Blue Vader ANH

[Rhyen Skytracker]

I had an empty FX Vader ANH lying around and I decided to try one of the new 2010 economy boards in it. I also used a blue Cree LED. The main problem with using an economy with the FX hilt is the switch. The orginal FX uses a latching switch and the econo board uses a momentary switch. I use one of the long stem tactile switches from the store and was able to drill a hole in one of the bubbles in teh bubble strip and put it there. It is a great fit and it is recessed a little so you don't accidently turn it off. Here are pics and a video.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/wadeh13/Conversions/Vader%20ANH%20with%20Blue%20blade%20and%202010%20e cono/th_100_2744.jpg (http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/wadeh13/Conversions/Vader%20ANH%20with%20Blue%20blade%20and%202010%20e cono/?action=view&current=100_2744.flv)

[jjshumpert]

looks great wade, i like your use of the switch and bubble strip

[mihunai]

Now thats a nice twist of things, blue blade and a covertec wheel
Look good!

Now all you have to do is get rid of those stickers.... ;)

btw, did you put the retention screw between the thumbscrews?

mTm

[Sidd]

Blue Vader???

isnt that just a Anakin ROTS?

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Blue Vader???

isnt that just a Anakin ROTS?


Not quite. This is an ANH hilt so I am thinking of it as Darth Vader had a momentary change of heart after ROTS. LOL But it was only for a moment. hehe



@ mihunai "btw, did you put the retention screw between the thumbscrews?"

The top thumb screw is the retention screw.