Limited Run Luke ROTJ Hero Lightsaber Kit.( Run closed )

[43moon]

First coat of paint and first pass at sanding the rings with a 320 grit sanding block to remove the paint. After I get another coat of black, I might do a clear coat over the top of that. Then I will use finer sandpaper on the rings to give them a nice polish. Enjoying this one so far...

 

[JHY]

That's looking good! I hope the trip across the pond isn't too long for mine.

For finishing bare metal, using Micromesh abrasives gives you quite fine control over the degree of shine you get, you just use the grades progressively and stop when you reach the shine you want. I found that by polishing various areas to different grades you get contrasts without losing the coherence of the piece. In addition you can weather by using dull areas to show wear etc, achieving subtle transitions by selective polishing. It's not a universal technique, but I've used it on a few pieces where damage or heavy weathering wasn't required.

 

[43moon]

For finishing bare metal, using Micromesh abrasives gives you quite fine control over the degree of shine you get, you just use the grades progressively and stop when you reach the shine you want. I found that by polishing various areas to different grades you get contrasts without losing the coherence of the piece. In addition you can weather by using dull areas to show wear etc, achieving subtle transitions by selective polishing. It's not a universal technique, but I've used it on a few pieces where damage or heavy weathering wasn't required.

Amazon thanks you for the order that I just placed for Micromesh abrasives. I thank you for the advice.

 

[digger]

what colour black paint would be screen accurate?

 

[kevin926]

Mine arrived today, looks great! Thank you again for this great run.


This is copper foil tape. I have way more than I will ever need for this project. For those of you who are willing to wait for some, send me a pm so I can give you an address to send a self addressed and stamped envolope and I can send it to you for no additional cost.

 

[division 6]

Mine just arrived.
Already have it wiped down and ready for paint.

Thank for doing the run. :thumbsup

 

[Nicksdad]

All international orders have shipped.
Hopefully customs won't make you guys wait too long.

 

[Edraven99]

everyone adding primer at all or is it just a straight paint job on the bare aluminum?

 

[MCM]

everyone adding primer at all or is it just a straight paint job on the bare aluminum?

I plan on priming first fo sho.

 

[pnag]

Why prime? Krylon satin black can go straight into metal?

 

[division 6]

I primed.
I'm using Dupli-Color Automotive lacquers.

 

[MacBeath]

Novice question - what is the best way to paint these? Mask of the ridges then spray, so you just need to do a minor tidy up, or paint the whole area then scrape /polish the silver ridges clean?

thanks.

 

[teecrooz]

I paint the whole area and then use a fine sandpaper to remove the paint on the ridges.

 

[boochydog]

cool beans! mine arrived this week and i appreciate the offer for the tape. PM being sent this week to mail SASE.

Mine arrived today, looks great! Thank you again for this great run.

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This is copper foil tape. I have way more than I will ever need for this project. For those of you who are willing to wait for some, send me a pm so I can give you an address to send a self addressed and stamped envolope and I can send it to you for no additional cost.

 

[raif79]

Mine arrived yesterday. It's awesome! Wow the red and green triangles are small. Getting them on right will drive my OCD crazy. Copper tape is getting delivered Monday. I'm off to lowes to get more sandpaper and some paint. This is going to be a fun weekend. Pics will be forthcoming. Good luck everyone!

 

[Reel Fakes]

Finished mine up! I chose to paint the neck section with Tamiya Gold. For the runners on the control box, I primed and used Antique Gold Rub 'n Buff.
I used gun blue to blacken the tri-ring which looks pretty good to me.

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Thanks for a great replica Gary!

 

[knibbsey]

Finished mine up! I chose to paint the neck section with Tamiya Gold. For the runners on the control box, I primed and used Antique Gold Rub 'n Buff.
I used gun blue to blacken the tri-ring which looks pretty good to me.

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Thanks for a great replica Gary!

Looks fantastic. Which paint on the grip did you use? I can't decide.


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[Lichtbringer]

Can anyone who already has receipt his saber please post what thread size is used to connect the parts?

I can´t decide if i keep my with the copper neck (aged or polished), turn me a neck from brass (aged or polished), or turn me one from alu (to try paint it). So many varations to try. :love

 

[andrew25rs]

Can anyone who already has receipt his saber please post what thread size is used to connect the parts?

I can´t decide if i keep my with the copper neck (aged or polished), turn me a neck from brass (aged or polished), or turn me one from alu (to try paint it). So many varations to try. :love

All great ideas. I didn't think about turning a aluminum one to paint. I'll probably do that as well even though I much more prefer the current one. Also I second the question on thread size.
The one that connects the emitter is too short and I want to replace it. All I can as is that it's not 1/4-20 corse for sure. I had some laying around and it's close but no deal.

 

[Lichtbringer]

I hope it´s metric, but i assume chances are not good.

Then i would need to rework that.