Luke TFA Behind the Scenes Lightsaber Community Build Thread

Bartersnar

Bartersnar

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Hey everyone, now that Anakin Starkillers run of Luke TFA sabers are being shipped, I figured a build thread was in order!
I won't be able to actually start mine till the weekend so unfortunately that gives this thread a dull start haha.
Here it is anyway, feel free to post your works in progress!

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EDIT: Renamed title to ensure that this is a community build thread for this saber. Removed Anakin Starkiller from the title to simplify it, if that becomes an issue I can always throw it back in.
 
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I have mine as well, but I was hoping for some more reference photos. Also tom is still putting together the completion kits so it looks like some of us will be late to the party.
 
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wicked excited about this! I'm sitting front row
 
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Have mine ready to go. Just waiting on a couple parts to complete mine. Anybody have plans for the black part on the control box? I guess I'll just be 3D printing mine.
 
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I have something "different" planned for mine... just waiting on one part from Roman...
 
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These look great! Awesome saber
 
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I did a few passes of oven cleaner, got the black painted, and the copper on top of that. So far, I'm pretty pleased. I still want to do some topical weathering but I ought to let the black and copper cure fully before I start that.

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So the oven cleaner, do you leave it on till you like the appearance or how is this used.
 
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For real, that copper looks super nice, along with the entire saber. Looks great with his/her counterparts:thumbsup
 
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Thanks for the compliments, guys! I'm having a total blast with this saber and am pleased at how quickly its coming together.

kevin926 said:
So the oven cleaner, do you leave it on till you like the appearance or how is this used.
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I placed the saber in my sink and then covered it completely in the oven cleaner. I then let the saber sit for 1-2 minutes before rinsing it off with water and drying it off. I did this maybe 6-8 times before I was happy with the results. In between treatments, I'd use 0000 steel wool to buff out some of the more offensive blotches to get a more consistent finish (though you want a little randomness and blotchiness)

Barnstormer said:
MCM, you're copper looks really good - what are you using for that?
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I used a blend of metallic acrylic paints from Wal-Mart, actually. The FolkArt Metallic series of paints, to be precise, in particular a blend of 666E Antique Copper and 658E Antique Gold. I then brushed it on very thinly, not quite dry brushing but just about, that way you can't see any brush strokes. I made sure to paint the copper parts black first (along with the grip section); having the black base first helps the copper paint to pop better than if you were to try to paint on the bare metal.

seelsa73 said:
Yea, tutorial please. [emoji12]
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I filmed the whole thing. I plan on uploading the results once I can get my recording interface back to do the voiceover work. :cool
 
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Hi,

My lightsaber is not completed yet but this is my work in progress.

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I used hydrochloric acid instead of oven cleaner to remove the shiny effect and make it darker.
I did one or two passes of 15 sec maximum into acid then washed it with water.

The painting is still fresh so I'm waiting 24h before cleaning it.
I used black matte and copper paint from Rust-oleum.

I will show you the final result in 1-2 days.
 
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Are there any other photos available for comparison of the actual saber.
 
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wow MCM, this came out great!! you nailed the chopper color!! i can't believe u brushed it on, it looks like it was sprayed on, beautiful work!
 
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