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Ultra Sabers Discussion => Ultra Sabers Customization => Topic started by: ZEQueue on February 04, 2016, 03:22:29 AM



Title: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: ZEQueue on February 04, 2016, 03:22:29 AM
Basically, I found an old abused Vader saber of mine, took the emitter shroud off and put it over the current emitter of the D.Initiate LE.

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/panthesands/12637150_10156523683105711_1712760511_o.jpg)

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/panthesands/12695974_10156523681435711_1025321835_n.jpg)

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/panthesands/12695501_10156523681955711_1394255712_o.jpg)

Simple, but I like it.


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: THX1138 on February 04, 2016, 03:39:57 AM

That's really cool.

Now you need to weather the hilt a little...


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: RevanReborn on February 04, 2016, 03:53:54 AM
That looks sweet!  The MPP shroud rocks :).  Point awarded.


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: Rogu3Wo1f on February 04, 2016, 04:39:19 AM
That looks wicked!

I think US need to offer something like this as a way to further customize our sabers.


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: Dauntless Seven on February 04, 2016, 09:02:03 AM
Hi.  That shroud looks really good on your v4 dark Apprentice LE.  The Archon pommel really balances out the saber.   The two D-rings make the saber more unique.   8)


Title: Re: Dark Apprentice LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: ZEQueue on February 04, 2016, 10:24:38 AM
Hi.  That shroud looks really good on your v4 dark Apprentice LE.  The Archon pommel really balances out the saber.   The two D-rings make the saber more unique.   8)

Hnnnnnnnnngggg, how could I get the name of my saber wrong?!

Thanks for the comments!

I added a Graflex Activation Ring/Box from another old, beat up MR saber. I'll post some pictures later this afternoon.

Need to change that title D:!


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: Karmack on February 04, 2016, 03:22:28 PM
Very nice!  The Archon pommel and the emitter shroud really set that hilt off and make it unique!

Does that D-ring install on the Archon pommel secure the saber for belt carry?  Just curious, I love that install, its very clean and efficient, but it looks a bit precarious...


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: sedstiskyfaller on February 04, 2016, 03:46:19 PM
I agree with others here that the Vader shroud works really well on the Dark Apprentice LE! I like the way the lowest part of the front of the shroud meets the upward slope of the Apprentice emitter.

The Archon pommel is nice as well. I think it would look good with a Raven or Round Malice pomp as well. Just a thought  ;)


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud and Graflex Activation Box Sleeve
Post by: ZEQueue on February 04, 2016, 04:38:54 PM
Thanks for all the input. :D

Very nice!  The Archon pommel and the emitter shroud really set that hilt off and make it unique!

Does that D-ring install on the Archon pommel secure the saber for belt carry?  Just curious, I love that install, its very clean and efficient, but it looks a bit precarious...


I have worn the saber on the belt loop of my pants with a carabiner attached to the D-Ring with no issues.

Took the Activation Box Sleeve of an old MR Graflex (not the ROTS saber, the 2004 Release ANH saber with a slider switch near the emitter).  It was a little roughed up as you can sort of tell from the pictures.  I do enjoy the look, but I worry that the saber may be too busy-looking now.  I will probably leave it like this, as it reminds me of Kenobi's saber in ROTS/ANH.

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/panthesands/Mobile%20Uploads/889357E4-0A84-4F44-8EDE-43338F62C230.jpg)

Attached the covertec wheel., as well.
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/panthesands/Mobile%20Uploads/7A7C9FD2-B868-4941-B853-01ED4DA39830.jpg)

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/panthesands/Mobile%20Uploads/5B0D12F1-0138-457B-A80D-8375E17C7E24.jpg)



Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: Karmack on February 04, 2016, 04:43:12 PM
Nice!  Thanks for the response.  I may emulate that D-ring...

That looks great, but does the activation box inhibit the handling of the hilt?  That would be my main worry.


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: ZEQueue on February 04, 2016, 04:50:23 PM
Nice!  Thanks for the response.  I may emulate that D-ring...

That looks great, but does the activation box inhibit the handling of the hilt?  That would be my main worry.

Normally, I would off-hand this saber when dual-wielding.  My hand placement is usually above this area on the skinnier portion of the hilt, just before the emitter.  So, comfort-wise, it's similar to before.  However, it did add a couple ounces to the hilt, and there is a significant weight difference, though it is still manageable for me.


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: Dauntless Seven on February 04, 2016, 07:58:28 PM
This saber is looking fine.  I tend to like pommel heavy sabers for more ballast, but perhaps a Bellicose or a Raven SS pommel would help decrease the extra weight.  I like your design although generally am not a fan of the activation box.  Wonder what this would look like and handle if placed on the full sized Sentinel.  Here's a creative point.   8)


Title: Re: Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud
Post by: unde4dmau5 on February 06, 2016, 03:28:50 AM
I've been lost for ideas as to what to do with my Dark Sentinel since I got it. But this right here gives me plenty of ideas. I love what you have done with it! Points for making some great looking additions! I may have to take this idea and play with it a little bit...