Look Mom I made a lightsaber

*Spitfire* · 05-25-2005, 10:32 PM

Hahaha what morons

LIGHTSABRE SCRAP HORROR
Two people have been left with severe burns after their home-made Star Wars light sabre exploded and showered them in petrol.

Mark Webb and Shelley Mandiville are thought to have filled a fluorescent tube with fuel to imitate the screen weapon.

But their clothing caught fire during the mock fight in woodland near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, leaving Mr Webb with 40% burns.

Police said both he and Ms Mandiville, 17, were in a critical condition in hospital in Chelmsford, Essex.

A spokesman said fire crews called to the woodland found the pair on the ground.

Police think they had been filming themselves at the time.

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...354964,00.html

Wingnut · 05-26-2005, 12:12 AM

Damn it!

I thought someone actually made a lightsaber!

I can still dream, though

*damnhooligan* · 05-26-2005, 03:01 AM

20 pounds says they were wearing Burberry at the time of the accident.

05-27-2005, 08:23 AM

I have faith that these two will eventually make a very good replica of a lightsaber after several tries along with several mishaps...

*Anarky* · 05-27-2005, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryo

I have faith that these two will eventually make a very good replica of a lightsaber after several tries along with several mishaps...

Yeah, I mean, what could you possibly use arms, hands, legs, feet and faces for?

*Voltron* · 05-27-2005, 03:48 PM

The best part is that one or both of them thought this was a great idea before everything kind of, well, went up in smoke.

Midnight_Tanuki · 05-30-2005, 10:05 AM

well, just look at Ani now, no arms, legs, or faces and HE'S perfectly happy and he can wield a lightsaber

**GK Punk** · 05-30-2005, 11:28 PM

Dude... Seriously... Master Replicas Force FX or Parks Sabers. Look in to them people.
They cost an arm and a leg, but they won't cost your an arm and a leg. or burnt flesh.

*Kid Icarus* · 05-31-2005, 01:22 AM

Dumbasses.

We all know lightsabres are made using lasers. The only problem is that it's impossible to make a laser just *stop* in midair. Lasers have to hit *something* in order to stop. You'd also have to have some sort of smoke to make the laser even show up, otherwise you'd just be swinging a handle around.

I mean, geeze, if you're gonna do it, at least try to do it the right way

Midnight_Tanuki · 05-31-2005, 09:03 AM

Actually lightsabers are a focus beam designated to meet in a particular spot due to the angle the crystals are placed in the hilt. Yes, they use beams of light but it is deflected at an angle (wider at the bottom, smaller at the top) and it's the collision of light that creates the damaging part of the lightsaber. The light is deflected using colored crystals within the lightsaber's hilt. Try this, take 2 flashlights in a dim room and shine them at angles toward each other. The crystals have no significant difference from each other but the main crystals (blue, green, purple, and sometimes yellow) represent not neccesarily ranks within the jedi order, but moreso appointed tasks(ie: Blue means guardian). For some reason, red crystals are the main choice for fallen or dark jedi. I dunno why.

verminator_x · 06-15-2005, 07:11 PM

two stupid star wars geeks with big plans but no safe plan then not so cool after all. dont mess around with things you cant handle or you gonna get hurt. well hope they learned their leasson.

05-25-2005, 10:32 PM	#1
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Look Mom I made a lightsaber Hahaha what morons LIGHTSABRE SCRAP HORROR Two people have been left with severe burns after their home-made Star Wars light sabre exploded and showered them in petrol. Mark Webb and Shelley Mandiville are thought to have filled a fluorescent tube with fuel to imitate the screen weapon. But their clothing caught fire during the mock fight in woodland near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, leaving Mr Webb with 40% burns. Police said both he and Ms Mandiville, 17, were in a critical condition in hospital in Chelmsford, Essex. A spokesman said fire crews called to the woodland found the pair on the ground. Police think they had been filming themselves at the time. http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...354964,00.html __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

05-26-2005, 12:12 AM	#2
Wingnut Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pao Pao Café Posts: 1,264	Damn it! I thought someone actually made a lightsaber! I can still dream, though __________________ "I'll be what I wanna do."

05-26-2005, 03:01 AM	#3
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	20 pounds says they were wearing Burberry at the time of the accident. __________________

05-27-2005, 03:48 PM	#6
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	The best part is that one or both of them thought this was a great idea before everything kind of, well, went up in smoke. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

05-30-2005, 10:05 AM	#7
Midnight_Tanuki Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 185	well, just look at Ani now, no arms, legs, or faces and HE'S perfectly happy and he can wield a lightsaber __________________

05-27-2005, 08:23 AM	#4
Ryona Guest Posts: n/a	I have faith that these two will eventually make a very good replica of a lightsaber after several tries along with several mishaps...

05-30-2005, 11:28 PM	#8
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Dude... Seriously... Master Replicas Force FX or Parks Sabers. Look in to them people. They cost an arm and a leg, but they won't cost your an arm and a leg. or burnt flesh.

05-31-2005, 01:22 AM	#9
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	Dumbasses. We all know lightsabres are made using lasers. The only problem is that it's impossible to make a laser just stop in midair. Lasers have to hit something in order to stop. You'd also have to have some sort of smoke to make the laser even show up, otherwise you'd just be swinging a handle around. I mean, geeze, if you're gonna do it, at least try to do it the right way

05-31-2005, 09:03 AM	#10
Midnight_Tanuki Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 185	Actually lightsabers are a focus beam designated to meet in a particular spot due to the angle the crystals are placed in the hilt. Yes, they use beams of light but it is deflected at an angle (wider at the bottom, smaller at the top) and it's the collision of light that creates the damaging part of the lightsaber. The light is deflected using colored crystals within the lightsaber's hilt. Try this, take 2 flashlights in a dim room and shine them at angles toward each other. The crystals have no significant difference from each other but the main crystals (blue, green, purple, and sometimes yellow) represent not neccesarily ranks within the jedi order, but moreso appointed tasks(ie: Blue means guardian). For some reason, red crystals are the main choice for fallen or dark jedi. I dunno why. __________________

06-15-2005, 07:11 PM	#11
verminator_x Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: oslo-norway Posts: 457	two stupid star wars geeks with big plans but no safe plan then not so cool after all. dont mess around with things you cant handle or you gonna get hurt. well hope they learned their leasson. __________________ Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now theres a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky. Shine on you crazy diamond.