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Post by Saberbelt on Aug 24, 2005 11:57:26 GMT -5
If the one from Hong Kong had to be machined, then it isn't a Larbel - its a Larbel knock off. I would almost question that one...
Larbel doesn't make them anymore so there is no way he would be machining more, since he is an MR employee (or vendor, not sure which anymore)
TFX is good - I have bought from him on many occasions and he has done the same from me.
Dave
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Post by kivaanzion on Aug 26, 2005 6:23:31 GMT -5
Well the HK one arrived yesterday- finally! Been waiting about 6 weeks for it. I kinda knew it was going to be a knock off, as this seller was selling these at a rate of four or five a month (he couldn't have had that many actual Larbels on hand). It was worth the wait though! It's absolutely gorgeous! In fact it's better looking than the EL version I have. I'll get a pic posted when I get back from work. Now I'm torn as to whether or not I'll sell it.  |
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Post by Saberbelt on Aug 26, 2005 12:03:37 GMT -5
sell the other one to fund an EL or LED kit for the Larbel one - might be worth it  Dave |
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Post by lazlototh on Oct 3, 2005 11:26:24 GMT -5
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Post by Xorren Hedrasii on Oct 3, 2005 16:51:23 GMT -5
Thats a mighty spiffy saber!
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Post by Farra Sti on Oct 5, 2005 16:05:08 GMT -5
I've got two lightsabers. One appears to be a rubies one and thats the one I wear on my costume. I know Rubies costumes are not allowed at TJA but under the lightsaber section it just says not to have a hasbro one or a flashlight. Nothing about Rubies. So I hope my lightsaber will be accepted as there is no way I'd be able to make one. My other one is a hasbro one which my brother and I bought between us. I can't wear it on my costume as the blade doesn't retract fully due to the electronics in the hilt.
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Post by Olos Nay on Oct 5, 2005 18:46:20 GMT -5
farrasti: They specifically said two that people generally try out, but you should understand the essence of the rule more then the words individually... they don't want toy sabers, so I wouldn't expect too much from your rubies. it isn't very more complicated to build a saber out of hardware store parts... When I sum it up, my lightsaber hilt by itself did cost me about 30$ (plumbing pipe: 10$ hex bolt: 2$ a dozen sliding door material for metal grip: 7$ for 8 foot peper shaker for the shroud: 1$ O-Rings: 3$ Thumbscrews: 5$ Endcap: 2$) and I used only simple tools (dremel, drill, tap) See the result.     If I can do that, so can you. remember, this is a costuming association, and standards is what makes such an association as good as it can be. If they'd allow people to use whatever they feel to spare on the costume, why not accepting bathrobe, flashlight and not be a great costume association? The props necessary to complete your costume are only necessary to gain full membership here. If you feel its ennough for your tastes, its OK for you at home, but migh be less then what's expected to become full member... I myself already troop with my local SW association in a costume that I have yet to complete in order to gain full membership here... I don't ask them to bend the rules for me, I'll bend my costume for them. That's how it works. |
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Post by Seda Navilli on Oct 5, 2005 20:14:30 GMT -5
I don't ask them to bend the rules for me, I'll bend my costume for them. I like that  |
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Post by Don Solo on Oct 5, 2005 20:17:03 GMT -5
Lazlo: I'm drooling... I think I need to make me a saber with blue accents like that
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Post by lazlototh on Oct 6, 2005 22:39:02 GMT -5
Lazlo: I'm drooling... I think I need to make me a saber with blue accents like that Thanks! I've been sweating for a blue accented saber for a while - this is my fourth one but first with blue in it... |
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Post by Seda Navilli on Oct 17, 2005 0:08:24 GMT -5
Okay, new addition to the saber collection! This one I'm quite proud of, its a replica Anakin saber from RotS.  It was built by me from parts attained from a number of sources - its been in the works for a while but I've only just been able to get my hands on the end cap.    Turned out quite well UPDATE: Well the paint on my Obi Wan saber dried faster than I thought, so I'll show that off too! Also just completed, modified from a Parks usk obi. The emitter was custom machined to the right length and came with the Anakin end cap today.    And finally, two of a kind:  I'm so happy that they are both finally finished Now I have to start thinking about whats gonna be next... ;D |
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Post by Holdese Hacar on Oct 17, 2005 0:56:11 GMT -5
That Anakin saber looks awesome.
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Post by Seda Navilli on Oct 17, 2005 2:16:39 GMT -5
*updated post^^ |
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Oct 17, 2005 21:27:13 GMT -5
WOW Seda! Those are awesome.... I would have sworn they were MR!
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Post by Seda Navilli on Oct 18, 2005 0:22:02 GMT -5
Thanks Leda! The hardest part to make accurate was the emitter section on the Obi Wan, and I've now changed it to make it more accurate -  Just turned the windvane upside down so that the lip is on the bottom (makes the copper section longer too) |
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