=COMPLETED= Han Solo Blaster Build - $6 Toy Conversion

yaris

Sr Member

• Mar 6, 2017

• #41

Re: Han Solo DL-44 Budget & Scratch Build

Friendly flyer said:

Neat idea using the top of the torch! Whenever I look at those little things I've been seeing the knurling and thinking it has to have some good use.

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$1 led torch at the junk store with nice metal knurling The muzzle is the top section of a $1 shampoo bottle and the scope tube is off a $3 metal broom handle, which of course is ironic being the Mauser is called the 'broom handle' :lol Fix the scope to the body and paintin' time!!!

 

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FolkyPatrol

Well-Known Member

• Mar 9, 2017

• #42

Re: Han Solo DL-44 Budget & Scratch Build

Wow, hey man it looks great ! I would be interested in building one
Can you link me the page where you got it please ?

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Mar 9, 2017

• #43

Re: Han Solo DL-44 Budget & Scratch Build

I don't think it's allowed to publicly show sales links??....anyway I sent you a PM

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Mar 12, 2017

• #44

Re: Han Solo $26 DL-44 Budget & Scratch Build

Glued the scope mount to the body, removed the paint off the handle as it's not compatible with the type of paint I'll use when painting. The heat sink is a bit of a challenge, will probably have to scratch build from PVC pipe and cut grooves or I'll figure out something or I may leave it off completely......getting closer to finished

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Mar 26, 2017

• #45

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

Primed and black ready for weathering. I've left the heat sink off for now, as I decide how to scratch build it.

 

KramStaar

Sr Member

• Mar 26, 2017

• #46

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

Incredible work..

Highest regards,
MARK

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Mar 26, 2017

• #47

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

KramStaar said:

Incredible work..

Highest regards,
MARK

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Thank you Mark for your comments

 

chubsANDdoggers

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Mar 27, 2017

• #48

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

Turned out great! Congrats


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Mar 27, 2017

• #49

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

chubsANDdoggers said:

Turned out great! Congrats

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Thx Mate ...........Not done yet.....weathering is next.

Not bad for a $6 toy from China and a little scratch and build magic!

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Mar 30, 2017

• #50

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

Almost done, the handle needs work and a bit more weathering here and there....not too bad for $35

 

Last edited: Mar 30, 2017

Pedro

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Mar 30, 2017

• #51

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

This is a really neat build. I like how it comes out feeling a little like a full scale action figure gun. Great work!

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Apr 1, 2017

• #52

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

Basically finished, I won't go back and build a heat sink, so that's it

The base toy gun was $6 and I spent about $20+ on stuff to scratch build.

I'm happy how it turned out.

 

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cjchiu

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Apr 1, 2017

• #53

Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

I love it the way it looks. Just like KramStaar's build, it has the "Bapty as issued" look.

 

Retroman85

New Member

• Apr 1, 2017

• #54

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

I have seen that gun didn't know if it was about the same size as the airsoft broomehandle.

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Apr 1, 2017

• #55

Re: Han Solo Blaster - Budget & Scratch Build

Retroman85 said:

I have seen that gun didn't know if it was about the same size as the airsoft broomehandle.

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it's really very accurate for a $6 toy gun. Size wise it's the same as the a real Mauser c96

 

yaris

Sr Member

• May 14, 2017

• #56

Re: Han Solo $6 Toy Conversion

I was going to make a separate stand, but thought it would look good with my e11.

 

Lear60man

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• May 14, 2017

• #57

Re: Han Solo $6 Toy Conversion

Nice, looks just like my $200 blaster. And you saved $$.

 

FolkyPatrol

Well-Known Member

• May 14, 2017

• #58

Re: Han Solo $6 Toy Conversion

Well, that's a nice shelve
Can you tell us about your E11, that superb X-Wing (which format is that ?? ) and your R2D2?

 

yaris

Sr Member

• May 14, 2017

• #59

Re: Han Solo $6 Toy Conversion

Lear60man said:

Nice, looks just like my $200 blaster. And you saved $$.

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It's cost about $30 with everything including the clear acrylic rod, it's surprising how accurate the base toy is.

 

Lear60man

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• May 14, 2017

• #60

Re: Han Solo $6 Toy Conversion

yaris said:

It's cost about $30 with everything including the clear acrylic rod, it's surprising how accurate the base toy is.

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Just goes to show how accurate you can get with some time and effort. Doesnt have to cost a mint to have a great display piece.