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As i wait for my first saber i thought i would play around in my 3d program and maybe attract other such artists, I present the "Lux"  a simple but elegant saber
http://i.imgur.com/5XFCLFE.jpg[/img]](http://i.imgur.com/5XFCLFE.jpg) (http://[img width=800 height=392)

And immediate point! Simple yet attractive. Looks like a comfortable wield too. Im happy to see another one of these threads pop up! Keep the designs coming and for similar stuff check out these

For Tyeth's thread http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40017.0, (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40017.0,) FT is a Blender wizard and the king saber smith in the fanart section

And my own thread http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=41788.0, (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=41788.0,) I do more pen/pencil and paper stuf, so its not as detailed but im usually pretty quick on the "draw"  if you'll excuse the pun

working on aging technique
(http://i.imgur.com/WUfl1Tr.jpg) (http://imgur.com/WUfl1Tr)

Greetings HesaHeart,

Great to see another digital artist posting! The Lux definitely fits the bill as "elegant" - I like the slanted windows (especially difficult to model on a curved object).

I was just trying to work out which software you use  ;)

Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more designs in future.
point incoming

photo shop for textures and rhino 3d for models

Hello again,

I haven't seen Rhino 3D before, I thought maybe you were using Fusion 360 or Autodesk's software.
I'll have to look Rhino up.

its an engineering app i use for work

The Sanguine
(http://i.imgur.com/3R77nwE.jpg) (http://imgur.com/3R77nwE)

I just had a quick search online. Yes it was originally created to do design modelling in the marine/ship building area. It seems to have all the features, texture mapping and bump mapping. Definitely looks cool what you have posted so far.

Thank you it has come along way, I plan to upgrade to v6 when works starts back up as all i can do is work out alone ( i can deal with out working but no classes hurts , Im afraid i will have to spend a few weeks reteaching my students ) and sit here i may as well be some kind of productive ( oh and your no slouch in blender )

That's very kind of you to say, thanks. But believe it or not I only picked Blender up in June 2018, I tried SketchUp but that didn't work for me as it sucked not being able to work with complex curved geometry (you had to pay for a license to get all the modelling tools).

and this time a staff " The Heart"
(http://i.imgur.com/Ku8oWMf.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Ku8oWMf)

Rhino is great for drawing but its rendering is weak ( i have tried blender, sketch, max, etc and this is just my opinion i like rhino's ui )

Each to their own preferences, Rhino certainly works for you. And I love the wrapping on "The Heart, I want to do a Tsuka Ito wrap on a few of my Katana builds. But I did model Mulan's hilt recently.

(https://ftsabersite.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/warrior-plate-mk-1.png)

They are very similar.

that Sir is simply fantastic + point for it

Thank you. I posted this to give you an idea of how Blender can render stuff. All the etchings (apart from the central phoenix logo on the tsuba) are actually bump mapped using a UV Map layout. The phoenix is a 2D logo I extruded into 3D.

could not come up with a name
(http://i.imgur.com/21i7Drg.jpg) (http://imgur.com/21i7Drg)

The lux in staff form. To be honest i would order this if it were real

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

You've got some skills Hesaheart! Points for the designs and sharing. Really liking the Lux and that Snguine looks like a beast!

That looks outstanding! I need one

The Dragons Breath
(http://i.imgur.com/gVu7nVV.jpg) (http://imgur.com/gVu7nVV)

Any Requests ... while i wait for my first saber to arrive

Chinese Hook sword
(http://i.imgur.com/IyBJkYI.jpg) (http://imgur.com/IyBJkYI)

boredom can get crazy, here is another one

The Reaper
(http://i.imgur.com/t2a8kwm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/t2a8kwm)

That is amazing, the wrapping detail is great, it's like scales almost.

The wife wanted to see something more ornate

(http://i.imgur.com/fCuNc8B.jpg) (http://imgur.com/fCuNc8B)

Can you all tell I am already addiction has set in i have not received my first saber yet but im drawing them like crazy
(http://i.imgur.com/V9nbxDN.jpg) (http://imgur.com/V9nbxDN)

and another

(http://i.imgur.com/iyjTuC1.jpg) (http://imgur.com/iyjTuC1)

First of all: welcome to the Fan Fiction Forums, HesaHeart!  Always a pleasure to meet a fellow creator, ESPECIALLY one that is proficient in the visual arts!  You are in GOOD company with For Tyeth and PsychoSith  :)

One and all, your sabers are incredible creations!  The texturing is nothing short of amazing!  If I had to choose, I think I'd pick...


