For Tyeth Blender 3D Concept Sabers

[For Tyeth]

This is adorable, FT!
OK, Babu could give even Grogu a run for his money in the "cute" department    And this hilt has a more "utilitarian" look to it, appropriate for the little guy in question 
And, correct me if I'm wrong, isn't that Aurebesh for "Frik?"  Nice touch, that^^

Hi Dutch, yes it would be an interesting battle/face-off to see who was "Star Wars' cutest" (I gotta say I'm leaning toward Babu as he is my buddy and I haven't seen The Mando show yet to form an opinion on Grogu!)
The torch/saber just seemed obvious when I saw the toy when it arrived.

And yes, that is Babu's surname in Aurabesh!  I used to work in the theatre trade and had a set of tools to erect stage lighting and sound equipment and everybody at some point had something stolen/borrowed or misplaced so we all marked our equipment to identify it. So I thought this Torch Saber should have his name on it somewhere.
Blender 3D allows me to type in text using the Aurabesh Typefont then convert that text into a 3D object which I can apply textures to or stretch, skew or resize as if it were a model -a useful trick.

Thanks for checking it out. Point for your observations!

[Lord_S_Gray]

I like the idea that it could be a multipurpose tool (after all his belt is only tiny), with a lightsaber setting and a 'work' setting for his tinkering, great background choice too really sets the scene for this unique design!

[For Tyeth]

I like the idea that it could be a multipurpose tool (after all his belt is only tiny), with a lightsaber setting and a 'work' setting for his tinkering, great background choice too really sets the scene for this unique design!

Hi LSG, this hilt is in a way similar in concept to the Hera Syndula hilt I did a while back. In that design I combined a Torque Wrench/Hydro Spanner with a lightsaber (you might recall this one with the animated hidden controls). Babu's welding torch just screamed curved saber even louder.

The background image I used is one of the special Environmental HDRi images that I have. HDRi images in Blender not only provide a backdrop for a model but Blender takes the lighting details and projects that onto the model to create realistic reflections,  lighting and shadows. The problem I have is that I only have  a few good suitable HDRis - to get more (including more sci-fi themed ones) I would have to buy them.
Glad you liked the Torch and thanks as always. Point incoming.

[For Tyeth]

Hello Everybody, I think it's time to post another saber design and this time it comes from Star Wars....Visions! I watched the series when it came out and one episode had a nice looking saber with a retro "Buck Rogers" style to it.

The episode was Tatooine Rhapsody and here is my saber "Rhapsody"....






I approached this as a "modelling exercise" to sharpen my skills at replicating an existing design but I think it turned out nicely and decided to post it on my site and share it here for you all. Thanks for checking this "Vision" out and please check back in future as I still have lots more to come. Till next time....

[MavRick]

I like this saber it's sleek and useable looking. Not to fancy but a very trusty looking saber hilt. kind of like an old faithful type thing if you know what I mean. It's always going to be there for you and it always works!!  Point to you for sharing it good sir! 

[For Tyeth]

I like this saber it's sleek and useable looking. Not to fancy but a very trusty looking saber hilt. kind of like an old faithful type thing if you know what I mean. It's always going to be there for you and it always works!! 

Hi MavRick (hope you're well), funny you should describe this as an old faithful reliable saber because if I recall correctly the saber this is based on was damaged beyond repair in the episode it featured in and it's owner (named Jay) used it's shell to make a microphone out of!

Luckily I modelled the saber as it was when it worked! Glad you liked it and thanks. Point incoming.

[TheDutchman]

Hello Everybody, I think it's time to post another saber design and this time it comes from Star Wars....Visions! I watched the series when it came out and one episode had a nice looking saber with a retro "Buck Rogers" style to it.

The episode was Tatooine Rhapsody and here is my saber "Rhapsody"....






I approached this as a "modelling exercise" to sharpen my skills at replicating an existing design but I think it turned out nicely and decided to post it on my site and share it here for you all. Thanks for checking this "Vision" out and please check back in future as I still have lots more to come. Till next time....

Some of the episodes in "Visions" were enjoyable with some spectacular animation (my favorite art coming from "The Duel").  Well, I have another favorite now: FT's "Visions" saber designs!

I really like how this hilt balances a utilitarian frame with some subtle yet beautiful patterns/motifs that I could see someone like the former Vhal'Dan Kage Arkady Cyne using 

I'd love to see the other depictions of the "Visions" hilt in the FT Saber portfolio!  Wonderful job my friend 

Point!

[For Tyeth]

Some of the episodes in "Visions" were enjoyable with some spectacular animation (my favorite art coming from "The Duel").  Well, I have another favorite now: FT's "Visions" saber designs!

