my mind, too. Not that I am in a position to buy such an item right now (bought too many toys recently as it is), but out of curiosity, could a blaster be made? Would it be too big of an item? More importantly, would Shapeways allow it? It would not surprise me if a company did not want to be associated with making anything that looked like a gun.

Again, just asking for curiosity sake.

That is correct, Shapeways will not allow full size gun models. I have seen keychains but I believe that is the limit. There are a couple people that have modeled select parts and they have done a great job from what I've seen. Weapons are not something I intend to get into because of the restrictions around it.

Hypothetically if someone were to create this it would have to be printed in parts and then assembled to keep the cost down and detail intact.

What about just a barrel upgrade piece that someone could put on an airsoft Broomhandle Mauser? That's not a full gun and it shouldn't be harder to produce than a blade plug.

Great looking blade plug wish I knew about these before I made my orders.

I'm gonna need a blade plug at some point. Got me a D-Ring clip from Amazon coming in for my belt I'll be putting together myself. Still have a D-Ring from a prop build I used and I put that on my Overlord so. Which plugs did you say would go well with the Overlord? I forget. Sorry. Bad memory. x.x

Yeah, I agree that it shouldn't be hard. I would just need the dimensions of the barrel tip to fit it.


Thank you for the compliment. Check back here tomorrow and there may be more of a reason to get one anyway  ;)


It ultimately comes down to personal preference. I believe I have added a few more styles since we last talked about it, so you have more to choose from! Whatever you decide I'm sure will look great on it.

Hey sedstiskyfaller, have you experimented at all with full color blade plugs?

Hey magik. I have not because the sandstone would be too brittle to hold up in constant use and may even break when tightening the retention screw. There is a full color plastic that Shapeways is currently testing, but it is only available to designers at the moment and does not have good initial results. If they can iron out the problems with the full color plastic there may be an option for that in my shop in the future on a per request basis. As of right now, unfortunately, it will not work.

Today, Shapeways has rolled out a major change for the way they calculate the price of materials for 3D-prints. I am very pleased to say that this has impacted my shop in most cases for the better! You will see major price reductions in some cases, making my models more affordable than ever. Unfortunately some things did have to go up in price because of this change, but nothing substantial.

Here are the material groups affected:

• Strong and Flexible Plastics (standard, polished, and died)
• Metallic Plastic (standard and polished)
• Stainless Steel (all finishes)

Almost all the items in the shop are affected by this, which is awesome!  :)

This means that all the prices have changed for models that are offered to be printed in any of these materials. I have just gone through and updated the prices to reflect this change. I would rather make the reduction in my markup to follow these changes than keep the difference for myself so that more people can enjoy the products I offer. So, this is good news for any of you that have held off purchasing something because of price.

Some prices of products in the Full Color category have also been altered to fall more in line with the changes in other materials (where possible).

Some examples of price reductions are as follows: Blade plugs - 10-15% reduction in prices, Saber accessories - 10-40% reduction in prices,
Belt buckles - 30-50% reduction in prices, and Props - 30-50% reduction in prices

As you can see, THIS IS MASSIVE...

I hope you have a chance to check out the new prices for yourself and see what my shop has to offer. Feel free to ask any questions you may have, and May the Force be with you!  :)

(P.S. No price changes can be made for items already purchased. This is only for models purchased after this change went into effect)

I might get a set of 4 capsules and a blade plug finally. =] If I have any left over after doing some saber purchases anyway. :P

That is GREAT news! Now I really want to get that Sith Holocron.

Ever thought of adding electronics to the Holocrons? Like just LED lights and such? Would be a cool idea. Or is the material too thin to hallow out to add the electronics? Its was just a thought though. Then I would have to get me a Jedi Holocron. Lol.

They are hollowed out already with a hole in the bottom in case you would like to add it. It can't be added by shapeways though.

I've been working on such a project although I havent been able to get to it. If you look threw his shop and see the holocron sides they where made to fit on a baseball cube it has nust enough room for all the electronics including light a sound board batterys and a speaker.
Someday I'll get it done.

I was actually thinking of getting one and doing LED string light style so they light up in sequence on all sides. That'd be awesome. But like to where you could plug it into a wall for a night light. :P I might try this for sure. Like if you do the triangle holocron all 3 sides would light up kinda like an FX lightsaber how they kinda crawl. I'll just have to figure out voltage for something like that and such.

Also how about the aquatic breather? Then you'll be completed for sure. Lol. I plan to finish up my Obi-wan ROTS costume here soon. Movie style pouches from ebay, set of energy/food capsules, gonna have to be from Jedi Robe though, comm link, then I'll be set and ready for Rebel Legion possibly. =] Just gotta keep at it with my beard. Lol. My hair actually naturally forms like Obi-wan's does which is weird and which is probably why some people always calls me Obi-wan. :P So back on topic, would the aquatic breather be too difficult to pull off or is that in the works already?

Added one of Sedsti's shrouds and a new brass covertech onto my customized AEON v3. The shroud is a bit grainy so I'll probably do some more fine sanding and a few more coats of paint. This was my first pass. I'll upload more pics once I get it completely finished. (I also have a Sedsti's 3d printed button cover installed).

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s528/richmbailey/Custom-AEONV33_zpseef29d71.jpg)
(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s528/richmbailey/Custom-AEONV32_zps388751d6.jpg)

You can really see the grainy texture in this pic. I will fix this will some fine sanding and a few more layers of Krylon and clear coating.
(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s528/richmbailey/Custom-AEONV31_zps2f870cad.jpg)

I like the color combo you have going there. Very nice, richmbailey.

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Blade Plug 19 was inspired by my Holo Comm central ring design. It has the segmented regions with holes that allow light to shine through, and a vented center from which light can illuminate the central ring. The above model was printed in Polished Metallic Plastic, and can be found here: http://shpws.me/wqOb (http://shpws.me/wqOb)


Blade Plug 20 was inspired by the classic Gralfex style blade plug design. It has the familiar center post in a sloped feature leading toward the center, but has the addition of slats around the post for illumination. The above model was printed in Black Strong and Flexible nylon plastic, and can be found here: http://shpws.me/wqOj (http://shpws.me/wqOj)

^^^Now I want a Graflex saber even more. Lol

Oooh.. yeah.. that Graflex plug looks niiiiice..

Plug for the Archon in either Obi-wan or Luke style whichever color scheme you might go for? Would be awesome. =]

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah195/aray887/IMG_20141030_000749_zpsc8tppjpd.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/aray887/media/IMG_20141030_000749_zpsc8tppjpd.jpg.html)


#15, because it looks good in a flat ended saber. Just my opinion.

Now I want that shroud even more ;)

I just want to thank everyone that is sharing their models here. It is really something special to me to see my designs come to life and being used by others. That is the reason I do this and so far I have had a blast.

To keep this going I would like to share some new shots I have added to some of the product pages.

Very nice. I like. Can your stuff now be sized to fit a V4 saber or not yet?

