Kurtyboy's project updates: 24 July - More blasters

veektohr · Feb 24, 2016

Project Updates 22 Feb 2016: Hoth A295 V1 and my blaster room

JaxAndTheMoon said:
Stop having more DL 44 variations than me! Seriously... I can't catch a break between you, and Scott, and mattymatt, and now veektohr.... You're all killing me!

Lol all I have are a bunch of unconverted Denix C-ninety-sux and some gold plated MGCs that may or may not be dissolving at the platers as we speak. One day I'll be a contender... But for now I'm definitely just a well-intentioned bum.

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Vacformedhero · Feb 27, 2016

Re: Project Updates 22 Feb 2016: Hoth A295 V1 and my blaster room

Great gun display , love the Blake 7 gun , why don't you post an image of your hooks in case someone else has seen them , you might catch a break

kurtyboy · Apr 16, 2016

Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

Finally got another Tonearm so I can finish upgrading my ANH DH17.

I was going to use the arm from the Tonearm but it was too difficult to bend so I used the rod from an MPP reflector dish which was almost perfect.

I put the rod into the bottom headshell socket as it seems to be lower on this one:

MPP rod.

I've also changed the scope rings over to this style although I have a feeling these were added later and not screen used.

I was lucky to acquire another MPP so I plan on converting this one to the Vader ANH V2 (black trapezoid side bars) to go along with my V1 (silver side bars and bent nail).

Not convinced this shroud is real. I was told it was real but it's a bad fit into the reflector dish (hence chipped paint).

And thanks to Markus and Scott I got the claw mounts off my Hensoldt scope and re-blued it. Also got a pair of threaded washers from Scott but still haven't had the courage to drill/cut such a fine real C96!

What else... oh yes, got my Boba Debt parts so still need to convert these MGCs... one day...

scottjua · Apr 16, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

you must do it... you must. ^_^

Sym-Cha · Apr 16, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

Indeed that looks like a replica MPP shroud to me too, I have the same as a spare ... still it's metal and will work fine as Vader's emitter shroud ... and you could always give it some wrinkle paint as Roy did with his previous run ... yet that's up to you. My vintage MPP will also most likely remain intact and serve me as an ANH V2 version

Chaim

Panaflex · Apr 16, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

So many nice toys...

kurtyboy · Apr 17, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

Kroenen77 · Apr 17, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

Great new updates with your props,man!

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Mara Jade's Father · Apr 17, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

I am so glad to see the DH17 getting some love and that people are finally building these with the right details. Well done!

kurtyboy · Apr 17, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

Yes, credit goes to el loco otherwise I would've missed these details.

Mara Jade's Father said:
I am so glad to see the DH17 getting some love and that people are finally building these with the right details. Well done!

OdiWan72 · Apr 18, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

Mara Jade's Father said:
I am so glad to see the DH17 getting some love and that people are finally building these with the right details. Well done!

I KNEW you´d love this build

Well done Marcus, great to see more of them fully equipped with accurate greeblies :cool
Can you please explain the differences between the scope rings you chose NOT to use vs. the one on your finished blaster? I only see one version pictured here....maybe I missed something? thx

kurtyboy · Apr 18, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

My ANH now has RotJ style rings like the ones on that screen used (Jason Joiner's?) that's missing the greeblies now.
Before I had the ESB/GK VD style - you know the style with one flat side that you cast in resin.

OdiWan72 · Apr 18, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

kurtyboy said:
My ANH now has RotJ style rings like the ones on that screen used (Jason Joiner's?) that's missing the greeblies now.
Before I had the ESB/GK VD style - you know the style with one flat side that you cast in resin.

ah o.k.
But there are definately different incarnations of the ANH DH17, varying reg. scope rings, scope mount/ rail and side details...I just checked the few pictures I have.
Anyway....WELL DONE (as always) :cool

kurtyboy · Apr 20, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

Forgot to mention I replaced the replica imperial disc on the DH17 with an original vintage one so it's all real parts now!

Lichtbringer · Apr 20, 2016

Re: Project Updates 16 April - ANH DH17 upgrades, MPP, etc.

Cool.

userd1402 · Apr 22, 2016

Re: Working on some more props: 6 Feb - Working on various things

Did you ever get the Biker Scout blaster done? I can't see it on your blaster display pics.

kurtyboy said:
Also working on a Biker Scout so got a blaster kit. Kit was a very poor casting that is requiring a lot of work.
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv142/kurtyboy2/props2/scoutblaster1.jpg

kurtyboy · Apr 22, 2016

Re: Working on some more props: 6 Feb - Working on various things

userd1402 said:
Did you ever get the Biker Scout blaster done? I can't see it on your blaster display pics.

I did finish it. Its still in the loft with other Scout parts as I've been waiting on parts from Moncal forever! And not getting much luck with emails from him/Kathy.

kurtyboy · Apr 25, 2016

Project Updates 25 April - MPP, Leia Rubies (there's a good reason), Nostromo blaster

Got some d-rings off ebay. Not impressed with the wrinkle paint and this is after three attempts.

I needed a lightweight Leia blaster for my lifesize display as my real Margolin and even resin ones were too heavy. Markus suggested a Rubies toy. Bingo!

Eliminating the seams.

Working on a new barrel assembly. The coiled cable is temprary until I get the correct style.

Posable silicone hands. They have a weak internal skeleton, hence the lightweight blaster requirement.

Also working on one of Morganthirteen's Nostromo blaster kits. Still at the 'obsessed with eliminating every last bubble and imperfection' stage...
Thanks to Markus/Sidewinder for the machined tip and decals.

tubachris85x · Apr 25, 2016

Re: Project Updates 25 April - MPP, Leia Rubies (there's a good reason), Nostromo bla

Where are you people finding these MPPs? I swear I've seen a handful of posts lately of people getting one. i never see them listed on ebay or the like..

Jedi Reali · Apr 25, 2016

Re: Project Updates 25 April - MPP, Leia Rubies (there's a good reason), Nostromo bla

tubachris85x said:
Where are you people finding these MPPs? I swear I've seen a handful of posts lately of people getting one. i never see them listed on ebay or the like..

Search completed listings on ebay. You'll see two recent listings with astronomical prices.

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