I really like how this hilt balances a utilitarian frame with some subtle yet beautiful patterns/motifs that I could see someone like the former Vhal'Dan Kage Arkady Cyne using 

I'd love to see the other depictions of the "Visions" hilt in the FT Saber portfolio!  Wonderful job my friend 

Hi Dutch, the animation in The Duel was fabulous (and I think the episode called The Elder? was good too).
As I mentioned to MavRick I didn't exactly design this hilt, I just added the activation switch and LED indicators. I thought using an old style sliding switch like those on retro flashlights would look appropriate with the 1930's/40s style sci-fi design (the saber I feel has an old "Flash Gordon-esqe" vibe).
I will endeavour to re-watch the shows and work on a few more Visions hilts - but at the moment I'm just working on some Phase 2 Troopers

Thanks as always. Point inbound.

[Taegin Roan]

Hello Everybody, I think it's time to post another saber design and this time it comes from Star Wars....Visions! I watched the series when it came out and one episode had a nice looking saber with a retro "Buck Rogers" style to it.
The episode was Tatooine Rhapsody and here is my saber "Rhapsody"....


I approached this as a "modelling exercise" to sharpen my skills at replicating an existing design but I think it turned out nicely and decided to post it on my site and share it here for you all. Thanks for checking this "Vision" out and please check back in future as I still have lots more to come. Till next time....

I've been away for several days, so I missed this one until just now, but I quite like this hilt. Well done For.

[For Tyeth]

I've been away for several days, so I missed this one until just now, but I quite like this hilt. Well done For.

Hi Taegin, I have been a little busy with real life getting in the way of my forum activity so I understand. I modelled this hilt a few months ago now but only just got round to posting it here. As I mention this saber was from episode 2 of Visions (Tatooine Rhapsody) but  I have been working on a few more Visions hilts in response to TheDutchman's request. Glad you liked it.

[For Tyeth]

Hello Everybody,

Just a quick picture of a Lego build I did that TheDutchman may find interesting - I think it's his Mandalorion Infiltrator ship from his fantastic fan-fic story....



I built this model in the Lego Digital Designer software I have on my laptop.

[TheDutchman]

Hello Everybody,

Just a quick picture of a Lego build I did that TheDutchman may find interesting - I think it's his Mandalorion Infiltrator ship from his fantastic fan-fic story....



I built this model in the Lego Digital Designer software I have on my laptop.

FT,

THIS!

IS!!

AWESOME!!!

How better to improve upon one of my hobbies (Star Wars  ) than to combine it with another (Legos  )?!?

I love how your model for Fenris' Dirge looks!  Not to mention that you did this on your computer?!  Fantastic work sir!  This is ESPECIALLY true upon further scrutiny: the special pieces that allow for angles (like the engine pods and the dropgates).  Wonderful, just wonderful 

Oh, and again special thanks to FT for his selfless and incredible visual work that he has done for me throughout the years^^  I can honestly say that his renderings have been the inspiration for MANY scenes, truly improving my writing 

[For Tyeth]

FT,

THIS!

IS!!

AWESOME!!!

How better to improve upon one of my hobbies (Star Wars  ) than to combine it with another (Legos  )?!?

I love how your model for Fenris' Dirge looks!  Not to mention that you did this on your computer?!  Fantastic work sir!  This is ESPECIALLY true upon further scrutiny: the special pieces that allow for angles (like the engine pods and the dropgates).  Wonderful, just wonderful 

Hi Dutch, I am so happy you noticed the special parts that I used on this model. It was a tricky and fiddly job to find the pieces that worked together (there are various different hinge plates and they don't all clip together - so I had to experiment within the builder to find the parts that mated).

Here are a few more detail pictures.






In the first picture you can see the loading ramp complete with repulsor lift trolley. In the second image you can see the ratcheted hinges I used to attach the cargo and engine pods (near the yellow/black hazard stripes), whilst in the final picture you can see a representation of the "Sensor Droid Launch Bay" located on the roof of the ship.

And yes, the figures are wearing Manddo helmets but the Lego Designer software doesn't have the printing on the parts unfortunately!

[For Tyeth]

Hello Everybody,

Time for me to post my next saber related design and I thought it was about time that I tackled a Darksaber. Now a long time ago when I started out using Blender (after ditching the software I used to use from some "Other Guys") I did try and build a flat bladed saber but it was sorely lacking. Yes it was flat and looked like acrylic but it was crude and didn't glow...


But fast forward a few years and I have leant a few new tricks and I came up with my version of the Mando Darksaber - a model I call "ExitLight"...











I feel this one is a bit closer to the original Darksaber and has he bells and whistles. I hope you enjoyed it.
Till next time...
p.s. I claim the right to rule Mandalore!

[Lord_S_Gray]

Nice, Great to see how far your skills have come too, its a very 'techy' design especially with the hard edges, wouldn't be pleasant to actually hold i suspect, but it looks awesome.