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Braced Thin Neck Lightsaber Hilt - Heavily Customized Vire and Corvus parts
I've built a lot of sabers now, but I realized I had yet to make a thin neck hilt. Taking inspiration from Luminaria Unduli's hilt, Luke and Obi-Wan's, and a hint of Kyle Katarn's lightsabers, I pushed my very limited shop skills quite a bit. This needed plenty of planning, measuring, drilling, and ah-hah moments. One of my favorite elements is the rose gold insert in the pommel as that needed to be cut and shaped to fit several times before it fit in and stayed exactly put. The Xeno3 core had to be cut down, the speaker placement modified. Since I decided on a specific length, I also had to drill, tap, and grind holes for the button, charger, and push rod instead of using a prefab piece. This means I've now hit the end of my spare parts pile, and I can sit back and take a break.
Place your bets on how long that lasts. 😉
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Відео

Custom Vire and Corvus Crystal Chamber build
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Not to break my arm patting myself on the back or anything but... I really nailed this one. 😀 I did not like a crystal chamber for VHC that I liked so I made my own. This is a 3" Ribved Extension that I cut the side off and then drilled five tapped mount holes into. The crystal itself is an amethyst mounted between blade plug parts and a 3d printed cage. All the other parts are off the shelf. I...
Reinforced Vire and Corvus Saber Foundry custom build with Xeno3 RGB Core
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I wanted to make an industrial or military looking reinforced hilt. One that wasn't just the usual "art in the design" type of hilt but one that looked like the Jedi or Sith that built it came from a society that understood reliability of equipment came from the design. The customizations I worked in are drilling and tapping mounts for the Corvus parts and shaping the grip sleeve to fit the spa...
Corvus Rings and Shrouds on Vire and Mystic Knights VHC builds
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I wanted to show off how Corvus rings and shrouds really add to a hilt build in different and eye-catching ways. Well, that and show more progress on my custom crystal chamber reveal build. corvus-saber-foundry.myshopify.com/ viresabers.com/ www.mysticknightsarmory.com/
Making a custom crystal reveal chamber in a Vire and Corvus hilt build
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I've wanted to do a crystal chamber build for a while now, but I have not liked the VHC chambers or other options. Since my favorite part of hilt building is customizing the parts, I decided to do my own. The customizations so far are all to the, now no longer available, 2 inch ribbed extension in gold between the emitter and the switch housing. Five holes drilled and threaded to mount the Corv...
Completed Custom Lightsaber - A-tsi-la Ta-wo-di AKA The Firehawk
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My client and now friend, Byron, approached me a while back about a build he wanted me to do for him. We discussed, agreed, and he sent me the parts. There was a lot of planning, which I almost botched at the outset as the first parts cutting I did was wrong, followed by plenty of video calls and multiple confirmations of steps. I put a lot of work into this one to make sure everything lined up...
Corvus Saber Foundry Accent Rings and Shroud
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One of the things I love best about being involved in the build and customize lightsabers community is the friends I make. Yeah, there's a small share of weirdos like in any hobby, community, or Fandom, but loads and loads of good people to meet and geek out with. Then, there are the ones who find new ways to add to the community as a whole. Let me introduce you to a new name on the field that ...
Vire Parts birthday present build.
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Vire Parts birthday present build.
When Junk Drawers Attack!!! Film at 11...
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When Junk Drawers Attack!!! Film at 11...
Day after Christmas customizing of a Vire parts build
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Day after Christmas customizing of a Vire parts build
Wish me luck, because this may be a lot of customizing...
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Wish me luck, because this may be a lot of customizing...
Remembering Harris and keeping his inspiration alive
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Remembering Harris and keeping his inspiration alive
Updated Saberforge ASP build with a customized control box and core
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Updated Saberforge ASP build with a customized control box and core
Communicators, communicators, and more communicators!
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Communicators, communicators, and more communicators!
Raffi Stealth Communicator Kit from Limey Builds
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Raffi Stealth Communicator Kit from Limey Builds
Updated RussRep Eighth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver - now with screen accurate button
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Updated RussRep Eighth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver - now with screen accurate button
May the 4th be with you all because This is the May. 😉
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May the 4th be with you all because This is the May. 😉
Vire Parts Sith Hilt Custom Build
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Vire Parts Sith Hilt Custom Build
Putting one of my lightsabers to use.
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Putting one of my lightsabers to use.
imdepainreborn base model hidden blade
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imdepainreborn base model hidden blade
Done (for now) rainy Saturday Vire Customized build
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Done (for now) rainy Saturday Vire Customized build
Mystic Knights and Vire Parts build
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Mystic Knights and Vire Parts build
Vire VHC Saber Showcase - my son's handy work
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Vire VHC Saber Showcase - my son's handy work
Doctor Who inspired digital pocket watch (Casio Twin Graph II)
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Doctor Who inspired digital pocket watch (Casio Twin Graph II)
I have two dogs, the smart one...and this one. ;)
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I have two dogs, the smart one...and this one. ;)
Update to My Vire Sabers Build Your Own Hilt
Переглядів 5072 роки тому
Update to My Vire Sabers Build Your Own Hilt
Star Wars DE-10 Blaster 3d Print (non-firing, no moving parts)
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Star Wars DE-10 Blaster 3d Print (non-firing, no moving parts)
Lightsaber Hilts by Master Sen Dorrin
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Lightsaber Hilts by Master Sen Dorrin
My Custom Sonic from Concept Sonics
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My Custom Sonic from Concept Sonics
How many lightsabers is too many?
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How many lightsabers is too many?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Beegeezy144
    @Beegeezy144 5 днів тому

