Limited Run Dewy's and Anakin Starkiller's Qui-Gon Jinn lightsaber sign-up thread!!! PRODUCTION COMPLETE. Photos on pg 13

[mgenovese312]

 

[Gregatron]

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Gorgeous.

And you can see the difference in the sheen of the black sections on the Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. I assume you painted the Obi-Wan with the recommended Satin Canyon Black or something similar.

 

[mgenovese312]

Gorgeous.

And you can see the difference in the sheen of the black sections on the Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. I assume you painted the Obi-Wan with the recommended Satin Canyon Black or something similar.

Thanks sir!

I actually didn’t. No paint!

That’s the original finish for the obi.

 

[Gregatron]

Thanks sir!

I actually didn’t. No paint!

That’s the original finish for the obi.

The raw Delrin, eh? Still looks great.

 

[mgenovese312]

The raw delrin, eh? Still looks great.

Maybe is the way the light is hitting it at the angle. Idk. Definitely did not paint it. Didn’t want to deal with the hassle.

I do love the finish on the qui gon tho! I’m shocked at the size. I feel like it’s a bit thicker compared to the obi when it’s in hand.

 

[mgenovese312]

Dan and Drew,

Thank you for bringing these sabers to us all! I still have no idea how I want to display everything, but these are simply stunning.

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Great display!
I have the same thoughts on my display. I would love something custom like you mentioned through sabermach.

 

[Halliwax]

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Mike do you mind sharing where you got that stand? I really like this setup

 

[kursosawa]

Payment sent

 

[mgenovese312]

Mike do you mind sharing where you got that stand? I really like this setup

Is the “new” pbmodshop guy in Etsy. He has a new store name but has similar products. I haven’t seen this particular stand on there yet but this is the guy.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ikonicdisplays

 

[Halliwax]

Is the “new” pbmodshop guy in Etsy. He has a new store name but has similar products. I haven’t seen this particular stand on there yet but this is the guy.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ikonicdisplays

This is why his shop isn’t coming up!! Thanks for the update!

 

[Gregatron]

Here we go!

 

[FLS89]

Received mine yesterday as well and it's beautiful.

I'm also considering painting it as well but mostly because I painted my Obi-wan hilt and I'd prefer them both match that paint sheen/texture.

If I do, presumably Rustoleum satin black is safe to coat over what's currently there? I can always use a universal primer if needed too.

 

[PadawanLoLo]

Thanks!

It should be noted that this replica is absolutely, perfectly, awesomely fine just as-is. That said, the more hardcore among us will doubtless want to tweak it for weathering accuracy/personal taste.

Personally, I’ll probably lightly sand and smooth the sharp edges of the four cutouts on the aluminum body shroud, since I can feel them when handling the saber. And I’ll probably give the emitter plate a light sanding to simulate the belt-sanded look of the original.

And I may well buff the black paint, as suggested, or just repaint it with Satin Canyon Black for consistency with my Obi-Wan saber. We’ll see.

Is the ABS painted?

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

Is the ABS painted?

Yes

 

[PadawanLoLo]

Received mine yesterday as well and it's beautiful.

I'm also considering painting it as well but mostly because I painted my Obi-wan hilt and I'd prefer them both match that paint sheen/texture.

If I do, presumably Rustoleum satin black is safe to coat over what's currently there? I can always use a universal primer if needed too.

Why did you decide to paint your TPM, out of curiosity? Chatted with Dewy about buffing out some spots on mine, and then I may put a little sand on it and coat it up. Haven’t decided. Would likely do the same with this one.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

The Delrin that we used on OWK did not work for this saber because it was warping during machining. ABS was sturdier, but did not have the proper coloring once machined, so paint was necessary to match the original.

 

[PadawanLoLo]

The Delrin that we used on OWK did not work for this saber because it was warping during machining. ABS was sturdier, but did not have the proper coloring once machined, so paint was necessary to match the original.

Yeah I remember reading that. FLS89 painted his KENOBI TPM so I was kinda wondering why. I’ve been thinking of possibly doing the same to mine. And then possibly the QGJ to match.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

The Delrin that we used on OWK did not work for this saber because it was warping during machining. ABS was sturdier, but did not have the proper coloring once machined, so paint was necessary to match the original.

The black finish looks great to me. I’m leaving mine alone.

To give it that very slight satin look on the high spots (and I think the very slight satin look on the original is more from wear, and sweaty palms, than the actual Intended finish—I think you are spot-on with your assessment) I’m sure a rub down with 0000 Steel Wool would fit the bill.

 

[MojaveTrooper]

I agree, I'll be leaving mine be as well. Really happy with how it turned out

If this is the quality we should expect from this amazing static replica, then I'm really excited for what's to come with the upcoming Azarian Anakin

 

[sakanade]

The black finish looks great to me. I’m leaving mine alone.

To give it that very slight satin look on the high spots (and I think the very slight satin look on the original is more from wear, and sweaty palms, than the actual Intended finish—I think you are spot-on with your assessment) I’m sure a rub down with 0000 Steel Wool would fit the bill.


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I'm not brave enough to try to replicate this