He posted on FB the other day. It looks pretty damn good!Wait, now Roman ALSO has a V2?!
So there's the SH coming soon, AND Roman's?!
He posted on FB the other day. It looks pretty damn good!Wait, now Roman ALSO has a V2?!
So there's the SH coming soon, AND Roman's?!
Wait, now Roman ALSO has a V2?!
So there's the SH coming soon, AND Roman's?!
And Roman's is gonna be mostly steel and compatible with at least the emitter from his MK1Wait, now Roman ALSO has a V2?!
So there's the SH coming soon, AND Roman's?!
I know, I don't facebook, so I was pretty confused to the references. But it looks great, and I have little doubt Roman will be getting even more of my money. Do I really need a third V2? Apparently!
Just earlier today I was doing some research on how to age steelI will be starting a Romans V2 thread tonight, his being steel I don’t want to confuse people in here with aging chemicals..
Hi Halliwax, I've been thinking a lot about this thread (which is great by the way) in preparation for my ISYHCANL build. Just wondering what your thoughts are on self etch primer? I was intending on using one, but having seen your results, I'm wondering if it's necessary? My concern is that Rustoleum don't appear to do a black SE primer, and I'm a bit wary of mixing brands. Also, there's the problem of having a visible cross section of the paint layer (not a problem on the black part obviously if I find a suitable brand, but might not look great on the copper part of the neck). Just wondering what your thoughts are? Do you think I'll be ok going on to bare aluminium if I rough it up a bit prior to application?
That's good to know. Thanks! I'll forget the primer then. Good to know it'll be screen accurate too CheersNo primer required if you clean the surface correctly
Originals never used primer, and probably weren’t cleaned or prepped correctly either lol
Any news on an insert to add weight?
Halliwax Have you looked into Archive-X paints? They have replicated the original Floquil paint colors that were used on the ship models, they could have been what was used for the brown/brass section. Roof brown looks like one that might be a decent match.
I have that written down somewhere, but never looked into it.
I wouldn’t mind trying it, any special place you can order them from? Love to try them and document it
They have a website they just launched recently. Archive-X Paints, Star Wars Studio Scale Models & Artwork UK
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I just received 89saber Luke V2.
But it takes a long time to polish.
Your tutorial is excellent.
Thank you for your tutorial.
I will receive the template soon to complete this great project.
Sounds great. Would it fit my builders kit version too?I designed a aluminum plug that is machined to the inside diameter of the starkiller v2. I actually had a local shop give me a quote on having 50 made. And was planning on doing a “plug” run
But my real job has taken up all my time, and I still have to open up a legit business account for PayPal..
My plug has recess for the coneknob and set screws that hold the starkiller v2 together. It’s still at the shop, but I might have some pictures of it at home
It’s nothing fancy, just a cylinder that slides inside that fits tolerance tight
Sounds great. Would it fit my builders kit version too?
Thats really good of you and is most appreciated. It’d be nice to add some weight to it as I’m now going to be used as a belt hanger for my new Clothears Luke Jedi costume as well as on display.Thinking real hard right now.... I believe so..... I have to double check tomorrow
If not I can re design it to fit booth
I was also thinking, the plug I made makes the v2 super heavy.. probably heavier then the real prop
Starkiller’s very first run back in 2015 probably matches the weight perfectly
I was debating on boring the plug out enough to lighten it to match the weight of his first run
The shop has the master, my friend works there, so it’s not like I can go out into my shed in check. I’ll take a ride out there Saturday see if I can pick it up and check for ya