New alternative for Solo Blaster

Laochri

New Member

• Feb 14, 2017

• #201

kontherun said:

Any one who knows how to strip the paint with out having to sand it all.
So far I've tried acetone, oven cleaner and industrial paint stripper to no avail. Pre sanding before applying didn't make any difference. I think it might be som kind of powder coating.

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Well if you have the means; you could sand blast it. Just watch the air pressure.

 

kontherun

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2017

• #202

I do have access to a sand blaster, I was just hoping that there was some thing that could do the job here at home. I've sanded more than my fair share of painted metal

 

Laochri

New Member

• Feb 14, 2017

• #203

Well Iv'e run out of ideas, I was thinking of the same ways as you. Have you checked the Star Wars Blaster Build Group on Facebook? It's another source of information. Can't have too much information.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dl44blaster/

EDIT:
I found this video on YouTube, it may work.

 

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Hogosha

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Feb 14, 2017

• #204

If blasting, make sure you use the right media, walnut shells, or soda blasting might be more gentle and forgiving.

 

kontherun

Well-Known Member

• Feb 15, 2017

• #205

That aircraft remover looks efficient. It's not available here I Denmark so it's elbow grease or sandblasting. Not sure they have walnut shells or soda, I'll have to check. Thanks for the tips guys [emoji106]

 

Laochri

New Member

• Feb 15, 2017

• #206

I did see in was on Amazon, if you shop the same Amazon I do.

 

benhs1898

Master Member

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• Feb 15, 2017

• #207

Have any of the orders from Evike been fulfilled yet? I'm getting antsy. I ordered in November!

 

kontherun

Well-Known Member

• Feb 15, 2017

• #208

Laochri said:

I did see in was on Amazon, if you shop the same Amazon I do.

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I also found it on Amazon, but they don't ship it to Denmark.

 

Laochri

New Member

• Feb 15, 2017

• #209

kontherun said:

I also found it on Amazon, but they don't ship it to Denmark.

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Sorry Friend. Maybe you could contact the manufacture, and see if they could ship directly from them.

benhs1898 said:

Have any of the orders from Evike been fulfilled yet? I'm getting antsy. I ordered in November!

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I just got my notice email that it was shipped about 8:00 tonight (time as of this post). If you ordered yours in November, I'd give them a call. I ordered mine on January 6th. I have been the squeeky wheel that got greased.

 

kman

Well-Known Member

• Feb 16, 2017

• #210

(nevermind)

 

benhs1898

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Feb 16, 2017

• #211

Never mind, my order is marked as shipped. No tracking though and I didn't receive an email.

 

Laochri

New Member

• Feb 16, 2017

• #212

Awesome, Happy Moding!

 

benhs1898

Master Member

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• Feb 16, 2017

• #213

The biggest thing I'm going to do is try to add a tracer unit. I bought glow in the dark bbs just in case I can get it to work. Other than that I might do a little weathering and swap out the heat sink for an accurately sized part.

 

Laochri

New Member

• Feb 16, 2017

• #214

Oh, I'm putting in a Blaster Core with light. It's "MY" DL 44 so screen accuracy isn't an issue. So I'm putting in a Shot Counter in that Stock Slot, maybe behind some black transparent milar.

 

Khazara

New Member

• Feb 18, 2017

• #215

I preordered in Nov and received a shipping notification earlier this week. I picked it up today and I'm pretty impressed. Here is an album of pics I took, to share with everyone.

It weighs in at 2 lbs 11 oz. The other blaster in one of the pics is a resin replica made by Geekling Creations on Etsy. That one I use for costuming. This one from Evike will be for display.

Enjoy the pics! http://imgur.com/a/Q68Sl

 

Trooper_trent

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Feb 19, 2017

• #216

How did I miss this thread all this time? I saw it last night and immediately ordered one. For the price, I think it looks amazing!
Thanks for the pics @Khazara, does it normally take 3 months to arrive from ordering? Nov to Feb seems a long time.

Has anyone found suitable replacement wood grips that fit?

 

Khazara

New Member

• Feb 19, 2017

• #217

Trooper_trent said:

does it normally take 3 months to arrive from ordering? Nov to Feb seems a long time.

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This was a preorder they put up in Nov. Delivery was initially expected for Jan then got pushed back to Feb. I doubt it'll be 3 mo delivery time going forward, the product page currently lists it as a preorder with Feb delivery.

 

cjchiu

Sr Member

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• Feb 19, 2017

• #218

You may get different delivery depending on if you order from evike vs kyairsoft.

 

Laochri

New Member

• Feb 20, 2017

• #219

I got mine today, if anyone comes up with a trigger switch option for electronics, let me know. At first glance I don't see a solution.

Edit: Upon further inspiration, there is no way it can be moded to electronics. Oh well, airsoft it is.

 

Last edited: Feb 20, 2017

Robiwon

Master Member

Gone but not forgotten.

• Feb 21, 2017

• #220

How about some pictures? I'm still on the fence about this. I love airsoft, but electronics are great too. I've considered the 3D printed version by Master Blaster.