OR/ KR Sabers V2 build/modify thread- all are welcomed!

Joek3rr · Sep 27, 2018

I thought since @halliwax has a thread going for working on the Anakin Starkiller V2. I'd get a KR Sabers V2 thread going. So if anyone wants to share their building/modifying/weathering progress/hints/tips/tricks feel free to put them here!

I'll start!

I just got the anodizing removed off of mine!

I noticed the oven cleaner changed the sheen a little, so I might do the rest of the parts, so they match. On a side note, I'm wondering what it would do to a Graflex clamp:unsure

Next up physical damage, *gulp*

Halliwax · Sep 27, 2018

U can always polish it back if you don’t like the oven clean burn

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Joek3rr · Sep 27, 2018

halliwax said:
U can always polish it back if you don’t like the oven clean burn

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I think it might add to the weathering, so I'm going to leave it.

EnricoPalazzo19 · Oct 26, 2018

Joek3rr said:
I thought since @halliwax has a thread going for working on the Anakin Starkiller V2. I'd get a KR Sabers V2 thread going. So if anyone wants to share their building/modifying/weathering progress/hints/tips/tricks feel free to put them here!

I'll start!

I just got the anodizing removed off of mine!
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I noticed the oven cleaner changed the sheen a little, so I might do the rest of the parts, so they match. On a side note, I'm wondering what it would do to a Graflex clamp:unsure

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Next up physical damage, *gulp*

Likely a stupid question, but can I ask how you used the oven cleaner? Did you dip the hilt or did you spray it on?

Joek3rr · Oct 26, 2018

EnricoPalazzo19 said:
Likely a stupid question, but can I ask how you used the oven cleaner? Did you dip the hilt or did you spray it on?

I had two cans. One with warm soapy water to rinse with, and another for the oven cleaner.

I took each piece and stuck in a can, sprayed the oven cleaner, so it covers the part. Then scrubbed the parts with an old toothbrush. Rinse it with the soapy water than fresh water from a garden hose. Repeat as needed.

I ended up doing every piece except the vented pommel, so the sheen would match.

Hope that helps!

EnricoPalazzo19 · Oct 26, 2018

Joek3rr said:
I had two cans. One with warm soapy water to rinse with, and another for the oven cleaner.

I took each piece and stuck in a can, sprayed the oven cleaner, so it covers the part. Then scrubbed the parts with an old toothbrush. Rinse it with the soapy water than fresh water from a garden hose. Repeat as needed.

I ended up doing every piece except the vented pommel, so the sheen would match.

Hope that helps!

It does, thank you. I am debating getting one of these, the only issue is the weathering. Want to do things right, not ruin it. Same process on all pieces is a good idea. I plan on dipping with aluminum black, not sure if hitting with oven cleaner first hurts that plan or makes no difference.

Very new to “weathering”. Any info helps, thanks again.

Joek3rr · Nov 20, 2018

So I've been off the RPF for a long time. With various things gobbling up my time. But I'm finally getting around to posting some updates!

Firstly the physical damage.
I did this by using various sharp and blunt objects. To ding and scratch, following halliwax's guide. I had a few mess ups and boo-boos. But I'm happy with my first attempt at a V2. Then I took a bucket of pea-sized gravel we had to do some general random wear. I dropped the saber in the bucket, I poured the gravel on top, I then took handfuls that I mashed and ground against the hit. The end result was amazing.

Then I used bleach to age the saber. Unfortunately I neglected to use distilled water. So the mineral in my water left the saber splotchy looking. So I'm planning to use some steel wool on it, and then let age one more time. In hopes of evening it out a bit.

TheUnchosenOne · Nov 21, 2018

Some steel wool will definitely help take the splotchiness down. Some places are a little harder to get to that others, but with enough elbow grease you should be able to get it pretty even

Halliwax · Nov 21, 2018

Nice dents! That is much harder to dent then any of starkillers runs

Don’t only is the Kr x Or emitter harder to dent.. it’s also harder to hold..

I have been holding back posting because I want to do a big reveal, and mine isn’t done quite yet

But I really enjoy following your progress

Joek3rr · Nov 21, 2018

halliwax said:
Nice dents! That is much harder to dent then any of starkillers runs

Don’t only is the Kr x Or emitter harder to dent.. it’s also harder to hold..

I have been holding back posting because I want to do a big reveal, and mine isn’t done quite yet

But I really enjoy following your progress

Thanks! It's been fun following your tutorial, while adapting it to work with my version of the saber.

I used a stack of washers, but your right it's hard to hold. They want to slide around a lot.

Halliwax · Nov 21, 2018

Joek3rr said:
Thanks! It's been fun following your tutorial, while adapting it to work with my version of the saber.

I used a stack of washers, but your right it's hard to hold. They want to slide around a lot.

I didn’t use any washers for The KR, I only clamped it in a vise, and used some plates I have for my mini mill to protect the hilt from being damaged

It was really tricky trying to hit it, so I had to really lock it in the vise, I couldn’t believe how much heat it had to take to get it to dent

Joek3rr · Nov 21, 2018

halliwax said:
I didn’t use any washers for The KR, I only clamped it in a vise, and used some plates I have for my mini mill to protect the hilt from being damaged

It was really tricky trying to hit it, so I had to really lock it in the vise, I couldn’t believe how much heat it had to take to get it to dent

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Oh wow! Yikes! I wouldn't be brave enough to try that method.

I so afraid that I would end warping the threaded section, and it would never be able turn again. Can you still screws yours off?

Halliwax · Nov 21, 2018

Joek3rr said:
Oh wow! Yikes! I wouldn't be brave enough to try that method.

I so afraid that I would end warping the threaded section, and it would never be able turn again. Can you still screws yours off?

Oh yeah with ease, the solos hold emitter is the same way, and we dent that the same exact way

Plus I don’t think the emitter plate needs to ever screw off? I haven’t FX’ed yet so I don’t know, but logically looking at it I don’t think I need to remove it when fXing?

I removed it on my unboxing and had a b8txh of a time re aligning it.. don’t want to do that again lol

Joek3rr · Nov 21, 2018

halliwax said:
Oh yeah with ease, the solos hold emitter is the same way, and we dent that the same exact way

Plus I don’t think the emitter plate needs to ever screw off? I haven’t FX’ed yet so I don’t know, but logically looking at it I don’t think I need to remove it when fXing?

I removed it on my unboxing and had a b8txh of a time re aligning it.. don’t want to do that again lol

That's good to know.
When I FX mine I'll take that off, so it's not in the way.

EnricoPalazzo19 · Nov 26, 2018

Finished my KR. Happy overall but just cannot get the windvayne right. Tried the tutorial multiple times but just get a mud-ish color. Maybe I'm not giving the first leather brown coat time enough to dry. Went with dark brown and flat black testors. On a positive note- first time using aluminum black and love the finish. Followed the steps and it came out great. Really like the depth it adds around the pommel.

Joek3rr · Nov 26, 2018

EnricoPalazzo19 said:
Finished my KR. Happy overall but just cannot get the windvayne right. Tried the tutorial multiple times but just get a mud-ish color. Maybe I'm not giving the first leather brown coat time enough to dry. Went with dark brown and flat black testors. On a positive note- first time using aluminum black and love the finish. Followed the steps and it came out great. Really like the depth it adds around the pommel.

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Beautiful!

EnricoPalazzo19 · Nov 26, 2018

Thanks Joek3rr. Thanks for the tip on removing the anodize. That was a lot easier than I expected. Been following the posts on yours, good luck with it!

Joek3rr · May 18, 2020

Well, after many many distractions

I finally got my V2 a second dunk in bleach and water. After buffing it down, it looks pretty good. Some splotches and spots still, but I figure it adds something unique in the weathering. Next up stencils *gulp*

Halliwax · May 19, 2020

Joek3rr said:
Well, after many many distractions I finally got my V2 a second dunk in bleach and water. After buffing it down, it looks pretty good. Some splotches and spots still, but I figure it adds something unique in the weathering. Next up stencils *gulp*

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