I think the only thing that would need to change is the location of the hole for the set screw. All my shrouds, including the new one, #8, have been designed for the V3 sabers. I currently do not have any measurements for the new sabers, but I'm sure I can modify any of my shrouds to fit them as well upon request. That is the beauty of 3D printing  :)

Do you have any blade plugs made for a Scorpion?

Any of my blade plugs will fit any saber here! All you have to do is pick the design you like.

Well it's more the length. Right now, I have a blade plug and a clear piece of tubing to try and have the plug flush with the top as the scorpion has a lot more of a recess into it. It also has the open windows on it that are closer to the LED. If I just have the plug all the way flush up with the top of the emitter, it leaves the windows open. If I have it all the way down, then it's not flush nor does it get to be held in by the retention screws.

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, I must have missed your comment before.

There are different lengths across the various designs in my shop. None of them, however, are solid other than the top and a ring on the bottom, connected by four beams. I do this to save on material costs and make them more affordable. The beams can be used as retention screw posts so that you can position the blade plug as deep into the saber as you want.

If there is a certain length you need or if you want a solid blade plug I can modify any of the design I have for you, just let me know and I will try to accommodate.

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Speaking of blade plugs...I have a new one to share with you all:



Blade Plug 21 is the newest blade plug in the shop. With its rounded slope and overlapping beams, it is sure to add style to your saber. Plus, there are holes between the beams that extend through the layers of the top to allow illumination of the inner chamber from the saber when on.

I hope you will join me in welcoming this new design to the blade plug family. As always, let me know if you have any questions. May the Force be with you  :)

Very nice. Wish I had the money to buy one for my Overlord. Only got 20 bucks though left on a Visa debit card thing I used for my V4 saber. x.x Anyway you could still possibly hook me up? I actually like this design.

Sweet. I'll have to let you know when I have a little more money to spare for a plug. I'll get the length of how far down the plug needs to be. I also need one for my v4 now. Thank you for getting back to me. It's fine it took a bit.

I think that is your best plug design yet. I love the way it looks in the Standard Issue. I will have to throw one of those on my next order.

I have to agree with Chicago.jedi, that is one awesome looking blade plug. I like the weathered Standard issue by the way ;)

All products in the shop are 20% off today only for Cyber Monday! Enter the code CYBER20 at checkout to apply the discount!

http://www.shapeways.com/shops/sedstiskyfallerdesigns (http://www.shapeways.com/shops/sedstiskyfallerdesigns)

Hey can you have a capsule 4 pack sometime? That would be nice. =] Also when you get the chance to can you post pics of the chrome finished capsules? Would love to see them.

I second this!

Unfortunately the updates to the way Shapeways calculates pricing makes it more expensive to order multiple parts in the same file. This is the reason I have removed the duo option from the shop.

Their cost model now takes into account machine space when printing the product, in addition to the material cost and cost per part. I understand it would be more convenient to offer a bundle, but it is no longer more cost effective.

Question... say I want that wrist comlink we talked about, but just the plate and not the cuff? I'd kinda like to build it in to something I'm working on.

PM sent

Here is a bit of a follow up to a previous post. A while back I bought a Jedi belt buckle from Sedsti. I posted pics of the buckle at the time but only recently had time to actually make the belt. Here it is......

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/004_zpsc0f4f8f6.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/004_zpsc0f4f8f6.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/006_zps7a71a229.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/006_zps7a71a229.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/005_zpsc9584a43.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/005_zpsc9584a43.jpg.html)

All of the leather work is hand made by me. The buckle is non-functional but looks functional and is exactly what I wanted on the belt. I used "Chicago screws" on either side of the buckle that go all of the way through both the outer and inner belts to hold the weight of the buckle and keep it in place. I flipped the screws over so the slotted heads are on the back and now it just looks like rivets.

I also had bought a Jedi comlink from Sedsti and one of the pouches is for that.....

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/010_zpsa02ab613.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/010_zpsa02ab613.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/011_zps318d8df0.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/011_zps318d8df0.jpg.html)

Look at that fit. Damn I'm good  :D.

Anyway, both items look great and really added to my overall project.

I have a few other items coming from Sedsti's store. I will post pictures of them when they come. One is another collaboration between he and I that I am very excited about.

PS: It is not my intention to hy-jack this thread. I just thought it would be nice to show Sedsti's products in action and how they can be employed. I hope he does not mind.

Pics are always welcome! Thank you for sharing! The belt looks phenomenal and I'm amazed you did that all by hand. Bravo sir.

That is some awesome leather work and the buckle and comlink look amazing!

See Sedsti. You should just start making belts dude. :P This one would go perfect with my Twin Roses ANH style Jedi set. You seemed to havea blast with the belt so why not? Make it to where you can pick any style pouches. I'd do just regular pouches like what's on Chicago's belt. Nice looking belt by the way dude. =]

Ok, a few other items I received......

The item I mentioned that I had custom made by Sedsti was this.....

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/001_zpsa92211a5.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/001_zpsa92211a5.jpg.html)

It is a Clone Wars Jedi comlink that is attached to the forearm armor. I needed this for my new Rebel Legion costume, (Jedi General, see my other post), and Sedsti helped me out. I asked for a comlink like Obi Wan's and I wanted recessed areas underneath to put magnets for mounting it to my armor. Sedsti did a great job of this and I am very leased with the results. I added a little paint and it is now part of my armor.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/002_zps7d4f4b7d.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/002_zps7d4f4b7d.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/012_zps20e34be9.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/012_zps20e34be9.jpg.html)


I also ordered a few cool blade plugs. Blade plug 21 looks great in my Standard Issue. I like the beveled edge and how it pulls away from the inner wall of the emitter and adds another layer. It makes this plain looking saber awesome. I added some Rub N Buff to make it silver and then clear coated it.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/013_zpsdc39b139.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/013_zpsdc39b139.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/014_zpsd4307313.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/014_zpsd4307313.jpg.html)

I also ordered blade plug 10. I put this one in my saber with the Shock emitter. It gives it a sort of barrel effect and would look great in this or any flat front, flanged emitter. I dressed this one up the same as the other.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/015_zps010eeea1.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/015_zps010eeea1.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/016_zps4f46e14d.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/016_zps4f46e14d.jpg.html)

I found the blade plugs to be a bit hard to make stay in the emitter. I understand the reason for the skeleton style to the back end. It is there to cut down on material costs and make these affordable. I discovered a trick to make these a little more solid that I will pass on (I don't think Sedsti will mind). I found that 1/2" schedule 40 PVC fits perfectly inside the blade plug. A 4 foot piece of this stuff is only a few bucks and you only need about 1-2 inches per plug. Once tucked inside, you don't even see it at all.

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/008_zpsad80a722.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/008_zpsad80a722.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/009_zps88490135.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/009_zps88490135.jpg.html)

Finally, I ordered an item I have had my eye on for a long time....the Republic Credit. I debated about this item for a while. Part of me wanted to get it in metal, part of me wanted to get the three piece set in plastic and paint them. I ordered a single credit in metal and I am very glad I did. This is an awesome little item to keep in my pocket at Rebel Legion events and I will have a lot of fun with this (particularly messing with venders, "Do you take Republic Credits?")

