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Ultrasabers is proud to present the Renegade. The new Renegade is our second rendition of the highly requested Crossguard style emitter in the Ultrasabers lineup. The Renegade is of course fully made of T6 Aircraft Aluminum and combat ready. The Renegade will be available in 4 different finished: High Polish, All Black Anodize, Black Anodize with Silver Accents, and Nickel Plated Finish. All 3 blade holders are MHS compatible and exchangeable with other MHS parts. The Renegade is able to accommodate sound installs, Emerald LED driver installs, and has a MHS compatible pommel as well.

This is a large saber but it is surprisingly light weight for its size which make it a great saber for younglings and adults alike. The length of the hilt make it great for two handed combat but its lighter weight make it possible for one handed combat with practice. The Renegade comes standard with a 40" or 36" main blade. And also has the option for 6" or 8" blades for the crossguard.

Here are some numbers as measurements for our customers that like to analyze the numbers. The Renegade is 1.5" wide at the grip and 16.5" long from the top of the main emitter to the bottom of the pommel. It is 8.5" wide from emitter the end of the left emitter to the end of the right emitter (5.5" without the emitters) and 11.25" wide from the end of the left claw to the end of the right claw. The standard Renegade emitters add 1.5" in height. With 6" blades from left tip to right tip the saber is 17" long. With 8' blades from tip to tip the saber is 21" long. The Main blade holder has a 2.5" deep blade socket. The left and right blade holders have 2.5" blade sockets as well.

The saber comes completely assembled and ready to go. The pommel and emitters are removable and compatible with TCSS MHS parts. Sound and the Emerald LED driver are also available options.

Both Standard Setup and Li-Ion Setup work perfectly for a Renegade with No Sound. However, Li-Ion Setup is mandatory in order to add sound or the Emerald driver to the Renegade.


Renegade LE (http://www.ultrasabers.com/product-p/stunt-renegadele.htm)

Renegade SE (http://www.ultrasabers.com/product-p/stunt-renegadese.htm)

Renegade (http://www.ultrasabers.com/product-p/stunt-renegade.htm)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycemQIusljc&feature=youtu.be





(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/RenegadeLE/WideFar.jpg)

(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/RenegadeLE/WideClose.jpg)

(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/RenegadeSE/WideFar.jpg)

(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/RenegadeSE/WideClose.jpg)

(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/Renegade/WideFar.jpg)

(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/Renegade/WideClose.jpg)

(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/RenegadeLE/MainOn.jpg)

(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/RenegadeSE/MainOn.jpg)

(http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/Renegade/MainOn.jpg)

Welp... I guess I know what I'm getting next...

NICE!!!!

Looks like a massive hilt, I'll be curious to see the all silver variant.

Wow ... It is indeed a BIG hilt!  Looks awesome! Probably needs a pair of gloves to hold and swing comfortably. :)

Very nice! Hmmm.. wonder if any grand prize or emerald prizes will get the renegade from this raffle. Would love to see this in CE

The real question is:  Who's gonna be getting one of these as a Raffle prize?  You know at least one of these is getting sent out . . .


It doesn't actually sound that big.  He gives the dimensions above . . .


The Renegade is 1.5" wide at the grip and 16.5" long from the top of the main emitter to the bottom of the pommel. It is 8.5" wide . . .

Beautiful new saber.  Point to Emory and Ultra Sabers.  :o

Agreed!

That's pretty massive to me.
I don't normally like my hilts longer than 12 inches; I prefer dual wielding with shorter blades and hilts.
It's certainly an intimidating looking hilt though and just because it's massive doesn't mean I wouldn't want it.
 ;)

I gotcha.  I just meant relative to the overall design it's not as big as I expected.

The High Polish (bling bling) and All Black versions will be available by the weekend.  Along with the silver claws.

The small version of the pommel will be available next week.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img905/122/ARAK1c.jpg)

Weathering one of those silver ones..

I'm speechless........  :o

Those emitters look........ words not coming out........ just WOW  ;D ;D ;D

So my guess is the chances of one of these beauties going out to a 4th place winner are slim to nil.........right?  ;)

Either way, that is definitely metal as frack. Like seeing the flamberge get fleshed out more and more, becoming its own unique thing.

 :o

Sexy lightsaber guys!  8)

Another excellent addition to the ultrasabers family!

Really nice, one of my favorite crossguard saber, just amazing!