...This one as my favorite!  It DEFINITELY deserves a name IMO  ;)

Since you're new here in the forums, I would HIGHLY recommend that you check out For Tyeth's thread (found here: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40017.msg670197#msg670197 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40017.msg670197#msg670197)) and PsychoSith's (found here:http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=41788.msg717613#msg717613)

And for the more literary side of SW, I suggest that you read any and everything from Karmack, Lord_S_Gray, Taegin Roan, Lady Revan, and TheDrunkenConsular.  They all have phenomenal stories (better than most of the EU books IMO!) which I canNOT stress enough!  And--if I might be so bold--I've a few submissions myself if you are so inclined to read  ;)

Again: welcome and great job!  

Point!

inspired by C3PO (lit)
(http://i.imgur.com/EOUsKui.jpg) (http://imgur.com/EOUsKui)

Whats C3PO with out his buddy

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

Hi HesaHeart,

Great pair of droids! The C-3PO definitely hits the mark, I recognise the eye lense details and the exposed wiring midrfiff looks cool.

And yes, saber designing can get a bit addictive...I'm at around the 500 designs mark now...and counting!

scary part is im thinking of setting up a machine shop now, only need a lathe and a milling machine oh well drawing them is alot cheaper. I qonder if US would part with full set of spec's for the dimension both inner and outter, thread size etc

You're going fast on the drawings, or I'm just a slow reader.
Love your latest staff, like the C3PO one, for the references For Tyeth allready mentioned.

The R2D2 feels a bit simple, not to be rude or anything, but after your other detailed drawings....

R2 was a quick think after c3  As i am part vampire and sitting home . cant work out at night so its sit here and draw . I dont drink nor party so its draw or play video games ( yes i am 60 and play vid games )

Thought i would take a break from complete sabers and work on practical elements that could be made easily in a decently machine shop ( like US has ) perhaps give them some ideas. Who knows
(http://i.imgur.com/NDO112A.jpg) (https://imgur.com/NDO112A)

thought id save space and post a group image

(http://i.imgur.com/UuEQoSh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/UuEQoSh)

still working on my aging
(http://i.imgur.com/D6w0wUB.jpg) (https://imgur.com/D6w0wUB)

These are some great looking pommels, HH!  Speaking of...


Wow, excellent render with this hilt!  I like the color contrast between the metal and red  :)

those claws are sleek love it!

Awhahaw yeah. The claw length is a bit impractical, but screw it. THAT is awesome.


The Viper


That emitter looks very thistle-esque.

(https://neinvasives.com/species/photos/sliders/scotch-thistle-01.jpg)


That....is shmexy. Make this a thing. NAU!!!

I thank all for their comments

This one inspired by the "Green destiny" from the movie " Crouching tiger hidden dragon" ( not totaly happy with it but not sure what it needs )

(http://i.imgur.com/AsSDxwR.jpg) (https://imgur.com/AsSDxwR)

changed wood type and the emitter
(http://i.imgur.com/ozgjxIm.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ozgjxIm)

Another gorgeous one! I have to say you’re impressively prolific with these. You’ve done 5 or 6 in the time I went from the v1 to the v2 of my most recent design. Kudos!

alot of time on my hands right now

some one come turn off my computer better yet give me a real one to work out with
(http://i.imgur.com/lsTcpHi.jpg) (https://imgur.com/lsTcpHi)

Saber Sai's
(http://i.imgur.com/QBvObFOh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/QBvObFO)

now thinking about how sai'are used in combat these would need serious training. As sai's are one of my primary martial arts weapons i train with ( sitting with mine in hand and looking at the model i made im thinking perhaps the addtion of safety guards would be needed )

Second Crouching Tiger-version is definately my favorite!
Like the black hilt, has a nice medieval feel to it. Not sure about that emitter, may be shorter, or thicker walls, don't know. But love the bottom part of that hilt.
And those sai's, nice idea. I'm not proficient with them so I'm not sure, but wouldn't you constantly burn your forearms?

