BattleStar Galactica Colonial Blaster S1 Build

[DaveChaos]

Hello all, My next blaster build is in the works so this will be my build log. I am once again working with AndersEFP. This time we are making the BattleStar Galactica Colonial Blaster as seen in Season one as that is the most iconic blaster of the modern sidearms seen in BSG.

Here are some 3D renders Anders knocked up.

Anders also made a Test print for dimensions and fitment, also featured is his metal Blade Runner blaster that we have worked on for the past couple of years.

So at this stage I come in to make the digital more real. I will 3D print some masters and get to work on a good finish and fit read for casting. I think for this project I will be going with resin casting all the parts.

I hope all you BSG lovers are as excited to see how this once works out as I am!

"So Say We all"

 

[eethan]

Awesome! Metal version coming up I assume? that will be great!

 

[masterjedi322]

Looking fantastic! I love this blaster, so looking forward to seeing what you two come up with!

It would be absolutely killer if you could size the clamshell to fit over an airsoft revolver!

Sean

 

[19narvik40]

I am really looking forward to seeing how this works out. I have been trying to find a more accurate model of this sidearm for a while now. I picked up a holster for this particular weapon but the 3D printed pistol I bought is far too wide and not all that accurate either.

 

[userd1402]

It would be absolutely killer if you could size the clamshell to fit over an airsoft revolver!

That would be fantastic.
The original series 1 prop was a Smith & Wesson 686 revolver in a shell made from milled aluminium and a sleeve over the original 2.5 inch barrel. The cylinder release on the left side was also removed for clearance.
I’m sure a suitable airsoft revolver could be found for such a beast.

 

[Movie Magic]

Awesome! So looking forward to this. I've been wanting one for a very long time. Great work!

 

[APOLLO IND]

So i’m a fairly active member on here and my father and I were just talking about our love for BSG, and how there aren’t a ton of options out there for the blaster…A day after I asked to be on the list for your Bladerunner Blaster and finding that thread, I see THIS!! So awesome!! Very excited and i’ll be in for atleast 2 when it’s ready!!

 

[DaveChaos]

First test print, fitment is good. Next is to clean it up

 

[APOLLO IND]

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VERY nice!!

 

[19narvik40]

Holy Frak !!! That looks fantastic. Could you please tell me how wide it is at this point?

 

[Dean O]

Looks great. I love the flip down launcher!

 

[DaveChaos]

Holy Frak !!! That looks fantastic. Could you please tell me how wide it is at this point?
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38mm

 

[DaveChaos]

 

[19narvik40]

38mm

Great, the space in the holster measures 41.5 mm so it should be a great fit.

 

[DaveChaos]

Interest thread started Interest - BattleStar Galactica Colonial Blaster S1

 

[AnubisGuard]

Curious what the references were for this – there's a couple noticable inaccuracies that seem familiar.

The back of the screen prop is squared off, not curved:

And the wedge in front of the trigger guard is much shorter on the screen used:

And the overall body seems to be shorter, front to back, on the screen prop:

I hate to say it, but what this (along with other features such as the shape of the safety switches) resembles is the Matsuo V2 replica I have sitting next to me in my home office:

Sure, Matsuo turned into a scammer, but I would rather see something more than a replica of his replica.

 

[DaveChaos]

Curious what the references were for this – there's a couple noticable inaccuracies that seem familiar.

The back of the screen prop is squared off, not curved:

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And the wedge in front of the trigger guard is much shorter on the screen used:

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And the overall body seems to be shorter, front to back, on the screen prop:

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I hate to say it, but what this (along with other features such as the shape of the safety switches) resembles is the Matsuo V2 replica I have sitting next to me in my home office:

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Sure, Matsuo turned into a scammer, but I would rather see something more than a replica of his replica.

Totally valid points you raise here, I do have some Matsuo pictures in my reference material and I agree this can be better!

 

[masterjedi322]

Any hope of making a shell that’ll fit over an airsoft revolver…?

Sean

 

[DaveChaos]

Any hope of making a shell that’ll fit over an airsoft revolver…?

Sean

Probably yes, Once the model is as good as it an be. I will look to see if we can modify them for a clamshell option

 

[probablyjarrett]

So will there eventaully be a final metal version? Or will it just be a printed one? Either way it looks great so far. I sold my Matsuo awhile back and kinda regretted it.