Weathering technics

[Duck9000]

Does anyone know how to make a nice weathering job with a custom made Darth Maul saber?

I would like to achieve the dull and dark MR finish or something like that.

Thanks in advance for your tips, comments and ideas

 

[dropshipbob]

Hmmm, well, without seeing it I'd recommend sanding it with some super fine grit sandpaper or steel wool to dull the finish. Or you could simply spray it with some flat paint sealer.

To make it look used/dirty, apply heavily watered down black acrylic paint...you could use a tiny bit of windshield washing fluid to lower the viscosity so it will work into all the nooks and crannies. Keep a towel nearby to wipe off any goofs.

 

[Duck9000]

<div class='quotetop'>(dropshipbob @ Aug 21 2006, 06:51 PM) [snapback]1304564[/snapback]</div>

Hmmm, well, without seeing it I'd recommend sanding it with some super fine grit sandpaper or steel wool to dull the finish. Or you could simply spray it with some flat paint sealer.

To make it look used/dirty, apply heavily watered down black acrylic paint...you could use a tiny bit of windshield washing fluid to lower the viscosity so it will work into all the nooks and crannies. Keep a towel nearby to wipe off any goofs.
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Thank you very much.
Here are a few pics:

What do you think?

 

[dropshipbob]

Looks like it's already dull enough overall. You could try the acrylic paint technique I mentioned. Also, you could try taking a lit match to it in a few spots, make it look slightly burnt. Or put a few knicks in it like it fell down the generator shaft when Maul was cut in half.

I had one made of metal, and the person who made it put some thick wires in the end and made the ends even with the metal handle, then burnt them to look like they were cut by Obi Wans saber.

 

[Duck9000]

<div class='quotetop'>(dropshipbob @ Aug 21 2006, 07:12 PM) [snapback]1304575[/snapback]</div>

Looks like it's already dull enough overall. You could try the acrylic paint technique I mentioned. Also, you could try taking a lit match to it in a few spots, make it look slightly burnt. Or put a few knicks in it like it fell down the generator shaft when Maul was cut in half.

I had one made of metal, and the person who made it put some thick wires in the end and made the ends even with the metal handle, then burnt them to look like they were cut by Obi Wans saber.
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Very good ideas. , thanks.

Sorry for the stupid question :confused , but if I use one part of acrylic paint, how much water do I have to use? (for example, 1 part of paint and 5 part of water or whatever)

Thanks in advance

 

[IanL]

<div class='quotetop'>(Duck9000 @ Aug 21 2006, 04:28 PM) [snapback]1304651[/snapback]</div>

Sorry for the stupid question :confused , but if I use one part of acrylic paint, how much water do I have to use? (for example, 1 part of paint and 5 part of water or whatever)

Thanks in advance
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Not sure about acrylics, but I made a good weathering solution out of 5:1 tempera paint.

 

[Duck9000]

<div class='quotetop'>(IanL @ Aug 21 2006, 10:32 PM) [snapback]1304688[/snapback]</div>

<div class='quotetop'>(Duck9000 @ Aug 21 2006, 04:28 PM) [snapback]1304651[/snapback]

Sorry for the stupid question :confused , but if I use one part of acrylic paint, how much water do I have to use? (for example, 1 part of paint and 5 part of water or whatever)

Thanks in advance
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Not sure about acrylics, but I made a good weathering solution out of 5:1 tempera paint.
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Thanks Ian, I'll try that too.

 

[Jedi Lawja]

I've wondered for a long time why half-mauls don't have a more realistic looking battle-cut, perhaps with some melting of the case and innards? If I was going to do one, I'd take a cue from Howard and his beautiful 'Revealed' sabers. Have some tubing and some wires, a couple of 'mystery' 'boxes' connected on one end.. Y'get the idea.

Jay