Just when I think my wallet was safe. This looks much better than the "other guys" cross guard.

Agreed this looks awesome! personally though the cross guards are not for me.. I have trouble swinging about a regular saber let alone one with 3 blades.. Maybe in the near future this could come out as a standard saber with the same design of emitter and pommel? would also look SOOOO amazing as a staff!!

Very nice looking hilt. Definitely a design I'd love to get my hands on :)

I'd be willing to bet that a lucky first/second place winner has one of these on its way. I hope so, and that they come up with a great review!

HEILIGE SCHEIßE!!!! Emory, you're killin' me. This thing definitely goes down as one of US's most sinister looking sabers. Well done.

PS: How long until emitters and pommels are available for individual sale? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


So shmexy

Just going through the order process and formulated a stupid question. How is it shipped disassembled?

Also thinking with these new emitters, an Exar Kun replica might be doable if recharge port was mandtiory in the design. :o

Deep posted a picture of a pommel and stated the claws and pommels would be available between this weekend and next week. :)

If I were to guess, I would say probably removing the crossguard section or emitters so the saber would fit into a standard sized box.  

What an impressive new design.

I personally have no interest in crossguard lightsabers but I can appreciate the work that went into this one.  And I love that emitter!

I agree.  Crossguards aren't my thing, but the emitters and that pommel...   8)
The saber itself is very impressive, just not my cup of tea. 

Shut up. You know you want it.  :P


The crossguards cannot
The crossguards cannot be taken off due to the twisting of the guard MLS wires. This style is very complex in its assembly. I think you might be partially correct though.

Well, that makes sense.  I didn't think about the wires twisting.  Probably just removing the emitters then, but I'm just guessing.  I don't have a Flamberge to use as an example either.

If I had known this was coming out, I'd have waited to buy. I also think they'd pop off the claws beneath the guard emitters. I would love to also get this as just a standard saber minus the guard. These are some seriously sick parts. Well done, US.

I may have to try the emitters on my Flamberge V2.  Great design Emory!

I just got the Silver Renegade SE with two channel emerald driver (R&G) and Obsidian v3 sound for my first prize in the raffle. It is one seriously sinister saber.
 
(http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab10/mazkg/Renegade_zpsob0x312p.jpg)

I definitely prefer it in all silver

THAT is a wonderful prize!  That's pretty special to receive an exclusive like this, I hope you will enjoy it! :o ;D

Dude! Very sweet!!

Congratulations on on your great prize!  How fortunate to be a first getting that new offering! :)   I want to see shots of that Bad Boy broken apart!  Could you "indulge" us? ::)

Curious what the final version will be!

Oh that is sexy in silver...yep there is where my rewards points will go

I must say, I'm not a huge fan of the Tri-Sabers BUT, looking at that silver beast has me thinking about the possibilities withe the MHS parts!  Beautiful saber! :)

I'd like to see this bad boy in a LE V2, with gold (instead of black) anodize. That would be proper ostentatious.

Grats for that renegade! That full silver renegade is crazy. Getting this out of the box would have blown my mind. I'm getting my entry and raffle 2nd prize today, id really like to get a renegade!

Agreed.. some gold accents on that would be verrrry nice.

I'd like to see some gold/black anodized combos.. I'm sure its probably cost prohibitive.. but it would look great on a lot of hilts, I think.

I think you misunderstood. You can't get anodize in 2 colors on the same part. I was suggesting instead of black, having gold and silver. Now you might be able get some accent parts in silver and have them privately anodized. I'm looking into to getting that done for my Mantis so that the CE is two toned versus solid silver. Doesn't really live up to the CE being all silver.

No, I'm with you.. gold accents on the silver hilt would be awesome..

I was just adding my thoughts that gold/black anodized would look cool.. I'm sure it could be done.. but it would likely be a multi-step process that would probably double or triple the cost of production..

I'm actually thinking about taking a bit of gold paint to my Dark Libby and to see how it looks.. if I don't like it, it can easily be removed and she's back to normal.

If it's possible, I've never heard of it. I work for an aluminum extruder, and we do anodizing all the time. We even offered US to quote them metal when my first saber came in.

Anyway, the first step in anodizing is an etching process. So if you have metal that is already anodized, the first color will be lost when you etch it for the second color. Now if you could anodize brass, that would be a different story. Then you could simply machine away the black that you don't want and have your black and gold-ish color scheme. But I don't foresee US using brass to make sabers anytime in the near or even distant future.

