Black Mandelore
Hunter
I just don't want it to look chrome, just gun metal grey... isn't there a spray paint with that name???
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judz dwedd
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Plastikote gunmetal metalic in the automotive dept. of Wal-mart.
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Baddblood
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None of those could stand up to a clear coat though.
What I did for my ESB sidearm was two coats of Krylon chrome paint, (don't remember the exact type, comes in a teal can) then I did a coat of clear spray that dulled the chrome a bit, sanded it really glass-like with 2000 grit sandpaper and then I did a lil bit o rub n buff. Looks really good.
What I did for my ESB sidearm was two coats of Krylon chrome paint, (don't remember the exact type, comes in a teal can) then I did a coat of clear spray that dulled the chrome a bit, sanded it really glass-like with 2000 grit sandpaper and then I did a lil bit o rub n buff. Looks really good.
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Dustin Crops Boy
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So, I got my HS 'webley', my 'Elvis' aluminum barrel... My YH grips and the stock plates are coming soon in the mail... (this little project is quickly approaching the $500 mark!!! 
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Anyway - once I find a scope and get it all together - before the orange 'rusty' weathering - do I paint it ALL black¿ or use alumi-black or ____? Does it ALL get covered in black¿ Or what¿ I'm kinda clueless on the blaster stuff... (so naturally, it's the first thing I make for Fett
)help!!!
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Anyway - once I find a scope and get it all together - before the orange 'rusty' weathering - do I paint it ALL black¿ or use alumi-black or ____? Does it ALL get covered in black¿ Or what¿ I'm kinda clueless on the blaster stuff... (so naturally, it's the first thing I make for Fett
)help!!!
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Baddblood
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ROTJ is all black baby. Like that color your stock has? well kiss it goodbye 'cause it's all black... even the glass on the scope... all black.
BUT there is a variation in black.
hope that helps.
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BUT there is a variation in black.
hope that helps.
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Dustin Crops Boy
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so - do i just PAINT it all blackÀ (then weather) and if so - should I use a hi-temp grill paint to make sure it sticks to the aluminum or is there a better methodÀ
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Dustin Crops Boy
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dang :facepalm
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obi1kenny
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From what I remember HS and Chrima have had good luck with the gun black stuff, or aluminum black for a base. Then a little paint on top of that for a layered weathering effect.
But ya might want to let one of them explain it better as I have not tried any of this myself and I could be a little off.
My gun is in the same shape as your still.
Oh yeah, looking good so far!
How many feet of “T” grip did you buy?
But ya might want to let one of them explain it better as I have not tried any of this myself and I could be a little off.
My gun is in the same shape as your still.
Oh yeah, looking good so far!
How many feet of “T” grip did you buy?
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Dustin Crops Boy
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8 1/2 feet @ $5/ft. I figured it all out here: http://tdh.prop-planet.com/viewtopic.php?topic=8422&forum=5
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Are you sure its black? It looks gray in some photos and gunmetal gray in other photos. Where the gray paint has chipped off the scope (especially on the rear bell and windage knobs) you can see black underneath. Could that be the original black plastic of the scope?
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fettpride
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Of course ya paint it ... silly boy
Grimy black, and gray, and rust, and brown, and ... and ..
AAAAAAAARG ! I hate that thing
And the pics, like with everything else, play tricks ...
All I can say is ... I'm sure it's much darker than it looks in the exhibit pics .. as with everything on that boy. You've had some first hand experience with dat, seing it in real life and all ... can you confirm ?
FP
Grimy black, and gray, and rust, and brown, and ... and ..
AAAAAAAARG ! I hate that thing
And the pics, like with everything else, play tricks ...
All I can say is ... I'm sure it's much darker than it looks in the exhibit pics .. as with everything on that boy. You've had some first hand experience with dat, seing it in real life and all ... can you confirm ?
FP
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Yep, I agree that it must be darker than it appears in the pics (as with other parts of the costume) but compare it to the black showing on the scope... it can't be a 'true' black. Maybe a very dark gunmetal or gray?
fettpride wrote:
Of course ya paint it ... silly boy
Grimy black, and gray, and rust, and brown, and ... and ..
AAAAAAAARG ! I hate that thing
And the pics, like with everything else, play tricks ...
All I can say is ... I'm sure it's much darker than it looks in the exhibit pics .. as with everything on that boy. You've had some first hand experience with dat, seing it in real life and all ... can you confirm ?
FP
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obi sean kenobi
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Coyote850
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I used Delta Ceramcoat brand acrylic paint to weather my blaster. You can find it at any hobby store. Its cheap and easy to use. What I did was put a little bit of paint (a couple drops) on a piece of paper, then dipped my brush in alittle water. The water thins the paint and gives it a more natural look. You can also use a sponge to apply the paint.
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