    No sounds?

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 4 дні тому

      Nope. Too old. Some of the people making them now, like Little Shop Props, have included sound now that the components needed are readily available and small enough.

  • @OperationSpider
    @OperationSpider 10 днів тому

    How do I reach out to you for commissions?

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 10 днів тому

      I'm flattered and thank you! Email me at greatwazoo42@gmail.com and we can discuss if I can possibly live up to your expectations.

  • @NerfherderCustoms
    @NerfherderCustoms 20 днів тому

    I love the look of this. That emitter does it for me.

  • @jester6458
    @jester6458 22 дні тому

    Fallout 4 Legendary Weapon

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 Місяць тому

    Great looking job . What do you call someone who enjoys Star Trek , Star Wars , and Dr. Who . What ever that is , I am it .

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 Місяць тому

    Beautiful build .

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 Місяць тому

    Really great job . As far as the ugly pieces , there is no ugly just age and character . Don't change anything . As I have said before "All Hail The GreatWazoo42 " . 😁

  • @SafeNebula11644
    @SafeNebula11644 Місяць тому

    This looks awsome! I remember way back when you were making custom sonic screwdrivers that I thought were just amazing, like the rubbertoe cusotms. I miss that glass table lol So cool to see you get into custom lightsabers

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 Місяць тому

      Oh, I didn't make any of those sonic screwdrivers. Those were all commissioned work from other artists. The lightsabers I build are prefabricated parts that I choose and then modify. I miss that wobbly little glass table, too.

  • @carlmiller757
    @carlmiller757 Місяць тому

    Gorgeous as always brother

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 Місяць тому

    Absolutely beautiful job . I love the touch of blue . We definitely need more accent parts in blue . I know that the wiring was a hassle .

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 Місяць тому

    Absolutely fantastic . I'm getting a STRONG Sith feel from it . This black and silver reminds me of the shiny uniforms of the Tie Fighter pilots .

  • @ClaytonNickellFilms
    @ClaytonNickellFilms Місяць тому

    You have done many a cool mod in your day, Ron, but this is a TOTAL win. Absolutely gorgeous craftsmanship, you should be incredibly proud.

  • @therestorationofdrwho1865
    @therestorationofdrwho1865 Місяць тому

    More sonic vids lol

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 Місяць тому

      I haven't acquired a new sonic in ages. Hopefully, this will change. Thank you for being part of this with me.

    • @therestorationofdrwho1865
      @therestorationofdrwho1865 Місяць тому

      @@Greatwazoo42 Have watched your vids for years haha. Do you have any of the new Rubbertoe or LSP sonics on order? I was getting the 14th but had to cancel, but I am getting the cream 10th as it’s a huge improvement over the grey 10th.

