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Title: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 07, 2018, 03:28:33 AM After watching the visual awesomeness that is Avengers: Infinity War (twice last week, and will probably see it again this week!), I have been inspired into customising a Dorinian sabre, and it will be based on one of my favourite Marvel superheroes, Captain America.
Although I'm not American (I'm an Aussie, and we don't have any Australian superheroes in the Marvel cinematic universe - well, we've had 3 Aussies PLAYING Marvel superheroes (The Hulk, Wolverine and Thor), but it's not quite the same!), I do like what he stands for. I must admit, I was a bit worried about Chris Evans playing him after seeing him portray Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four movies, but after watching Captain America: The First Avenger, I was completely sold! I've ordered an empty Dorinian sabre hilt (hopefully it will turn up this week), and I'll be gutting my Diamond Lost Grey sabre, and installing the electronics into the then customised Dorinian hilt. Pics to follow! Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: For Tyeth on May 07, 2018, 07:31:17 AM Great work TR-77477, just the right amount to make it stand out. I like it a lot. And I know a lot of folks round here like Superhero movies so I wonder if anyone considered getting the Azure Dorinian and painting white accents onto the pommel fins (and a band painted around it) to form the illusion of a letter "A" to make a Captain America themed hilt? Point incoming TR! Hi Seano, It seems great minds think alike! I figured that the Azure Dorinian with a white (Adegan Silver) blade and change one or two of the greeblie/buttons to red, then paint/anodise/powdercoat the fins on the pommel to white should do the trick for Captain America nicely! I will keep my eyes open to see how you get on with this build. Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 11, 2018, 09:57:02 AM Happier than a pig in poo! Picked up my empty Dorinian hilt today (got to the FedEx depot just in the nick of time - I was held up at work, and they were just about to close!), and it looks amazing, so much better in real life! I put a Heavy Grade blade in it, then did a few spins and swung it around a bit, and it's amazingly well balanced. It also feels quite comfortable to wield both 1 and 2 handed, the greeblies and the thumbscrews really don't get in the way.
Here's just a couple of pics of the empty hilt - I've gone with the 16mm A/V switch hole, as I'll be using the old bezel from the Lost Grey (I removed the electronics from the LG yesterday) - (https://i.imgur.com/4zqWARz.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/jN3Obl3.jpg) Thankfully the greeblies and the thumbscrews are quite easily removed, but once I've finished painting the hilt, I'll be using Loctite on them to make sure they don't unscrew too easily - (https://i.imgur.com/BYTqpgg.jpg) I thought I'd also take a picture to show you how far into the emitter (and slightly into the hilt) the blade sits - it's a good 7.5 cm (3 inches), so basically no wobble! (https://i.imgur.com/i4Cqiie.jpg) Tomorrow I'll start on removing all the anodizing, then I'll get to work on painting the pommel and emitter - unfortunately the hilt body will have to wait, as I'm still waiting on some other bits to arrive before I can get to work on it. Oh, and thanks for the kind words, For Tyeth. I was thinking about your suggestion you gave to TR-77477, re: the letter A illusion with the pommel, and I'll give it a crack and see how it looks. If it doesn't come off, I'll go back to what I was going to do initially (not giving anything away just yet, though!) Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: For Tyeth on May 11, 2018, 11:41:10 AM Hi Seano,
Actually I'm digging the look of the Dorinian as it is (the detailing is really well finished) and I love that blade socket depth, I wish my saber which I can't mention here had a socket that deep. If I can find a decent picture of the pommel I will try and edit it to give you an idea what it may look like. I have done a few superhero themed paintjobs for some of my designs in the past so I'll get to work on it. point incoming. Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: For Tyeth on May 11, 2018, 12:30:59 PM Hi again,
Apologies for the double post but I just knocked up a render of the pommel with the white accents added. Hopefully the share link works (and the image). (https://ftsabersite.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/z-pommel-dorinian-5-1captainmk.jpg) If it worked you should see a pommel with the white fins added and the Azure blue. Due to the way colours (and in this case white) are processed by photo editing software parts may still look silver beneath the white layer but hopefully you will get an idea. Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Lady Agana Kath on May 11, 2018, 12:33:43 PM Good to know the blade insertion depth, point for the useful pics.
