firehand10k
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« on: March 03, 2017, 07:27:03 AM » |
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I thought my Shark would look better in all silver and gold without the little splash of black the Archon V3.1 neck provided. So, I set about to remover the black from that neck. Here it is as it started the night:  My modified Aeons. (work in progress) by Firehand10k, on Flickr I didn't want to mess up my favorite saber so I did some chemical testing on a spare Flramberge LE collar I had lying around and got good results from Easy-Off followed by a polishing with Maas metal polish:  Deanodizing saber parts. by Firehand10k, on Flickr Both rings started the same black:  Deanodizing saber parts. by Firehand10k, on Flickr I went ahead and sprayed my emitter and let it soak for a little bit (3-5 minutes). I rinsed it under warm water and found the black removed but the parts spotty (its in another spare piece I had to protect the threads):  Deanodizing saber parts. by Firehand10k, on Flickr After a bit of polishing the spots cleaned off:  Deanodizing saber parts. by Firehand10k, on Flickr I reassembled it and ... Nice shiny saber:  Deanodizing saber parts. by Firehand10k, on Flickr  20170303_001036 by Firehand10k, on Flickr |
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Azure Reaper
Crimson Scorpion
Aeon LE V4 pair
Monarch
Azure Omen
Mantis
Manticore CE
Guardian
Chosen One
Graflex
Menace staff
Sentinel V4 staff
Zweihander
Shark
Bane
Brood Guard
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CyberKyber
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2017, 10:20:27 AM » |
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Nice! You saber looks gorgeous like that! See, if you managed this on the neck of the archon V3.1, I might try it on a dark prophecy to get rid of the black anodizing on the sections just above and just bellow the switch section. Also, I wish US offered an all silver (and gold) version of the archon 3.1, would make for a great Jacen Solo hilt.
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Lightsabers:
Counterfeit/Violent Darth Vader lightsaber (ROTJ look)- reaper emitter, warglaive body, T-grips, Heiland/MPP activation clamp -
Emerald driver + Obsidian V4 - Crimson red
Menace SE staff - BR
Chosen Once CE - Obs V4 Deep Red (custom)
Graflex SE - Obs V4 GB
Archon V3.1 - Obs V4 Viridian green (custom lime+cyan)
War glaive/reaper hybrid, raven style - Deep Red/FO
Custom Prophecy V3 (Anakin AotC) -Medium Blue (custom)
Dominix V3 LE - CG
Apprentice LE (with black grip) - VA
Aeon V3 - TRI GB
Dominix V2 - SD
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Lord Canterbury
Dark Knight of The Scorpion Order
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2017, 12:52:31 PM » |
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That came out extremely well! Thanks for the tip on how you did it.
Point for that one for sure . . .
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firehand10k
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« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2017, 01:26:50 PM » |
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Nice! You saber looks gorgeous like that! See, if you managed this on the neck of the archon V3.1, I might try it on a dark prophecy to get rid of the black anodizing on the sections just above and just bellow the switch section. Also, I wish US offered an all silver (and gold) version of the archon 3.1, would make for a great Jacen Solo hilt.
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If I were going to try to remove just the color above and below the switch I would try to mask the areas I don't want removed with some kind of rubberized tape. I wouldn't spray the cleaner on heavy as it could seep under the masking. I would try applying it by spraying it on an old cloth and rubbing or dabbing it on. Wear gloves of course! When I get a chance I'll try it later with my spare cross guard cross so you can see if it's worth trying. I'd hate to see you Prophecy come out a mess. |
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Have:
Azure Reaper
Crimson Scorpion
Aeon LE V4 pair
Monarch
Azure Omen
Mantis
Manticore CE
Guardian
Chosen One
Graflex
Menace staff
Sentinel V4 staff
Zweihander
Shark
Bane
Brood Guard
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scifidude79
8-bit Defender of the Aeon Order
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2017, 02:41:11 PM » |
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Wow, who knew Easy Off would take off anodizing? That's really cool, have a point for that info and for the awesome mod to your saber. It looks great, and it now matches the rest of your collection perfectly.  |
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Jediseth
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"If I told you, you wouldn't like it." Han Solo
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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2017, 02:48:19 PM » |
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That's s really cool idea, I'm going to remember that trick. Those activation boxes are a great addition too. +1
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Guardian : GB, FOC Red, V4, 11-15 Reaper: V4, BR, 4-17 Chosen One CE : Emerald, V4, 12-15 Consular: Emerald V4, 1-16 Manticore: BR, FOC Orange, QD, V4, 11-16 Monarch: Emerald, V4, 2016 Autumn Raffle -1st Arbiter: V4, SD, Silver FOC, QD, 3-17 Archon V2.1, Diamond, 4-17  |
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firehand10k
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2017, 06:50:06 PM » |
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Now I'm just waiting for the Scorpion pommel to come back in stock so I can get one and strip it and shine up then this saber will be complete as far as the exterior goes.
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Have:
Azure Reaper
Crimson Scorpion
Aeon LE V4 pair
Monarch
Azure Omen
Mantis
Manticore CE
Guardian
Chosen One
Graflex
Menace staff
Sentinel V4 staff
Zweihander
Shark
Bane
Brood Guard
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projectno253
Knight Lt. Commander
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Posts: 487
There is no Peace...only Victory
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2017, 09:16:53 PM » |
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I just came on here wondering if I'd have to post about removing the anodizing on my standard Archon 3.1 pommel...looks like I won't have to do that!  Gonna have a classic style pommel for my Archon in no time, was regretting not getting that version. Wearing my Archon on a carabiner around town (yes, I'm that guy  ) has worn off the anodizing on the bottom of the pommel near the Tri-ring... |
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JediXIX
Alchemist of the Sentinel Order
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2017, 11:09:00 PM » |
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Now I'm just waiting for the Scorpion pommel to come back in stock so I can get one and strip it and shine up then this saber will be complete as far as the exterior goes.
This is AWESOME firehand10k . . . thank you for sharing this . . . the MHS Scorpion pommel was the very first thing I thought of too, then my mind ran away with many silly idea's (come back here damn mind, I need you for work today, lol) . . . points  |
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projectno253
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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2017, 12:25:56 AM » |
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Trying this out with my standard Archon pommel, but 5 minutes of soaking did nothing after I washed it. Letting it soak longer. Unfortunately I don't have the heavy duty one, only this kind: http://mobileimages.lowes.com/product/converted/062338/062338740171.jpgIs that the problem here? |
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Corwyn VonBeck
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2017, 03:18:19 AM » |
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That is a fine looking trio you have there, thanks for the Easy-Off tip.. will be trying that on a Scorpion Pommel as well.
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DarthBoneTD
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« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2017, 04:27:23 AM » |
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Great looking Sabers, and thanks for the tip.
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firehand10k
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« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2017, 06:35:41 AM » |
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I don't know the difference between the two but the heavy duty definitely worked quickly on both pieces I tried so far. The first one I did soak for around 15 minutes. The second went faster but I didn't time it. I just checked it then reapplied if it wasn't ready. |
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Have:
Azure Reaper
Crimson Scorpion
Aeon LE V4 pair
Monarch
Azure Omen
Mantis
Manticore CE
Guardian
Chosen One
Graflex
Menace staff
Sentinel V4 staff
Zweihander
Shark
Bane
Brood Guard
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JediXIX
Alchemist of the Sentinel Order
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« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2017, 02:48:52 PM » |
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Remember... The Force will be with you... Always . . . (Just let it in)
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Isola815
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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2017, 02:51:54 PM » |
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Awesome thread! Now I can finally add a consular pommel to my wish/need list |
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