Anakin Starkiller FX V2 - Aging Weathering & Stencil Tutorial (Master Thread)
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Thanks Tom. Really appreciate it, can’t say it’s professional. I’ve just been fooling around with this for a long time
Gone threw many different versions. Even a aluminum drive shaft, carbon drive shaft...
Last night I was showing trent me new bushing setup, changed a few things around
Saturday can’t come soon enough...
It’s loud as hell, need to tweak the speed controller
With the blade on it spins slower and more accurate and with that it is much quieter
Wells
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I used A14 for the first time yesterday. Wow that stuff is powerful! You really have to work to get that stuff off, it really works itself into the metal and fast. I used the 3:1 ration and boy does it bubble away after 3 seconds. I had been using Aluminum Black you can leave it in there for up to 10 seconds and it’s very forgiving.
My process for Alu Black after dipping it in water was to heat the hilt so the solution was a dry powder and it easily flakes off when you go over with the wire wool. A14 seems to bake it on if you heat it after, it was really hard to get off.
I take it you wouldn’t recommend heating the hilt after the chemical bath?
My process for Alu Black after dipping it in water was to heat the hilt so the solution was a dry powder and it easily flakes off when you go over with the wire wool. A14 seems to bake it on if you heat it after, it was really hard to get off.
I take it you wouldn’t recommend heating the hilt after the chemical bath?
I only add heat the first dip. And the parts are only warm to the touch.
The reason for adding the heat is to chase the moisture out of the part
I have done this all my life when painting
I always wiped it down with a rag after the acid dip.
During the summer the sun dries it up for me, winter is another problem.. I’m constantly cleaning with a rag. You don’t want water falling into the carbonate chamber because it will delute the 3:1 ratio
The reason for adding the heat is to chase the moisture out of the part
I have done this all my life when painting
I always wiped it down with a rag after the acid dip.
During the summer the sun dries it up for me, winter is another problem.. I’m constantly cleaning with a rag. You don’t want water falling into the carbonate chamber because it will delute the 3:1 ratio
Tatooine_Todd
Sr Member
I have finished mine. I got off to a rocky start (thanks Starkiller for the bail-out) but am pleased with the results. This kit was amazing, and the Halliwax videos, and Trooper Trent's stencils made it a blast to do!! This project was a great time seeing the community pull together with so much info and help.
The flash and lighting make the ring weathering appear to brown, I may address it at a later date after I have lived with it for a while.
The flash and lighting make the ring weathering appear to brown, I may address it at a later date after I have lived with it for a while.
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Thank you, sir! My poor little V2 has been waiting patiently! Sure, I could have done my own thing, but I really wanted to wait and see what arcane and amazing tips that the Master of V2s would provide!
Your very welcome! But the only master I am of is debating
Sorry it took so long to get out, it’s been a rough week. I was sick during some filming and you can hear the difference in my voice
Just take your time and you’ll be a-ok
I’m done with my job site tomorrow morning. One night this week I’m gonna do a quick little video of aging the trooper trent gaffers tape, and adding fishing line.. and sadly it’s the end of V2 coverage...
I think I covered all the bases with it.. moving onto a holiday special tutorial next
Tatooine_Todd
Sr Member
Awesome! I will do that.
Great! Holiday special is much easier to make!
I just want to run over a few more things with trent so I can explain his instructions perfectly.