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q763/tcvcj3106/003_zps114ded68.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/tcvcj3106/media/003_zps114ded68.jpg.html)


All items are fantastic and I am very please with each.  Thanks Sedsti for your wonderful contributions to Star Wars costuming.

What metal did you have the republic credit printed in? Yet more great stuff from sedstiskyfaller!

The credit is in polished gold steel.

The blade plugs are the strong and flexible plastic.

The comlink is in the detail plastic (very nice stuff, well worth the few extra bucks.)

Hey sedsti, I promise I haven't forgotten the design we were working on  ;D I have been very busy of late and I have been saving away every little dollar I can for upcoming medical expenses. I'm hoping though that very soon I'll be able to organise those shrouds with you :)

And Chicago.jedi, very cool and I like your idea! I think I might have to follow suit and get a few republic credits for the same reason, I'm friends with a few of the vendors at the various fairs our RL crew regularly attend and it'd be great fun to offer republic credits  ;)

Do you have a build thread for your general on the RL forums?

I'll send you a PM.

Does anyone have a pic of the republic credit 3 printed in stainless steel? Thanks

@chicago.jedi: Thank you for sharing pics of your products! The armpiece came out great. I have no problem with modification of models to fit your needs, and I think the pipe use is a great idea.

@B1ondeange1: No worries! I still have the prototype file so whenever you are ready to discuss it again I will be here.

@jedi Kai-gon: There are pictures on the product pages for the republic credits in their respective main finishes, but I'm afraid I do not have a pic of one in the normal stainless steel finish if that is what you are asking.

Sedsti, mind if I shoot you a pm about a possible custom job?

Sure! I'm always up for a new project idea. That is one reason I have been less active lately actually, but I try to check in when I can.

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Now you can hide that guarded switch with something that actually looks like it belongs on a saber  ;)  This is perfect for the new release of the Menace as well, seeing as the switch exists in place of one of the knurled thumb screws from the canon design.

Link to product page: http://shpws.me/Ekx6 (http://shpws.me/Ekx6)

The model is now in the shop under Beta status at a discounted rate for a trial period, after which the product will go to its regular price. You can buy it now at the lower rate and offer feedback if you wish or wait until the the trial period ends. This was based on the original switch cover, so functionality will be the same, only the design has changed.

(Big thanks to forum member Greywolf for the idea and input)

I like that new holocron design, all that detail looks like it would make for a lot of customization options if you painted it.

Hi Seds.  Would you please explain this Knurled switch cover more clearly for me.  It pops over the whole guarded switch.  Do you press down on the middle and does it have to be glued to the switch?  Sorry not good with things like this and I think you may have another version that just goes into the black ring that Ekosk showed in a video.  Thanks.  :)

Yes, the covers go over the guarded switches and are secured by a dab of glue where the cover contacts the switch plunger. The knurled one should do the same.

Thanks

Like Ekosk said, It works exactly like the original design, fitting inside the guarded ring so it can be depressed with the switch. It does have to be held on with glue because the socket can't be deep enough to stay on and also be able to be pushed in to activate the switch before hitting the inside curve.

This new switch cover is the same diameter, just taller and sits a little higher as to be able to see more of the top piece rather than sitting fully inside the guard as the original one does.

Here are the pics from the product page of the original:

Thanks so much Ekosk and Sedsti.  Finally understand it and think it's a great idea.  ::)

What type of glue would you recommend for the switch covers? I'm gonna get a red knurled one for when I get the Manticore saber and definitely a blade plug since I'm having a covertech wheel installed as well. Might even get a Sith Holocron for room decoration. Maybe something else Sithy for my belt. What blade plug would you recommend for the Manticore?

I used liquid nail.

I recommend any strong holding glue. I use superglue for mine.

The blade plugs are really personal preference, but I have number 15 for my Manticore. There is a pic on its product page in my Manticore, and several pics in different colors on my saber review here: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=21222.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=21222.0)

I know a parent shouldn't pick favorites, but it is one of my favorite designs of all my blade plug models. It is also one of the more popular ones with customers.

Hey Sedsti. Great looking stuff!

I've gone through the thread but still have a few questions. I figured I'd ask here in case the answers can help everyone.

1) Do you still do custom orders of the Activation Boxes mentioned here: (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=20516.msg317991#msg317991 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=20516.msg317991#msg317991))? They seem to get mentioned there but never again and they aren't on the site.  Did you simply stop making the boxes all together?  If you still make them (even as customs), would they fit around an AV switches or just the standard guarded switches?

2) Can you describe the difference between Frost Detail or Frost Ultra Detail? The site's material page doesn't really give much detail. Is it a matter of being more clear on the ultra?

3) If I want an plug that allows light emission but still the ability to see the actual plug design, which would you suggest?  Strong & Flexible Polished White or Black?
If I wanted to pain the detail and let the rest of the plug "glow" would you recommend Frost Detail or Frost Ultra Detail? Can the Frosted hold paint well (is it porrus) or does only the Polished material hold paint well?

EDIT:
4) Is there any possibility of custom ordering a Plug in the Polished Nickel Steel or Polished Gold Steel? Or is it just not an option due to the detail?

5) Can the plugs be custom ordered in lengths longer than the average 2"?

Thanks!


PS: A quick and dirty tip for anyone looking for a more "solid" appearance to the plugs for those saber emitters with windows. Simply get some standard white Parchment paper (or Wax Paper in a pinch), cut it to length, roll it, put it inside and let unroll to fit. If needed, a couple drops of super glue. Now you have frosted emitter windows. I found this the easiest way to "frost" the standard US clear plugs (no sanding, no painting, etc.) and it should work with the Sedsti Plugs as well.

Hi, Khaalis! Thank you for the compliment!

Questions are always welcome. I'll cover them in order.

1) The activation boxes have been removed from the shop. They proved too expensive and heavy compared to aluminum alternatives found elsewhere. They were not very popular either, so they were removed to make room for other models.

2) The Detaile plastic have a smoother surface and provide a higher level of definition than the other plastics. Frosted Ultra detail is the highest level of detail a material can offer from Shapeways. This material will produce the most accurate version of a model. It is the same material as the Frosted Deatil, but is printed at a higher resolution.

3) If you want any plug to illuminate fully, the White Strong and Flexible or Frosted plastics are the best choice. The white will block more of the light than the frosted, and they just give a different effect. You can look at the pics on the product pages of blade plugs 12 and 13 for a comparison, the former printed in frosted and the latter in white strong and flexible. All colored plastics will block the light unless there are holes are slits in the design, which is denoted on the respective product pages. Both the polished and the frosted plastics should hold paint fine.

4) I believe most of my designs will also work in steel, and if not I could rework one if you wish. I don't offer them in steel due to the added weight and cost involved, but it should be doable.

5) I can modify the lengths of any blade plug upon request, no problem.

For any custom orders, it is best to PM me and we can discuss the specifics. I hope these answers are sufficent, but let me know if you have any further questions.

