Kham-Ryn Kurios
Sentinel Prime; Knight of the HoloNet Order
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Knight Commander OVER 9000!!
Force Alignment: 1723
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I am Mr. Yellow.
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« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2012, 12:42:57 AM » |
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Point for you! That looks fantastic. Vey, Ven Zallow.  |
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 /LIGHT SIDE POINTS PLEASE\ Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. - Friedrich Nietzsche |
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Darth Gekido
Knight Captain
Force Alignment: -75
Posts: 421
Ronin Sith Marauder
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« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2012, 06:12:23 AM » |
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SICK! Very cool customization. Inspirational, even. Thank you for posting the great pics.
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"Honor is a fool's prize... and glory is of no use to the dead."
"Mizz'ri"-FO Bellicose, Obsidian, Long Grooves
"Excrucio"-DVA Prophecy V3, Obsidian, Silver FoC
"BMF"-Hasbro Force FX Mace Windu
"Pain"-Anakin ROTS US FX, VA
Dark Side points, please
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« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2012, 04:14:31 PM » |
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Thanks everyone I'm planning on paiting it copper in these areas that are colored in the pic  Does anyone have any tips on doing so, and where I can find good copper spraypaint? (not airbrush paint) Walmart only has hammered look copper. Also, do I need to prime beforehand or rough the surface? |
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Customized Shock LE - FO + Obsidian/Old Republic Font
Manticore - FO + Ultimate FX Qui-Gon Soundboard
Customized Dark Initiate V3 - DVA/SRD FOC + Obsidian/Black Star Font
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Vex
Knight Commander
Force Alignment: -402
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« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2012, 05:48:41 PM » |
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It looks great! Just a question , is your blade dimmer with the Lose of light through the cutouts?
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« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2012, 05:56:08 PM » |
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It looks great! Just a question , is your blade dimmer with the Lose of light through the cutouts?
Not that I've noticed, it just captures the side light rays so the main beam still makes it to the blade. |
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Customized Shock LE - FO + Obsidian/Old Republic Font
Manticore - FO + Ultimate FX Qui-Gon Soundboard
Customized Dark Initiate V3 - DVA/SRD FOC + Obsidian/Black Star Font
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Vex
Knight Commander
Force Alignment: -402
Posts: 1739
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« Reply #20 on: January 27, 2012, 06:40:04 PM » |
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Sweet!
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Niassa
Knight Ensign
Force Alignment: 31
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Niassa - Lady of the Force's Will
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« Reply #21 on: February 09, 2012, 06:21:51 PM » |
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Phoenix, see here, I was looking for much the same thing you were: http://forums.ultrasabers.com/showthread.php?12093-Part-Painting-and-Baking-Tutorial&highlight=painting+tutorialI seem to recall that Rustoleum has some good metal look paints. Also, check Duplicolor. For the copper look, look at wheel paints. They're exceptionally durable if done right, and they have a lot of great metallic colors. Good luck!!!  |
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"I am the Force's ally - My only desire is the Force's Will." - Niassa, Corellian Jedi with Dark leanings, but always serves the light.
Sabers:
SRD Prophecy v3
GB Liberator v2 - 616 Sound
BR Dominix v2
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Vrakul
Knight Officer
Force Alignment: 35
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« Reply #22 on: February 09, 2012, 07:07:20 PM » |
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Beautiful! Great customization, bro! |
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Customized Dark War Glaive, Fire Orange/Red
Initiate v2 LE, Sentinel Yellow
Dark Standard Issue, Blazing Red (my Sith Apprentice's saber)
Dark Liberator, Violet Amethyst (my Padawan Apprentice's saber)
"Ha ha ha ha, so I threw the senate at him. The whole senate! True story."
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Stockton
Knight Commander
Force Alignment: 67
Posts: 802
Leave Your Legacy - Light side point please!
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« Reply #23 on: February 09, 2012, 08:03:54 PM » |
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Wow that looks very slick and unique! Congrats!
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« Reply #24 on: March 17, 2012, 09:43:42 PM » |
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So after 2 months of phemonia, stomach ulcers, recovery, wedding planning, and house hunting, I finally got the stuff needed to finish customizing my saber. Before painting, should I sand the metal? I have the more expensive rustoleum paint with primer.
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Customized Shock LE - FO + Obsidian/Old Republic Font
Manticore - FO + Ultimate FX Qui-Gon Soundboard
Customized Dark Initiate V3 - DVA/SRD FOC + Obsidian/Black Star Font
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Manroon
Protector of Abused Dungeon Rancors
Knight Commander
Force Alignment: 832
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Nova Six, two lit and in the green.
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« Reply #25 on: March 18, 2012, 06:10:29 AM » |
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I'm lazy, so I probably wouldn't do it myself, but I would recommend that you do it to be safe. I've had some of my unsanded hilts hold paint perfectly, and others flake horribly. The paint itself is a BIG factor, as is polish and anodizing on the hilt. The safest bet is to sand the hilt up just enough that you think it gives the paint something to stick to, and then hit it with the paint. You might check the paintcan though and see what it says about use on metal. I know Krylon has a little paragraph of tips on how best to paint what surface, at least on the cans in my shed. That will let you know what the paint manufacturer has tested to work best for that paint.
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« Reply #26 on: March 20, 2012, 08:41:55 PM » |
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@Manroon Thanks for the info, I decided not to do it cause the pieces I'm painting already have a rigged texture to them from being machined, so I think it should be fine. As for progress, here are the pieces finally painted, just gotta recoat in 30 mins.  |
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Customized Shock LE - FO + Obsidian/Old Republic Font
Manticore - FO + Ultimate FX Qui-Gon Soundboard
Customized Dark Initiate V3 - DVA/SRD FOC + Obsidian/Black Star Font
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Manroon
Protector of Abused Dungeon Rancors
Knight Commander
Force Alignment: 832
Posts: 8289
Nova Six, two lit and in the green.
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« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2012, 08:56:37 PM » |
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Aw, man! That crystal chamber is gonna look SICK!
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« Reply #28 on: March 20, 2012, 09:08:24 PM » |
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Aw, man! That crystal chamber is gonna look SICK!
Why thank you For an update, the 2nd coat is on, and in about 30 mins I'm gonna remove the tape. Then at 5pm est tomorrow, I can finally attach them to my saber! |
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Customized Shock LE - FO + Obsidian/Old Republic Font
Manticore - FO + Ultimate FX Qui-Gon Soundboard
Customized Dark Initiate V3 - DVA/SRD FOC + Obsidian/Black Star Font
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Manroon
Protector of Abused Dungeon Rancors
Knight Commander
Force Alignment: 832
Posts: 8289
Nova Six, two lit and in the green.
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« Reply #29 on: March 20, 2012, 09:13:06 PM » |
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Sweetness. Are you actually gonna drop a crystal inside your crystal chamber? Cause that would be so cool.
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