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Author Topic: My Archon Version 2.3  (Read 11033 times)
Ealotech
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« on: July 27, 2013, 10:50:06 PM »

Greetings Everyone!

This my take on my latest modification on my Archon. I did 2 modifications on my Archon first mod was the hilt's neck i painted gold.

The Process on painting is simple what I did was, I cleaned the surface with isopropyl rubbing alcohol with a paper towel removing grime hand oils. Then I used masking tape to mask where I don't want the paint to stick. Masking tape was the hard part because when I masked the middle of the silver ring of the neck you need to be perfect on the edges. I also masked off the top portion on the top where the threads are and bottom leaving just the top half only exposed to paint. No need to sand or use a primer for the surface. I wore latex gloves while holding the part when applying the paint. I applied 3 light coats of the paint every layer I waited about 1 minute for the paint to adhere. If it does not look fully gold add 1 or 2 more light coats. After painted I waited about 1-2 minutes to remove the masking tape carefully not touching the paint. Then you can leave neck for drying at least 6 hours or leave it overnight. The paint I used was Dupli-Color Gold Automotive paint.

Second process is the activation box. I decided to mount the box opposite from the Covertec wheel other side of the hilt, so when I Cosplay a Jedi the Activation box shows from the outside. First I marked the holes that need to be drilled. I center punch the markers and drilled the holes. I used a thread tap to make the threads for the screws, mounted the box screwed tight. The circuit board was super glued on the box cover.

There you have it my new Archon v 2.3






Holding and gripping on the hilt is very sturdy and I can still twirl the saber around. Also holding 2 handed works very well. I don't think the activation box will get in the way any time soon =)

Happy modding Saberforums!
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 12:35:58 AM »

Sick. This might give the Ultra team some ideas. Lol.
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 02:22:28 AM »

Holy cow man. You weren't kidding. This is great! Shocked
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2013, 02:51:17 AM »

Holy cow man. You weren't kidding. This is great! Shocked
Thank you =) Now I can't stop looking at it on my book case shelf its so awesomeness!

Sick. This might give the Ultra team some ideas. Lol.
I hope so!
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2013, 03:07:50 AM »

Point to you for being so awesome! 
I would love to that with an Archon.  I can handle the paint part but I don't have the equipment or the know-how to do the metal working part. 
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2013, 04:25:57 AM »

... Can I have it?  Grin

Just kidding haha. Or am I?  Grin

I am haha, maybe...

No seriously, awesome saber. POINT!
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« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2013, 02:22:03 AM »

... Can I have it?  Grin

Just kidding haha. Or am I?  Grin

I am haha, maybe...

No seriously, awesome saber. POINT!
Thanks! RLYHYPERGUY

Point to you for being so awesome! 
I would love to that with an Archon.  I can handle the paint part but I don't have the equipment or the know-how to do the metal working part. 
Do you know a friend or a friend from another friend that works in a machine shop? That's a good start to look for help on metal work, usually machine shops have almost every tool you need to do metal work. I was very lucky when I was in high school I took basic welding and metal machine work classes. I'm glad some of my knowledge is good to work in practice =)
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« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2013, 04:25:48 AM »

Thanks! RLYHYPERGUY
 Do you know a friend or a friend from another friend that works in a machine shop? That's a good start to look for help on metal work, usually machine shops have almost every tool you need to do metal work. I was very lucky when I was in high school I took basic welding and metal machine work classes. I'm glad some of my knowledge is good to work in practice =)

Unfortunately no.  I could probably attach one temporarily for display purposes. 
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2013, 04:57:54 AM »

Very nice man. 
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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2013, 05:13:24 AM »

This thing is awesome! Where did you acquire the activation box from if you don't mind me asking?
Was it from tcss or one you built yourself?
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« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2013, 05:31:23 AM »

This thing is awesome! Where did you acquire the activation box from if you don't mind me asking?
Was it from tcss or one you built yourself?
yes parts are from tcss =)
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« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2013, 07:57:44 PM »

Sweet box!  Wink
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« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2013, 09:37:15 PM »

Super cool mods on the Archon!
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« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2013, 11:40:40 PM »

Wow what a sweet saber!  I would like to know how I can do that.  Any tools or tutorials would be appreciated!
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« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2013, 04:12:28 AM »

great work, i love it! that gold really changes it. have a point Smiley
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