Dark Initiate LE with Emitter Shroud

[ZEQueue]

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.







Simple, but I like it.

[THX1138]

That's really cool.

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

[RevanReborn]

That looks sweet!  The MPP shroud rocks .  Point awarded.

[Rogu3Wo1f]

That looks wicked!

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

[Dauntless Seven]

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.   

[ZEQueue]

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.  

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:!

[Karmack]

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...

[sedstiskyfaller]

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 

[ZEQueue]

Thanks for all the input.

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.



Attached the covertec wheel., as well.

[Karmack]

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.

[ZEQueue]

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.

[Dauntless Seven]

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.   

[unde4dmau5]

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...