I've seen multi-color anodizing before.. or what I thought was multi-color anodizing.. so I assume its possible.. but I'm just a software desk jockey, so I could be wrong. ;)

<pause to google>

Yeah.. something like this..

http://kermaxx.com/products/anodized-aluminum-gas-cap-gold-black

But its probably a multi-step process.. hence more expensive..

Anyway.. the Renegade looks damn cool! I'm hoping I might be so lucky as to get one as my prize saber.. We'll find out in a 5 or 6 hours! :)

Dream on brother.

However, you have got me theorizing on the multi-stage anod process. If you put a thick gold color on, say 0.7mil (.0007") and then did like a 0.4mil (.0004") or maybe just a 0.2mil black anod., you should be able to mill down the black to the deeper gold color. I completely forgot about the varying depths of penetration that were acheivable. However, crazy good looking finish will crazy repercussions on cost. Worth it every once in a while.

Alright, my anodizer says this can't be done. So I've sent a letter to Kermaxx. Hopefully the technique is not proprietary, and they will tell me. Then we can try persuading Deep to give this a run. But we'd have to get some serious buzz first.

Alternatively, US could spare a few of the silver/gold LEs from the machinist and release a few all-gold hilts. Then the end user could paint in the recesses with a black enamel.

We don't do any anodizing at my sign shop, but we do plenty of signs with painted engraved lettering. The trick to a clean edge is to just paint the recesses completely, if a bit sloppily, and then wipe up the excess with a rag damp with paint thinner. I figure the same process should work on an aluminum hilt, unless the paint thinner eats away at the dye in the anodized surface.

I think it would be interesting to see LE hilts machined opposite of normal.

Hey Logos.  I wasn't aware that you could be our go to person for anodizing advice.  Perhaps you have a saber that your co-worker can do something awesome to.   That you will share on the forum and drive the rest of us mad with envy.  :o  :'(

I really like the look of the silver Renegade but would like anodizing options in a dark red or deep purple.

So like silver but with black accents kinda like with the gold accents. Would be a cool new feature on all LE sabers actually

I try. I've been trying to find somebody that could give me a nickle finish, let alone one that matches US nickel plate. Then I was going to put an order together to get a silver adjustable couple and certain parts of my Mantis CE (that way I can have an awesomely uniquie 2-tone). It's just finding a place that can do it without charging me an arm and a leg.

I'm also trying to find someone who can do a brite-dip gold anodize. If I succeed, I will endeaver to do like what Drahcir does, and hook people up with custom anod parts.

Yeah and UltraSabers came out FIRST with the cross guard design.......beat the others guys by MONTHS!   This is why UltraSabers is so great.....they LISTEN to their customers.  Thanks Emory.  I really didn't like the first cross guard lightsaber, BUT this has my opinion changed...will definitely have to get this one at DragonCon this year!!

I feel you on that note, even though I own a Flamberge CE ::). I thought it was just going to be a one time thing so I figured, eh, why not? Then they do this to me. I'm not a fan of the crossguard varient. I believe it is inherently flawed. But this Renegade is just too damn fine to pass up.

Does anyone know if Forum colors are still available to request on the crossguard sabers? I would really like to get a Renegade in BH.

Have to ask Emory but I don't think so.  At least in terms of the 2 side blades.  None of the mixed colors are available (VA, SRD etc.) so I am guessing not.

:(

I think I just figured out why they are not. Premium and Forum colors, I think, all use resistors, making for difficult wiring. However Qui-Lar was in discussions with Emory about a DVA Flamberge, with no hint that it couldn't be done. I only remember him not being pleased with the color variation between the main and guard blades.

I've asked about forum colors and Emory send me an email saying that it can be done but the colors of the side blades may not match the main blade. I don't have the email any more or I would post what he told me. But ask before you order.

I want this so much! I would order it with 6 inch guard blades and a 32 inch blade to make it like a bastard sword! Consular green!

This looks so cool! I love the emitters. Adding it to the wish list

I love this saber so much :D Its the first one I saw when I went to the website and I really want it lol
I'm confident I'll get it at some point :)

Very cool saber! I now have to decide between a Flamberge or a Renegade. I'm curious as to how the Renegade would look without claws on?

Oh are they removable?