In short love your designs, keep up the good work and have a point.

burn... big time i sat here and went thru some form moves and  blade contact would be a very big issue or your just using them and a 3 prong short saber i drew them as i had just watched the movie elektra

needs a name
(http://i.imgur.com/voYxXzRh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/voYxXzR)

(http://i.imgur.com/bzTUOY7h.jpg) (https://imgur.com/bzTUOY7)

old

Maybe, but it definately needs to be made ;)

One i would like to own
(http://i.imgur.com/pv6W4rJh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/pv6W4rJ)

I like this hilt but what looks extremely awesome is the mesh, angled emitter  :)

@TheDutchman ... Thank you

Death of a saber ( my first attempt at this kind of art work )

(http://i.imgur.com/sNcMoKFh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/sNcMoKF)

That is completely crazy - love it!



Great concept and good first attempt, could go with a more weathered half buried looked for something ancient lost on some forgotten battle, or churned ground and bits of armour plating 'carbon scoring' for recent battle. Just ideas of course great sabers!

@Lord_S_Gray Thank you
i welcome all comments positive or negative " We often learn more from a kick in the ass then a pat on the back "

I really like this one too...that combination of mesh and colour scheme looks great (not grate  ;) ) I know how difficult mesh and grilles are to produce in 3D software. I built a Spiderman themed hilt with an emitter made from webbing - it was a nightmare to get right.

point for the share.

The Hoth

(http://i.imgur.com/UefCq7hh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/UefCq7h)

I'm glad i'm just drawing these sabers and not ordering  them

(http://i.imgur.com/Dt9fgpUh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Dt9fgpU)

Looking for pictures of the things inside a US saber I want to do a cut away model of a saber.. Thank you in advance

Very nice work!

This was a nice thread to follow a build:
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=44511.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=44511.0)

Alot of pictures for us to follow along.

endless ideas

(http://i.imgur.com/a159R9Lh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/a159R9L)

I like this. Simple and beautiful.

Those copper bits, whether they be heat fins or electrically active lines, scare the be-jeebies out of my clumsy hands.  One touch and OUCH!

All the stuff here looks incredible, but I have very little to say other than “wow” when I see this stuff, so I generally don’t post anything.  Know, however, that your work is being appreciated, even if I can’t find decent words.

I appreciate it, i have wanted a saber for a long while now. I have orderd my first ( not here yet ) now they have occupy my creative mindset. I dont want to simply copy what US has already created and maybe if i i come up with a part be it  pommel, hilt or emitter that the other users like enough that US will reproduce for us but im sure there own in house design team have a ton of ideas on their own.

darkside ?

(http://i.imgur.com/G9wUMsM.jpg) (https://imgur.com/G9wUMsM)

Inspired by the knights old

(http://i.imgur.com/Fouou4th.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Fouou4t)

A perfect addition to the Dark Side!


Wow, the texturing on this hilt is amazing!

Point!

inspired by warhammer 40k

(http://i.imgur.com/2xzOiPth.jpg) (https://imgur.com/2xzOiPt)

(http://i.imgur.com/K8DmheNh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/K8DmheN)

Serenity " firefly " inspired

(http://i.imgur.com/hcQnLPuh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/hcQnLPu)

new pommel idea
(http://i.imgur.com/a14DiUuh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/a14DiUu)
(http://i.imgur.com/dQrdw4Lh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/dQrdw4L)
(http://i.imgur.com/jxbpdt4h.jpg) (https://imgur.com/jxbpdt4)
(http://i.imgur.com/PZrsofRh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/PZrsofR)

inspired by space 1999 "eagle
(http://i.imgur.com/mNhmYQJh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/mNhmYQJ)
(http://i.imgur.com/hrdzoW6h.jpg) (https://imgur.com/hrdzoW6)

You're a hard working man Hessa!
Those hilts look beautiful!
The Serenity! Wow!
And Warhammer, Eagle, and I can't wait for that pommel, that really looks like a thing worth making!

Points well earned!

after drawing a few fantasy designs i decided to go back to a very practical easily machined design
(http://i.imgur.com/FgXYAOBh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/FgXYAOB)

A haxagonal hilt would be nice!
I like the look you have on this one
And to bo honest, you've got me thinking on doing a nice traditional wrap on one of my sabers.

