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Ultra Sabers Discussion => Ultra Sabers Customization => Topic started by: mute3212 on August 19, 2016, 11:47:53 PM



Title: Archon v3.1 > ROTJ V2
Post by: mute3212 on August 19, 2016, 11:47:53 PM
My take on the ROTJ V2.  Sanding, lots.  Flat black enamel paint.  Aluminum Black, including brass section.  Replica Graflex clamp and card.

This took a LONG time to complete.  Didn't help that it took almost 3 months to get the replica Graflex clamp.  Clamp is heavily modified to get it to fit over the larger Archon body.  I may add some more weathering to the clamp.  It's just a little too clean looking and a saber should look used and abused IMO  :)

Enjoy.

(http://i.imgur.com/FcWBqhg.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/691So5c.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/RDuMCG1.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/6TAIwx2.jpg)


Title: Re: Archon v3.1 > ROTJ V2
Post by: hazard502 on August 20, 2016, 12:46:20 AM
Wow that looks like a lot of work, but it sure looks awesome and you certainly nailed the used look well done.  I also like the orientation of the control box to the switch . . . point awarded 8)


Title: Re: Archon v3.1 > ROTJ V2
Post by: Gamble on August 20, 2016, 03:17:06 AM
Absolutely amazing speechless great job A++++


Title: Re:
Post by: jhazard on August 20, 2016, 05:24:16 AM
nice work!  that clamp is a pain to get on though.

I'm surprised we don't see more of these

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Title: Re: Archon v3.1 > ROTJ V2
Post by: schannoman on August 20, 2016, 05:28:56 AM
That is absolutely well done


Title: Re: Archon v3.1 > ROTJ V2
Post by: scifidude79 on August 20, 2016, 01:43:09 PM
Very nice job on everything.  I agree, the clamp could use a bit more weathering.  It's cool that you were able to get one with the Graflex writing on it, not all of them have that.


Title: Re: Archon v3.1 > ROTJ V2
Post by: mute3212 on August 20, 2016, 05:39:30 PM
Very nice job on everything.  I agree, the clamp could use a bit more weathering.  It's cool that you were able to get one with the Graflex writing on it, not all of them have that.

Yes the clamp comes from a vendor that makes very high end components and screen accurate hilts (not sure if I can post the name?)  It's identical to a vintage.  Unfortunatly I had to cut off the lever screw and put in a longer one to attach it.  The lever is glued into the bracket hole  :(  I will add some minor weathering to the clamp!


Title: Re: Archon v3.1 > ROTJ V2
Post by: hazard502 on August 20, 2016, 07:24:07 PM
We're suppose to keep names of other companies off the forums. So we refer to other companies <as just that, or as the "other guys" :)