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Title: My first saber/New to forums/Modification advice. Post by: Carnifex on January 12, 2012, 09:21:18 AM Hey guys,
I've been lurking the forums for a few weeks now, learning what I can about sabers. Yesterday I ordered my first saber (Raven), so i thought it was time i actually joined and started posting :) Anyway, I've got some plans for modifying the raven. First thing ide like to do some heavy weathering on the saber, lots of burn marks and black grime. some-what similar to the following pictures. This is a US Bane with custom weathering. (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/Canon%20bane/100_7925.jpg) (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/Canon%20bane/100_7922.jpg) (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Nailbunny375/Canon%20bane/100_7924.jpg) I have a few questions regarding weathering. Will i have to apply a primer in order to weather my saber in a similar way to this? Also, does anyone have any idea what type of paint would be suitable? obviously something matte. i also plan to have the claw of my raven engraved with the short version of the sith code in aurebesh (one line on each side of each claw) If anyone has any tips or suggestions for relativity easy mods for a complete beginner it would be greatly appreciated :) Title: Re: My first saber/New to forums/Modification advice. Post by: Jenny on January 12, 2012, 09:37:37 AM Primer increases how well the paint bonds to the metal. If you actually want it to flake off, do not use primer.
Title: Re: My first saber/New to forums/Modification advice. Post by: Rogue Jedi on January 12, 2012, 01:09:46 PM This looks like flat black textured spray paint, and the the lightsaber was attacked with sandpaper in various areas, using random sanding patterns/strokes. To get the paint to stick, sand your new saber with 320-340grit sandpaper (I used 220 grit (courser)). The idea is to give the saber "some tooth"-a rough surface texture that paint can adhere to. After the paint dries (read can: some paints make take 5 days to fully cure), attack the saber like a 2 year old with a box of crayons.
(I didn't use primer for my sabers.) Title: Re: My first saber/New to forums/Modification advice. Post by: Carnifex on January 12, 2012, 01:37:25 PM awsome :) thanks for the tips guys.
do you ahve any pics of your sabers on here rogue? Title: Re: My first saber/New to forums/Modification advice. Post by: Rogue Jedi on January 12, 2012, 03:41:56 PM awsome :) thanks for the tips guys. do you ahve any pics of your sabers on here rogue? In this Discussion Forum (Ultra Sabers Customizations), look for the topic: How would I go about painting my sabers without the paint weathering away? It's 8 threads down from this thread. Title: Re: My first saber/New to forums/Modification advice. Post by: Carnifex on January 13, 2012, 04:48:34 AM cool thanks again :) looks good!
Title: Re: My first saber/New to forums/Modification advice. Post by: ThreadJack on January 13, 2012, 10:55:01 PM O-Rings are a good start if you want something easy. Leather/cloth/etc. wraps are also a nice simple customization.
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