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 Місяць тому

      @@therestorationofdrwho1865 I've been very tempted by LSP's 8. It's so very well done!

  • @carlitamenjivar850
    @carlitamenjivar850 Місяць тому

    PLS SHOW US THE MECHANISM FOR CONNER HIDDEN BLADE😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 Місяць тому

      For that you would have to ask the folks at lootroom aka Hidden Blade Factory who made it. I bought mine from them a couple years ago.

  • @PaulTackett
    @PaulTackett Місяць тому

    another nice job!

  • @Knave61
    @Knave61 2 місяці тому

    What are the grip pieces on the first saber you show off here? They would go wonderfully for a theme I’m brainstorming Aside from that my favorite VHC saber creator. Always cool to see what you’ve done

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! The first one I picked up (which is my son's design work), using the Vire names for the parts, is made using a Crown Emitter, Corvus Accent Ring - Type_2.1, Guardian Switch, Pilot Grip, and an Interceptor Pommel.

  • @PaulTackett
    @PaulTackett 2 місяці тому

    thanks for sharing...lol i am glad you mentioned park sabers....

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 2 місяці тому

      I bought my first two metal hilts from Parks. Jim pretty much started me on this journey.

    • @PaulTackett
      @PaulTackett 2 місяці тому

      @@Greatwazoo42 lol, you too.....

  • @PaulTackett
    @PaulTackett 3 місяці тому

    looking good! i cant wait to see more.

  • @Cirithungul
    @Cirithungul 3 місяці тому

    Wait a minute....i think i know that armor....

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 3 місяці тому

      Do you now? 😀 I've been wearing it on special occasions for a good 30 years now.

    • @Cirithungul
      @Cirithungul 3 місяці тому

      @@Greatwazoo42 that makes us both kinda old.... lol

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 3 місяці тому

      @@Cirithungul kinda? I AM OLD!!! 😀 This is something we should wear with pride since it is a status denied too many.

  • @atlasprime6193
    @atlasprime6193 4 місяці тому

    For the pommel, did they insert that metal ring or did you do it yourself? If so, how?

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 4 місяці тому

      I did that. It's a chain link fencepost tie that I cut and bent to shape.

    • @atlasprime6193
      @atlasprime6193 4 місяці тому

      @@Greatwazoo42 Okay, thanks

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 4 місяці тому

    Thanks again for this fantastic Saber . You are THE MAN .

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 4 місяці тому

      It was a pleasure working with you! Enjoy, my friend!

  • @PaulTackett
    @PaulTackett 4 місяці тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @conceptsonics.3245
    @conceptsonics.3245 4 місяці тому

    Now that is just perfect. A really earned well done 🤩

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 4 місяці тому

    Awesome .

  • @PaulTackett
    @PaulTackett 4 місяці тому

    I just wanted to sa thanks for your videos........

  • @PaulTackett
    @PaulTackett 4 місяці тому

    Nice job!

  • @joeldelmage5955
    @joeldelmage5955 5 місяців тому

    I thought that was a giant cart

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 4 місяці тому

      Cart? Sorry, not following.

  • @LouieHodgson-sg4nu
    @LouieHodgson-sg4nu 5 місяців тому

    Real nice

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 5 місяців тому

    Nice .

  • @thefwaynes
    @thefwaynes 5 місяців тому

    Amazing sonic work by Gene Mamangun So much that I also sent some commission work for him ua-cam.com/video/UJctOP4J3Lk/v-deo.htmlsi=ipUW4FMgbhOmvDa4 Just wanted to share

  • @Stuingtion
    @Stuingtion 5 місяців тому

    It looks amazing!

  • @DravenRift
    @DravenRift 5 місяців тому

    I personally am of the rare opinion that i hate pixel sabers. sure they give you cool effects but you cant use them to duel or anything. Whats the point of having a lightsaber if you cant even fight with it?

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 5 місяців тому

      I'm mostly there with you on that front - I only have a couple pixel sabers out of all the hilts in the house. All the rest are base lit. The pixel ones are fun to play with but the baselit are my fightin' hilts.

