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Jevaho



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:14 am    Post subject: M2019 Saber: a lightsaber inspired by an iconic gun Reply with quote

Hello BR-fans!

Today, I completed a build I've been working on over the past half year. That's why I'm so proud of this little special project.
2 of my favourite sci-fi movies combined: Star Wars and Blade Runner.
I present to you: the M2019 Saber

Specs:
- Completely custom machined aluminium main body
- Custom made and blued steel sleeve
- Resin cast amber grip sculpted by me and cast by Soulinertia
- Metal 3D printed lever and switch box, powdercoated
- Plecter Labs Crystal Chard 4.0
- 9W RGB main LED
- Saber essentials 24mm bass speaker
- 3.7v li-ion battery in hilt rechargable with 2.1mm charge port

Comments? Shoot!

I received a lot of back lash regarding the amber grip on social media, but to me, it wouldn't be a Blade Runner saber without it. It's not the most comfy grip out there for a saber, but that was never the intention. I wanted to build a hommage to the gun, not make a fierce and handy duelling saber. This is an artistic experiment, more than it is a functional cosplay item.

Somehow the forum is not allowing me to post pic within this post, but here's a link to my album on my personal web space:
https://sunsword.jevaho-creations.com/#share?id=5beb16b1-3c40-48f6-b228-df976234ee22
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rickhoward
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I mentioned it on the FB thread as well: before I even read your post, I immediately thought of the "laze tubes" referenced in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.
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eethan
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 12:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The emiter parts looks absolutelly great! since you mention the grips, I'll dare comment on it. I think indeed it wouln't be as obviously blade runner if it wasn't there, however, I would have make it like a simple cylinder. maybe with several parts, maybe with the diamonds patern, but not the same shape as the gun. I think you would get a really more elegant and subtle result like so.
still a great looking prop
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eethan
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

would you allow me to post a photoshop test I did with one of your photo?
It's absolutely no problem if you don't want or if you want me to PM it to you.
cheers
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joberg
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great prop and great work you did on that design Cool
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Jevaho



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

eethan wrote:
would you allow me to post a photoshop test I did with one of your photo?
It's absolutely no problem if you don't want or if you want me to PM it to you.
cheers


Sure thing! Go ahead!

Thanks for the kind words guys! Means a lot
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eethan
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cool, here we go

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SKIN JOB 66
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome project !

To me it could fit in the BR universe as a "vomit baton" similar to the ones used in Minority Report...


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Bwood
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the handle shown on this page that appears to be cylindrical..
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hirohawa
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

incredible work!
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Bwood
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Indeed!
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Major
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful work....
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