Sedsti recently did a custom job for me making the Fake Noetikon of Secrets (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Fake_Noetikon_of_Secrets (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Fake_Noetikon_of_Secrets))

It showed up today and I promised to post a picture of it when it arrived. I plan to paint this in the coming weeks (once I have some spare time) so expect more pictures in the future.

Here it is:


I'm beyond impressed with the 3D-printing process and Sedsti's designs, nothing but happy.

Sorry it's been a while since posting, but I have been working on a couple things I am very excited to share with you soon! Stay tuned for later in the week  ;)

Just came across your site. I will definitely be placing orders in the near future. Been looking for a Holo-Comm for months!

I'm glad you found something you were looking for, SajinZero! Feel free to let me know if you need anything or have any questions.

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Ok, so I promised to deliver some of the new things I've been working on and here they are! I have a couple new products to show you so let's get into it:




The Saber Crystal adds that extra wow factor to a saber, especially ones with windowed sections to show it off. It is designed to fit inside any of the blade plug models available in the shop (see below), or can be used alone if you have something else to hold it in place (get creative!). The Saber Crystal is available in solid colors to match the color of your blade and in transparent materials to allow light to shine through when the saber is activated. The model above and below was printed in a Frosted Detail plastic that allows light through.


If you want to check out the Saber Crystal for yourself here is the link: http://shpws.me/GTVb (http://shpws.me/GTVb)

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Take your Jedi secrets with you with this limited keychain design based on the classic Jedi Holocron in my shop. It is available in all stainless steel finishes, brass, and precious metal plated finishes. The above model was printed in Polished Gold Stainless Steel.

If you want to check out the Limited Edition Jedi Holocron Keychain yourself here is the link: http://shpws.me/GTVB (http://shpws.me/GTVB)

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Lastly I just want to mention a design I am currently working on with forum member, Genkaku Sho`shyk, to create an internal module to house all electronics inside a saber. It is something that he designed and I translated into a 3D model. If you want to follow the progress of this here is the link to his post: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=23239.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=23239.0)

Order placed. Looking forward to finally having a holo comm, haha

Finally some saber stands :P Been tired of just mine sitting on the floor in my room

Glad to see those stands, I think I'll be needing to get one in the future.

Blade plug 10 in White Strong & Flexible Polished and Saber Crystal in Frosted Ultra Detail ordered!  Will update with pics once I receive them.  Looking forward to it!

My holo-comm arrived. Looks awesome. Thanks again!

(http://i.imgur.com/ytPXR2xl.jpg)

@SajinZero: Thanks so much for sharing! I'm glad you like it!

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Well...my first Saber Stand 3D prints are in! Below are the pics.


First up is the Jedi Saber Stand in Blue Strong and Flexible Polished plastic holding an US Guardian CE saber:



And next is the Sith Saber Stand in Black Strong and Flexible plastic holding an US Menace CE saber:



Thanks for looking!

Question for you in regards to your food capsules; most capsules are required to be of a metallic color to be accepted. Are you considering adding any metallic colors to the ones you have available? Obviously we can paint them otherwise but I was just curious.

Also, I made some color alterations to make the holo-comm pop out more. It's basic colors were fine but I think it looks a bit cooler now!

(http://i.imgur.com/JB1yucml.jpg)

Nice! I haven't seen that material painted before so I'm glad to see it came out well.

As far as the capsule colors, there are no full metallic materials offered by Shapeways. The only thing close is the Metallic plastic that has flecks of aluminum dust in the grey nylon plastic. It is probably best to get the White Strong and Flexible Polished plastic and paint it for the best metallic look.

It was forever ago that I ordered this, but I finally got around to painting it.
 I've only done one side so far and it needs touch-ups, but here it is so far.


(http://i59.tinypic.com/2igf0c8.jpg)

^^^I actually personally like that old ancient look to it =]

What can I say, I'm the ex-Jedi archaeologist gone treasure hunter, got to have my fair share of relics.
:P

I agree! It looks nice the way it is. You did a great job coloring and aging it! Thanks for sharing.

May well be placing an order for a few button covers this weekend. At the moment, looking at a red knurled switch for my Bellicose and a red cover for my Manticore. I'm wondering what would be the best colour to go with for my Shock LE - would a yellow or orange complement the gold detailing, or should I stick with red (which goes with everything!)?

Thanks for the order, James! I see you went with the red which I think is a fine choice. The yellow and orange colors are actually very bright and may not have complemented the gold detailing as well as imagined, but like you say, red goes with everything.

Glad to know I made the right choice. Looking forward to adding them to my 'sabres :)

I know I haven't been as active lately, but there is more to come for sure  :)

I am still here to take questions and requests if they are needed. Thank you for your continued support in what I do to create things to celebrate our love of Star Wars.

Be on the lookout for some Force Awakens themed items coming to the shop soon!

Hi Sedsti.  Great to see you back on the forum.  Guess you haven't gotten any new sabers lately as no recent videos.  Don't be a forum stranger as there are a lot of current members that can benefit from your knowledge.  All your newer designs look so nice.  :D

Thank you, Dauntless  :)  No saber purchases for me lately. I have so many now I had to limit myself lol. Maybe if a new design comes out that I can't resist I will consider it. I've been busy lately, but I will try to jump in when I can. I miss the great discussions on this forum!

Hey sedsti, wanted to pop in here to say hi and I miss you around here ;D   Being busy with life is ok and I hope you're having a joyful summer. We'll see you back when time permits. (Sorry for the off topic chat ::))

Thanks, hazard! No worries, glad to hear from you. Hope all is well  :)

Just found your Shapeways store, definitely making a mental shopping list.  Have you ever considered a jarrus kanan type shroud, something with a disc guard.  I don't know the limitations of the software or shapeways so I don't know if it is possible..just a thought.  Great work on your stuff though.

Thank you for the compliment  :)

I have not worked on a Kanan shroud yet, but it definitely possible. It would probably look more fitting on an Aeon or Dominix V2 or V4 for that more slender inner section of his emitter. I accept commissions as well though if there is an idea you have for something that isn't in my shop. Just send me a PM for requests.

Will do...

Those Keychains...I might need the Rebel insignia and Kylo Hilt.

Wow.  Looking awesome !  Will be ordering some switch covers, shroud and other stuff next month.  point   8)

starting to explore more the the forums. mind if I post your shop in my fb group?

small group but just started and 10 members in.

Not at all, I appreciate you spreading the word  :)

thank you. and done lol

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1493190144312727/

Thank you for the support  :)

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I realized I forgot to mention that the Rebel Symbol Keychain (http://shpws.me/JVdu) also has an option for engraving! You can show your true identity as a rebel with a personalized version  :D  An exciting new feature added by Shapeways!

hmmm, does it have to be in english? lol

No, any 10 alphanumeric characters you want!

Any possibility of an Aurebesh font?

