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...
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