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Ultra Sabers Discussion => Ultra Sabers Customization => Topic started by: Khaalis on May 19, 2016, 06:40:11 AM



Title: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Khaalis on May 19, 2016, 06:40:11 AM
Here is my first real customization project on a US Menace. I was going for a Grey Sentinel.

Top View & Side View
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/khaalis/US%20Menace%201.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/khaalis/media/US%20Menace%201.jpg.html)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/khaalis/US%20Menace%202.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/khaalis/media/US%20Menace%202.jpg.html)

The customizations are:
* Swap out for a Dark Shock Pommel
* Added the tassels to the pommel
* Gold MHS trim rings
* Leather wrapped grip
* Swap 2 of the silver thumb screws for gold
* Addition of some Carbon Fiber highlights in red, gold and silver
* Mix-Match of the Menace Emitter into Black and Silver

Here are some detail shots of the smaller stuff.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/khaalis/US%20Menace%20Detail%201.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/khaalis/media/US%20Menace%20Detail%201.jpg.html)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/khaalis/US%20Menace%20Detail%202.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/khaalis/media/US%20Menace%20Detail%202.jpg.html)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/khaalis/US%20Menace%20Emitter.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/khaalis/media/US%20Menace%20Emitter.jpg.html)


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Drahcir on May 19, 2016, 07:26:30 AM
Really like your choices on some of the details on this +1 from me.


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: JediXIX on May 19, 2016, 07:50:02 AM
very cool . . . black and gold on a hilt is really growing on me . . . . great work  +1  8)


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: znz212 on May 19, 2016, 10:04:41 AM
That looks great!  Good work!


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Bulvoy on May 19, 2016, 01:34:09 PM
I really like the look you achieved , very sharp contrast that goes well together +1


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: sedstiskyfaller on May 19, 2016, 01:59:31 PM
Really nice concept behind this one! The black and gold color scheme does go well together and the leather and tassel accents are a nice touch  :) +1


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Rapine on May 19, 2016, 02:49:35 PM
That looks excellent Khaalis!

Nicely done. +1


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: jhazard on May 19, 2016, 05:05:23 PM
Very cool detailing, love the carbon fiber.  Nice touch, and good ideas.  +1


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Blackstar1331 on May 19, 2016, 07:46:04 PM
It looks really cool! Great Job Khaalis. :)


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: scifidude79 on May 19, 2016, 08:38:05 PM
Really nice job on this.  :)


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: RevanReborn on May 20, 2016, 05:46:31 PM
Love the Carbon fiber accents and trim rings!  Very detailed, thurough mod- great work.  Point awarded :). 


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Khaalis on May 20, 2016, 08:55:16 PM
I really like the look you achieved , very sharp contrast that goes well together +1
Thanks. Quick question... What are the jedi order emblems on the sabers in your sig pic?  Did you custom make them or are they something an interested party could get their hands on?


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Khaalis on May 20, 2016, 08:57:36 PM
Thanks everyone.  I'm always looking for ideas to spruce up and differentiate the few sabers I have. :)


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: MavRick on May 21, 2016, 02:05:39 AM
I like the black and gold , so here is a point 4 you.


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Grey Owl on May 22, 2016, 01:28:26 AM
That is very interesting. Did you paint the trim rings?


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Bulvoy on May 22, 2016, 01:34:31 AM
I'm back  to give another point and admire again,  good work my friend, I Love it


Title: Re: My First Real Customized US Saber
Post by: Khaalis on May 22, 2016, 04:39:11 AM
That is very interesting. Did you paint the trim rings?
No. These are the Trim Ring 3 from TCSS with Sun Gold powder coating. At the time there was no option for the Translucent Brass or I might have gone that route for a more "gold" color.