My neighbors daughter i found out she does para-cord work and i'm going to have her do my staff when it arrives

working on aging and damage , opinions please
(http://i.imgur.com/uaLhkash.jpg) (https://imgur.com/uaLhkas)

The effect itself looks good, but be sure to keep in mind how materials react to stresses. For instance the fabric here might burn instead of scorch. The scorch looks like it would go GREAT on metal though. Overall well done!

took a break from complete sabers and played around with emitter designs ( keeping in line with simple machining practices )

(http://i.imgur.com/M6DZtowh.png) (https://imgur.com/M6DZtow)

more aging practice ( this kind of  3d work not my normal area , I usually design for simple steel  fabrication  )
(http://i.imgur.com/IKxSbVCh.png) (https://imgur.com/IKxSbVC)

I do like the look of this (while completely agreeing with PS's observations).  The weathering on the pommel looks especially detailed  :)

One suggestion: use a lighter background for contrast & clarity; that will really make your work pop!



These look fantastic, HH!  Keep them coming  :)

Point!

I love the two on the far left.   Especially the lower one, that would look AMAZING on that straight hexagonal design. 

older saber design new render engine
(http://i.imgur.com/f4ANqK6.png) (https://imgur.com/f4ANqK6)

Hi HesaHeart, nice collection of parts, funnily enough the last one on the bottom row reminds me of another Dr Who adversary - the Cybermen with those pipes on either side!

I tend to concentrate on building full sabers too. I start making a component part, say a pommel but then get carried away and build the whole thing! However one of the single parts I did manage to build was my "Temple Emitter" which I liked quite a bit. Here's a quick picture of it:
(https://ftsabersite.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/temple-emitter-plate-mk-1.png)

Anyway back to your work, congrats on your progress and I definitely like the new render engine images (some form of Ray Tracing or Light Cycles engine?) Point awarded when 24hrs has passed (We can only award 1 point per member per 24hr period ok!)

your praise means alot sir and point back for that emitter

This looks great! I love the simplicity of your design, as it evokes a feeling of strength and power. Fantastic work!

Thank you

FT it is Adobe Dimension just discovered it .

I know I've seen this emitter rendering before but I have to say that I LOVE this design!!  Wonderful job, FT!!

WOW! Excellent work. Your light work actually makes it look like the saber is in that environment.


I love the muted gold tones in this image. Not really sure what color you would call the metal parts, but it is pleasing to the eye.

Hi HesaHeart and Logos, I'd say the metal looks like a "Lightly Smoked Chrome" material which looks really nice.
And to HesaHeart, I checked out Adobe Dimension but I wouldn't be able to utilise it...I couldn't afford to subscribe to use it. This is one big advantage that Blender has for me....it's free (so far).

Jedi Samurai

(http://i.imgur.com/57Ttav8.png) (https://imgur.com/57Ttav8)

I drew a pommel and a complete saber happen

(http://i.imgur.com/YECwrb7h.png) (https://imgur.com/YECwrb7)

saber ignited
(http://i.imgur.com/HfWZ6JRh.png) (https://imgur.com/HfWZ6JR)

Don't know what you did in your rendering options, but the lighting in your pictures is beautiful.
And several (if not all) of thos hilts should be made in real life.
Just out of curiosity. Can those designs be used and put in a CNC or something?

Not that I want to put US out of a job, on the contrary, but just as a thought experiment.

Most but not all my art can be reproduced easily  in any shop with a cnc mill and lathe , now if you have access to one of those 3d printers my software outputs the file needed . Thank you for the compliments i changed rendering program the other day im still learning it.

I'll take a dozen. I love that blinged out Jedi saber.

I was sitting here and after my 2 nd time checking order status today i was window shopping sabers and parts ( wipes drool of chin ) and the thought came to my head that inspired this design. A light saber is a highly technical weapon with alot of parts that can break down or get damaged so i went a more technical design allowing access to the inner parts as well as outer parts change outs

(http://i.imgur.com/jqbxD1uh.png) (https://imgur.com/jqbxD1u)

These are some truly inspired designs, HH^^

Like TCCW stated, the lighting of your renderings look fabulous  :)

Point!

