Limited Run Luke Shared stunt Version Lightsaber ( Run Full )

[ImperialShuttle]

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0000 Steel Wool and Aluminum Black for weathering. Zinc metal strips in Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate solution to create a chemical reaction to coat the copper with a brass color.







I had planned to use a torch on the copper section to add heat discoloration, but I like the brass color and I'm afraid I will ruin it. I could always re-do it since it only took about 30 minutes to create, but I'm not sure I'm ready to take the plunge.

(The stand is not for this saber, just used it for the photos)

 

[Captain Dunsel]

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0000 Steel Wool and Aluminum Black for weathering. Zinc metal strips in Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate solution to create a chemical reaction to coat the copper with a brass color.

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I had planned to use a torch on the copper section to add heat discoloration, but I like the brass color and I'm afraid I will ruin it. I could always re-do it since it only took about 30 minutes to create, but I'm not sure I'm ready to take the plunge.

(The stand is not for this saber, just used it for the photos)

Impressive work!

 

[Halliwax]

Alley, that came out beautifully!


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[IksteroG]

Your first post says you have slots left for full saber / anodized etc, i will take one of those spots if still available.

 

[Inigou]

The result is GREAT.
The only thing i would change is the color of the neck to copper or copper mixed with brass. Looks a bit too dark/dull to me.
The rest is simply PERFECT.

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Thank you sir!

Completed the clamp, complete with the "gash" in the aluminum tape on the clamp lever side of the clamp...

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This build is completed. Opinions?

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[Captain Dunsel]

The result is GREAT.
The only thing i would change is the color of the neck to copper or copper mixed with brass. Looks a bit too dark/dull to me.
The rest is simply PERFECT.

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I have to agree.

I think the color is more of a coppery metallic with a thick gloss clear coat vs. a satin bronze color. It's just a "tad" too dark right now. Some of the chalks I used to weather paint May account for the darker color as well.


I'll need to get the correct paint and give he neck a second pass.

Thanks for the input--very appreciated.

 

[No 6]

Love this thing so much. Thanks, Rudy!!!! It really is a childhood dream come true to have it... I definitely prefer the look of the Graflex clamp over the hero version. Made my own clamp card with sheet styrene and paint.

Here it is on my shelf with my Michael Biehn signed pulse rifle, ANH DL-44, and EL-11 in the background behind a tie fighter.

p.s. I used the airsoft pistol as a base for the DL-44 so it has all those inaccuracies, and I know the scope is inaccurate... but I'm rather proud of that. It is an authentic vintage Hensoldt Wetzlar that took months and months of searching Ebay to find. It has a single post as opposed to the T sight, but I was surprised I could get as close as I did.

 

[INFLUX]

Rudy I got mine today. It looks fantastic but the emitter ring is damaged. it looks like the machine shop dropped it and just tried to polish it so no one would notice.
I'll send you a private email but was wondering if I could replace the emitter ring?

 

[roygilsing]

Once they are in can you pop in here with a reminder...so we can all buy away????

Yes I will!

 

[Dann]

Finally got the brass strip in, so I thought I'd take a few pics with it done up the way I see the real one done up. Still haven't been home to redo the foil tape or strip the paint and apply some aluminum black, so it's still in a state of progress. Just thought I'd show off the new clamp card.

Here's a shot with the flash on, to better match some of the photos of the real one.

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[qwkartist2000]

Finally got the brass strip in, so I thought I'd take a few pics with it done up the way I see the real one done up. Still haven't been home to redo the foil tape or strip the paint and apply some aluminum black, so it's still in a state of progress. Just thought I'd show off the new clamp card.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170417/aa1959282b596c0750b65de9e95ca1cd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170417/42552be3258a7a71aa70aa5e6e3791a7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170417/8d395fe1d5407d0603798834a69c0540.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170417/4d73e34a1c5cb4afa4f60b81db9e5426.jpg

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Wouldn't mind one of those clamp cards....

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[karmajay]

My clamp card order came in from the printer. I think it looks alright but they frustratingly printed some sort of serial number on the Stunt side on the black part. Tape is starting to sound good. Anyways... If anyone wants one for $5 plus shipping, let me know.
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How do you plan to cover those numbers up?

 

[CJ2319]

How do you plan to cover those numbers up?

I'm going to try the tape method Dann has suggested. For now I just colored over it with sharpie, which hides it well enough unless you look really close. I'm still finding my way around this hobby so I might even set this saber aside and work on something else for a while. I just got a reflow oven so I'm looking forward to making some cool gadgets.

 

[roygilsing]

Thanks Rudy!!
Your package arrived today in the Netherlands. Nice blue wrapping

I'm never getting tired of receiving these rectangular boxes

The saber looks superb!
When I'm done turning it into a dirty old casted stunt saber, I'll post a picture of it.

 

[subaru]

Got mine in France!! Beautiful work! thank you Rudy.

 

[Dann]

Wouldn't mind one of those clamp cards....

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They're easy enough to make. Just get yourself some 1/16" brass stock and some art tape. Art Tape can be had at Hobby Lobby or similar craft stores. Lines are spaced 1/8" apart or so.

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[wolf69]

Got mine in France!! Beautiful work! thank you Rudy.

lucky you!

still w ting for mine in France as well.
my tracking show that it stuck in the US since the 11/04, did you have the same?

 

[DarkJedi360]

Mine arrived in France really fast (1 week) but the tracking wasn't updated. I hope you will get yours soon

 

[wolf69]

Just did!!
Weird it wasnt updated.

anyway beautifull hilt, thabks again for this run!

 

[subaru]

Happy for you that you got this masterpiece