I'm in the process of building a Greedo blaster, using an Airsoft gun as a base, and would appreciate guidance from anyone with information or the inclination to help. Here is a brief picture the "prototype" I've built so far. I've used a combination of metal and 3D printed parts, and I have not weathered it yet, so it's as new as a gift on Empire Day in the Greedo household. I'm aware that there were likely two guns used in filming, thanks to archive footage shared with me by some generous RPF members. Things I know I need to work on:
Here are the things I'd like help on:
1) Installing the site bar that sits on top of the barrel.
2) Weathering.
3) The muzzle heat-sink is not attached yet, and will be better positioned than it is in the photo. It's a tad too "close" to the receiver - just waiting on some friction tape to come in the mail!
Here are the things I'd like help on:
1) Do I thicken the trigger housing? This is the model with no bull barrel, and it seems from archive footage that there were two guns used: one with a bull barrel, and one with a tapered barrel. I think the idea of a thick trigger housing may due to camera angles, but would appreciate comments.
2) Is the trigger black? It's virtually impossible to tell in the archive footage due to Greedo's finger. The original MK1 has a silver trigger, so I'm thinking of leaving it alone as-is. Why would they paint it black anyway?
3) What should I do with the Ruger logo on the grip?
I am happy to share close-up photos of any part for comments. I used a brass air-pump nozzle for the laser nozzle at the muzzle.