an MHS saber - Husk

[Darkmatter73]

Howdy all.
I started this saber basically to test 2 new products, new to me anyway.
1) Aluminum Black. I've seen so many use it to great effect, I wanted to try it.
2) My new vinyl cutter ( a Silhouette Portrait ) I wanted to be able to create and cut my own stencils for etching ( this thing is awesome, if you're looking into an inexpensive cutter )

I cut and applied all the stencils, and etched the saber using the saltwater method. After that I fill in the etching with a panel line wash to make it pop even on a weathered finish.

All finishing done at home except for clear coat that I sprayed at work. A note on that: I added some flattening base to the clear to make it more matte, it's kind of milky/cloudy white in appearance. I added too much ( on purpose ) so it would build up in the nooks and add to the overall weathering. Love how it turned out.

That being said, the saber is as follows:
100% stock MHS - wasn't going for super fancy custom, just testing =)
NB3
16mm purple ring switch
bass speaker
charge port
tri-cree R,G,Rb resistored for purple
Used the TCSS grip strips for the 1st time as well for the fluted hilt. I JB welded them in.
Also if you've never used the spiky pommel, it's really loud!
Fonts on the saber-
Pitch Black by Lord Blako
Dark Energy by Baconwizard





















Thanks for looking, this was lots of fun. Also the AV switch was completely weathered, but has worn off from constant playing with the saber, lol.
-Darkmatter73

[Cire Yeldarb]

I very much love what you did with this saber!

[rlobrecht]

Fantastic etching and weathering. Great job.

[TheCheeker]

What did you use to get the trim rings gold?

[Darkmatter73]

Primer then gold paint. Then 3 or 4 colors of pastel chalks for weathering, then sealed with clear

[hapki]

Looks simple and sophisticated at the same time. Very nice!

[ARKM]

Looks good. Nice etching.

[Darkmatter73]

Thank you ARKM, you taught us well

[jbkuma]

I've been trying (not) to justify picking up a cameo for a while now. I think you may have just pushed it over!

I wouldn't be concerned about loosing the weathering on the switch. If the weathering had occurred naturally, the parts that are most used would end up being cleaner in the same way that the weathering wore off.

[Starwinder]

Looks great! Really nice job with the etching.