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Author Topic: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber  (Read 64683 times)
Darth Rifter
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« on: July 05, 2012, 07:29:53 PM »

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bfR80hgkM" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bfR80hgkM</a>


I hope this little video will help some people. Smiley
Edit: Also Something I forgot to mention in the video make sure you clear coat paint your saber so the dry brushing doesn't wear off over time.  Wink








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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2012, 08:04:12 PM »

Thx for the tutorial Darth Rifter
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2012, 08:45:24 PM »

No problem. I noticed how no one had made one before. So I had paint, and a blank ultrasaber, so I thought why not. Plus it looks very convincing in person.
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2012, 09:01:38 PM »

i might do that with my new tcss build im starting soon
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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2012, 09:17:46 PM »

I havent bought a US saber yet...but I was thinkin of stuff I would like to do to my first saber to make it my 1ST.....And I have been seeing sabers with antiqued type looks and your video hit a spot....
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2012, 02:29:59 AM »

Interesting. I dry brush my warhammer figures but didn't think of doing it to my sabers. Once I get actual battle damage on there I may start this to cover up scratches.
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2012, 04:01:32 AM »

Very good rifter! Another  tutorial to add to the customization section.  Smiley I also moved your pictures to your first post.
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2012, 03:16:43 PM »

I plan on using Testor paint to try paint some Aurebesh onto my saber. Do you think that paint would hold up in a more precise painting situation? Using a small brush would the paint go onto the aluminum properly to make something like writing letters come out properly?

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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2012, 05:38:34 PM »

Yes, Testors is a great paint to use for this. A small brush would be best and make sure you clear coat.
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« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2012, 06:58:21 PM »

What kind of painting are you using? very good tutorial.
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« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2012, 05:57:02 AM »

model paint, silver. Model masters or testors work well.
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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2012, 06:03:19 AM »

Is there a way to do this to the Bellicose? I might "damage" the shroud some and make the black parts look used.
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« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2012, 07:28:21 PM »

Is there a way to do this to the Bellicose? I might "damage" the shroud some and make the black parts look used.

Fine grit sandpaper will weather the black handle part on the Bellicose. I saw a YouTube video on that and the saber looked great and quite worn.
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« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2012, 06:25:33 PM »

Is it Acrylic or oil painting?
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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2012, 03:52:41 AM »

I would think it's enamel paint, the kind you use for model kits or metal parts.  You can find it at any local hobby shop (if they sell model trains, model car or airplane kits, or wargaming miniatures they almost certainly have the paints) or places like Michaels or Hobby Lobby.  As Darth Rifter said, Testors or Model Masters are two common brands.  It comes in little bottles.
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