This one is brilliant it looks simple on a glance but then the emitter details, AWSM.

decided to do a assembly drawing based on

(http://i.imgur.com/jqbxD1uh.png) (https://imgur.com/jqbxD1u)

(http://i.imgur.com/7ZLXuHxh.png) (https://imgur.com/7ZLXuHx)

LOL i can help myself, Save your selfs and hope my first saber arrives soon

(http://i.imgur.com/tCx5ZLKh.png) (https://imgur.com/tCx5ZLK)

OK I have to admit that I LOVE the mechanical diagram 2D/3D model rendering that you did here (reminds me of my CAD classes back in CalPoly)!   Wonderful job, HH!

More of this please  :)

Point!

Holy cow. That pommel. How much you charge? ::)

This is a SWEET design!   I love the mechanical drawing as well.   :-)   Nice concept and this would look amazing in real life.   Nicely done!

That emitter is gorgeous!


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another emitter with a new glow effect
(http://i.imgur.com/FUVxPadh.png) (https://imgur.com/FUVxPad)

quick one

(http://i.imgur.com/JwsG1JB.png) (https://imgur.com/JwsG1JB)

my rendition of the internals of a light saber
(http://i.imgur.com/GBpGYQ0.png) (https://imgur.com/GBpGYQ0)

This is what happens when my insomnia kicks in

pommel
(http://i.imgur.com/W5xJrLI.png) (https://imgur.com/W5xJrLI)

I can not come up with a name for next one but if it were real i would order it

(http://i.imgur.com/Fssf0So.png) (https://imgur.com/Fssf0So)

The Templar

(http://i.imgur.com/oov7ZJa.png) (https://imgur.com/oov7ZJa)

This I like.   :-)   I can see that as a training saber ... or just a simple yet elegant design.   Seems fitting somehow.   :-)

I see you have been busy but I really like this one, especially the way you incorporated the Templar shield into the emitter shroud. It would go nicely with my Knightfall inspired Crusader hilt. You can check it out here:
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40017.msg724036#msg724036 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40017.msg724036#msg724036)

And yes the Crusader does kinda look like an Ultrasaber... ::)

Beautiful...just beautiful  :)

another knight inspired saber

(http://i.imgur.com/HqEkPAo.png) (https://imgur.com/HqEkPAo)

They just keep coming

(http://i.imgur.com/sQnsJHr.png) (https://imgur.com/sQnsJHr)

https://assets.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:d3cbfb56-ee81-4424-9452-5b05d1c69b88?view=dimension (https://assets.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:d3cbfb56-ee81-4424-9452-5b05d1c69b88?view=dimension)

This link allows you to rotate / zoom in on  the model ( first time for me to do this now i need to add more details with this option in future designs

I finish one design and render it all the time the next one is filling my head..... I need to get back to work or you folks are going to lock out me out from posting designs...sigh this is getting old sitting home waiting for my shop  and school to open back up

I don't keep up with the Fan Fiction and Art subforum nearly as much as I'd like, but I'd just like to say that these are AMAZING Hesa. Well done.

another

(http://i.imgur.com/6jfOtDg.png) (https://imgur.com/6jfOtDg)

3d veiwer

https://adobe.ly/2YmKe6L (https://adobe.ly/2YmKe6L)

cross section of a saber

(http://i.imgur.com/a6h9jsA.jpg) (https://imgur.com/a6h9jsA)

(http://i.imgur.com/zTM56Vx.jpg) (https://imgur.com/zTM56Vx)

Amazing if not utterly crazy level of detail! astounding!

staff

(http://i.imgur.com/qGKN0Nb.png) (https://imgur.com/qGKN0Nb)

OK we've seen many incredible saber designs courtesy of HH but this peak into a saber?

Brilliant!

Keep them coming HH  :)

Oh, and point!

after watching Black panther for the Nth time

(http://i.imgur.com/HgTJhymh.png) (https://imgur.com/HgTJhym)

Nth metal is from Thanagar, over in DC’s neck of the woods.  You’re thinking of vibranium.

LOL

Okay, now that my weak joke is done, this looks really, really cool!

You've been busy. really nice designs.
Those pommels are great,  and that lightsaber with the wooden strips on the hilt, just beautiful.
And thanks for the ability to watch that saber in 3D.

another simple but elegant

(http://i.imgur.com/9DDnk3Fh.png) (https://imgur.com/9DDnk3F)

This hilt looks very appealing, perfect for a shoto  :)

Point!

