Custom Vader Shroud replacement by Rhyen Skytracker

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Here is my attempt to make a shroud for a Vader ANH FX saber. I figured since I wouldn't be able to machine the square part on the bottom of the shroud I would just make it like the shroud on Anakin's EP II saber. It took a good bit of time to make this but I think it turned out pretty well. The saber I am testing it on is a Vader ANH with a TCSS conversion kit in it. I wanted to make the shroud as versitile as possible. I powder coated it Vulcan black which has some texture to it Here are some pics of my custom shroud on a Vader FX saber and compared to a Vader FX shroud. Of course mine doesn't have the blocky part at the bottom like the FX does.

[ARKM]

Very nice shroud Wade. I like it.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

That turned out great.

[Skottsaber]

I do see an improvement in the image... but perhaps the other half is your photography?
In any case, Mihunai was very happy when I talked to him

Good job, Wade!

[DJMoonbass]

for future reference if you want i can tell you how to make it square. came out great though man,

[Rhyen Skytracker]

I know of ways to make it square but being pushed for time and having so much other stuff to do I made it as quick as I could. (which still took a good bit of time)

[DJMoonbass]

i hear that. yeah it does take forever thats for sure. anyways man its awesome. i am planning on doing the same thing for my vader once i get back in the shop. i am replacing all plastic parts with metal replicas

[Rhyen Skytracker]

I am also making a whole Vader-Anakin-ish saber from scratch too.

[DJMoonbass]

fun stuff huh? you starting with an MPP or what? im kinda cheating and using an MR vader hilt. totally empty and with no accents on it.

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Nope. 100% from scratch. I will not have a big activation box on mine. I will use one of my low profile ones and use my simulated t-grips like on redemptor.