  • @jnielson1121
    @jnielson1121 5 місяців тому

    This is UTTERLY beautiful and I want one so badly. Really hoping RubberToe do another batch some time :)

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 5 місяців тому

    I am finding out that I absolutely love a multi-layer emitter . Nice work .

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 5 місяців тому

    Love the third one from the left .

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 5 місяців тому

      You're not alone. It's becoming a favorite with everyone, me included.

    • @LouieHodgson-sg4nu
      @LouieHodgson-sg4nu 5 місяців тому

      You're videos are nostalgic to watch. When I was younger I used to watch you're sonic screwdriver videos and be both entertained and jealous

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 5 місяців тому

      @LouieHodgson-sg4nu thank you! 😊 I'm glad to have been able to create something positive for you then and now. I never actually stopped collecting sonic screwdrivers but haven't bought any new ones in a long time. I'm really enjoying making these custom lightsabers so it felt right to make videos and share.

    • @LouieHodgson-sg4nu
      @LouieHodgson-sg4nu 5 місяців тому

      ​@@Greatwazoo42 well they are both cool but the sonics are cooler

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 5 місяців тому

      @@LouieHodgson-sg4nu no arguments from me on that. 🙂

  • @AlphaBlasteroid
    @AlphaBlasteroid 5 місяців тому

    Whos saber is that

  • @carlmiller757
    @carlmiller757 5 місяців тому

    I recognize the shroud but what else went into that pommel?

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 5 місяців тому

      I suspect that it's a cut off end of a Saber Forge Eco pommel.

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 5 місяців тому

      Sorry, I realized that I didn't give a full answer - the cut off piece inside the shroud is held in place by a clear blade end cover cap pushed up against the inside which also presses against the inner walls. The graphite color is from a piece of open cell foam insulation I put inside the clear cap.

  • @Dirty_Nero_Main
    @Dirty_Nero_Main 6 місяців тому

    Does anyone still make this via commission? Even just a hero version?

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 6 місяців тому

      Mine is the only one ever made, as far as I'm aware. You're welcome to share the video with any artist who has the skills and tools to make one for you. The person who made this one for me left the business years ago.

  • @MyGuy42069
    @MyGuy42069 6 місяців тому

    The fact adult men are playing with children’s toys is a perfect example of what’s wrong with our society.

    • @barryginsburg4840
      @barryginsburg4840 6 місяців тому

      I’m guessing you don’t have hobbies or understand the enjoyment of creating. Did somebody take your toys away from you when you were a little boy and told you cannot play with them. That’s so sad, you did you not get to use your imagination growing up. I would say tears a clown but you probably didn’t listen to music either. 😢

    • @user-jf7xx3sh3x
      @user-jf7xx3sh3x 6 місяців тому

      @MyGuy42069 yet you just happened to stumble across this video and continue to watch it to what…criticize someone? THAT my friend is what’s wrong with our society. It’s called hobbies and interests. Get some

    • @hollyc9698
      @hollyc9698 6 місяців тому

      What in your watch history prompted this video to show up in your feed? 🤔

    • @dorkcourtSF
      @dorkcourtSF 6 місяців тому

      The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play. Since you don't understand that, you must be a simpleton. Go out and play, man. Your blood pressure will go down, even if your IQ doesn't.

    • @jeffkalmar7871
      @jeffkalmar7871 6 місяців тому

      I guess we all know what you play with. Careful or you'll go blind.

  • @TheSideShowLOUNGE
    @TheSideShowLOUNGE 6 місяців тому

    Great work, man!

  • @firet101
    @firet101 6 місяців тому

    I don't understand why this Sonic is so hated by most of the fandom and a lot of ways it's the most practical it can do everything later. Models can do but with a bigger activation switch that can be used in various angles

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 6 місяців тому

      I wasn't aware of any fan hate towards this particular model, but then there always seems to be a contingent of folks that hate in any and every aspect of any and all...well, everything. It's such a constant it becomes easy to ignore.