Unfortunately no. This particular plug-in is built in by Shapeways onto the product page and just takes keyboard input. I don't have an option for that as a font in the modeling program I use either so I would have to figure out a different way to incorporate it onto a model.

so if I could find say....the Cherokee font....you could do that *grins*

The font for this is set by Shapeways. The plug-in is added directly on the product page. This is still a new feature so they have not yet added the ability to change fonts unfortunately  :(

ever think of a rose or tulip shroud? some of the females might like the idea

I appreciate the suggestion  :)  I tend to keep things as generic as possible to appeal to all, but would consider it if someone asked for one.

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It has been a little while since I posted here, but only because I've been working on exciting things  ;D

Ever since I released my original Saber Keychain model I knew it had a place in the shop, however, as a generic lightsaber design it doesn't have that deeper connection to the classic forms we picture in our heads when we think of a lightsaber.

This resonated with me as a fan and I knew I had to create something more, so I'm introducing new keychain models that may be familiar to you...


The above keychain models are available in several finishes of stainless steel including bronze, gold, nickel, grey, and black, as well as pure brass, bronze and silver metals. All versions start at only $16.

These models will be available in the shop soon, but as loyal members of saberforum and fellow Star Wars fans, I wanted to offer them to you first.

I would love to hear your thoughts on them as well and I would be happy to answer any questions.

Nice. Can you make necklace charms too of the Jedi, Rebel, and Sith emblems as well? Like medium sized rounded type charms in any finish, solver, gold, maybe even black? This would be cool =] Maybe include a stainless steel ball type chain at any length?

That graflex one is gorgeous...maybe I need another lightsaber keychain.

Lookin good sedstiskyfaller!

Thank you all!  :)

 I'm really excited about these. I have one already and should receive the rest within a couple weeks, so pictures will be posted soon.

Can any of your emitter shrouds now fit over V4 sabers? Wanting to spice up my Dominix some =]

The emitter shrouds in the shop will still fit the V4 Apprentice and Sentinel sabers, but would have to be modified for the Initiate/Aeon/Dominix sabers due to the change in position of the set screw for the blade.

If you are interested in getting one you can pm me and I can work on modifying one for you.

I have an idea for a custom blade plug. I think it might be up your alley.

Sounds good! Shoot me a pm and we can discuss it   ;)

As the awesome person above me suggested, I'm here to ask if anyone has any of the custom shrouds offered fitted to an Apprentice or Dark Apprentice (or even the Sentinel series). I'd love a general idea of what they look like before I pick up one or more.

Thanks!

I know it took a while, but, as promised, here are some pics of the new saber keychains in the shop!  ;D These have been printed in just about every finish between the lot of them to give you an idea of the different options available.


I'd love to hear what you think and as always am happy to take questions about anything! More exciting things are coming, so if you don't see your favorite here, it may be popping up soon  ;)

3D printing tech has come a LONG way since the prototype I first saw at a con something like 7 years ago.  Very nice work! :)

Very Nice designs I Love the starkiller. Next stop checking out  your site

Thank you both!

3D-printing has certainly come a long way, even in the past few years, with new materials and more detailed printing methods being developed every year. It's exciting to see the advancements being made and imagine where we will be in the next 5-10 years.

Alright...a couple more pics to show off!  ;D

First is the saber keychain pic I promised:


Also, I ordered my latest sith holocron

That Sentinel design is nice.
Out of curiosity, do you know what the cost would be to have one of these printed in metal? 

Thanks, Drahcir  :)  Looking at regular Stainless Steel for the Sentinel, it would be $60 and $64 for the other finishes of steel. I would have to tweak it a little though since these are designed to stretch slightly for a tight fit on the saber

I might have to bother you in the future about having one of these done in metal - when I have time for more personal projects that is.

Of course! Just shoot me a PM. I'd be happy to assist in any of your custom projects

Just checked out the site. Amazing stuff. Must be awesome having access to a 3D printer. Thank you for providing a helpful resource to those of us looking to personalize and customize our already awesome sabers!

Thanks for the compliment! I'm happy to be able to provide a service for my fellow forum members  :)

Just to clarify, I don't personally 3D-print these, but instead utilize Shapeways to print models I design. They have an amazing assortment of machines that can 3D-print in several different materials, as well as the resources for post processing with various finishes.

I guess that makes more sense. I thought that shapeways was a software not a service. I guess I was too busy looking at the stuff. Still its awesome stuff.

Since I got the first one in that I ordered, I thought I would give everyone a sneak peek at what I'm working on next...

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As you can tell if you've visited my shop, there are over 20 blade plug designs available now (I can't believe I've made that many) and after a while I was running out of new ideas for designs. So I decided I wanted to take blade plug designs to the next level and utilize the great material resources and the flexibility 3D printing with Shapeways provides.

This lead to the idea of a Premium Blade Plug that could allow better features for for illumination. Rather than adding different types of holes through the top of the plug, what if it glowed? Naturally the way to do this is to use a transparent material, but I didn't want the entire blade plug to let light through still, only the part I wanted.

For this reason I decide to design a two-part blade plug that would consist of the usual piece with holes to let light through, but with a transparent insert that glowed when the saber was activated. The first step in realizing this is below...


I am working on several more designs, and will be releasing these in due time. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on these! Thanks for looking and MTFBWY  :)

What a clever idea.  I really like the look of this.  Since it consists of two parts, can the opaque top be removed or will removal relax the connection over time.  Looks really good slightly recessed into a slanted emitter and I would imagine with a shroud.  I would to have them available in longer sizes as well.   +1   8)

Definitely an Interesting concept, I'd be interested to see your future designs.

Awesome idea Sedsti . . . very clever, I look forward to your new two-part designs also . . . +1 :)

I totally want a few now for a few of my sabers :P

Thanks guys, and gal!

Not all designs I'm working on will likely make it as products because I'm still exploring the best way for these to fit together. This one worked out quite nicely, but not all of them follow the same design principles.


With this design it can be removed and replaced fairly easily. It just sits into a recessed area of the plug and around the central column.

As far as making them longer, I can make them whatever length upon request, but my strategy is to make them fit all hilts without sticking out. This was the length I found that would work best for that  :)

I also need to bother you about a metal blade plug at some point.
The list of things I need to bother you about grows.
lol

Of course! Might as well make a list and send it to me lol

I'm liking the sound of this all metal thing you seem to have going on  ::)

Awesome! Good luck with your future projects!

I've just discovered this topic and it's full of treasures! :)

Indeed it is  ;)  with more treasures coming soon!

Just wanted to pop on and let you know I love your site!  I just ordered the Jedi Emblem button cover and the Gladiator style emitter..both in a metallic silver...I am going to see how this will look on a Aeon Le V3 that I have had forever....if all goes well I might send this to Drahcir for custom weathering......Cant wait for these items to ship :)

Thank you!  :)  I saw the order come through the other day actually and was excited by the combination. Feel free to post pics once it comes in! I imagine it should ship early to mid next week.

If you decide to let Drahcir do some work on it I have no doubt it will come out great  ;)  I have two sabers now that he has worked on, one of which included some items form my shop.

Just wanted to say I used one of your Jedi belt buckles on a project for my brother and it looks great!  I'm going to try and get pics of it up in the next couple of days.

