Rabbi Bob: Created page with "Category:Lightsaber I've followed [https://punishedprops.com Punished Prop]'s Bill Doran for a number of years by way of [https://www.frogpants.com/tms The Morning Stream..."

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I've followed [https://punishedprops.com Punished Prop]'s Bill Doran for a number of years by way of [https://www.frogpants.com/tms The Morning Stream podcast] and usually sit in awe watching his builds, which my son & I watch from time to time.

This past December, Bill posted the "[https://www.punishedprops.com/2019/12/16/ros-lightsaber/ Making Rey's Lightsaber]" tutorial (complete with video) and now that we have a 3D printer I figured '''why not?!'''

I'm now two months into this project.

This page will change over time, some of it I'm documenting for me to remember where I am.

=Saber=
==Printing==
[[File:Lightsaber-003.jpg|thumb|The parts|right]]
I made a list of parts in a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DAnGbhk4_vTxKrfSB4JlHf6ooYcDggUaE1uAvoYRv84/edit#gid=1517649973 Google Sheet] which also includes the pictures of the parts, estimated time and materials for printing.
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==Sanding==
[[File:Lightsaber-010.jpg|thumb|Sanding and priming (Fail)|right]]

My first sanding\priming job and the lines were abysmal, however the primer fill helped expose the areas that really needed more attention.
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==Resanding==
[[File:Lightsaber-016.jpg|thumb|Resanding|right]]
I used a [https://www.hardwarestore.com/bondo-dynatron-glazing-spot-putty.html?store=040&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4TyBRDgARIsAOU75sphrMwyKRwDA6hPCIqVu__l2St6a1nmOm2rDxPXGePcH9xTFb0z5yAaAjHKEALw_wcB 3M] putty (I couldn't find the one Bill used in his list locally) and that worked really well. I applied a lot of it and filled in the holes\ridges. The only downside to a lot of putty is more sanding, but that's fine.<br><br>
I picked up 250|500|1000|1250 grit paper in large format at Harbour Freight for a few dollars and I cut it into small strips as I need it. I picked needle files as well.
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==Priming==
[[File:Lightsaber-018.jpg|thumb|priming|right]]
Finished priming, three or four coats of primer in small application.
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==Painting==
[[File:Lightsaber-020.jpg|thumb|Krylon Chrome Metal dusting|right]]
===Gloss Black===
Applied a Gloss Black atop the primer. I do not have an airbrush and though I can see how Bill did it in his video, I couldn't get the same effect with the spray can.
===Chrome===
Started the dusting with Krylon Chrome. The entire process took four coats (this is the 2nd coat of dusting)
===Gloss===
Today I'm glossing the hilt. More pictures later.

=Electronics=
==Nano==
Currently learning Arduino.. and waiting for a breadboard to arrive.

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