While technically removable, I think the assembly video shows the claws are mandatory to keep the crossguard properly aligned.

Alrighty thanks!

OK, I just watched that video now. You're right.

Well we can already choose between black or silver blades, maybe they'll make some shorter ones too.

Black blades? Sorry if I'm misunderstanding you.

will any coupler fit this hilt since i am planning to create a doubled bladed Renegade staff in the far future.

It's a MHS based hilt so yes, any of US's couplers (excluding the v2 ones) would work for that.
That'd make a pretty massive Staff.

Renegade Staff???!!!  That would either be awesome or pure madness.  I suspect the latter.  A single Renegade would be hefty to wield in terms of weight and length.  Two Renegades? You better be 6'6"+ and built like the proverbial brick outhouse.

Plus I don't know much about Staff wielding (I am having enough problems with learning single Saber). But wouldn't the guards interfere with the flow of movement of your hands and arms as you spin staff around you're body?

Plus pair of Renegades won't be cheap........

I'm voting pure madness.

He's referring to the claws.

Okay, Thanks. That makes sense now.

I'm still waiting >:(

Patience....   They're coming.

I can feel it.

You lie.

They're on the UltraSabers site!
https://www.ultrasabers.com/product-p/stunt-renegadele.htm
Don't know if they are available yet, but you can order them now.

They are available.  Don't have much time to go take more pictures.  Been super busy getting you guys orders out.

It shall be done.  But in the meantime.  All the options I discussed are available for order.

Our Nickel Plating got ruined so the CE is on hold until further notice.

Good to know! Thanks for the update! ;D


Sorry to hear that. Fortunatly I'm planning on ordering a Renegade LE!

I'm just waiting to see if it goes on the Deal of the Day! hint, hint! ::)

Hmmmmmm.....~¿~

That's a shame. But even though I'm a HUGE fan of the nickel finish, I'm gonna have to go w/ the LE on this one, un less you plan on dropping a silver/gold LE bomb on us in the future. I'm watchin' you.

Sorry to hear about the plating!  that stinks.

These are really cool looking sabers.  Very nice....

I'd love to see that emitter in a single-blade somewhere, too.  Something scorpion-like...  ;-)

Yes......... this..........  8) 8) 8)

Give me time, and it will be done. I gots plans.

By that he means he is just going to float some ill-advised idea and then wait for me to stupidly actually try it.   :P

Disclaimer:  I hate that I feel the need to say this (as I've gotten a wrist slap before) but I am joking with a SaberBuddy.  I really look forward to seeing the hotness Logos comes up with.   8)

Every time I see or hear this phrase, I think of the Protoss from StarCraft  :P

I'd like to see it with the pointed tips

I think BladeCross has some pics of his Flamberge with pointed tips here:   http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=438.0

You'll have to do some searching, but I'm sure it will give you a good idea of what the Renegade will look like with them.

I think if I can I'll get me a Renegade in all black but silver claws in a few weeks. That would look pretty slick

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a546/Locutis13/20150913_211316_zpssramynxx.jpg)

Not all black, but yes it looks pretty slick! 8)

+1 Locutis!  What are your thoughts/feelings now that you have the Renegade?

My first thoughts were. Good lord it's huge! :P

But seriously, it's really nice. It's not as heavy as you would think. I can see a big guy one handing this thing.

I kind of want to dress up as Kilo Ren for Halloween.  ;D

I think I could get used to the weight of the Renegade since my Shock is one of the heaviest sabers I own at the moment

Hmmm interesting, my Shock is one of the lightest sabers I own.

My thoughts exactly. The Shock emitter is a little hefty, but the saber on the whole is probably my lightest premium hilt after the Bellicose.

I would assume the Renegade to be only marginally heavier than a Flamberge. And I think, my Flam weighs about 2x my Shock. (Both have sound)

Compared to a Manticore or Consular emitters the Shock emitter is significantly lighter.  The high Manticore pommel also is heavy.  This Renegade is much too big for me.  Am wondering if it can be used without the claws on ?   Would like to be able to purchase the main emitter and pommel.   :)

Get in line sista.

No. The claws lock the middle section in place.

Thanks Locutis for sharing the pic and the info.  Thought that was the case with the claws.  Guess I'm in line for the emitter and pommel.   ;)

point for you.   :D

My Shock has no sound and to me still somewhat of a heavy saber but that's how most Sith sabers are anyway. Heavy and causing destruction :P

That might seal it for me. I love the emitters but not a huge fan of the claw so I think I'll go for Flamberge instead.

