tx_tuff
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« on: January 14, 2018, 10:34:48 PM » |
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I have the Archon V3.1 and really loved it but right off the bat I thought the Triangle-Ring was two small so I found and bigger one and installed it a little while back. Also I always wanted an activation box to make it look like Luke's Hero saber. TCSS has a plan activation box so I bought me one, at the time the only card insert they had was red but went ahead and ordered it too. The top in the box I painted with a gold leaf paint, the card I paint black and used the same gold leaf paint to add the gold to the card. This is the back of the card. I found some triangle earrings to use for the "lights" but I had to grind them down because they were to big and paint them. The only thing I could find the right size for the black switch was an magnet that I had to also paint. Once I had everything put together on the box it was time to tap and drill the hilt to add the box. I have never tap and drilled anything before so I bought a aluminum pipe to practice on first. Did it with no problem so went ahead and added it to the saber. Now the activation box doesn't work, it is just for looks. The AV switch will runs the saber, I didn't mess with the electronics at all. But I also painted the AV switch to camouflage it and have it blend in better with the hilt. You can see that on the last picture. What does everybody think?      Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk |
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Lady Agana Kath
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« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2018, 12:32:29 AM » |
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Beautiful job tx! I love the activation box. Point
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Saso Is-kor
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« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2018, 12:48:33 AM » |
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That is just too gorgeous, you did an amazing job.
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Illyiss
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« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2018, 01:25:36 AM » |
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That is a nice, clean looking saber, great job. Point.
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TheDutchman
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2018, 02:06:01 AM » |
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Tx this is AWESOME! I LOVE what you did! Like you, I prefer the Archon v3.1 WITH activation box but you made it look like the actual movie prop! Outstanding job my friend! -1 for you  |
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Sig courtesy of DarthScrub Cataphract Triarch of the Vhal'DanMy sabers:Zearic's Aldrnari, Archon v3 (modded w/ activation box) w/Obsidian, AS; Zearic's shoto, Apprentice v4 w/Obsidian, AS; Graflex SE w/Obsidian, GB; Archon v3 (modded w/ activation box) w/Obsidian, CG; Dark Sentinel v4 w/Obsidian, BR; Sentinel LE v4 w/Obsidian, GB; Initiate v5 w/Obsidian, AS; Sentinel LE v4 stunt, EG; Aeon LE v4 stunt, FO; Dominix v4 stunt, BR; Aeon v3 stunt, SY
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« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2018, 03:41:53 AM » |
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Very well done my friend! I love how smooth everything looks. Great work with the camo and the box you nailed it with this.
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Therion Jinn
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« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2018, 03:48:07 AM » |
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Nice addition with that box.
Definitely looks more the 'Hero' part now
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Blacktooth25
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« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2018, 06:39:37 AM » |
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Wow very cool! Good job!
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tx_tuff
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2018, 08:31:11 AM » |
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Wow everybody I really appreciate all the kind words! So many people in here do great custom work on their sabers so I give credit to them for giving me the balls to try some of the stuff I do.
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Dauntless Seven
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2018, 05:55:36 PM » |
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I don't know much about the SW connection to this saber. Not a great fan of the raised square activation box or of greeblies in general. But I really like what you have done and appreciate the evolution and clean lines. Would be proud to have this beauty in my collection. Yes we all take ideas for customs from one another... and venture forth.  well done point  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2018, 08:25:46 PM » |
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That is damn cool!!!! I may do that to my V3.1. -1 point given!!! |
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2018, 09:07:40 PM » |
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That is awesome.
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tx_tuff
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2018, 06:21:40 AM » |
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I don't know much about the SW connection to this saber. Not a great fan of the raised square activation box or of greeblies in general. But I really like what you have done and appreciate the evolution and clean lines. Would be proud to have this beauty in my collection. Yes we all take ideas for customs from one another... and venture forth. well done point The box definitely doesn't make it easier to handle or do spins etc with. But with the thin neck already and the fact that I have other sabers that are better for that anyway I decided to make it more a looker then fighter LOL. All that being said I can still change the emitter (I have a V2.1 emitter) and take off the box if need be. That is the best thing about it. Thanks for the kind words. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk |
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tx_tuff
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« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2018, 06:22:16 AM » |
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That is damn cool!!!! I may do that to my V3.1. -1 point given!!! Do it! Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk |
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TheDutchman
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2018, 12:54:47 PM » |
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That is damn cool!!!! I may do that to my V3.1.
Do it!
Have to agree with Tx: modding an activation box for the Archon v3.1 is super sexy  |
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Sig courtesy of DarthScrubCataphract Triarch of the Vhal'DanMy sabers:Zearic's Aldrnari, Archon v3 (modded w/ activation box) w/Obsidian, AS; Zearic's shoto, Apprentice v4 w/Obsidian, AS; Graflex SE w/Obsidian, GB; Archon v3 (modded w/ activation box) w/Obsidian, CG; Dark Sentinel v4 w/Obsidian, BR; Sentinel LE v4 w/Obsidian, GB; Initiate v5 w/Obsidian, AS; Sentinel LE v4 stunt, EG; Aeon LE v4 stunt, FO; Dominix v4 stunt, BR; Aeon v3 stunt, SY
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