mchalk13
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« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2016, 06:02:35 PM » |
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Eagles may soar, but weasels never get sucked in to jet engines. Anonymous
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SaberoftheJedi
Knight Lance Corporal
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« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2016, 11:27:23 PM » |
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Love the weathering!! Can't wait to see the final product!
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Shock LE in Arctic Blue with Obsidian Soundboard (Standard Soundfont)
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mchalk13
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« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2016, 08:55:04 PM » |
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Eagles may soar, but weasels never get sucked in to jet engines. Anonymous
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mchalk13
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« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2016, 09:32:18 PM » |
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sorry for the double post my phones dumb
Ladies and gentlemen of the ultrasabers community behold I give to you the Domi Kota.
I started with a Dominix V3 cut the emitter off at an angle, sanded it all down, then added the damage you see on the emmiter and the blast hole you see in it. After that I applied a self etching primmer followed by 3 coats of each of the following in that order, Magnetic Grey Metallic, Pyrite Mica, and Ultra Flat Black. I then sanded it off slowly to cause the weathering effect you see here, then applied 8 coats of lusterless clear coat. Following that I got the leather you see and some marine epoxy and set out to wrap the hilt.
All in all I am stupidly pleased with this project and seeing as how this was my first saber customization I think it went very well, I did learn a few things and greatly appreciate all that the forums have taught me.
Next up will be the "Krayt's Maw" A prophecy that will look as though it has been carved from the tooth of a Krayt Dragon.
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SaberoftheJedi
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« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2016, 10:47:48 PM » |
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Huh. Very complicated process  Anyway, I love love love it. I'm a sucker for leather wraps  + 1 |
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scifidude79
8-bit Defender of the Aeon Order
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« Reply #20 on: October 12, 2016, 04:27:46 AM » |
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Somebody needs to tell Rahm Kota to catch those blaster bolts with the blade, not the emitter. Seriously, this is wonderful. Great job on the whole thing. It looks fantastic.  |
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RevanReborn
Technomancer of the Graflex Order
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« Reply #21 on: October 12, 2016, 06:10:57 AM » |
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WOW DUDE!! Just- WOW! I leave for a couple days, check back and THIS is what I missed lol?! Stunning work all around man, absolutely gorgeous! Amazing job bringing that saber to life  . I can only imagine how proud you must be, rightfully so. Awesome picks and process too- I love build logs! And the more pics the better for sure . I've got a long list of people being point bombed ATM, but you're def added to it lol. |
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Rapine
Honoured Recipient of the Warlord Order
SaberForum.Com Moderator
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Always scanning the horizon...
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« Reply #22 on: October 12, 2016, 10:26:50 AM » |
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That looks spectacular mchalk13! Really nicely done. I like the blaster damage. -1 |
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"The thing that always drives me hazy, is wondering whether it's them or me who's crazy." ~ A. Einstein |
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mchalk13
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« Reply #23 on: October 12, 2016, 07:10:13 PM » |
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Thank you all for the compliments I really appreciate it. This was with out a doubt one of the most fun projects I have worked on in some time. Fifteen years ago I painted a Necron army for Warhammer 40k and that task there is what made this process easier. The next stage for this saber will be an entire new electronics set up as it is currently just a stunt saber. As most of the parts I will be using come from "the other guys" (not a saber manufacturer but instead a parts company) I don't know if I can divulge to much information on that part of the process. but when it is 100% done there will be a full video to accompany it. I look forward to posting that for y'all.
Thanks again,
Matt
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Exilium
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« Reply #24 on: October 12, 2016, 08:14:50 PM » |
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That is one beautiful custom saber! Kota would be proud.
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Feel the Force within you!
~Apprentice LE v4 - Tri Green
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Master Medwyn
Resident Master
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Silver Blade of the Distant Earth Knighthood
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« Reply #25 on: October 16, 2016, 09:06:42 PM » |
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Love it!
I saw a few Kota-approaches in the last half a year or so, this one is my fav so far!
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mchalk13
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« Reply #26 on: October 17, 2016, 01:58:05 PM » |
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Thank you medwyn
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Lord Japarco
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« Reply #27 on: October 17, 2016, 03:33:31 PM » |
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Looks very cool, good job. Point for you...
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Corwyn VonBeck
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« Reply #28 on: October 17, 2016, 04:48:22 PM » |
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Nice! looks like its been through hell and back!
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Franzie
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« Reply #29 on: October 22, 2016, 10:43:08 AM » |
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Good job making it your own :-)
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