DIY Target Holder & BB Catcher

[Tabitha]

Afternoon,

Thought I'd share something I've been putting together over the past couple of days.

Amazon sent something in a big box this past week and usually I just keep the cardboard paper that they use for packing stuffing, but I looked at the box and thought; 'My tabby would love that to hide in and plan her takeover of the world!'. My second thought was, 'Hmm. I can use that . . . I wonder . . . ?' 

Anyhow, see the pictures below and see what you think.

Denim Cargo Trouser material attached by a strong metal rod, bottom corners attach by strong cord and able to be angled as i see fit, as the catch net. Deep angled tray at the bottom to collect up the bbs. TARGET itself can be removed, replace and put back in smoothly and quickly. Weighted at the bottom to allow swing as bb hit but will return it back to full forward smoothly.

Will test tomorrow hopefully. 

Open to any criticism and suggestions on anything that I have missed.

Tom and Mia 

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[Guest]

I like that, where did you get the stormtrooper target?

 

[Tabitha]

Literally off of the internet.

Because I construct actual working 'Hero' lightsabers, I'm part of a specialist group on FB. All manner of things are found when you put together specialist Cosplayers, industry prop builders, private machinists and electrical engineers, lol. 

I'll add the target & a few others to this post. Copy, print, etc as much as you like. ^_^

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[CARBr6]

Because I construct actual working 'Hero' lightsabers

Ummm, what now?!?!?!

Hello!! More details or links on that please!

 

[Lozart]

Because I construct actual working 'Hero' lightsabers, I'm part of a specialist group on FB. All manner of things are found when you put together specialist Cosplayers, industry prop builders, private machinists and electrical engineers, lol. 

Do you make just for cosplay/display or do you do Ludosport ones too?

 

[Tabitha]

Ok. Here's the two best that I can give you. 

One is a company call JQ Sabers. I know the owners. I buy all my pieces from them as they know everything there is to know. (jqsabers.com). They'e in Monmouthshire.

 The other is in Ledbury and called TS CREATIONS. The owner is a good friend again and can customise your Saber in any way you wish. I'll try and pop up some pictures of my ones.

I'm limited on file space but here's one of mine.

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[Immortal]

Can I see it turned on?

 

[Albiscuit]

Can I see it turned on?

Giggedy giggedy

 

[CARBr6]

Ooooooooh

 

[ak2m4]

What is a "Hero" lightsaber?

 

[CARBr6]

What is a "Hero" lightsaber?

Blue or Green

Red is Villains

(sorry, couldn't resist)

 

[Tabitha]

Sorry guys. I left my phone on my table by accident whilst I was asleep from some meds. Not ignoring anyone. Lol.

Ok, sorry if these are out of reply order:

LOZART & AK2M4 -

Sorry, I should of said. All of my Sabers are set up for full contact combat. It's not impossible to break the blade or the hilts' internal electronics but if it's being used in a real self defense/fight then you'll break bone and see skull LONG before the blade breaks. Not mentioning that the hilt (that's everything that isn't the blade) is CNC'd aircraft grade aluminium. Very thick walls. You would genuinely need an industrial press or bender to change its shape. The weakest point would be either the Tri-Cree led unit or the board inside. 

One hilt has a 'Lightside' chip which means it makes the sounds of the Jedi Sabers and flash-on-Clash of the same. The other has the dark side

 Sounds. Both have the hum and slight flicker when its on. Start up and power down sounds. You wave it around and have the vvvrrrmmm sound, you come into contact with something and the unit will make the sounds that you hear when the screen sabers clash. You will also have the blade flicker using a series of colours as if it really were focused arcing of plasma. (What a plasma cutter being used and you'll see pure blinding white light with a few other ones reacting to the pure, raw energy of a plasma beam. Well due to the LED set and an arse load of programming, you get the real look of plasma strike and not just some flickering torch light.)

The term 'Hero', when talking about something like a prop or item from movies/tv means the item is as exact in build quality, materials used and close up scrutiny as the real thing. It just basically means if you had the real world item and the prop side by side, you couldn't tell the difference, no matter how close or long a camera or human looks at it.

