Darksaber & Satine portrait

Torron · Feb 4, 2017

Hey all!

After watching Star Wars Rebels episodes Visions and Voices and Trials of the Darksaber, I would like to make the darksaber itself (with the stand) plus the Satine Kryze cubist portrait as it was both seen in Maul's cave. I think it could make a great display!

DARKSABER
I liked the darksaber since it was introduced in The Clone Wars and now it has an updated Rebels design!
I read through inspiring threads by hydromatic93 and halliwax
And how to create the lightsaber, hmm? 3D priniting was my first idea! Though I have never worked with it nor I've never made a 3D computer model. But we should learn something new every day, right?
So I downloaded a 3D graphic program and sat down to work. The beginnings were hard, but I could make out this:

Not super accurate, but it would do as a starting point for my next try. Then I created this, the second version:

What's your opinion? Do you see any mistake I don't see?
I am deciding which end should I use:
this one?

or this one?

Then I need to find a company that could print it for me, because I don't have a 3D printer. But it shouldn't be a problem

SATINE PORTRAIT
This will be easier, as I only need to buy a canvas. I think I'll paint it resembling the one seen in TCW:

I took some screenshots from Visions and Voices which turned out to be a pretty good reference material! From that I could draw a simple sketch:

(I don't know why it is turned like this but nevermind)

The stand will be made from styrene and plywood I have from my Gonk droid project.

More to come!
What do you guys think? Let me know!

Halliwax · Feb 4, 2017

that is super impressive!!! great determination! what 3d software did you use to make this? it came out great!! :thumbsup

Torron · Feb 4, 2017

halliwax said:
that is super impressive!!! great determination! what 3d software did you use to make this? it came out great!! :thumbsup

Thank you! I used Autodesk 123D design. I can confirm that it is great for beginners

Halliwax · Feb 4, 2017

Torron said:
Thank you! I used Autodesk 123D design. I can confirm that it is great for beginners

excellent, i watch james from Xrobots use that. and figured thats where i would start as well. fingers crossed that i will be getting a printer in april. i am so anxious to start 3d printing. you did an amazing job with this model!

Torron · Feb 4, 2017

halliwax said:
excellent, i watch james from Xrobots use that. and figured thats where i would start as well. fingers crossed that i will be getting a printer in april. i am so anxious to start 3d printing. you did an amazing job with this model!

You're lucky with the printer. I am also so eager to work with it! And it was pretty fun to make the 3d model

Torron · Feb 5, 2017

Not a progress, but I managed to buy the canvas for Satine's portrait:

It's pretty huge - 70x100 cm! That's going to be interesting

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Halliwax · Feb 5, 2017

i never realized that was satine's portrait. that really makes me think differently on what maul is thinking... keeping the portrait of the ruler of mandalor, who he murdered in front of the man she loved... twisted

i really look forward to this portrait!

Howlrunner · Feb 5, 2017

Same as what you have already, but a tiny bit sharper. May be of some use.

https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/images/311-trivia-gallery-6_4741fc38.jpeg?region=0,0,1280,720

And I'm guessing you've seen this, but again, may be of use:

None shrunk pic: https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/images/reb_ca_1913_b367e3be.jpeg?region=0,0,1280,754

Torron · Feb 5, 2017

halliwax said:
i never realized that was satine's portrait. that really makes me think differently on what maul is thinking... keeping the portrait of the ruler of mandalor, who he murdered in front of the man she loved... twisted

i really look forward to this portrait!

Yes, it is somehow strange and brings the evidence of Maul's obsession with Obi-Wan.
I'll see how it comes out

Torron · Feb 5, 2017

Howlrunner said:
Same as what you have already, but a tiny bit sharper. May be of some use.

https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/images/311-trivia-gallery-6_4741fc38.jpeg?region=0,0,1280,720

And I'm guessing you've seen this, but again, may be of use:

https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/images/reb_ca_1913_b367e3be.jpeg?region=0,0,1280,754

None shrunk pic: https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/images/reb_ca_1913_b367e3be.jpeg?region=0,0,1280,754

Thank you! I have seen both of them but they will definitely come in handy.

Torron · Feb 11, 2017

Today was dedicated to Satine's cubist portrait. I managed to start and finish it!
I also ordered the 3d print, so my darksaber should be here soon!

Now for the pictures:
Preparing the silhouette:

She was a little creepy and greeny as I started:

But I fixed it soon:

And Satine in all her beauty:

I look forward to it standing alongside the saber!
What do you think about it?

Halliwax · Feb 11, 2017

Torron said:
Today was dedicated to Satine's cubist portrait. I managed to start and finish it!
I also ordered the 3d print, so my darksaber should be here soon!

Now for the pictures:
Preparing the silhouette:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/ea497a0561e7b9fa7e64be3ece479f66.jpg

She was a little creepy and greeny as I started:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/248c8c441bcbb106f820f4cf3ed61e80.jpg

But I fixed it soon:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/21865773f28fdf9cd4e132a1f431db23.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/dfbd753e75b48a83a2fa41685affa04d.jpg

And Satine in all her beauty:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/c3173a7e85bc95a123ab84a94f0f85b1.jpg

I look forward to it standing alongside the saber!
What do you think about it?

HOLY CRAP! i love!!! how this came out!! what a job!! what kind of paints did you use?! excellent work there buddy!

Torron · Feb 11, 2017

halliwax said:
HOLY CRAP! i love!!! how this came out!! what a job!! what kind of paints did you use?! excellent work there buddy!

Thank you! I am surprised by my painting skills myself!!
I used common temperas I had bought in a stationery shop.

Halliwax · Feb 11, 2017

Torron said:
Thank you! I am surprised by my painting skills myself!!
I used common temperas I had bought in a stationery shop.

I've never used those before, i have always painted in acrylic and oils. oils for many many years. im going to have to research temperas

Torron · Feb 11, 2017

halliwax said:
I've never used those before, i have always painted in acrylic and oils. oils for many many years. im going to have to research temperas

I use them for almost everything. They're cheap and they look good once applied.

Torron · Feb 16, 2017

So it's true, then.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ut6yrlvDSvo
The Darksaber returns home!
Well, not exactly returns, merely comes for the first time!
Yes, that means that my 3d print has arrived!

I can't wait to start working on it, even though that means a lot of bondo and sanding...
And I hope we'll see it in action this Saturday on Rebels!

Torron · Feb 18, 2017

Darksaber & Satine portrait

First coat of spray putty has been applied:

Halliwax · Feb 18, 2017

so freak'n excited right now!!

Torron · Feb 18, 2017

I could sand it after some hours and it turned out better than I expected! The surface is now nice and smooth.
But I applied a second coat of spray putty nevertheless
you know, just for sure and for some minor flaws

Halliwax · Feb 18, 2017

yup, sand sand sand. im use to that! in the end it pays off though! keep up the great work :thumbsup

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