Just got mine! Shipped so fast! It's pretty heavy though and the 36 inch blade together with the 16 inch hilt is a little too tall for me haha. But I love it so!  ;D

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/gl9999/12048736_10153751006933694_279978151_n.jpg) (http://s893.photobucket.com/user/gl9999/media/12048736_10153751006933694_279978151_n.jpg.html)

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/gl9999/12083954_10153751007068694_1384842133_n.jpg) (http://s893.photobucket.com/user/gl9999/media/12083954_10153751007068694_1384842133_n.jpg.html)

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/gl9999/th_video-1443458976.mp4_1.mp4) (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/gl9999/video-1443458976.mp4_1.mp4)

Wow, that is one beefy looking saber. Are you like really tiny? I got a 40 on my Flamberge and it was longer than a 10yo.

Hi gl9999.  That Renegade looks awesome.  Would like to see the video but not forum compatible at the moment.  Too big of a saber for me but seems like serious fun.  Can't fathom a 40" blade on that beastie.  Here's a dark side forum appreciation point.  Let us know if you would prefer collecting light side.   8)

Darth Logos: I'm 5'4 and the whole saber stands up to chest level haha. It's definitely impractical to swing around though it makes a nice wall piece. I'll probably switch the blade out to a 32 inch but right now, it really looks nice oversized!

Dauntless Seven: It's huge! I think with a 40 inch blade, it'll probably reach my neck level. And pretty heavy too! All in all, I'm ecstatic about my first Ultrasaber! Next one's going to be either a Guardian or Bellicose. Right now, I'm waiting for my Kylo Ren lightsaber, can't wait to put it side by side with my Renegade!

Sure let's go evil! Thanks for the dark side point!  ;D

You are welcome gl9999.  Well, you are going to have a pair of monster sabers so hope that you have a large empty wall.   ;D

I'm just 5' 3" so totally get it.  Liking your next choices.  Don't forget to pick up a lighter and shorter saber as well.  Some of the US sales with specific minimum order will give you a freebie Initiate or grab bag.  Might want to see what comes up after all the Cons are finished with.   :)

It was the only way to balance out the proportions of the 6" guard blades. But I'm 6'1" ;D


I assume by this response that you weren't looking to go DS?

That looks awesome gl9999!! This saber is definitely rising to the top of my list

Yes it does! 8)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a546/Locutis13/20150924_205556_zpstqfpuhbu.jpg)

This is AWESOME . . . +1  :)

Its a claymore for force users.

You feel the 36" is too guard heavy?

Not weight-wise. Just in design aesthetic. I don't like the look of a long guard, so to balance out the 6s I used a 40" main. I don't think I'd ever get 8s. I have thought about getting a 36" main with custom 4" guards, though.

Yeah I was thinking about maybe asking for custom 4" for guards.

If you ask nice, they might make them for you at little or no cost. It never hurts to ask.

That looks cool :)

I just made a deal to get a stunt version of one of these on Craigslist and I'm picking it up tomorrow. I kinda want to modify it so it gets the guts of a Hasbro Economy-class Kylo Ren saber. Is there a guide on taking apart the renegade, or no?

I'm not a fan of the cross-style (just personal preference), but if I had a zweihander-type (so the whole thing but without the cross-piece) that'd be amazing.

At the very least, I'm certain to buy one of the emitters when they're available.

Sorry to double-post but I can't stop thinking about a saber like the Renegade without the cross but with a 40" blade. Same hilt, pommel, and emitter, absolutely huge....

Couldn't you buy one and just put blade plugs in the 2 sockets? It still might not be your style, but at least it would help.

It would still have the crossbeam, which is not my preference. And reviewing, I think I'd actually rather have the Flamberge V2 hilt for all of this, with the Renegade emitter.

I feel like I've derailed this thread a lot now, though.

question

if I got this without any of the electrics in and mounted the cross guard on an arbiter for example, would the single LED provide any light to the cross guard blade?

from the video it looks possible, but so far I've not seen many pictures that give me a good idea of how this fits together

Hello,
Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but with Kylo Ren's lightsaber sound effects available (through iTunes at least), is there a time frame of when we can see this model with the Kylo's sound effect?

