Trying To Make Printed Resin Look Like Metal… Again (Star Wars ESB Graflex Build)

[@Shakes_The_Clone]

I like your trial & error approach. It’s one of the things I respect about Adam Savage and “I Like To Make Stuff” Bob. The Here’s Where I Pooched It/Here’s How I Fixed It method.

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank you! Definitely still need to do some tweaking on my approach if I try this again. Probably gonna try Alclad like another commenter suggested!

[@jamesmattshum2074]

Best metal on resin I've seen so far. I totally thought it was real metal in the thumbnail. Great work!

[@brungerbuilds]

Thanks! The only problem is you can’t touch or handle it or its ruined haha! Some commenters suggested a few other options, so I’ll be trying Duralumen or Alclad chrome paint next. Thanks for watching!

[@mjcevk]

Great to see all the different techniques you tried with their advantages and disadvantages.

[@brungerbuilds]

None of them quite panned out, but it was a good learning experience haha!. Thanks for watchin!

[@crispy_338]

Looks great as always man. I’d always suggest 2k clear if you’re looking for an ultra high gloss. Also I painted a Sabine lightsaber with duralumen and it came out near chrome. It’s cheap and easy to get on Etsy

[@brungerbuilds]

Definitely gonna look into Duralumen or Alclad for the next one!

[@boxfoxscoot1614]

try graphite powder for that fine dust shine also try rub and buff they also make really nice chrome paint try "liquid chrome"

[@brungerbuilds]

From the other creators I’ve seen do graphite, I think it might be a bit too dark. A few commenters have suggested Duralumen or Alclad chrome paint. I’ll check out your liquid chrome too!

[@DaanPol]

It would be cool to try nickle electro plating with this project. It will deposit a real layer of metal than can then be brushed up to look just like the real thing.

[@brungerbuilds]

Maybe one day! Kinda worried about dealing with all the chemicals involved, etc. 😅

[@neillpretorius]

please do yourself a favor and try get your hands on something called Alclad II Premium Lacquer Airbrush Paints, the scale model aircraft guys use it and it is phenomenal!

[@brungerbuilds]

Will do! Wanted to try this technique first cuz I’ve heard Alclad can be kind of finicky, but I’m learning almost all faux metal techniques are 😅

[@withourhandsAB]

It might be worth trying to hit a dull clear coat with some 0000 steel wool. Unsure if it will dull or shine the clear coat you are using. Regardless the stuff is incredibly good for getting a silky surface finish before painting

[@brungerbuilds]

I’ll have to give that a try sometime!

[@kadenjolley2816]

Love the vid! what did you use to attach the saber to your drill?

[@brungerbuilds]

Just drilled a pilot hole in the bottom of the resin and screwed in a 2in screw and then tightened that into my drill!

[@michaelhill4015]

I'd say that's pretty convincing.

[@brungerbuilds]

Thanks! It’s aaaaaalmost there, but you can’t touch it or it’s ruined haha. Definitely looks way better on camera too.

[@HatBoy19]

Ahhh if only there was a way to lock in that metal finish... because it really does look like real metal

[@brungerbuilds]

Yeah, these days I think I could replicate the look using high grit sandpaper and Alclad’s “polished aluminum” and once sealed with their Aqua Gloss it’d be pretty close. Thanks for checking this one out!

[@Kronash]

Hiiii 👋, been binging your stuff. Been wondering if you have recommendations for starter paints, brushes, and air brushes to start doing this stuff! Keep up the awesome work🫡 Edit- btw have you tried metal plating 3d prints?? I'm not sure who I saw doing it but it seems like a good way to get the sheen you are looking for

[@brungerbuilds]

Heck yeah dude! Thanks fer watchin! I’ve got most of that info linked in the description of this video. The air brush kit is maybe a bit on the pricier side, but I bought it on recommendation from another maker here on KZbin (I hadn’t ever airbrushed til a few months ago). It works great and as far as paints go, I use almost exclusively Vallejo (only cuz I have yet to need a color they don’t offer haha!) I’ve found that buying Vallejo on Amazon is basically double the price than if I buy locally so most of my paint I source from my local hobby shops. I haven’t tried electroplating. I’ve seen people do it, but I’m pretty sure its more expensive and requires dealing with hazardous materials. I’ll probably try Duralumen or Alclad Chrome paint next!

[@southerndime333]

sweet build bud edit, me tard..

[@brungerbuilds]

Thank ya!