(https://www.udorami.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shut-Up-And-Take-My-Money-1024x1280-1080x864.jpg)

another variation on presenting art work leaning more to my area of 3d " mechanical design " working on setting up a full dimensioned blue print of a saber. but for now...

(http://i.imgur.com/GAUCeagh.png) (https://imgur.com/GAUCeag)
 

in process of setting up work flow ( i took a little liberty and used a different power supply then what i have read here on the boards ) can you ID where i got idea from ? first person who post correct answer gets a point of there choosing

(http://i.imgur.com/WqW7sbeh.png) (https://imgur.com/WqW7sbe)

This looks like a Trekkie was trying to explain how a saber works.

and we have a winner

added a new effect to my 3d program... kinda unique

(http://i.imgur.com/YxDkuyzh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/YxDkuyz)

I keep coming back to this design...    I am imagining the purple inlay as an LED-lit panel, as well as the one in the pommel, with a purple blade of course.   :-)   But more than that, the combination of the texture and the shape just looks ... comfy.   I imagine this one would be an amazing one-hand wield.   :-)

This would be my saber staff and center of my collection if i could order it.... sigh

(http://i.imgur.com/yRX7R4lh.png) (https://imgur.com/yRX7R4l)

3d viewer

http://adobe.ly/3cWGJsN (http://adobe.ly/3cWGJsN)

Asian influence

(http://i.imgur.com/4rYq47Lh.png) (https://imgur.com/4rYq47L)

3d viewer

https://adobe.ly/3cV75eD (https://adobe.ly/3cV75eD)

That is beautiful. I love the color scheme.

Sith Klingon ?

(http://i.imgur.com/Dg0rM3vh.png) (https://imgur.com/Dg0rM3v)

another staff

(http://i.imgur.com/qPwSuIq.png) (https://imgur.com/qPwSuIq)

Wow HH...

This saberstaff and lightsaber hilt look beautiful!


This actually reminds me of a rendering that FT did awhile back  :)   Again, great job!

Point!

they just keep coming

staff ( no clue where it came from )
(http://i.imgur.com/qPwSuIq.png) (https://imgur.com/qPwSuIq)

and another
(http://i.imgur.com/U51TR2y.png) (https://imgur.com/U51TR2y)

and another staff
(http://i.imgur.com/IYvVnTV.png) (https://imgur.com/IYvVnTV)

now if only i could get the hang of aging and battle damage ( keep playing around in photo shop and when i get something i will post an aged version of some of these )

(http://i.imgur.com/XjDLcTq.png) (https://imgur.com/XjDLcTq)

trying to age this

(http://i.imgur.com/1tG25O8.png) (https://imgur.com/1tG25O8)

Hi HesaHeart,

If Rhino3d allows layered textures then you could apply a base texture (in this case red metallic) then apply a second layer consisting of a "noise pattern" that can be used to simulate dirt, grime and scratches. You should also have access to "Bump Map" layers and you can use these to recreate bumps, ridges and nicks and cuts. Bump mapping might require using UV Unwrapping to create a mapping layer to position the textures and bump effects.

And the double Malgus bladed staff you built reminds me of my friend, Eddlyss' Lego Bionicle inspired staff (Turahks's Staff of Fear) I have displayed on my site.

Thank you FT for your tip . as you know this kinda work is new to me im " playing " around between Rhino and photo shop trying to learn my way thru this kind of art work

Saber boner engaged.

These are beautiful, but I think that my favorite is the top hilt (reminds me of something that would be seen during the "High Republic" in the Jedi Temple  :)).

Great job, HH!

Point!

Thank you for the complements

working more on adding  " character "

(http://i.imgur.com/y8mOOE9.png) (https://imgur.com/y8mOOE9)

Works well, only suggestion I would make is some 'chips' in the paint that show the through to the metal underneath, especally on sharp edges where it would take knocks and such in battle.

Cool background too very Scarif like.

