Rapine
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« on: March 17, 2017, 11:12:54 AM » |
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IT WORKED!!This was my first attempt at installing internals, and I was pretty nervous. Once I decided to go for it, I "snipped" the battery pack/speaker/V4 board from my Aeon LE - a 2 nd place prize I won in a raffle. I was basically crapping my pants at that point, but also had the resolve to see it through... I spent a month amassing the required equipment (soldering iron and such), and initially was set on either upgrading my Dark Sentinel to premium sound, or getting my long sought after Consular - then US released the Emperor's Hand and changed the game. I was absolutely smitten with the design. A feeling that I hadn't had since first ordering my Manticore. HAD to have one. I opted for a DVA MLS unit with an AS FoC. My Aeon didn't have FoC, so I had to add it. That was a bit dicey, and had me worried, but it worked. I added some T8 tubing for some extra protection (the button head screw holes go right through the handle, and there were a couple of burs).
I ordered it with everything black, and even had the covertec wheel changed:
I REALLY like this saber, and am glad I made it work...lol
I definitely will be doing another install, and approach it with renewed confidence and strengthened resolve. Edit: Alright, I'm pretty sure I know what you're all thinking: "Yes, but what does it look like with a Dark Manticore emitter and small Renegade pommel?" Here you go:
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Isola815
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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2017, 12:23:35 PM » |
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Good work, LR! Nice to see you take a step toward tte electrical side of things. Point!
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Rapine
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2017, 12:39:59 PM » |
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Thanks Isola. I had fun with this. +1
Switcharoo? Or an EH body, Manticore emitter and high profile pommel?
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scifidude79
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2017, 01:39:56 PM » |
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Awesome work, LR! I knew you could do it. I'm so glad to hear it works, I know you were worried for a bit. Congratulations on that first electronics install. By the way, I really like that pic of the Manticore with the Emperor's Hand emitter. That's sharp.
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hazard502
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2017, 02:17:47 PM » |
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Just awesome you're EH looks amazing, congrats! +1
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Greywolf
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Grey all the way ;)
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2017, 02:20:55 PM » |
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Seeing your pictures makes me wonder: What would the EH with a Menace emitter look like...?
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Rapine
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« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2017, 02:37:37 PM » |
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Ahh, Greywolf, good question. Pretty good I bet. Unfortunately, I only have the pommel from a Dark Menace, and not the whole saber, or I'd happily do that...
Thanks guys. I was worried that I had fried my Obs V4 board, and had to wait on that stupid T8 tube to find out...DUN, DUN, DUN... A testament to my patience? This thing really is awesome. Pics and vids do it no justice. Loving the DVA - nice and bright. I'm using an UE mid blade.
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Darth Acervus
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2017, 05:46:06 PM » |
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Awsome Rapine............ just awsome. Points inbound. Ps. Like the hubbahubba Mara Jade pic
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Majobu5
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Agent Zero. No points
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2017, 05:56:56 PM » |
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Nice LR! Your skills are now complete!
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No points, just fist bumps baby!
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hazard502
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2017, 06:30:15 PM » |
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Also need to mention that your MHS configurations look deadly Another +1
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Rapine
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2017, 08:08:43 PM » |
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Thanks dudes. haz: I know right?! Like SFD mentioned - really digging the EH parts on the Manticore body...might need more pics of that one. M5: Complete?! Step one maybe...lol Acervus: MMMMM-Mara.
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Drahcir
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Shiny saber you got there, let me fix that.
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« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2017, 10:22:57 PM » |
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Congrats on the install man - looks great. Looks to be a fun hilt to take full advantage of the MHS too.
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JediXIX
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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2017, 11:31:09 PM » |
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AWESOME work brother . . . and thanks for the other pics too, I also really like the Manticore emitter on there . . . +1 plus . . . an extra point later for bringing up good ol' memories . . . Crazy Train was one of the songs we played in my last band . . .
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Rapine
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« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2017, 12:08:39 AM » |
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Hey Drahc and Jed, thanks. I know, I only have the one other MHS emitter saber too...need to get some more. It really helps the confidence when things actually work. Bring on project #2...lol
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Jediseth
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« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2017, 12:09:05 AM » |
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+ 100 just kidding, I can't do that. Awesome👍
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