The Savage Blaster (BR)

So over the last couple years I collected the correct Steyr, and the correct Bulldog .38, and about a week ago I started (finally) on my BR blaster.

What you're looking at here
http://twitpic.com/17821

is the properly machined Steyr rear part. A real Steyr plastic magazine holder, Sidkit worldcon grips, Coyle Trigger protector. I machined the barrel from steel myself, and also the Bulldog grip surround, so that it would be accurate aluminum.
That's a sidkit detail piece on the side, and I'm using a Coyle detail piece on the other side.
In general, the Coyle metal pieces are better metal, harder, etc, but the Sidkit pieces (I've built several) are better castings. Those two side detail pieces are the ONLY non original or Savage machined parts that will remain on the gun when it's finished.

Gottal tell you, the weight of the thing is so nice. Also knowing that i can put it in it's holster without scratching it. That's nice too.

My hat goes off to Phil S and Mr. Coyle for all their original problem solving though. The amount of problem solving has been very very difficult. And I had the benefit of the worldcon pix. they did not. I can't imagine cutting into parts from a 1500 dollar rifle and hoping you're making the right decision.

I've been doing all the machining and gunsmithing on a MicroMark bought Microlux Lathe and Mill, both with DRO, and I've been using carbide (expensive) milling bits exclusively. broken 3 already. Gun steel is no picnic to machine. The little splinters that come off are the worst. Stick in your clothes.

Anyway, I'll keep some progress pix coming, though I'm off to Alaska for 2 weeks. Please don't ask about parts, I have no interest in doing a run of these whatsoever.

I also don't have the time (sorry) to carefully document the entire process, it's just too labor intensive right now.

Enjoy!

not that is some serious BR goodness right there, great job.

NICE!!! This gun and the Pulse Rifle are the two that, (to me anyway), only look right when made with the actual/metal parts, and believe me, this one's looking RIGHT!

I look forward to seeing the finished piece!

Thanks!
-B89!

BTW, if anyone has a line on any original scope knob parts etc, I'm in the market...

Looking great Adam. The gun I mean.

That is 100% bad ass!!! Incredible work!

Not a BR fan, but I recognize great craftsmanship when I see it. Keep up the good work.

Umm, I think you should just skip that Alaska thing; that'll let you get more work done on this project. Oh, & cutting out eating & sleeping will help too.


And that TV show stuff? That's a big time-consumer as well.



P.S.

Thanks for the kind words.

My Hats off to anyone that does one of these in real Steel.

Killer.

Rich

Are you going for screen accurate or Worldcon accurate...the round head screw is film accurate, we have check EVErY shot of the gun and the Weaver scope knob is not there, nor all the rust.

My 2 Cents worth.

Rich

asavage said:

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BTW, if anyone has a line on any original scope knob parts etc, I'm in the market...

Can't wait to see more! I've collected the Bulldog (thought it was a .44) and some aluminum and steel stock. Just have to scrape up the $$$ one of these years for the Steyr.

Thanks for sharing Adam!

Good work Adam.

I'll be swapping out that weaver scope knob, and likely machining the screen accurate bolt.
Rich, do you know how long it tool the original propmaker to put this thing together?

asavage said:

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BTW, if anyone has a line on any original scope knob parts etc, I'm in the market...

Adam,

Awesome to finally see a pic of this guy I had heard so much about.

BTW I had sent an email to you a while back about sources for these parts and a few extras I have. Will PM you here with some of the details.

Andy

Sweet!!! Not only is that a supercool prop, but as a new RPF member I am responding to a post by "The" Adam Savage. Officially...Geeking...Out...can't wait to tell all of my science classes tomorrow.

Beautiful work

Richard kindly pointed out that it was a .44 bulldog, and it turns out that that IS what i got. I also AM working with a pre-1980 4 serial number Steyr, I remember particularly because I passed on 2 that were later vintage.

Yay!

Not just a little impressive Adam mate. This promises to be possibly the best out there - specifically because its made up of genuine steel parts.

Very good of you to credit both Rich and Phil S because without their input any replication of the original piece would have arguably remained in the shadows.

Looking forward to seeing more....

Kick arse - awesome job, man!

I was just in the shop doing a little more, it's mostly there now, with, of coures, probably 12 hours of small doodads and drilling to complete, but it's weight. It's weight is perfect.

The first time I held a completed SidKit blaster, my first thought was that it was so cool, it was like the culmination of many years of desire.

My second thought was that it was too heavy.

I'll weigh this puppy when it's all over, for public knowledge. Hey Richard, I've always assumed that you made 1 or 2 perfect master blasters. Did pix of Coyle's master ever make it out into the world?

You've done a man's job sir!

Kixass shooter Mr Savage!

The actual blaster is really heavy, but the grip is large and fits the hand really well, so it's comfortable to hold.

From the condition with scratches and gouges and whatnot, it seems likely that the "ammo clip" part is probably plastic, but the rest is probably metal. So the real deal is pretty solid and dense.

- k

Great Job,!