Hi.  You would have to find a Kylo Ren font and then download it on to your Obsidian v3 or v4 board.  One of the Forum members has created one.  Check out Pittforcefive recent posts under Reviews.   :)

Oh, wow! Thank you so much!

How tall are you?

My wallet and I hate me right now.

(http://i.imgur.com/em9fH2X.jpg)

40" Obsidian v4 with orange FoC on the left for $280, 40" stunt on the right for $160 with low AAA batteries. Thanks, Craigslist.
36" Initiate v1 in the middle from the 2005 site with low batteries.

I gotta admit, I'm surprised how loose the upper section of my Obsidian Renegade is. Seller explained that's because the clash sensor's in there, but it's loose enough to the point where the claws hit the side emitters. Might go look for some foam tape to line the claws to stop the clanking. I may also go find some rechargable batteries that work with the charger that came with the Obsidian Renegade for my other sabers.


... hey, no one here has used a coupler on two tri-sabers have they?

I haven't seen a picture of one yet but that ... would ... be ... AWESOME.

:-)

Wrecker wouldn't tightening the claws make the emitter section solid with no extra play or movement?

We don't use clash sensors.  You were lied to  :-[  And nothing should be loose on the Renegade.  It sounds like this hilt has been assembled properly.  The screws that hold the claws also hold the entire crossguard together.

Probably, since I don't know enough about US soundboards. I removed the middle emitter and the LED holder to take a look inside the hilt, there's just wires there. Upon further inspection the entire upper housing of the Obsidian is loose, along with the claws of the saber to the point of me being able to move the claws about half a centimeter. I'm looking for an allen key small enough to tighten the claws themselves, as the seller didn't have a key with the Obsidian. The screw in the middle of the hilt between the claws is tight already, but I don't know what the purpose of that one is, since my Stunt doesn't have a screw over there.


I've looked at the Renegade assembly video to see if there's anything else I could do, but it doesn't say much.

Although I don't have a cross-guard saber yet, I thought those of you who do might appreciate the sheer awesomeness of this vid:


BTW, He also mentioned in a reply: "It flickers because I bought the Emerald LED driver with my Ultra Saber Flamberge. It allows you to pulse the light. It is not my camera, its the led light pulsing."

I apologize if this has already been posted here, but I got a little excited...

That's one very awesome bad ... Saber going to add it to my wish list

Hey, do we sell anything to use in place of the claws if we want our Renegade to go clawless? It's still a great saber all these months later, but having it from my belt makes me feel like I'm gonna kneecap myself one day with the claws.

Any updates on the stock status? 

I might get me a Renegade in a couple months finally. I like the more unique look of it over the standard Flamberge saber. As Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z Abridged would say: Renegade for life! :P Will be my ultimate Sith weapon for sure and will definitely deserve a display of some kind. Not really a crossguard fan but definitely loving the Renegade more. We need some more pictures up :P

I have some up of the weathered one I picked up from DragonCon this past year...I think it is in the customization thread....I personally love it.  Although it is big and beefy this thing is my SIth Claymore!  What type of finish are you going to go for?  Basic black, LE, CE?

Probably LE just to have some character and hints of silver there. Might even see if US could send me the silver claws too ;o

I have one of these guys with basic sound and Red LED's on the way.  I can't wait to play around with it / do some modding - have a few ideas rolling around already.

Couple ideas I had for modding my soon-to-come Renegade:

1) to alter the blade itself - I don't have a link, but somewhere here on the saberforums another user used either a woodburner or soldering iron, and they used it to scar the blade up over the entire length, and it gave it kind of an "unstable" appearance.  The same user also got their hands on some Xmas icicle decorations that were about 6" long, and put those into the side emitters to make it look more flamelike - looked pretty good.  So Yeah I plan on stealing that idea.

2) To further the look of the "unstable blade" appearance I thought of something that may or may not work:  heating a needle and making holes in the blade near where it sits in the emitter - these holes would go in at an angle toward the emitter.  Then...getting some Fiber Optic cords the same size as the needle holes, and inserting a few in here and there to give the idea of the occasional sparks that fly out from the unstable blades.  Again...experimental idea.  I'll see how this works.

3) Probably going to sandblast certain parts of the hilt here and there, and then through some different coloring techniques make it a bit rough looking - closer to Kylo's very busted up/old saber.  Not totally, but a little.

