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Ultra Sabers Discussion => Ultra Sabers Customization => Topic started by: Knight Anoobis on June 03, 2019, 03:07:21 AM



Title: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Knight Anoobis on June 03, 2019, 03:07:21 AM
My first time customizing a saber!  I painted the hilt and changed the LED to a Luxeon Rebel Star Lime.  I also added the V4 type pommel.

(https://i.imgur.com/1nThoXj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FbXfcJX.jpg)


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Therion Jinn on June 03, 2019, 03:12:52 AM
Good work on this.
Swapping LEDs can be challenging for some


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: tx_tuff on June 03, 2019, 03:19:40 AM
Looks like you did a great job.

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Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Knight Anoobis on June 03, 2019, 05:23:13 AM
Good work on this.
Swapping LEDs can be challenging for some

Thank you!  I always wanted to learn to solder so swapping the LED was good practice.


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Knight Anoobis on June 03, 2019, 05:32:47 AM
Looks like you did a great job.

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Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Karmack on June 03, 2019, 03:21:06 PM
Hey, I like that!   The lime LED is really nice looking.  :-)


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Knight Anoobis on June 04, 2019, 08:24:01 AM
Hey, I like that!   The lime LED is really nice looking.  :-)

Initially I was unsure of it, but it ended up growing on me pretty quickly! 


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Karmack on June 04, 2019, 03:30:20 PM
Initially I was unsure of it, but it ended up growing on me pretty quickly! 

It looks sweet.  The V4 pommel on the V3 also makes a nice accent on the Initiate V3 hilt, gives it a little flare it needs.  And I am ALWAYS amazed at what a little color can do for the initiate and aeon v3s...

Sweet customization!


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Zren Tobas on June 04, 2019, 06:04:26 PM
Nice. Not bad at all :P How does the paint feel vs anodizing though?


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Knight Anoobis on June 09, 2019, 06:52:48 AM
Nice. Not bad at all :P How does the paint feel vs anodizing though?

The paint I put on does add a slightly plastic-y feel over the metal.  I used steel wool on the clear coat when it was still slightly soft to reduce some of the shine, so that might have added to the plastic feel.


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: Karmack on June 10, 2019, 06:53:28 AM
Nice. Not bad at all :P How does the paint feel vs anodizing though?

Hey Zren.

The paint I used on my Initiate V3s just gave the metal a bit more "grip", but didn't really change the feel at all.  It didn't come out feeling plastic, but you can tell the difference between the painted areas and the bare metal, as the paint has a bit more texture to it.


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: PsychoSith on June 10, 2019, 01:57:40 PM
My first time customizing a saber!  I painted the hilt and changed the LED to a Luxeon Rebel Star Lime.  I also added the V4 type pommel.

(https://i.imgur.com/1nThoXj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FbXfcJX.jpg)

Sharp!


Title: Re: Customized Initiate V3
Post by: MandaloriansPride on June 12, 2019, 01:51:30 AM
LOOKS GOOD!