IMMORTAL - 

Lol! 

Yes mate, of course you can. The video file size is WAY more than I can put up on here, but if you PM your email address then I'll send over either one I've already got or do a fresh one for you. If you feel uncertain about my seeing your email address then I'll figure out another way for you to see and hear the soul shaking majesty of A Fully Armed And Opperational Battle Station!! . . . I mean Lightsaber. 

They have names too. You can't not give your lightsaber a given name, beyond just its project name. (For the file i create for each one with photos and videos I take when building, soldering, wrapping with leather, etc)

CARBr6 -

Yep, but my sabers have more changeable colour options than red, green and red. You have pure Return of the Jedi Vader red, deep Luke Blue, a lighter Ice blue, the light green from Empire, Purple of Windy and Yellow/gold of Jedi temple guardians.

You can choose which colour you wish before activating it. Also a silent option.

Hope that covers everyone.

^_^

 

[Tabitha]

LOL!!

This is what happens when I am in pain, I don't check the spell checkers' auto correct.

I should have typed, Purple of Mace Windu, NOT Windy. Lol.

 

[Tabitha]

I'm putting together some photos and videos of my Sabers, but also, as is/was my starting 'ability', my work on my Katanas. For ease of timeframe, I'll phrase the order of things like this;

As part of my Japanese studies I worked with/on both Katanas and Wakazashis from ground up, from wood and metal through to fully operational pieces. Saya, Tsuka, Tsuba, etc.

Then came the idea of building from wires, metal, Pico sound board, speaker, etc, a fully functioning and leather wrapped and styled Lightsaber. Having just the list of parts I'd need I double checked them with some actual industry friends whom build and sell custom Sabers as a business. Bought a soldering iron, the parts and basically soldered, built and then leather wrapped some lightsabers that I had jotted down in a notebook. I initially started taking the photos of the work and book as I knew most wouldn't believe that I'd designed and built from scratch the Sabers. Lol.

Then came my airsoft things, which is where you guys came in. I've always been a guns and swords kid from day one. Big disappointment to my family but have always imagined things. My own little world as you'll see from the photos and such.

Once it's together I'll say and email the things out to anyone if they wish to see out of interest/curiosity.

Good hunting guys.

 

[Tabitha]

Ok, it's gone 1am and I'm shattered.

I've put together some photos and videos of my projects and looked at the new file size . . . I can email 20mbs at a time . . . My file size is 1.48GBs.  :blink:

I need sleep but have sent a few pics to you Immortal.

Will have to think how to get it all uploaded for you all, that even wish to, see what I've put together. Maybe a new FB account with the items uploaded for you to see?

Hurting now. Will sleep and worry about things Tomorrow.

Tom and Mia 

 

[Prisce]

Is it Flickr or Tumbler that’s still a free photo hosting website? Upload to one of these and then just post the link and everyone can see them!

 

[Immortal]

<SNIP>

Thank you for sending me a few photos. Nice work, I really like the Katana (much more my kinda thing)

 

[Tabitha]

Been a non standard day today. My nephew has been with me since 7am due to heavy snowfall. Sorry I haven't been able to get things put up for you to see. Will look at the file sharing sites you've suggested and do it asap.

 

[Tabitha]

Ok Prisce.

Thanks for the help with the optimum method to allow you guys to see some of my pics & videos.

It's FLIKR and they are uploading now.

Direct link address to follow . . .

 

[Tabitha]

Ok, so it's nearly 2:30am and I'm going to have to sleep as soon as I can (over exhaustion / tiring can really cause a problem illness wise. I grow fur, start howling, randomly pooping in places in my room. Nasty!)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/137405146@N04/

That will take you to the two folders I've got uploaded to now. It's still uploading more images and videos for Project: N7 so keep an eye on it. There are 5 or six vids I think.

Feel free to comment on the pics and such, but go easy if you think they're crap. Criticise, sure, but don't ram an Punt gun up my arse and pull the trigger. Lol.

Ok. Sleeping now.