Glad to here you were pleased with it! Pictures are always much appreciated  :)

Got any plans to make any other original Sedti belt buckles? :P

Not as of right now. The belt buckles I have now don't sell that much compared to other items in the shop, so I have been focusing on other areas to come out with more things to customize sabers  ;)

Now I really want to think about getting a charge port next time.

Just send me a Luke style buckle then :P

Here is your jedi belt buckle in polished metallic plastic, and a little bit of silver drybrushing.

(http://i.imgur.com/8fEU6Sk.jpg)

It fits the belt nicely! Thanks so much for sharing  :D

I am quite happy with it.  It's too bad your buckles aren't selling well, this one really is a nice piece. 

Ok Sedsti you got me. Palsma plug and insert ordered. Just too cool to pass.

These new insert configurations really are the next level for your blade plug designs, I can't wait to see this line expand.

Cool!

quite impressive indeed.

Thanks all! I like to think of these as an evolution of my blade plug designs and I'm excited to finally introduce these to everyone. This is just the start, so expect to see more designs in the future  ;)

I don't know much about the 3d printers, but is it only plastics, or can metal be crafted? Looking to get some custom claws for my saberpike, and not sure if places around here if I can just walk in with design.

Shapeways, the site I use, does have several types of metal that can be printed, the most popular being steel. It is much less likely for a home printer to be able to print in metal because of the way it is printed.

I'd be happy to work with you on some though. I have done metal pieces for others recently :)

Top notch. I am enjoying the look of the Plasma. Nice ideas come to life.

If I had a tail it might be wagging right now. What about aluminum? My saberpike is around 10 pounds so I'd like to keep it light, but at same time I would like to batle with it and keep the whole thing metal.

Hi! I like your stuff. I have a few questions, how does the emitter shrouds fit on the hilts? Have you got to stick it on with glue? Or does it fit on by just sliding it on? And if so, doesn't it come off easily while spinning or dueling?. And for the buttons for the switches, what is the best adhesive to use for sticking it on? And for a Qui-Gon type of button would it be best to get the knurled one? Thank's a lot...

Thank you!


Aluminum is an option, but more expensive than steel to print in. The aluminum is fairly new where as the steel has been around long enough for optimization in the printing process to keep the cost down. Feel free to PM me your ideas and I'll look over it and be happy to discuss it with you.


Thank youfor your interest  :)

The emitter shrouds fit snugly onto the hilt due to a slightly smaller inner diameter than the hilt diameter and can be secured with a thumb screw since all shrouds have holes in the back for retention screws.

For the switch covers, I use locktite superglue personally, but any strong adhesive should work fine. The knurled thumb screw is definitely more on-par with the button on that hilt. You can see them on some of Drahcir's recent work in his signature  ;)

Thank's a lot for your response. If I secure the shroud with a screw I'll have to drill a hole on my emitter? Thank's again and +1 for you...

Actually you could use one in place of the retention screw for the blade. US hilts take 8-32 size screws  :)

Once i get my war glaive emmiter, and make some measurements I'll probably be sending you a PM then Sedsti.

Ok...thank you very much

Another thing... Where is that hole for the screw exactly? The reason why I ask is because I see that my sentinel v4 has the retention screw at very bottom of the emitter. So if the hole is in the middle, for example, the shroud wont look very good on it, cause it would be very low... Have you got any pictures of how it looks in diferent angles including the back where the hole is?? Sorry for all the questions...

They are generally toward the bottom of the shroud, while the newer ones have an adjustable opening in the back. If you go to the product page of the one you are interested in and scroll all the way to the right on the render image bar, you will find a light blue box that will pull up a free rotation of the model file so you can see every angle of it. Ask all the questions you want, happy to help  :)

Whats would be the size of the thumb screws US has on mm (milimiters)?? Thank you very much

When you say 8-32 whats does it Meen?(sorry I'm spanish and I'm not familiar with inches). I found in eBay 8-32 thumb screws but they ask me what length I want them, in inches. 1", 3/4", 1/2" or 3/8"?? Thank's again...

8-32 is the diameter size designation (not really sure what it stands for), but the length is up to you. I would suggest 3/8". The conversion to cm is inches times 2.54  ;)

Thank's a lot. By the way, does the emitter shroud Phasm have the ajustable opening at the back? Or isn't it one of the new ones? I saw it on the web as you told me but it didn't look like it. Do you think the Phasm would be ok on a Sentinel v4 emitter? Thanks...

It does not, but it should work great on the Apprentice/Sentinel line of sabers. The shrouds with the single hole in the back would need to be modified for the Initiate/Aeon/Dominix V4 sabers only.

Here are a couple of shots of my Gladiator shroud I got in last week....I have it on my Aeon LE V3.   I LOVE IT!  I also purchased the button cover with Jedi Symbol in the same material...which I believe was the metallic silver.  It looks smoking HOT on my saber....here you can get a reall world look at the fit and finish of this beautiful piece of work.  The red thumbscrew is a little on the short side hence why I have no blade in it at the moment..it is just holding on the shroud....but it will give you a better estimate of where this sits in relation to where the retention screw is and how high or low it sits on the emitter....I will DEFINITELY be doing more business with you on this Sedsti :)  I am currently eyeing that Red and Gold Sith Holocron you have......Is it very heavy or light???  Here are the photos....

Up close
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Side shot
(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p540/digitalsithlord/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160504_112838_zpsghu4fojj.jpg) (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/digitalsithlord/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160504_112838_zpsghu4fojj.jpg.html)
Full body
(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p540/digitalsithlord/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160504_113017_zpsbi8y0fly.jpg) (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/digitalsithlord/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160504_113017_zpsbi8y0fly.jpg.html)
Backside
(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p540/digitalsithlord/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160504_112851_zpsqab7lpeo.jpg) (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/digitalsithlord/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/20160504_112851_zpsqab7lpeo.jpg.html)

^ Thanks for sharing those! It looks great on your Aeon LE  :)

As for the Full Color models, the sandstone they are printed in is a slightly heavier material than what you have, but many are hollow, including the Holocrons, so it's not super heavy  ;)

*Just a reminder that there is one more day to take advantage of the Frosted Detail Plastic sale (see above for details)*

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Fun fact: The handle to the dagger used by Elaria Sand in the premiere of Game of Thrones Season 6 was printed by Shapeways in Frosted Detail Plastic and painted to look real!

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This just helps showcase the amazing things that can be made through 3D printing, which is only going to get stronger from here.

I've held the frosted detail plastic in-hand and can attest to how nice it is - fully encourage someone to take advantage of this.

Thanks, Drahcir! Speaking of Frosted Detail...even though the sale is now over I have something new for you all!

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These new designs follow the same two-part system that consists of a main blade plug base printed in a Strong and Flexible nylon plastic and an insert piece printed in a Transparent Acrylic or Frosted Detail material to allow the light to illuminate from within.

The new blade plugs bring a more sinister look and feel to the collection, with design characteristics that harken back to the ancient Sith world of Moraband and Sith temple aesthetics. Both are sure to add an elem not of danger to any saber.