4) Make a couple small holes here and there, and run wires externally from one hole to another - just to give it a bit more of a haphazard put together look.

Of course this is all assuming I have the time to sit down and go for it lol

Anyone else mod out their Renegades / Flamberges?

Got my Renegade LE last night.  And boy it's heavy.  Not sure I'll ever swing and spin it like the videos, but right now it's a LOT of fun to hold and to wave around.

I got it with a Blazing Red/Bane's Heart pulse main blade, and Adegan Silver + color filter discs for the side blades.  So far I've found 2 red discs per side blade is a pretty good match for Blazing Red, at least with 40" and 8" Ultraedge Heavy Grade blades.  I'll probably modify the Emerald settings so that the pulse is just 100%/80% Blazing Red as suggested and try to get the side blades to match that.  Then load up a Kylo Ren soundfont and it'd be good to go until I get the hankering for other colors.

(http://i.imgur.com/Qgdry9sl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Qgdry9s)
(http://i.imgur.com/PPHO9MEl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/PPHO9ME)
(http://i.imgur.com/SVjamI0l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/SVjamI0)
(http://i.imgur.com/OwrTtBtl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/OwrTtBt)

It is MASSIVE.  And GLORIOUS.

Nice. I like how the side blades are kinda dimmer but still there

Very nice. Point for you. :)

It is GLORIOUS.  That's a fantastic saber.  I haven't wanted a crossguard hilt yet, but it is still very, very impressive.  Good for you getting one you really enjoy!  -1 congratulatory point coming atcha

Hum.  Got 2 of the LEE filters swatch booklets, paired up a single #106 cutout with a single US red filter disc per side blade, and now the side blades are less red-orange and more red-red, though not quite a perfect match.  But this is now something I definitely can live with.

So...Now that I've had my Renegade LE for a few months I have a suggestion to anyone thinking of getting one:

IF you're planning on getting a Renegade with sound, I highly suggest going with Premium Sound for the sake of having the Li-Ion Battery setup.  With the 4-AAA Battery setup, you run out of juice pretty quick with the sound and 3 LED's going (not like it burns out in 10 minutes, but it's much, much, much faster than a regular saber by far).  It became an issue with me so much so that I've sent mine back to US and am paying the good folks there to upgrade it to v4 sound with the Li-Ion batteries, as well as a recharge port.  So yeah, I strongly suggest you spend the extra $$ for that setup - you'll be pleased as punch if you do.

You CAN use the Energizer re-chargeable batteries even with Obsidian Lite set up I think so, should help some. I know you can use them in standard stunts though but not sure about Obsidian Lite set up

Yeah you definitely can - I had been using some rechargeable AAA batteries and just had another set charged up and on standby for when they conked out, but still - the Li-Ion setup is so much better...  In fact, just a couple days ago I got my Renegade back from being upgraded to v4 sound with a Recharge Port, and man it lasts SO...MUCH...LONGER...  lol

That is a beautiful saber.  I have to admit that I am not particularly drawn to the crossguard sabers; nevertheless, it is a fantastic looking example of Kylo Ren's.  Congratulations  :)

Shiny. What blade lengths did you get. I like the proportions.

So why didn't I ever notice the SE/CE before? :P Now I know my next purchase. All 3 blades Guardian Blue, small pommel, and black claws ;o You guys know I like to be unique with my sabers so. Will be a sweet one for sure

Don't get my hopes up like that, man. I'm fairly certain that the SE has been around since the release. But there is currently no CE model of the Renegade.

I had to go check the store too and was also annoyed/disappointed. I'd love a CE Renegade if US ever work out a way to get all three blades working on the new Diamond controller!

I swear I remember hearing when it came out that US did order a run of Nickel-Plated Renegades but the shop doing the plating screwed up and ruined all the hilts.  Not sure what happened since.  Maybe the Flamberge CE didn't prove popular enough to bother with it again?


EDIT:  Found it . . .

Now I'm scared to order one  :D

Yeah coulda sworn I saw a Renegade CE, sorry about that x.x I was looking through all the sabers fast like I always do so. An SE will be good enough for me though for all the specs I want done to mine =] Not really a saber I'd be going wearing around either though so will just be one of my dueling sabers

I got the same info in an email. Although personally I think it looks best in the LE version. But it would be absolute beyond awesome to get CE 'Gade parts. :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D

Although, I never did get any word on buying individual Gade emitters. :'(