Anakin Starkiller FX V2 - Aging Weathering & Stencil Tutorial (Master Thread)

[Sieg]

Spectacular! It is amazing how an acid like bleach interacts with organs material, like residual oils. chemistry was a great class

No need to be rude. I think it looks pretty cool and I doubt it's all from residual oils considering how much I cleaned it before hand.

 

[Halliwax]

Slowly answering PMs guys, not ignoring anyone

 

[AndrewJ]

Beautiful work! I love seeing these finished off so well. I especially love the job you did on the grip recesses and the way the copper on the neck pops just so. Looks just like the pictures that Brandon posted!

Thank you so much. I appreciate the feedback. Also thank you for, you know - actually making the thing . I'm sure the process has its share of headaches. The community appreciates you!

 

[chazzychaz]

No need to be rude. I think it looks pretty cool and I doubt it's all from residual oils considering how much I cleaned it before hand.

I had no intentions of being rude. you read into that. my comment was merely a statement of curiousity

 

[APOLLO IND]

What beautiful work. so jelly, what kit did you use

Anakin Starkillers Kit!

 

[Wells]

Stepping away from Facebook and hanging out here more.

Some v2's I've finished recently. Obviously all possible due to Halliwax and the great efforts he takes to share the love.

Oh and the blue tape was on there to protect the booster during shipping.

 

[APOLLO IND]

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate this community! The ammount of time and analysis that has gone into the V2 is more than i ever imagined it being when i was 10 years old and started getting a huge interest in it! I'm super greatful for people like Halliwax , scottjua , and Trooper Trent for putting in effort and time to analyze this beautiful prop. Happy friday everyone!

 

[BritWalker]

Big shout to my man Halliwax for getting me this builders kit turned into a super heavy, accurate, spinning emitter beast of a V2.
The care and love that has gone into this is amazing. Thanks again dude. V2 is officially ticked off my list now! I am afraid pictures really don't show how amazing this piece is and the feeling of it in your hand with the added weight Danny added to this, it is perfect and exactly what I wanted

Hope everyone is keeping safe in these crazy times.

 

[APOLLO IND]

Big shout to my man Halliwax for getting me this builders kit turned into a super heavy, accurate, spinning emitter beast of a V2.
The care and love that has gone into this is amazing. Thanks again dude. V2 is officially ticked off my list now! I am afraid pictures really don't show how amazing this piece is and the feeling of it in your hand with the added weight Danny added to this, it is perfect and exactly what I wanted

Hope everyone is keeping safe in these crazy times.

Beautiful job as usual Halliwax!

 

[APOLLO IND]

Hey guys! Finished up another commission this weekend! Anakin Starkiller Kit. Thought you guys would appreciate it:

 

[Poikilotherm]

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Fate made me join this community, here is full of treasure!
Thanks to Halliwax for giving me a lot of tips and advice.
Also thanks to TrooperTrent for amazing template details!
I love this community!

 

[APOLLO IND]

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Fate made me join this community, here is full of treasure!
Thanks to Halliwax for giving me a lot of tips and advice.
Also thanks to TrooperTrent for amazing template details!
I love this community!

Looks great!! Amazing job!

 

[Halliwax]

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Fate made me join this community, here is full of treasure!
Thanks to Halliwax for giving me a lot of tips and advice.
Also thanks to TrooperTrent for amazing template details!
I love this community!

Job well done! You should be proud of yourself

 

[Dewy]

[mention]Halliwax [/mention] Have you experimented with the Birchwood Technologies A15? Apparently it’s the same as A14, but specifically for immersion/dipping.

Birchwood Liquid Patinas

All Birchwood patinas are considered traditional patinas that will age or darken metal. Most of these patinas are sold concentrated and should be diluted with distilled water (up to 50%) before use. Once diluted, one gallon of Birchwood Liquid Patina generally covers 200 sq. ft. Birchwood Liquid...

sculptnouveau.com

https://www.birchwoodtechnologies.com/products/decorative-finishes/aluminum-zinc/

Edit: Also, how much A14 would you recommend to finish one V2?

 

[Halliwax]

I’ve used almost everything they got. I was instructed by one of their staff and shared the techniques here

The dipping requires longer times and is more permanent, making it harder to buff and remove

I stick with what I post here in the tutorial

Their 8oz bottle will work if you follow my instructions exactly

But if you experiment then you’re not going to have enough

 

[Dewy]

Well, this isn’t a Starkiller, but I thought this was still the best place to post these:

 

[DaveP]

Please delete. Sorry. Posted in wrong thread.

 

[Liam Lafferty]

Pm sent buddy

Is this post public anywhere? Currently trying to get your dent template and alignment for the kr v2 (non-spinning emitter)

 

[Liam Lafferty]

Not sure if this is the right thread but I edited this photo to help me with weathering my hilt along with others.

 

[Dewy]

- Rustoleum Flat Brown 210085
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Minor typo here in the windvane painting section, Flat Brown should be 214085.