Seano
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« on: March 09, 2016, 03:34:35 AM » |
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It's finally arrived, my Apprentice v4 in Guardian Blue with the Raven SS Pommel, Circle Blade Plug, and Obsidian Lite soundboard, and I have to say, I love it! It looks more awesome in real life than it does in the pics - it's so lightweight, beautifully machined and balanced, couldn't be happier! I took out the blade retention screw, and added a red capped thumb screw, which I think really sets it off! If anyone in Australia (or anywhere else in the world) wants to order some of these, just let me know in a private message, and I'll give you the link as to where I got mine from.  Here's a few pics I've taken, and will update more as I get underway with the weathering and the Black Leather Tsuka Ito wrapping! For some reason, the pics keep coming up as a broken link, so have just put in the url's instead - http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/1_zpseuxz42b7.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/2_zpsbsrz9jkc.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/3_zps6fjzfi1o.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/4_zpsirgwp9h8.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/5_zpskrjlhd5w.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2Happy sabering, and May The Force Be With You! |
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« Last Edit: March 09, 2016, 03:42:15 AM by Seano »
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Ramse Moade the Grey
Current Sabres - Graflex SE in GB & Obsidian V3, Shock in TRI BR (QD's) & Obsidian V3, Customised Dorinian with Diamond Controller, Dark Catalyst in Adegan Silver with Arctic Blue FOC and Obsidian V3 (Customisation WIP)
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Darth Blightus
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2016, 03:53:13 AM » |
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very nice pictures, beautiful
points to you
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Grey Owl
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2016, 05:38:35 PM » |
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Grey Owl
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2016, 05:42:31 PM » |
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You got the screw from TCSS huh? we can mention The Custom Saber Shop cause Ultra-sabers uses TCSS parts, that is what the catalyst is entirely made out of TCSS parts.
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Seano
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2016, 10:03:19 AM » |
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Awesome, thanks Grewowl, don't know why the links wouldn't work for me!
As for the screw, I actually got it from a shop here in Queensland called Miniature Bearings Australia, a lot cheaper than getting them shipped from the US. Most of the time it costs around $40+ (around $50 Australian) just to have something as small as a belt clip sent to Australia!
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Ramse Moade the Grey
Current Sabres - Graflex SE in GB & Obsidian V3, Shock in TRI BR (QD's) & Obsidian V3, Customised Dorinian with Diamond Controller, Dark Catalyst in Adegan Silver with Arctic Blue FOC and Obsidian V3 (Customisation WIP)
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Rapine
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2016, 01:43:31 AM » |
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Nice pics. That thumb screw is a good idea.
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Hansrad
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2016, 10:45:32 PM » |
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Nice thumbscrew and saber.
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Kraxtor
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« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2016, 05:52:15 PM » |
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Looks great! Love the black accents!
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We are just as blind in total darkness as we are in total light; it is only through a combination that we are permitted to see.
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Seano
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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2016, 05:31:07 AM » |
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Here's my first attempt at weathering my Apprentice v4, just used some matte black enamel paint, followed by some clear coat rust proofing fixative spray paint. Although there's a lovely clean ring around the switch (I used round sticking plasters to protect the switch and the sound holes in the pommel while painting), I'm not too worried, as it will be covered by the Tsuka Ito wrapping when it arrives. I'm also going to swap out the guarded switch for an AV switch, so it sits more flush on the wrapping. http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Weathering%201_zpsnzhkekzj.jpg.html?sort=4&o=10http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Weathering%202_zpsjxkunprb.jpg.html?sort=4&o=11http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Weathering%203_zpsde1spzxn.jpg.html?sort=4&o=12http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Weathering%204_zpsizvz2acl.jpg.html?sort=4&o=13http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Weathering%205_zpsjnjkcgyn.jpg.html?sort=4&o=14 |
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Ramse Moade the Grey
Current Sabres - Graflex SE in GB & Obsidian V3, Shock in TRI BR (QD's) & Obsidian V3, Customised Dorinian with Diamond Controller, Dark Catalyst in Adegan Silver with Arctic Blue FOC and Obsidian V3 (Customisation WIP)
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Hansrad
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2016, 11:51:27 PM » |
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The weathering looks great. Makes a great saber even better!
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Seano
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2016, 11:00:03 AM » |
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« Last Edit: April 04, 2016, 11:08:58 AM by Seano »
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Ramse Moade the Grey
Current Sabres - Graflex SE in GB & Obsidian V3, Shock in TRI BR (QD's) & Obsidian V3, Customised Dorinian with Diamond Controller, Dark Catalyst in Adegan Silver with Arctic Blue FOC and Obsidian V3 (Customisation WIP)
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Rapine
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2016, 11:11:37 AM » |
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Just finished wrapping my hilt with Tsuka Ito wrap, and although it's not perfect, I think it turned out alright!
That looks really good.  -1 |
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sedstiskyfaller
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« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2016, 02:37:38 PM » |
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Wow  the weathering and grip really make this saber stand out! Great job Seano! point well earned |
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Grey Owl
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2016, 02:56:12 PM » |
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Landen Se-Sentien
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2016, 03:52:27 PM » |
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Seani, nice looking hilt. I want to give you a point, but I'm a bit confused which way you want, light or dark?
Also, to upload the pics:
1. Once you have them on photobucket, copy the photo. There should be three lines in the top left corner of the thumbnail that will allow you ro do this. You should see email, link, img, etc.
2. Click the IMG one. It should flash and say, "copied."
3. Paste what you copied into the text box here on the forum.
Give that a try.
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