I am trying to learn the next area of this kind of art work and.... going slow very slow, Drawing the sabers i can simply crank them out almost as fast a i think them up but and i feel its needed adding additional effects. stay tuned

little over cooked

(http://i.imgur.com/bspXIvB.png) (https://imgur.com/bspXIvB)


trying to figure out how to do the edge weathering

Holy damn. :o That looks like I can touch it.

another design
(http://i.imgur.com/wPLLMsb.png) (https://imgur.com/wPLLMsb)

after watching an episode of " Man at arms: Art of war "

(http://i.imgur.com/7yBda8b.png) (https://imgur.com/7yBda8b)

So... is the ax blade sharp enough to be useful for chopping limbs (either arboreal or animal) when the saber is de-activated?  Is it made of Cortosis or Mandalorian Iron? 

Details, man, details!  Some of us have limited skills when it comes to translating images into possibilities, and we need some extra help.  LOL

I admit im not very versed in SW universe so i will do my best to fill in some details , the axe and spike can penetrate most armor and is composed of a material that can with stand a light saber strike ( i read some where that this kind of material exists ), its length when not activated is 30"  in length.

To be honest, I had to search “material that can withstand lightsaber” to find those terms, because, like you, their names had escaped my brain for the nonce.   ;)

At 30” (approximately 75cm) when powered down, that seems like a pretty decent force-multiplier (physical force, not The Force in this case) for a melee weapon. 

By the way, did I mention that it looks really nice, too?  And right now, it looks brand new and parade-ground ready, but a few skirmishes will change that, I’m sure.  VERY WELL DONE, sir!

im working on adding "damage, weathering effect " not having alot of luck but im learning

taking a break from trying to work on weather and damaged modeling

ceremonial ??

(http://i.imgur.com/34vupsw.png) (https://imgur.com/34vupsw)

back to more realistic work ( still need more practice )

(http://i.imgur.com/sFLbFda.jpg) (https://imgur.com/sFLbFda)

opinion on my latest weathering and damage

(http://i.imgur.com/JvTMzIE.png) (https://imgur.com/JvTMzIE)

continuing my effort to work on damage and weathering effects

(http://i.imgur.com/GOrnYA5.png) (https://imgur.com/GOrnYA5)

While I prefer my saber hilts to be pristine, your weathered renderings look remarkable HH!  Fantastic job  :)

Point!

Thank you , I to prefer my weapons to look perfect ( looking over to my training staff with its  " character " )
(http://i.imgur.com/4OpwDrN.jpg) (https://imgur.com/4OpwDrN)

Nice tableau, HH  :)

Is that a replica of the Green Destiney?

thanks ,  my entire office is oriental based, no its a knock off of a pattern called lions head. I picked up on a clearance.  my wife is like why you don't use that style weapon  i said be glad/

sitting here doing what i do and waiting

(http://i.imgur.com/VevNWMA.png) (https://imgur.com/VevNWMA)

adding a new trick to same saber
(http://i.imgur.com/zmWE496.png) (https://imgur.com/zmWE496)

 3d viewer

https://adobe.ly/2BtPs8B (https://adobe.ly/2BtPs8B)

Todays saber

(http://i.imgur.com/Lpls8Q9.png) (https://imgur.com/Lpls8Q9)

Wow HH, THIS is what photorealism should look like!  Fantastic rendering sir  :)

Point!

Nice the pitting on this makes it looks genuinely weathered.

Thank you all for the compliments

one for those that follow the path of darkness

(http://i.imgur.com/jbeN6AH.png) (https://imgur.com/jbeN6AH)

ALL of the YAAAAASSSSSS!!!!!!

I'd love to see the Sithy one assembled.

As requested Darth Logos

(http://i.imgur.com/M48p5Tc.png) (https://imgur.com/M48p5Tc)

Most DEFINITELY Sith-worthy  ;)

Gratias ago. That is proper Sith sinister.

todays saber, a back to basic design

(http://i.imgur.com/t6gbayn.png) (https://imgur.com/t6gbayn)

Do you have an idea for your own one of a kind saber ?? send me a pm with your idea

color variations of last one

(http://i.imgur.com/9KEbq5s.png) (https://imgur.com/9KEbq5s)

another semi simple one

(https://i.imgur.com/xDqlw3N.png)

I really, REALLY like this hilt, HH!  And I can't get enough of windowed emitters  ;)

And while not an idea, the following rendering is DEFINITELY my favorite (and it's ALL thanks to FT's incredible skills  :)).  This is my character's mainhand lightsaber:

