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I modeled and 3D printed a lightsaber based on Narsil from Lord of the Rings. The design is based on Jake Bartok’s (IG @jakebartok) artwork, and Tehran Props (IG @tethan_props_) adaptation of it, but I wanted one to use the Savi lightsaber chassis from Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge, so I designed one for myself. All the original features of the Savi lightsaber remain unchanged including interchangeable kyber crystals, sounds, and galaxy’s edge blades. Hope you enjoy it!

--EDIT-- October 9th 2022: Future Jason here... I always seem to do these "future Jason" post edits, but it's because I continuously shift gears in my builds. Regardless, this initially began as a 3D print build, but I decided that I didn't want to go that route. Additionally, I'm trying to get away from doing full 3D armor builds unless it's a set that specifically benefits from being 3D printed. I do intend on leaving my initial posts up here however, because I know there may be future builders who feel the 3D route is in their best interest and this may come in useful. I have decided to finish the helmet though. It's turning out pretty good and even if I do pick up an older Anovos helmet off eBay for this build, I'm seeing a few benefits in using the 3D bucket, specifically, knowing that I don't have to disassemble this helmet for paint. It's already disassembled. Next, though I'm getting away from full armor 3D kits, I'm not giving up the hobby. With a great set of files, you can actually 3D print extra parts, i.e. shoulder bells, that would otherwise cost a lot to order separately. Additionally, since I'm talking about great file sets, I will say that this one is insanely good. People keep asking me for the designer's name, but the maker has since pulled his stuff in order to take care of some personal items. When he makes his stuff available again, I will openly promote his gear; it's that good. Regardless, I've rambled long enough. So, if you'd like to see what's up, skip ahead a bit. Basically, I officially ordered the Denuo Novo set on Friday, October 7th with the goal of officially putting the "I still don't trust them" conversation to rest. I will update this post again when I get my BBB and start over from there. Until then, here's the original posts: Why do I do this? I promise this to all of you: I'm not a masochist. I don't enjoy filling layer lines and fighting with misprints. Additionally, I proved last time that it's not financially beneficial to go this route. As a matter of fact, following The BigJasoni's ROTK 3D Print Build Thread https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/49826-the-bigjasonis-rotk-3d-print-build-thread/ I received a ton of messages from people wanting to do the same thing and I talked all of them out of it. So why, in the middle of 7 other builds, would I start this project??? Why not? So, while I finish my New Generation/ Remnant TK, Deathtrooper, Shoretrooper, Pre-Beskar and Beskar Mando, Darth Nihilis, and Tusken Raider, I'll let the printer run... slowly. I'll be updating the Centurion From the Start build thread in the next couple days and when I do, I'll throw a few things up here, but this is going to be a ton of work. Thanks @Sly11 for pointing me towards an incredible maker and some unbelievable files. Here we go.

Greeting all. So I joined the 501st with one on the dirtiest kits (Mudtrooper) a few years ago. I figured it was about time I got myself a nice clean kit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hello! I got my TKID last week, and I could not have done it without the help of my brother, dad, and AJ of the Cloud City Garrison. I'm also now receiving lots of help/advice from Joseph, so thank you to him as well! Also, I posted a topic in the new members area (even though I'm a month-old member) because it seemed like a good place for a general intro! Looking forward to serving with you all!

You will find a nice comparison of each version and their differences here https://drive.google.com/file/d/10tEVteIreh6AHMogW010cuH_Bf8TBfU6/view

At least here in Costa Rica, we have a children protection law that states you can't post kids photos without their parents permission, so we prefer to blank out most kids faces.

If you do go TK for approval you can always start out with a clean version and convert it to a sandy or muddy later Nice work, weathering on the helmet came out really well

Today I finished up the strapping on the arms. The last thing I had to do was to sew the snaps on the shoulder elastic. I still have to add some foam to the forearms, but wanted to see my progress. This time I got some pics that weren't blurry. I not happy with the gap at the top of the left bell. That's something I want to look into. As always, let me know any concerns.

Thank you guys, i appreciate your welcoming me. Im signed up for my first troop Aug 21st Pediatric Cancer Survivor picnic i am now known as TK14209 https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=34132&costumeID=124 https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=34132

Helmet done! It came out really good, better than the armor lol. It doesn’t match perfectly but eh it’s okay. Definitely used the experience I got from weathering the armor to help on the helmet, I was able to make the scraping off effect on the chin easier by just scraping it off rather than white drybrush cause it’s hard plastic instead of foam. When painting the mud I simply shoved paper towel in the lense to mask them: https://imgur.com/a/HvZQlpR this pic won’t load for some reason, weird. If I ever do make an actual TK kit for approval in the future I might go muddy, it was pretty fun to muddy him up with decent results, especially on the helmet.

Very awesome work

We have moulds! Ordered Abs to do some pulls this week. Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

Sewed the knees today.