  • @HALFDEAD66
    @HALFDEAD66 6 місяців тому

    How Easy or Hard is it for the Chrome to be scratched?

    • @HALFDEAD66
      @HALFDEAD66 6 місяців тому

      Mine arrives on the 20th, I'll post a vid on it and show you mine.

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 6 місяців тому

      It's fairly durable but dueling with it or dropping it will possibly lead to scratches chips.

    • @HALFDEAD66
      @HALFDEAD66 6 місяців тому

      @@Greatwazoo42 Oh, well that's nothing to worry about then. There's still some miss information moving around how "Brittle" the Chrome is on these sabers, it's proving more difficult to find the right information on all of this. A lot of information is Years old and very vague, It's so good to get clear information these days. Thank you, cleared things up perfectly

    • @HALFDEAD66
      @HALFDEAD66 6 місяців тому

      ​@@Greatwazoo42Mines arrived, and it's beautiful.

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 6 місяців тому

      @@HALFDEAD66 enjoy! 😀

  • @sasha1mama
    @sasha1mama 8 місяців тому

    Thing looks like Matsumoto based it on a modified '53 Colt Navy.

  • @andrewj5301
    @andrewj5301 8 місяців тому

    🔥🔥 that looks amazing

  • @JackRodgers-so9oh
    @JackRodgers-so9oh 8 місяців тому

    Good luck mate I've watched your vids for years and like all of your projects it will be awesome when done

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Jack! I really appreciate that!

    • @JackRodgers-so9oh
      @JackRodgers-so9oh 8 місяців тому

      Your welcome do you ever get that rush when a project is almost complete? like a feeling of accomplishment knowing this is a personal project and it turned out better than planned I know I do I just recently made a replica of the handlink from quantum leap with help from a very good friend

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 8 місяців тому

      @@JackRodgers-so9oh yup. 😀

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 8 місяців тому

    Good luck on the new Saber build . If you get rid of those "petals" off the new emitter switch combo I would like first chance at them .

  • @user-my5zj9md6k
    @user-my5zj9md6k 9 місяців тому

    Where did you get the seal on the front and how do they put it on the front of the watch

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 9 місяців тому

      I had a jeweler friend of mine make it to the exact size needed. I attached it with 2 part steel apoxy.

    • @user-my5zj9md6k
      @user-my5zj9md6k 9 місяців тому

      @@Greatwazoo42 cause I wanna make a 13th Dr watch and a 10th Dr watch

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 9 місяців тому

      @user-my5zj9md6k cool! I hope they turn out great! The way I did this one is I had the digital watch with me to shop for pocket watches the right size, then supplied measurements and images to a friend whole sculpted and cast the Seal. After that it was just gut the pocket watch and install/attach everything. With 3d printing now it may be easier to make a Seal.

    • @user-my5zj9md6k
      @user-my5zj9md6k 9 місяців тому

      @@Greatwazoo42 I'm look for a seal of Jodie's watch but I have never seen anyone make a pocket watch from the family of blood episode

    • @user-my5zj9md6k
      @user-my5zj9md6k 9 місяців тому

      ​@@Greatwazoo42it's like you did a mix of a few things it's got the inside of mcoys pocket watch and the outside is timelord inspired

  • @PaulTackett
    @PaulTackett 9 місяців тому

    Sorry to hear about your loss...he would be proud...nice job on the hilt.

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 9 місяців тому

      Thank you.

    • @PaulTackett
      @PaulTackett 9 місяців тому

      @@Greatwazoo42 you are most welcomed.

  • @hawkssight3086
    @hawkssight3086 9 місяців тому

    Sorry to hear about your loss . It's really hard loosing someone . Best way to honor them is to take their teachings and share moving forward . When I started modifying my Sabers you were a great help in the beginning , and continue to be . Basically YOU ARE MY Harris . Thank You .

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 9 місяців тому

      Oh wow! Thank you very much! I'm so glad I could help.

    • @Greatwazoo42
      @Greatwazoo42 9 місяців тому

      I would love to see some of your builds. I hope you upload a video of your work some day.

  • @leocor42
    @leocor42 9 місяців тому

    I'm so sorry, man. ❤