artimorty Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) So. Some progress done yesterday. After testing different saws and files on discarded pieces, those were the tools selected. The saw blade wasn't very flexible and allowed me cut over the marks fairly straight. The minifile is V shaped. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Edited February 9, 2017 by artimorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Here a comparison between one done and the other. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Edited February 9, 2017 by artimorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Detail on the carved lines... Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Edited February 9, 2017 by artimorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Unfortunately, some splinters came loose here and there. Probably due to the soft wood used and how close are each cut to de next. Hopefully this can be solved with more putty now that the carving is done. Although this is only a partial succes I'm pretty happy how it's coming along. Better than expected. Thanks. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Edited February 9, 2017 by artimorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Hello again. Little advance lately. It has cost me more than expected to solve the splintering wood of the handles. I had to prime them, find the problems, fill with tamiya smooth putty, sand and repeat a bunch of times. Once satisfied, I sprayed three hands of rustoleum bright black, very thick layers, to give the impression of plastic or Bakelite... now they are drying in the sun. This ends the construction phase. Next step would be finish the body, assembly and paint. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Edited February 21, 2017 by artimorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Well. Been busy redoing some lines on the sides, sanding, filling, sanding again, and again and again. Today I have glued all the parts for a final test before painting. Later will drill holes on the barrel and the body to set a metal rod for reinforcement of the lot. I think it's looking good! It's getting time for painting. And that scare me a little not sure how I am going to do this. Thanks for watching. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Edited March 8, 2017 by artimorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Today is sunny and dry at last! Perfect temperature for painting. I've taken the three parts outside and painted the with three layers of rustoleum bright black preparing them for the silver. After studying, testing and watching bill doran's YouTube video where he paints his Rey's blaster, it seems that painting shiny black before metallic silvers or golds helps to enhance the results and final aspect of the job. So black it is! Sorry for the pic, but a bright day as today seems to drive nuts the cellphone camera. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Edited March 29, 2017 by artimorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 And today two coats of rustoleum metallic chrome... Once dry I'll see if needs a little sanding and more paint or I can switch to weathering and assembling. Tanks for watching. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hi again. Well, final steps have to be taken, and just over the deadline! My daughter has a costume party this Friday at the school and has repeatedly ask for her blaster to complete the Rey's outfit. So, impelled by her pleas and encouraged by some examples here on the boards (thanks very much to djmatrix09 for his pictures and advice) today have started weathering and final assembly, not without troubles... First I sprayed a bright clear lacquer over the pieces. Then started weathering, first the barrel, mainly with acrylic "grey black" and some "oily steel". Over the barrel top I rubbed a cotton cloth with old gold rub'n'buff, and over it some watered metallic blue and bright purple until I got some gradient to mimic the overheated metals. The main body has now a first layer of the same wash of black gray and oily steel in some spots. Then I cut the head of the screw that was used for assistance during the painting and simply screwed the whole barrel into position, with some glue to keep it in place. Same was done for the lower piece. Now impatient test prior to final assembly. Only the back part to weather and decide if that's enough or more dirt needed Any suggestions are welcomed Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 That's official. I call this done! Soooooo happy with the results! And hey!!! I'VE BUILT SOMETHING!!! Myself!!! Out of nothing!!! Couldn't be prouder... my first build is done. Obviously it has many mistakes but keep in mind is just a toy for my little girl, to complete her Rey's costume and have fun. All this work just for her fun, that's a glorious reward. Now to get my mind ready for the time when she drops the thing or uses it to smash something on the wall. Never mind. I will always have this pictures to remind me this awesome learning journey. Here comes some pics to show the piece, best I could do on the iPhone. Hope you like them. Thanks to everyone that stopped here and gave me their time. Thanks for watching Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrapnel[TK] Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Wow that looks great. <br> And the weathering finishes it perfectly. <br> Was your daughter happy with it?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artimorty Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Wow that looks great. <br> And the weathering finishes it perfectly. <br> Was your daughter happy with it?! You bet she was! Here's the proof: While all the other girls in her class were dressed as regular Disney princess, she was the badass Rey and had a lot of fun running and fighting with a kylo there. Many teachers and parents approached me to ask about the gun and compliment on it. Was fantastic. She was very proud and though she played a lot and passed around the toy gun to many of her friends, incredibly the piece survived the day without a scratch, and to my delight she asked me to make her a display set to be placed over her bed, to "defend herself from the monsters if she ever has a nightmare" This is what I did for her: Thank you very much for you interest... and being a fotk as you are... my advice... if you see my Rey lady with her new gun... run for you life!!! Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Edited April 18, 2017 by artimorty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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