These models are now available in the shop. Feel free to message me with any questions you may have! MTFBWY

Though this is not directly related to the topic, I thought I would let you all know of a new venture I have been working on. This in no way affects the current shop or items available.

I have decided to expand into a new shop on Shapeways that I will run alongside this one that serves all fandoms. In order to preserve the Star Wars theme of my current shop and not dilute its brand, the new items will be hosted under a new shop page and name: Infinite Fandom Collective


I am launching with a catalog of 24 products that include keychains and collectibles, but will certainly be expanding from there with time.

I will not be posting here with updates to this new shop to keep this topic relatively forum relevant, but if you are interested you can find the link to the shop and Facebook page below, where updates will be posted in the future.

Shop link: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/infinite-fandom-collective?s=0

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/infinitefandomcollective/

Thank you all so much for your support. If you have any questions about the new shop or its products, feel free to email me at infinitefandomcollective@gmail.com

You could probably even throw in some anime related items too. :o

What is great about this is the possibilities are endless!

I am still currently working on other items and there will definitely be much more explore even after that  ;)

Work some overwatch items into that new store and you'll have a customer in me.
 ;)

Like your store very much, Sedsti!

Thank you! And feel free to PM or email me any suggestions of things you want to see in the shop (either one). I am a fan of many things, but there is so much I am not even aware of as well.

Great idea, possibilities are abound

Do you actually particularly need a screw for the saber shrouds? Thinking of getting Phasm for a Dominic V3 LE in the polished silver. I think that'll look really cool =]

ever think of multi hilt saber stands?

Hi. Will the Titan shroud fit a Dominix V3? Wanting one for my saber so. I think it'll look sick with the set up I currently have for it :P

Thank you for the suggestion, and believe me I have, but the bounding box size (space the model is printed in) increases with that big of a model and therefore the price becomes less economical. Maybe in the future if costs decrease!


All of the shrouds offered will fit the V3 sabers. You're covered  :)

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I'd just like to say thank you to everyone that has supported me on here. Though I'm not around very much anymore, I try to keep up with questions or requests about the shop. If you need anything feel free to message me here, but the best place to reach me is a direct message on my shop site  :)

I'm glad to see the forum getting along so well and would love to hear from any of you if you need me! MTFBWY!

I was going to ask a very similar question.  I have a collection of japanese swords (a katana and a wakizashi) and they share the (traditional) same stand.  While not quite analogous, I wanted to ask if you'd found a cost-effective solution?  Thanks.

I just browsed through your shop, you've got some really fantastic designs!  I'll probably place an order for a few things at the end of the week.

Here's a cool idea for some new shroud designs. Old Master and Hero shrouds. Literally as they sound. Obi-wan ANH inspired design and Luke ROTJ inspired design also with the option of a V2 look as well. Just an idea though =] I liked the names I had in mind so

Just ordered the kyber plug with insert. Can't wait for it to get here.

Not as of yet, but it is something I still think about. It's still a balance between size and sturdiness to get the cost right, but to still have it properly hold the sabers. I may have to just go with a much more simple design than the ones I currently offer. I will post it here once I've settled on something!


Thanks! If you did end up ordering, I hope you've enjoyed your prints!


As always, thanks for the ideas Zren  :)


One of my personal favorited! I would love to hear how you like it  :)

Overall I like it and think it compliments my saber well.
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Thanks for sharing the image! It looks great!


I would like to expand on this that I do have a design for a double-tier stand I am currently working on. I have ordered a test print to see if it holds up, so if it does expect to see that soon  ;)

Hi Sedsti.  Am really liking these stands and of course that kyber blade plug amongst your other designs.  Will place order soon but have a question.  Is this stand collapsible ?  Doesn't appear so which could make it more solid to hold the weight of the sabers. Just wanting to be mindful of shipping costs to Canada. 

Will contact you about specific items for a few sabers.  These stands look great !  :D

Hey D7, thanks for the comments and questions  :)

You're assumptions are correct; in order to make this stand rigid enough to support two sabers I did not make it collapsable. The dimensions are overall smaller than that of my other stands however, at 9.9 cm x 9 cm x 6.7 cm or 3.9 in x 3.5 in x 2.6 in.

I believe Shapeways uses a flat rate for shipping costs.

Thanks Sed.  Will look over your yummy catalogue of items and contact you likely early next week.  :)

Oh, I LIKE those Sed; those are some FINE looking displays^^

Are these the only colors you offer, or are they just what you've produced for showcasing?

Also, is it possible to get the Jedi emblem as a hollow like the others?

Thanks for the comment, Dutchman  :)


Hey Logos, thanks for bringing that up!

These colors are just the ones I chose for each stand to display them in, but they are available in white, black, red, blue, green, purple, pink, orange, yellow, grey (with aluminum dust inside) nylon plastics, a few colors of higher detail acrylic, and black hi-def acrylate materials.

I wanted to be able to offer the Jedi and Grey Jedi symbols hollowed like the rest, but the fine details intrinsic to the design fall below the limit for printing thickness specifications, so I had to add a backing to those two options.

Sweet. I may have to get some of these. Are there different Jedi symbols for each sect (guardian, consular, sentinel)?

Sweet looking new stands, I'm going to have to look into them. Thanks for all the posts and answering questions.

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Good question! Not something I have thought about. I might have to look into that  ::)


Thanks for the comment and for stopping by  :)

Just ordered a new 2 saber stand :)

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Awesome! Feel free to post pics here when it arrives  :)

Question Sed: are you able/do you have display pieces for 3+ sabers?  I think that one of those would PERFECTLY compliment the sabers I've got/plan to get soon  ;)

These are great looking stands. Would you be willing to post a pic of one of the grey stands?

They have pictures of all the colors and styles on the website, just FYI.

Haha, I didn't even think about that. I guess I'll have to take a look.

These stands look amazing Sed!  Once again innovative and unique pieces with hard to be pricing!  I am definitely looking at getting me one!  Just torn between the Sith one and the Emire one...very hard decision......

I don’t have one yet  ;)  It’ll be posted here if/when I do. I’d prefer not to just stretch out out my design to fit another because that typically retains unnecessary material and size. Re-engineering is the better way IMO.


Yes, thank you tx_tuff. All the available options are at the links I provided on the previous page  :)


Thank you! With many options come harder choices! You do have Sith in your name, I’m sure either one will match well with your collection  ;D

I would put an Old Master shroud on my Dominix V3 LE saber, would look cool I think :P

Got my two tier saber stand in the mail today. I really like but I do think one thing could be changed (if it would still work) and that would be to make the back holder higher so you can see both sabers better. But I still like it. Thanks brother. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/c9a46f18b70e8db8be6a4ea0fc3590eb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/1dece166855df01112e5ed1816b65fa0.jpg)

Thanks for sharing and for the feedback tx_tuff! Your sabers look fantastic  :)

Thank you, and thanks for the products. Makes them a lot easier to show them in the living room. Guess I should thank the wife too :)

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So how are these mounted?

