tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post4669311070138537077..comments2024-02-09T19:56:34.972-05:00Comments on Plamo Addiction: MGIJ WIP 5 - Beam effect part recolourBusterbeamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186008050580512545noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post-5400653886185402972010-04-18T00:01:23.934-04:002010-04-18T00:01:23.934-04:00sounds like you're in business then my frined!...sounds like you're in business then my frined!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post-36347971486664493412010-04-17T23:15:02.050-04:002010-04-17T23:15:02.050-04:00they arent actually curved! they do look that way...they arent actually curved! they do look that way sometimes because of the angle and molding but the beams themselves are straightAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059388458309816236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post-87942625354345777962010-04-17T18:07:20.688-04:002010-04-17T18:07:20.688-04:00The best idea I can think of is to maybe get a saw...The best idea I can think of is to maybe get a saw or something and trim the beam part down to fit the size of the backpack/leg beams, though the curve of the leg beams would be kinda tough to replicate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post-84845648302870239422010-04-17T11:37:49.098-04:002010-04-17T11:37:49.098-04:00skip - yeah i saw that same time ago but its a bit...skip - yeah i saw that same time ago but its a bit dark for me.<br /><br />tonzo - yeah that sounds pretty intense! id like to see the end result first before i give it a go though. im worried that it might turn out darker than i hope too... but i like the fine polishing idea... that might give me the effect im looking for...<br /><br />lupes - NICE!!! they have clear green too! i'd still be screwed for the leg/back pack beams but still... maybe i can find something like that at my local hobby shop. thanks for thatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059388458309816236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post-51411285528741195252010-04-16T14:38:16.549-04:002010-04-16T14:38:16.549-04:00http://www.hlj.com/product/HQPFBS100
They come in...http://www.hlj.com/product/HQPFBS100<br /><br />They come in clear, so that will make that much a little easier for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post-1932615668582763572010-04-16T03:53:36.053-04:002010-04-16T03:53:36.053-04:00That job done by Keita, obviously the torso and le...That job done by Keita, obviously the torso and legs are from (Strike) Freedom... =.= I love his beam saber!!!EXkurogane ~K'~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17566769290609219940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post-50317429689317363242010-04-15T12:05:34.359-04:002010-04-15T12:05:34.359-04:00If you're going to blue for example, I suggest...If you're going to blue for example, I suggest progressive sanding with 1000+ grit to 3000 >> gloss black base coat >> ultra fine sand/polishing compound >> metallic blue light/dark as required for gradation >> polishing compound >> clear blue light mist. I think that would look pretty killer.Sonarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896975513048660264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320371197539243411.post-65642370950196371702010-04-15T09:54:02.062-04:002010-04-15T09:54:02.062-04:00This is one way to paint beam sabers any color you...This is one way to paint beam sabers any color you like. <br /><br />http://www.ghostofzeon.com/diy/beamsabres/sabers.html<br /><br />It won't keep the translucency, but from what I can tell in the picture you posted, he's just painted them fluorescent pink. (They aren't actually see through anymore).<br /><br />Hope this helps!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335090248522412651noreply@blogger.com