Korbanth V2

beowulf573

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Last Black Friday Korbanth had a sale when you buy three sabers and I "convinced" two other friends to get one also and picked up the V2 kit that was available at the time. I realize it's not as accurate as other versions out there, but this was too good of a deal to pass up.

This is how it came out of the box, though I added solder to the clamp card at this point.

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I tried the dishwasher method to at the grey tone, in particular on the booster, but I didn't notice much change. 30s in a Clorox bath worked much better. I have read about Halliwax's chemical method, but wasn't sure I wanted to work with those caustic chemicals and deal with disposal.

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I picked up a set of Trooper's Trents stencils, they didn't quite fit. I think they were intended for a different Korbanth release. But, given I wasn't going for 100% accuracy, just good enough to make my happy, I didn't mind too much.

The end result was not bad for a first try. I used the Leather and Flat Brown combination recommended by Halliwax for the neck.

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After I took the photos I realized I completely forgot the gaffer's tape. This is probably not the right type, but it could be easily replaced once I find some.

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Overall I'm very happy with the result. I need more practice with my airbrush and I'll add the line to top of the the emitter. I was too chicken to attempt the damage to the emitter or the pommel. Eventually want to go back and add some rust to the clamp and general cleanup.

This was a fun project, I might try to pick up another more accurate saber one day and try to go deep on the details. Thanks to everyone who posted to the *long* V2 thread, that took while to read, Halliwax for his videos and Trooper Trent for the stencils.
 
You did a great job with that painting and weathering. I'm not really a fan of the one that the Already-Painted one on the site comes with
 
beowulf573 nice job! Regarding the stencils not fitting. Did you order the original Korbanth V2 version? or the "VEE TOO" which is his newer one?
They do have different dimensions and construction. Looks like you made it work though. I'm just curious so I can know whether or not I need to tweak anything. The original V2 I did years ago. The VEE TOO, he sent me a sample that I was able to fit them to perfectly, so as long as the production run was the same as the sample, they should be good.
Regardless, Great job! I actually just finished up a Korbanth V2 for a friend of mine yesterday. It's been a while since I've built one! Fun build.
 
You did a great job with that painting and weathering. I'm not really a fan of the one that the Already-Painted one on the site comes with
Thanks! I ordered it unpainted because I wanted to give it a try, and looking at photos/videos of painted models I'm glad I did, I prefer this look. But, whatever makes you happy.
 
beowulf573 nice job! Regarding the stencils not fitting. Did you order the original Korbanth V2 version? or the "VEE TOO" which is his newer one?
They do have different dimensions and construction. Looks like you made it work though. I'm just curious so I can know whether or not I need to tweak anything. The original V2 I did years ago. The VEE TOO, he sent me a sample that I was able to fit them to perfectly, so as long as the production run was the same as the sample, they should be good.
Regardless, Great job! I actually just finished up a Korbanth V2 for a friend of mine yesterday. It's been a while since I've built one! Fun build.

Thanks! I almost didn't post because I've seen photos of the hyper accurate versions done here, but I'm rather happy with it. I did a K4 Obi-Wan a few years ago, but that was mainly stripping, applying Aluminum Black and some weathering. This was much more work, but at the same time not too difficult given your stencils and Halliwax's videos.

Looking at my receipt it was a "LS6 LukeV2 stunt basic". So, I may have ordered the wrong stencil. But it was only 1-2 millimeters off either too wide or too narrow, I was able to make it work using liquid latex masking to extend it where needed.
 
Last Black Friday Korbanth had a sale when you buy three sabers and I "convinced" two other friends to get one also and picked up the V2 kit that was available at the time. I realize it's not as accurate as other versions out there, but this was too good of a deal to pass up.

This is how it came out of the box, though I added solder to the clamp card at this point.

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I tried the dishwasher method to at the grey tone, in particular on the booster, but I didn't notice much change. 30s in a Clorox bath worked much better. I have read about Halliwax's chemical method, but wasn't sure I wanted to work with those caustic chemicals and deal with disposal.

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I picked up a set of Trooper's Trents stencils, they didn't quite fit. I think they were intended for a different Korbanth release. But, given I wasn't going for 100% accuracy, just good enough to make my happy, I didn't mind too much.

The end result was not bad for a first try. I used the Leather and Flat Brown combination recommended by Halliwax for the neck.

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After I took the photos I realized I completely forgot the gaffer's tape. This is probably not the right type, but it could be easily replaced once I find some.

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Overall I'm very happy with the result. I need more practice with my airbrush and I'll add the line to top of the the emitter. I was too chicken to attempt the damage to the emitter or the pommel. Eventually want to go back and add some rust to the clamp and general cleanup.

This was a fun project, I might try to pick up another more accurate saber one day and try to go deep on the details. Thanks to everyone who posted to the *long* V2 thread, that took while to read, Halliwax for his videos and Trooper Trent for the stencils.
If I had a working dish washer I would use this trick on all my commissions, so much safer to work with, no hazardous material, or worry’s about explosions..

And the end result works amazing

Maybe I should buy mom a new dishwasher
 
I wasn't able to get much noticeable change using the dishwasher, perhaps I was using the wrong detergent. Over the years my ice cream scoop has aged, so perhaps it's just the number of runs.

Back in the early 90's when I was at Compaq we had dishwashers in the lab to clean off new motherboards, I'm sure filtered water was use to prevent salt build up.
 
If I had a working dish washer I would use this trick on all my commissions, so much safer to work with, no hazardous material, or worry’s about explosions..

And the end result works amazing

Maybe I should buy mom a new dishwasher
I am very intrigued by this dishwasher method, ive only ever used paints, but I think eyebrows would get raised at my house if I put a saber in the dishwasher haha
 
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