Can't wait to see how this turns out Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: TR-77477 on May 12, 2018, 05:22:38 PM The fins can come off of the pommel. That way you can get a lot finer paint or plating done.
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: hazard502 on May 12, 2018, 07:39:15 PM You put such a fine finish on your mods, Seano ... looking fwd to seeing your vision for this unfold.
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 14, 2018, 11:07:43 AM Started on my sabre this weekend, first by removing the anodizing with oven cleaner, which has taken off the shininess of the hilt (which is fine by me, it'll give it a worn/used look), and started with the paint job.
At first it looked alright, but on a closer inspection, it didn't come up as well as I hoped, so I'll remove the paint and start from scratch. One of the extra pieces I ordered online arrived today, and it looks pretty great, so I'm happy about that, now just waiting for my A/V switch to arrive, then I can begin in earnest! Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 15, 2018, 08:13:28 AM Today I feel like a bag of s**t, have come down with a cold/flu, which is not ideal when you work as a Registered Nurse and around immunocompromised patients, so called in sick, and did a little bit more work to the sabre while stuck at home.
I've removed pretty much all of the paint from the hilt, and from the emitter, in readiness to repaint. I initially made a stencil of the letter "A" using painters tape and stuck it to the hilt before painting, but it really didn't look that good once I removed the tape. So instead, I've gone to my local hardware store and purchased a chrome stick on letter A, have applied it to the hilt, strapped it down using zip ties, heated it up with a hairdryer so hopefully the adhesive will take better, and will leave it overnight before painting tomorrow. (https://i.imgur.com/4elR6V2.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/147Vi2C.jpg) More updates to follow! Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: TR-77477 on May 15, 2018, 03:21:14 PM Lookin good. I like the idea of using zip ties to hold it snug to the hilt. Also I would of never thought of oven cleaner as a anti-anodizer.
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Dauntless Seven on May 15, 2018, 04:38:36 PM Hi. I can already see that your saber is going to look awesome. As another nurse... I was really challenged by frequently picking up cold and flu symptoms over the winter ( your summer ). Actually got sent home a few times but we are always working short staffed so not good to have to do that. :-\
Really looking forward to the final result. What do you do with your saber customizations ? Do you keep them ? :) Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: RevanReborn on May 15, 2018, 05:15:18 PM Hey, this is gonna be really cool! Also, appreciate the look at the dorinian :). I always like to know stuff like blade socket depth etc :). I really think US knocked this design out of the park- love it.
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 16, 2018, 03:35:39 PM Really looking forward to the final result. What do you do with your saber customizations ? Do you keep them ? :) Hey Dauntless Seven, I do keep some of them, but have given some away to family and friends. I will however be keeping this one!More updates - unfortunately the chrome "A" didn't stick to the hilt properly, it started peeling off at the corners, so I've removed it, and just repainted the hilt. I will repaint the "A" in white using another method tomorrow. (https://i.imgur.com/EYl9fAk.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/kFXJNp7.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/vFHtjgw.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/gxmIrUn.jpg) I've painted the pommel similar to how For Tyeth suggested, but not overly happy with how it came out, so will also repaint that. (https://i.imgur.com/hBhOvwE.jpg) Still waiting on a couple of other things to turn up to embellish the hilt, so will post more pictures when they arrive! Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: For Tyeth on May 16, 2018, 03:45:45 PM I've painted the pommel similar to how For Tyeth suggested, but not overly happy with how it came out, so will also repaint that. (https://i.imgur.com/hBhOvwE.jpg) Hi Seano, sorry the suggestion didn't quite work, I think maybe the vertical fins are too closely positioned and so you can see the fins either side of the ones forming the "Illusion A" I could see. But I gotta say I love that shade of blue you've used and the logo. points incoming.... Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Dauntless Seven on May 16, 2018, 05:02:59 PM Hi. I also really like that shade of blue... what is it called ? This saber is going to be striking and am pleased to know that you will be keeping it for your personal collection. :)
Hope you are feeling much better. point for sharing/gifting other sabers 8) Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: tx_tuff on May 16, 2018, 08:37:08 PM Looking great, can't wait to see the finished product.
Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Lady Agana Kath on May 16, 2018, 08:44:21 PM Love that shade of blue!
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Gar-Wi Musan on May 16, 2018, 11:06:17 PM Looking pretty slick. Nice work.
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Therion Jinn on May 17, 2018, 03:04:06 AM Definitely liking this.
Needs some red accents, but not many Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 17, 2018, 10:30:33 AM Thanks for the kind words, guys!
For those wondering, the colour I'm using is called Old Navy, and I've covered it with a clear semi-gloss coat. (https://2ecffd01e1ab3e9383f0-07db7b9624bbdf022e3b5395236d5cf8.ssl.cf4.rackcdn.com/Product-800x800/87fa1af4-242f-49de-b127-f4a67e73f964.jpg) Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Zren Tobas on May 18, 2018, 02:01:35 AM Can you do me a Captain America themed one? :P Going to look sick when its done. Any idea on blade color?
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: sedstiskyfaller on May 20, 2018, 05:21:21 AM Love the way this is coming along...will have to keep an eye on this one! Themed hilts are always fun!
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 22, 2018, 01:58:51 AM Just about done, still waiting on a couple of smaller pieces to arrive, then I'll post up the final product!
(https://i.imgur.com/9sAZCqx.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/uj7Mwys.jpg) Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Therion Jinn on May 22, 2018, 02:23:49 AM Looking very good, Seano
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 26, 2018, 02:22:44 PM Nearly there, all I need now is the 16mm A/V switch, and I'm done!
Zren, I'll probably go with either Adegan Silver or Guardian Blue when I finally fire it up! But with the recent run of comics, it turns out Cap was with Hydra, so will change it to Blazing Red when I'm feeling naughty! Therion, with this sabre, I'm going with a CA: Winter Soldier kind of theme, so no real red in the colour scheme, apart from his shield. Added a bit of tan leather on the (almost) final product, and added little belt buckles to represent Cap's shield holder. (https://i.imgur.com/nroJPk1.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7IqOLCq.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Klooyfy.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/N78ytWM.jpg) Finally, I filed down the little knobbly bit off the end of the pommel, drilled a hole into it, and hot glued a shield pin onto the end. (https://i.imgur.com/4v1eYip.jpg) Final photos will go up once I get the A/V switch installed! Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Saso Is-kor on May 26, 2018, 04:29:56 PM Seano, that looks incredible! My mouth actually dropped when I saw you added the leather, and even tiny buckles!! LOL it's brilliant!
Dark side point to you!! Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Therion Jinn on May 26, 2018, 05:16:06 PM Very cool pommel end mod there.
The leather also makes a good edition Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Taegin Roan on May 26, 2018, 06:21:44 PM Nearly there, all I need now is the 16mm A/V switch, and I'm done! Wow. That is absolutely beautiful. I think I would probably change one of the knurled thumb screws to red, but I do kind of like the Winter Soldier theme. And then that pommel is just awesome. ;D Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Drahcir on May 26, 2018, 11:07:01 PM Very nice man, looks like it'd be the perfect modern companion to my WW2 era Cap saber I did a ways back: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=31558.0
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Dauntless Seven on May 27, 2018, 02:06:00 AM Wow ! It's ALL in those extra artistic details. I would gladly take both your and Drahcir's sabers... and they sure do complement each other. :D
awesomeness point 8) Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Zren Tobas on May 27, 2018, 03:36:25 AM Still fallowing. Captain America is probably one of my top favorite Avengers =]
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: tx_tuff on May 27, 2018, 05:20:51 AM That is freaking awesome!
Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on May 27, 2018, 10:11:30 AM Thanks again for the comments, and points, guys!
Very nice man, looks like it'd be the perfect modern companion to my WW2 era Cap saber I did a ways back: [url]http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=31558.0[/url] Thanks Drahcir, high praise from you, oh Lord of the Customisation! I did get some inspiration from yours, and wanted to add on the raised metal "A", but either couldn't find a right one, or the one I did use didn't stick down well enough. Needs some red accents, but not many Upon looking at Cap's "Winter Soldier" costume a little closer, I noticed he did have some red accents down the side - (https://www.thewrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/capt-america.png) So I've taken your advice Therion, and painted the little silver rectangular accents red (https://i.imgur.com/nRE4k4G.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/IoMvr7s.jpg) Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Therion Jinn on May 27, 2018, 03:26:01 PM Very nice, Seano
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Zren Tobas on May 27, 2018, 07:13:40 PM Never noticed that before actually
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Seano on June 07, 2018, 07:59:12 AM Sorry it's been ages since my last update, have been waiting for the 16mm A/V switches to arrive (bought 3 in case one of them stuffed up during modding, then I had back ups!)
Tried cutting out a star shape from some painters tape to apply to my switch before painting, but every attempt looked rubbish upon painting it, so bought some silver star stickers to use as a stencil, and used these instead. (https://www.averyproducts.com.au/sites/avery.au/files/styles/product_zoom/public/avery_importer/media/932354_pac.jpg?itok=RDs6k72B) The size of the stars fit perfectly on the A/V switch and bezel, with the ends of the stars reaching the edge of the bezel (https://i.imgur.com/i9Nv9dh.jpg) Next, it's time to install the electronics back into the sabre. To make sure the A/V switch holds to the inside of the hilt, I pre-made a hot glue ring to sit around the switch on the inside of the hilt, before heating it up with a hair dryer to remelt the glue and bond it to the switch (https://i.imgur.com/8LAi5As.jpg) Now for the finished product! (https://i.imgur.com/PNnQnMA.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/X25O94U.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/uspepnl.jpg) Now all lit up, first in Avenger Blue (https://i.imgur.com/QwOUhhJ.jpg) Next in Hydra Red (https://i.imgur.com/M2KJRNR.jpg) And just a final one of me with the sabre (https://i.imgur.com/7Nm171S.jpg) I'm happy with the final product, just took ages and some retouching to get it right! Hope you've enjoyed the photos too! Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: tx_tuff on June 07, 2018, 10:53:52 AM You did such a great job with that! Hell Cap isn't even my favorite but that is awesome. Those AV switches are a pain to try and tape off and paint!! So great job there too.
Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Lady Agana Kath on June 07, 2018, 01:05:50 PM You did an awesome job on that Seano!
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Therion Jinn on June 07, 2018, 07:09:20 PM Turned out very well there. Nicely executed
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Kai-Yen on June 07, 2018, 08:34:29 PM Steve Rogers would approve ...!
K Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: hazard502 on June 21, 2018, 05:27:29 PM Excellent build, Seano!
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Infinit01 on June 21, 2018, 06:57:57 PM This is a wicked saber, really compliment's Drahcir's WWII Cap Saber.
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Death Cyborg on June 22, 2018, 10:52:45 PM That is freaking amazing ! Cap would be proud to carry that saber !
Title: Re: Dorinian Sabre Marvel Mod Post by: Taegin Roan on June 27, 2018, 06:29:48 PM That is awesome. Great looking saber there Seano.
Title: Re: Post by: Madness on June 27, 2018, 09:59:00 PM Looking great can't wait to see the finished product!
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