ANH Hero DL-44 Discussion - Three ANH Greeblies Found
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I'm glad we're getting more discussion about the prop, but funny how the stolen image with no credit gets no mention. I gripe about it because I went through the trouble to buy it... share it, and immediately it was taken and re-shared with the express effort of someone removing my watermark... like many of my images. Oh well... What can I do. The attitude with which is was just shared above solidifies why I won't share stuff anymore.
NickCline
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Unbelievable... Crazy how little respect or consideration is shown to people who are generous enough to share things like this. I’m sorry, man. I wouldn’t share your private reference photos going forward either. Crazy how a few can ruin it for everybody.
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kpax
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Quite a collection of front sites.!Hey, thanks!
Been working on new sight assemblies... In this first pic, the far left is what I've had on the blaster for years. And moving from left to right, the second one is a real Millett front sight that was at one time intended for one of my Series 70 Colt 1911s (ended up using the same model but with an orange line, and I think it was a few thousandths taller, I can't remember and I sold that Colt a few years back) I thought it was kinda funny but cool to use it for a Han sight. The next one to the right is what I'm thinking is as close as I can get to what Kpax has on his blaster (and I think it's what I'll be switching to my blaster soon), and the last one is a little too long, I had planned on cutting it down some.
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I went through many of the same variations as you. Always thought they would try to make a front sight similar to a real front side like the Millit you used. Certainly could’ve been taller for all we know originally.
The only reason I suspect it wasn’t is the MerrSonn version which does not seem to show any blade, at least not higher than the antenna head.
Very nice! This is pretty much as good as it gets. So what are ur thoughts Kpax on the Mauser itself. Do you believe the top is blued and bottom is painted black?
We all like reference. We all want MORE reference. However, if certain reference can be attributed back to someone and they don't want that reference posted, respect their wishes.
kpax
Sr Member
You have shared so much information and experience over the years and I am sure we all appreciate it very much!.
I am sure that any misuse of images here is purely accidental or due to overexcitement!.
Removing of personal watermarks is obviously not acceptable protocol. I think we need a protocol droid here to police posting behaviors.
kpax
Sr Member
Hard to say it is.... ; )
They may have given the entire blaster a bit of dusting but the actual Mauser and "metal" parts all seem to have natural hue and "wear" spots that would be covered if the entire blaster was spray painted.
Also note the "damage" or "wear spots" on the left side rail top. I feel the original build of the blaster may have had not only a mystery knob glued on but maybe a MerrSonn style coil guled on the rail.?
It may have also "started as" a Left side scope set up as from Sitting Target.
After they realised the blaster would not sit in the "cowboy" holster rig they wanted to use they modified it as we now know it.
That’s really sad Scott. You’ve been a big influence not only on myself but I’m sure for many others as well. You should repost the image with your watermark so people have it and moving forward you can get the credit needed. Otherwise unfortunately it’s impossible to police. This is just a quick search on “Pinterest” using “Han Solo black and white”..
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Yeah, but they aren’t as clear as Scott’s purchased image. Many of us have much clearer reference than a simple search will ever return. Some we can’t share, which is sad because there are details that people just get plain wrong all the time and it would be great to be able to help out. Then there are photos we could share, but probably won’t because of stuff like this. The only way to enforce your rights over a photo you purchased is unfortunately, not to share it.
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Well, I done gone and did the ol' magnet trick. I'm certainly NOT the first to think of it!
They're fairly strong, but I wouldn't trust them if I were walking around with the blaster in the holster.
You'll see that I'm working on the post production "what's left of it" sight. Haven't added magnets to it, yet. I've kinda taken some artistic license with it, as I reckon I have with ALL of these sights.
I'll have to try one that's JUST the head of the push rod and the glue residue, it looks like it'd be fun to make after looking at your pics, Kpax!
So, for my "pre test firing" sight, I need to shorten the rods a little??
They're fairly strong, but I wouldn't trust them if I were walking around with the blaster in the holster.
You'll see that I'm working on the post production "what's left of it" sight. Haven't added magnets to it, yet. I've kinda taken some artistic license with it, as I reckon I have with ALL of these sights.
I'll have to try one that's JUST the head of the push rod and the glue residue, it looks like it'd be fun to make after looking at your pics, Kpax!
So, for my "pre test firing" sight, I need to shorten the rods a little??
This is upsetting. That we are now scared off of sharing info is truly a sad day for this hobby. Understandable to a certain degree but also very, very sad to hear
It isn’t anything new. It’s been like this since I can remember. Secret reference, and even secret forums.
I do hear what you are saying. There are a couple photos I’ve been trying to get access to for over 10 years...
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Sounds like a Dan Brown novel!
One day hopefully Lucasfilm will open the vaults to what they have. Bought the new Star Wars Archives book for this reason alone, hoping for just one pic of this blaster. We got it but still kind of lame. Lucasfilm seems to always have the last laugh. Apparently there is someone who lives in the UK believed to own this original hero prop so maybe he’ll finally open his safe and let everyone in. Not holding my breath for either though.
Yes I see the same as what you are mentioning here. At least it certainly looks to be so. The natural wear and tear is what makes the eyebrow raise.
Ya it must have been damaged when Ford (or anyone really) dropped it. This I know is a preproduction photo but I don’t see that same damage done just yet here..
Sitting Target used a different mauser entirely (as I know u know) but the scope and mount did come from this film. Do u think they started punching holes into the HERO on the left side, is that what you mean?? But if so wouldn’t they have completed this set up. Meaning wouldn’t there would be a hole in back for the rail as well? I don’t think that was the case for this reason as you can’t see any holes punched on the back?
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kpax
Sr Member
Yep. I did mine with magnets way back when. Used flat stock permanent magnets very strong. But I actually made a mold of the set up and cast of the magnet inside of Black polyurethane. I have one full length version as "originally built" and one post production broke off as you see in the images.
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kpax
Sr Member
I believe this is the case.
The naked runner upper receiver was used for the DL 44 and the sitting target scope mount and scope were used.
They may have attempted the same single point mount as the sitting target receiver since mystery disk is in the exact same position as the scope mount in that film. The mystery disk could be a braised or soldered area that the dovetail was attached to When they discovered that they could not holster the gun cowboy style with the scope mounted on the left they may have removed it and left it the mystery disk “scar“ just because it looked interesting.
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Do we know how the scope was attached on “naked runnner”. Any good pics outside of this?
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