(https://i.ibb.co/YR8V3jz/dutchman-rotj-1-mk.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/rQJxjWb/dutchman-rotj-2-mk.png)
Zearic's Aldrnari courtesy of For Tyeth

Thank you Dutch , FT is the better artist IMO doing this kind art longer then i have. now if ever needed to draw a set of plans for a real one that i can do.. i wish i could get more info on the dimensions they work with

this is what happens when i can not sleep ...I draw sabers

(http://i.imgur.com/uQSpooU.png) (https://imgur.com/uQSpooU)

Two facts: 1) FT IS an AMAZING artist!!!
                    2) You are doing incredible work!!

Seriously HH, that's what makes these forums so wonderful is the support, sharing, and constructive criticism of our fellow artists.  For instance: I feel that Karmack's writing has better emotional dialogue than my own, that LSG's encyclopaedic knowledge of SW (ESPECIALLY Legends EU) lends itself to much better plotting than (again) my own stories, and with TR's "Shadow of the Outcast" (especially when he finishes  ;)) has presented a truly remarkable character study that I hope to emulate in the emotional scope of his individual protagonist/anti-villain.  I cannot recommend enough that you read their stories!

Sorry, not to digress, but I can empathize with you, and here's what I've learned: the feedback I receive--especially from my fellow artists but welcome from everyone  :)--makes me a better author.  But more so, the works of our fellow visual artists, FT and PsychoSith, have inspired me on numerous occasions, giving me inspiration for a scene, a character, or even an entire plot arc. 

Long story short (too late, I know   ;)): we love seeing your work and you will continue to improve  ;D

Ooooo Arbiter 2.0. I like it.
WOW! I love the texture on the interior of the emitter. That is next level. I want this saber.

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5pt6lkR5N1qiy7aco1_500.gif)

now for something completely different  as suggested by Lord_S_Gray

IF the ancient  Greeks / Romans had maintained their cultural style to the tech level of SW verse

(http://i.imgur.com/GiQEue5.png) (https://imgur.com/GiQEue5)

Todays design

(http://i.imgur.com/TdZkquH.png) (https://imgur.com/TdZkquH)

This...I like this

now i have a real one, review up

added a blade to last one

(http://i.imgur.com/ctGjYsF.png) (https://imgur.com/ctGjYsF)

So when do we get more?

Getting caught up on a few things i was putting off

Ah. That. Carry on........_quickly

I've only two things to say, HH:

GOR-

&

GEOUS!!!  :)

I must concur. Taking another look at this, I can see US being able to achieve these components. It would be a bit on the costly side, but sooooo worth it.

Should i break it down to do able components , emitter hilt pommel, switch etc ? show in more detail how it could be made ?

I like this

Don't tell us, tell them. Despite enjoying seeing what replicas US has come out with, I really wish they would get back to their original non-canon designs.

During my emails with US rep i gave them links to  both FT's and  my own design links of course some designs are just not viable to reproduce but a lot are , While reproducing saber cannon designs is great the saber manufacturing field is getting crowded fast, some make less quality units but offer better electronics at a lower price point, others produce amazing high quality and have a price tag to match . so where does a business go in my opinion to us the consumer why not assemble a group of folks from outside the company to come up with new designs  and not just people with graphic skills but also writer types and just people who can express ideas. the first company to seriously do this will dominate the market.

Exactly. Something I've been screaming for for a long time is a SaberBuilder function that would allow those that know what they want, to piece together a saber from available MHS parts and then have US stuff it with the desired electronics. I eventually pieced together a custom saber for my girl, but it would have been nice to not have get parts that I didn't want.

(https://i.imgur.com/AEgrl1f.jpg?1)


And then there's you and For. This was based on one of his and Psycho's collaborations. I had him shorten it and trim the frills and dressings so something I thought US could manage to produce.

(https://ftsabersite.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/beskar-logos-edition-2-mk.png)

I would love to see some of y'all's original concepts be brought to life.

It's not just the coding, I want it to be a purchase option. I've even suggested marking up the parts a little for the inconvenience of stocking certain parts more than others. Something I have seen for years of dealing with US is them keeping Catalyst pommels stocked. The are like the single most popular pommels US sells.