They will hug the saber naturally, but the best way to secure them is with a thumb screw in place of the retention screw.

Hmmmmmm......

I definitely see potential with these

See these are awesome!  I like the options of the mods; I am wondering if any pommel mods are forthcoming?  ;)

I really like that Starkillee one. Might have to get a saber to get that shroud accessory.

Cool products as always, my friend.  ;D

A Yoda inspired shroud please? =] Mostly for the Initiate line of sabers :P Maybe have it come exclusively in chrome silver or something?

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

Zren, I'll keep that in mind for future designs  ;)

Yes to the yoda design! One that fits the Initiate V2 would be great!

Man love your stuff. Planning to order a few things when. I get some more spending cash.

Do you take requests at all? I am dying to do a "close enough" replica saber but would need a custom made emitter shroud.

Thanks for stopping in and checking things out! I’ll send you a DM about the model request.

Sighted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;D

Good to see you are still with us Sedsti.  :)  I have not seen you about for a while. But I have mentioned you and your saber goodies to some of the forum members.  MTFBWY!

Hi. Might be getting me the knurled switch cover in metallic plastic finish for my signature Obsidian Lite Dark Sentinel LE saber =] Would gorilla glue work best and if so how would I go about doing it so the glue don't mess up the main switch? Or could you just snap it on?

Getting me a Vox shroud for my Dominix V3 LE saber in black =] Does it NEED a thumb screw or not really? Or any shrouds really

Yes it would be helpful to have a thumb wheel screw...

Shrouds for original Flamberge side blades? Just a cool idea I had =] Think that'd look sick for sure :P Just only available in metallic silver finish or matte black

that is some really cool stuff. I'll probably get some of those things.

do the plugs fit in V2 sabers or just V3/4

The plugs should work in any saber that takes a 1" diameter blade, to my knowledge

That is correct! Thanks for helping out :)

Would just a dab of gorilla glue work for switch covers or too runny? x.x

Yes, just a dab should do fine with a little pressure at first to help it set. Just don’t depress the switch or it might glue down too ;)

I would seriously recommend not using Gorilla Glue or at the very least be extremely careful. Long story short, it expands, even if you don't spray it with water. I didn't know this when I first purchased it and boy did it ruin a project or two before I decided it was best for other things besides detail work.

Will any of the shrouds work on an aeon/Dominix v4?  I am impressed by several of the designs, but not sure how they would fit with the retention screw so high on the hilt and the concave area below the retention screw.

Also, I haven’t worked with any 3D printed plastics before.  How well do they paint up, and is there a specific material/color you would recommend if you plan to paint?  

Thanks for the info.  Fantastic stuff on the site.  I plan on ordering several items soon.

Definitely a small amount is all that's necessary. I've used both gorilla glue and super glue. The plastic the switch covers are printed in is elastic enough to deal with some expansion.


I appreciate the compliment! :)

For the Aeon/Dom V4 sabers it is more limited on which shrouds will fit well without too much of the shroud hanging off. Once those were announced I started designing for more flexibility in retention screw placement through the shrouds, starting with the Oppressor Shroud. Any from that shroud on should work fine, along with the Vector Shroud due to it's unique, slanted shape. The Starkiller Shroud would have most of the extended piece hanging off also, though it may still look ok.

As for paint, any of the newly branded Versatile plastics will work fine. I have spray-painted several pieces before. Keep in mind, the colored ones are dyed so that only the surface is colored.

Feel free to let me know if you have any more questions!

That's good to know, my concern would be the glue oozing out from around the button and leaking down into the switch itself. Then it'd be game over...  :-\

Thanks for the info Sedsti, way to keep on top of things.  ; :)

would any of the shrouds also fit a Sentinel V4? I have a Dark LE I'd like to get a shroud for =] Thinking Vector or the more S slanted shroud to give sort of a Graflex look to my saber =] Or is the stock Sentinel emitter too short for any shrouds to fit?

Yes! The Sentinel V4 sabers still have a lower retention screw hole like the V3’s so any will work fine on those :)

Oh nice. I know what I'll be doing to my Dark Sentinel next month then :P

Adding to my list of wanted mods.

I have to give a big thumbs up to Sedsti. I bought an emitter shroud from him (killer) & recently had him create a grip shroud both for my Dominix v2 LE. I am so happy with the results and he does great work! Definitely recommend him for your saber modding!!

You can check my thread to see curent progress and the fun doo-dads I picked up from Sedsti!!

Thanks for stopping by!


I appreciate the shoutout mrg! Your custom grip was a fun project to work on and I’m so pleased you like the finished product.

Hi. Will Vector fit a V3 saber? My Dominix V3 LE saber to be specific. Too bad it don't come in any of the metallic silvers anymore though x.x

I actually got JB Super Weld glue now with the brush so I'm betting that'd probably work best on switch covers =] Will have to give it a try on an unused switch I have just to see if it'd work out or not

I'm wondering if bsi 30 min epoxy will work on the 3d printed plastic without damage? I'm looking at doing some leather under the printed grip shroud utilizing the epoxy and then epoxy the shroud to the leather…not sure if it'd work?!?

Yes, my standard one will! There is a grey plastic similar to that still offered in professional plastic, but it is more expensive.


Not something I’ve tried, but the nylon plastic is generally very susceptible to adhesives so I imagine it would work.

Curious about your recharge port covers, could you enlighten me on how they work? Don't recharge port plugs turn the saber off, due to cutting out the battery?

That only works for kill key setups, and is not something I claim mine do. They are just a way to stylishly hide the port when not in use.

very stylishly...

Very..

Stylishly..

Interesting. I may have to give that a try.

Also, was looking through your emitter shrouds, just letting you know that Vector says it is 1.64 x 1.66 x 11.97 inches. That can't be right, right?

Indeed  ;)


I can’t imagine what Shapeways’ code updates have done there, but it’s most certainly not the correct dimensions. It’s an older file, so it may not be playing well with their updated system. My measurements are closer to 1.65 x 1.65 x 2.85 inches.

Unless the entire saber is one giant emitter lol.

That would be one big saber...

and before anyone else can say it...


THAT IS WHAT SHE SAID!!!  ;D ;D ;D

Or that's one deep blade inset.

THAT'S WHAT HE Said!!

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what has humanity come to?

He said, she said, apparently

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very funny Infinit, have a point.

Glad you enjoyed it, I just gave you one earlier but expect one at the top of the hour.

You guys give out points like it is Halloween all year round lol.  ::) :P ;D

You say that like it's a bad thing, D7

Points all around!  :D


I just want to add that this appears to be the same on the new V5 Sentinel and Apprentice sabers, so my emitter shrouds should work fine on those as well  ;)

there went more of my $$…

its very well done

Will the metallic finishes ever come back? I don't mind the more matte finishes or whatever but I like silver emitter shrouds too :P

As far as I know, Shapeways doesn’t have any current plans to bring back a metallic plastic since they replace it with the more premium gray plastic from HP.

Very cool stuff. I might just have to go to you for parts for my custom Sith cosplay