THREAD UPDATE:
Originally started this thread as my first DL44 build log, but now that its finished, I figure this is a good place for others to share their first DL44 builds! My build log is still below, but feel free to share your build with the community and ask questions if you like.
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While not my first ever build, this is my first ever build thread. Let me start by saying how much I enjoy this community, the skill, talent, attention to detail, willingness to help others and love for Star Wars is so motivating and I’m grateful to be a part of it.
I was lucky enough to get a war machine (blaster factory) full steel DL44 replica for Christmas. This is a prop I’ve wanted since I was a kid, and will be a centerpiece of my collection. My goal is to make an accurate ANH Hero blaster. I take the Adam Savage approach to my props, the experience is most important to me, but I would like to get as many of the details as I can within reason.
scottjua has been kind enough to answer my many questions (credit to him for many of these steps) and now begun the build has. After learning assembly of the kit, first step was sanding and prepping the steel parts for bluing. I used birchwood and casey super blue for the upper. Black paint (either archive x enamel or flat black rattle, undecided, opinions on this welcome) with scottjua stencil to come tomorrow. If anyone has any questions, by no means am I an expert, but I’m happy to try and answer!
Originally started this thread as my first DL44 build log, but now that its finished, I figure this is a good place for others to share their first DL44 builds! My build log is still below, but feel free to share your build with the community and ask questions if you like.
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While not my first ever build, this is my first ever build thread. Let me start by saying how much I enjoy this community, the skill, talent, attention to detail, willingness to help others and love for Star Wars is so motivating and I’m grateful to be a part of it.
I was lucky enough to get a war machine (blaster factory) full steel DL44 replica for Christmas. This is a prop I’ve wanted since I was a kid, and will be a centerpiece of my collection. My goal is to make an accurate ANH Hero blaster. I take the Adam Savage approach to my props, the experience is most important to me, but I would like to get as many of the details as I can within reason.
scottjua has been kind enough to answer my many questions (credit to him for many of these steps) and now begun the build has. After learning assembly of the kit, first step was sanding and prepping the steel parts for bluing. I used birchwood and casey super blue for the upper. Black paint (either archive x enamel or flat black rattle, undecided, opinions on this welcome) with scottjua stencil to come tomorrow. If anyone has any questions, by no means am I an expert, but I’m happy to try and answer!
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