Plo Koon - Luminara - Maul

[guabe]

For the Clan Saber Series 4, I am working on the Plo Koon, Luminara, Maul hilts. It follows the same principal as the prior Series, where you can swap parts to create your own version but without compromising screen accuracy. The Plo/Lum/Maul share the same DNA which is the switch section and part of the pommel / Emitter. The way I have designed this, Makes it possible to convert a Maul to a Plo and vice versa with just a few components.

But i will start with the Plo Koon

Here is the reference pics I am using








Here is a render of my model

And here is a comparison with the prop

For Luminara, the main difference is the material on the fins and the pommel cap, Brass vs Alum.

For The Maul, all of these parts are reused:

Adding the switch section again and the top washers we get the half Maul

The plan is to release these 3 hilts by November - December.

The Plo and Luminara will share the same product box like prior Clan series, but the Maul will have its own box design.

Once i believe the design is correct I will order prototypes and open up the interest list.

Thanks.

 

[MojaveTrooper]

That Maul looks phenomenal Gus

 

[Foe Hammer]

Looking great! Question, will the red and black buttons on Plo/Luminara be static or functional?

 

[guabe]

Looking great! Question, will the red and black buttons on Plo/Luminara be static or functional?

You will recieve both versions.

 

[thd9791]

This model looks great. If it helps, the rectangular pocket between the buttons is offset. one side is a smooth ramp that slides to the bottom, and the other is a straight drop. There are two little dimple marks at the bottom too, I'm assuming from the bit used to sink into the surface. (I have a cast of the Plo Koon)

 

[guabe]

This model looks great. If it helps, the rectangular pocket between the buttons is offset. one side is a smooth ramp that slides to the bottom, and the other is a straight drop. There are two little dimple marks at the bottom too, I'm assuming from the bit used to sink into the surface. (I have a cast of the Plo Koon)

Thanks for the info ill update the model. Its sill long ways to go.

 

[Rexermus]

Mmm! God d*mn, Gus! This Is Some Serious Gourmet ****
Absolutely loving the Clan Series. Can't wait to get my hands on all of them

 

[guabe]

I modded the cutout, not sure if this is correct but seems to be closer to the props.

thd9791 what are the 2 dimples you speak of? so I can add them. Thanks.

 

[tuck]

Models are looking great! Are you working on just the plo and the luminary versions of the hilt? Or will you offer one without the blue and brass?

 

[guabe]

Models are looking great! Are you working on just the plo and the luminary versions of the hilt? Or will you offer one without the blue and brass?

there will be one that resembles de resin copies like this one:

All media blasted, no anodizing or zinc blueing.

 

[guabe]

I am working on a coupler for the Maul that twists to lock/Unlock. It kind of resembles de hero prop center attachments but i just cant make them identical and make them functional. However i will make the accurate plates as well. Will also have a hole to expose the kyber


Here is the picture that was shared here in the RPF by parfaitelumiere

Hope this works as I think it will.

 

[guabe]

Ill work on the accurate plates next

 

[MojaveTrooper]

I love that idea, and is aesthetically pleasing too. Genius as always

 

[sakanade]

Were the Jedi and Darth Maul sourcing their parts from the same supplier?

Fantastic project, looking forward to updates.

 

[thd9791]

It was a really rough cast, shrunk too, so I did some work on it, hope these help

 

[guabe]

OK so looking at the plates it seems that it's also a twist lock... So i modified them to look like the plates instead.

 

[guabe]

It was a really rough cast, shrunk too, so I did some work on it, hope these helpView attachment 1854670View attachment 1854671View attachment 1854673View attachment 1854674

Thanks for these... they will help with the details.

 

[guabe]

Corrected the position of the covertec


Here is the overall lenght assembled.

 

[guabe]

For those that like the prototype (aka mini Maul), its super easy to flip back and forth.

 

[guabe]

On the Maul you will get 2 end caps, the FX and Static. Here is a render of each. The Fx will use the same blade plug as the rest of the clans btw.

This is the original

And the static endcap

And here is the fx version: