Blade runner 2049 K's Blaster test pull chromed

[Gizzer]

Great work!
One question: How did you achieve the carbon fibre effect on the grips?
*Update* Ignore this. Just found your thread covering exactly this!

 

[stussy]

gizzer,check out flyscribber's Blade Runner 2049 K's Blaster grip painting guide. excellent guide.

 

[Hovito loincloth]

Very nice build! Anyone tried the carbon grips with the adhesive carbon effect vinyl you can get for car detailing?

 

[Gizzer]

gizzer,check out flyscribber's Blade Runner 2049 K's Blaster grip painting guide. excellent guide.

Thanks!

 

[Jamez]

This is a thing of beauty!
How did you do the grip??
The checker pattern, and how the hell did you get that wet look finish?

 

[JOATRASH FX]

Have you tried airbrushing with molotow chrome ?

Molotow will give you a close-to mirror finish, way better than Alclad, Alumaluster and similar, IF you do it right. It's pretty tricky, though. (There's a good alternative called AK Super Chrome which is essentially the same thing, but a lot cheaper!)

The Hydro-chroming method used above (which is admittedly more reflective when done well) is also sometimes referred to as "spray silvering". Sadly, I no longer have a local place that does it, but from what I recall, it's pretty toxic/corrosive and should only be done if you have the option for proper protective gear. You're essentially spraying silver nitrate dissolved in water. Nice to see it done on a prop though!