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Title: First saber, first weathering attempt Post by: MI5LED on March 07, 2016, 03:31:30 AM Hello guys and girls, I recently picked up my first saber that wasn't just for show a few weeks ago. It was an Ultrasaber Dark Initiate V3. Less than 24 hours after owning it i decided it needed to be weathered as it was too pristine for my liking. Here are some progress photos i took amd im still toying with the idea of a wrap as well.
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Title: Re: First saber, first weathering attempt Post by: GregG124 on March 07, 2016, 03:58:02 AM This looks great! Did you use sandpaper? If so, what type?
Title: Re: Re: First saber, first weathering attempt Post by: MI5LED on March 07, 2016, 04:03:16 AM NIce is that luke and R2 in the back ground? Thank you. It is. I have another hobby which is collecting 1/6 scale figures. This is my small (but growing) 1/6 scale star wars collection but i have figures from other properties too(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/e6426b63b9eb616ff50963ddc2f99b07.jpg) Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Title: Re: Re: First saber, first weathering attempt Post by: MI5LED on March 07, 2016, 04:06:42 AM This looks great! Did you use sandpaper? If so, what type? Thanks buddy. I did use sandpaper. i believe i used a 200 grit sanding block at first, then i used 120 grit for the few heavier spots of weathering then i finished it off with 400 grit to smooth it all out.Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Title: Re: First saber, first weathering attempt Post by: RevanReborn on March 07, 2016, 12:26:21 PM Looks awesome! The sanding job really brings out the lines of that hilt so nicely- I love the softened, worn look it gives to the contours. And very nice figure collection as well :). Vader looks so wicked. Point awarded.
Title: Re: Re: First saber, first weathering attempt Post by: MI5LED on March 07, 2016, 11:31:13 PM Looks awesome! The sanding job really brings out the lines of that hilt so nicely- I love the softened, worn look it gives to the contours. And very nice figure collection as well :). Vader looks so wicked. Point awarded. Thanks, i appreciate the kind words. I basically just sanded it to bring out the lines at first. Then gripped the saber as i normally would and that determined where i would put the heavier weathering. It's by no means as weathered as alot of sabers i've seen but i'm happy with it.Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Title: Re: First saber, first weathering attempt Post by: Bulvoy on March 08, 2016, 10:24:46 AM Looks good, sometimes its the small changes that make all the difference like in this case , thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Re: Re: First saber, first weathering attempt Post by: MI5LED on March 08, 2016, 11:24:09 PM Looks good, sometimes its the small changes that make all the difference like in this case , thanks for sharing Thank you and well said. I agree with you whole heartedly.Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk |