MHS Relic Saber "Torch"

[girot]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK9mWG37o_Y

Trade Commission for Matt Schultz. Designed and constructed by Girot (myself).

Hilt: MHS parts by Custom Saber Shop with a custom shroud.
Electronics: Nano Biscotte v2, Tri-Cree Red-Orange/Amber with White Flash-On-Clash, 28mm Premium Speaker, Orange 16mm AV Switch, Rechargeable Li-Ion Power Cell
Blade: Generic Clear Thick Walled "Battle Blade" that has been textured with sandpaper to catch the light.
Blade Plug: found on ebay

http://pre03.deviantart.net/f554/th/pre/f/2016/065/e/7/relic_saber__torch__ii_by_girot-d9u67ey.jpg

http://pre10.deviantart.net/d20b/th/pre/f/2016/065/9/8/relic_saber__torch__by_girot-d9u658g.jpg

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Good work!

[girot]

Thank you, sir!

So... now that I've built a saber for myself and a saber for another... do I get my "Sabersmith" merit badge? :D

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Thank you, sir!

So... now that I've built a saber for myself and a saber for another... do I get my "Sabersmith" merit badge? :D

Not exactly... You get "Saber Builder".

[girot]

Not exactly... You get "Saber Builder".

I can work with that. :D

[darth_chasm]

Very nice build. Love it!

[Quixotic Jedi]

Very nice build, love the weathering!

[Darth Vislir]

Well done.

[NanoRex]

Nice work girot. The weathering on this one looks great. I also love the slightly Ahsoka-esque shroud.

[girot]

Thanks guys! I had a lot of fun working on this. Can't wait to do an MHS build for myself.

[sks1138]

Nice saber. I like the weathering. Rogue and Terraform are cool soundfonts, I've used them both myself. Nice Ghost in the Shell soundtrack in the background of the vid.

[Starwinder]

Cool look and nice weathering!

[Generic Jedi]

Sweet looking saber! I agree with everyone else, that weathering is awesome!

[Greenie]

Agreed, weathering looks great. Nice work girot. :mrgreen:

[bunger]

The weathering is amazing. Care to share your technique?

[girot]

I did what is shown in the TCSS YouTube video on weathering:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaJQ9To_mNM


*Clean the parts to be weathered. (I used 99% IPA)
*Scuff up the parts with a fine grit sand paper. (I used 220 grit)

For the emitter and shroud I also, literally, kicked them around my back patio to let the cement do a little damage.

*Clean the parts again. (99% IPA again)
*Pre-soak rags with paint thinner.

I ended up with the goo-type thinner instead of the alcohol-type. This actually helped out a lot as it smeared really nicely.
I also used disposable shop towels (the blue paper towels they sell at automotive shops) instead of fabric rags. This left fibers from the towels mixed in with the paint. I panicked a little at first but once I saw the how it looked after it set I was very happy. It has a nice grungy look to it where the paint is thickest and really lends itself to the look and feel of the saber. As Master Ross would say, "we'll call that a happy accident."

*Use some old blade material as a handle and to plug up the inside of the saber. Tape off ANYTHING you don't want paint getting into (i.e. screw holes, anything threaded).
*Using flat black spray paint (formulated for use with metal) give the part(s) a gentle spray. Use as little or as much as needed.
*Before the paint can dry quickly wipe down the part(s) with the pre-soaked rags. Remove the most paint from areas where one's hands would naturally polish the saber through regular use.
*Repeat until you are satisfied with the results. Allow paint to fully cure over 2-4 days.

I was concerned about the gooey nature of the paint thinner I bought. If it had been alcohol based it would have simply evaporated as the paint cured. I had no idea what this goo would do. So I went back over everything with more IPA... and it wiped the entire thing clean. I did a total of 5 layers on everything but the emitter. I was careful not to use too much thinner from then on out. That being said, I was grateful to learn that IPA could work as a "reset button" in the event I needed one.

In the future I'd really like to experiment with using additional colors and paint schemes.

[Silver Serpent]

I like your pommel insert. That's a fine saber you've constructed.

[TheSilverDark]

I always love your work

[Mineral]

Very nice! Great weathering work. Like the mini-Ahsoka details!

[Darth Nurse]

Great job. Looks like it means business!

[jedimastergarcia87]

Nice. Red is the best color choice for this design :P

[Savageclone]

Blade Plug: Razor Core Style 4 by Saberbay



Hi, I dont sell razor blade blugs thats DSE's thing, you bought those from DawnChaser on ebay

[ARKM]

Hi, I dont sell razor blade blugs thats DSE's thing.

Yep. Intellectual property and all that.

Nice weathering on that saber,. I'm diggin' it.

[girot]

Hi, I dont sell razor blade blugs thats DSE's thing, you bought those from DawnChaser on ebay here http://www.ebay.com/usr/dawnchaser_sabers?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

my bad! i'll update that now