where can I get a Darth Vader Rotj duel worthy saber?

[Darth_Venobi]

I found parts on shapeways for that. I'm also wondering if a controll box from the MHS builder has threads on it and it just needs to be twisted or does it need to be slid on top of a MHS piece?

[Darth_Venobi]

While that has a curve similar to a graflex top, the graflex doesn't have that box on the top. You probably could make something that is similar to that, but it wouldn't be too accurate.

I found parts on shapeways for that. I'm also wondering if a controll box from the MHS builder has threads on it and it just needs to be twisted or does it need to be slid on top of a MHS piece?

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Specifically which box?

As a FYI, I erased your other thread.

[Darth_Venobi]

Specifically which box?

it looks like the Luke Rotj controll box.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

You would attach it to a MHS piece using a couple of screws.

[Darth_Venobi]

Oh okay thank you

[Cire Yeldarb]

I think you are a bit confused. The Dart Vader in ROTJ is not a graflex.

Technically, this is mostly correct.

Vader's Hero Saber in all 3 movies was made with an MPP (with the differences between the ANH & ESB/ROTJ versions being longer grips on the latter, and the control box being in a different position, and the clamp lever being taken off)

The image Venobi linked to was in fact Vader's ROTJ Stunt Saber which was actually heavily modified from the Luke Graflex Saber used in ANH and ESB after they no longer needed it. This modified Graflex saber is often mis-attributed as the official ROTJ saber due an officially licensed toy company making a toy version based off the stunt saber and calling it Vader's "ROTJ saber". The ugly circles all around the hilt were modifications used to hold the dueling rod in place for the stunts.

So in short, all the Hero versions of the Vader saber were made from an MPP, while the Stunt version is made from a heavily modified Graflex.

Personally, I like the Hero Version better, so if I were going to make an accurate Vader Saber, I would buy Tim's empty MPP Replica, Take off the "Microflash" Nameplate, replace the Grips with longer ones extending all the way to the clamp, remove the Clamp Lever, and of course convert it to be able to hold a blade.

[Kouri]

Adding to Cire Yeldarb's history, it looks like Vader's carrying the modified Graflex variant in the new Battlefront game, so there might be a small spike in members wanting to build a replica of the RotJ Stunt Saber.

That said, if one doesn't need to be *exact*, Blade Holder 20, a 7" double-female extension, (x7) 3.6" t-track, the replica MPP clamp in the shop, Pommel 11, and a Kobold D-ring would be a solid start, with just a few custom greebles and some black paint on the emitter.

[Cire Yeldarb]

Ahhh, that is good information to know Kouri, thank you for that!

and those pieces would make a fairly good approximation of the Stunt Saber, the Emitter Shroud would be the only piece you may need to find somewhere.

[Darth Nurse]

Adding to Cire Yeldarb's history, it looks like Vader's carrying the modified Graflex variant in the new Battlefront game, so there might be a small spike in members wanting to build a replica of the RotJ Stunt Saber.

That said, if one doesn't need to be *exact*, Blade Holder 20, a 7" double-female extension, (x7) 3.6" t-track, the replica MPP clamp in the shop, Pommel 11, and a Kobold D-ring would be a solid start, with just a few custom greebles and some black paint on the emitter.

I may steal this idea to make an modernized Vader... PC the blade holder black crinkle and use a slightly different (more comfortable) grip setup...