Svíkja - Customized Dark Initiate V3 (PIC HEAVY!)

[Dauntless Seven]

Hi Yiggy.  Think you would have to email Emory about the black av switch or paint it yourself perhaps with some model or vehicle touch up paint.  Also you may have to decide upon purchasing a sound pommel as the standard big open ring does not really protect the speaker from sharp object punctures or keep out dirt if using the saber actively outside.  The good news is that the pommel would add some extra length.  I hope that you factor in the shipping costs both ways with the upgrade costs and possible new pommel.  You might want to order a new sound saber and leave your silent stealth beauty alone.   

[Yiggysaw]

Hi Yiggy.  Think you would have to email Emory about the black av switch or paint it yourself perhaps with some model or vehicle touch up paint.  Also you may have to decide upon purchasing a sound pommel as the standard big open ring does not really protect the speaker from sharp object punctures or keep out dirt if using the saber actively outside.  The good news is that the pommel would add some extra length.  I hope that you factor in the shipping costs both ways with the upgrade costs and possible new pommel.  You might want to order a new sound saber and leave your silent stealth beauty alone.   

Hello! I'll probably send him an email when it's time. Indeed, I was thinking that the Dark Catalyst pommel would fit best, any other ideas? Yeah, it's gonna be quite expensive, sending from and to Sweden isn't cheap... I'm actually planning on ordering another Dark Initiate V3 with sound in PO, silver FoC and with a red illuminated AV-switch. I'll most likely order it in February (and of course make a HEAVY customization!) and then it's gonna be a looong time before I send this one in...
Svíkja the silent stealth beauty. I like that. Point for that all the suggestions and ideas!

[Dauntless Seven]

Hi Yiggy.  Thanks for the point and being open to exploring my ideas.  The Consular pommel would be a good one for your saber as it would compliment the saber and has a stouter textured or layered look rather than the smooth tapered Dark Catalyst.  How about going with all "S" and calling Svikja the silent stealth stalker (okay, I considered slicer).   

My last Dominix with sound was in GB with BR FoC.  Awesome.  Am just doing some customizations on a few sabers to make them feel more like my own.  Unfortunately all my sabers except for the Prophecy are LE versions and therefore the silver and gold tone rings can be a real pain to change or cover up.  Still can't distress or paint my sabers yet, but am almost at the point that I feel okay about it.  Got some interesting leather remnants in a bag from a craft store.  You have inspired me!   

[Yiggysaw]

Hi Yiggy.  Thanks for the point and being open to exploring my ideas.  The Consular pommel would be a good one for your saber as it would compliment the saber and has a stouter textured or layered look rather than the smooth tapered Dark Catalyst.  How about going with all "S" and calling Svikja the silent stealth stalker (okay, I considered slicer).   

My last Dominix with sound was in GB with BR FoC.  Awesome.  Am just doing some customizations on a few sabers to make them feel more like my own.  Unfortunately all my sabers except for the Prophecy are LE versions and therefore the silver and gold tone rings can be a real pain to change or cover up.  Still can't distress or paint my sabers yet, but am almost at the point that I feel okay about it.  Got some interesting leather remnants in a bag from a craft store.  You have inspired me!   

Hi! Of course, your suggestions are always helpful and inspiring! I was actually going for the Consular pommel at first, then I thought that the Catalyst would work with the "sleek" look of the hilt. But with your input I'll probably go for the Consular again... x) Haha, I like it! (Silent stealth stalker super slicer)

Ah, I see. Yeah, I started the weathering on a very low level, then when the customization was almost finished I felt ok with weathering it even more. x) Sweet! Looking forward to seeing your customizations! That is great to hear, warms my soul!

[Dauntless Seven]

Hi again.  I was referring to the Consular pommel for your Svikja if you want to change it out or use for a sound upgrade.  The Dark Catalyst pommel would go well with your description of your upcoming PO saber.  And thanks for the vote of confidence.  Just need to figure out how to post photos.  Yikes ... brain drain.   

[JediXIX]

Awesome customization... point to you sir... 

[Yiggysaw]

Awesome customization... point to you sir... 

Thanks, friend!

[jediknightthomas]

SO.....AWSOME! HOW DO YOU DO THAT?

[Yiggysaw]

SO.....AWSOME! HOW DO YOU DO THAT?

Haha, thank you, sir!
I used Srams' guide in the customization section to make my pvc shroud, it's very helpful! And I do a lot of leather crafting and chainmail work, this time I was mostly experimenting tho.
There's a WIP thread over here if you'd like to see all the different stages the hilt has gone through: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=21811.0

[remnant]

Wow that is a gorgeous saber. I am always so impressed by what all the members on these forums can put together.

[Yiggysaw]

Wow that is a gorgeous saber. I am always so impressed by what all the members on these forums can put together.

Thanks! Indeed, there are a lot of great crafters here on the forums, love to get some inspiration!

[Drahcir]

This one of my favorite customizations I've come across. Point to you!

[Yiggysaw]

This one of my favorite customizations I've come across. Point to you!

Thank you, sir! Very happy to hear that!

[Spades]

I love this saber.

[GregG124]

Yiggy, you can absolutely get a black anodized AV switch. That might blend in rather well.