Bradberry00's Prop Builds: UPDATE — E-11 DONE!
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Finally put the last finishing touches on my Han Solo Hero DL-44. It is technically a "Live Fire" however the upper had some serious damage, so it is likely unsafe to fire. But, for the price that I picked this Mauser up for, I am totally fine with it just being a prop.
Specs:
- Real Mauser
- DEC Steel Flash Hider and Bull Barrel
- Real Hensoldt (2 3/4x)
- Field Marshall Scope Mount
- Real Tomtit Cylinders and Push Rods
- Todd's T-Track
I didn't have the right machinery to thread the upper and fit the bull barrel so I commissioned scottjua for this, so a thank you is in order. I also used his excellent scope mount stencils, though I did do quite a bit by hand to give it just a bit more of a natural look.
Overall I am VERY happy with this build, I may pick up a different safety lever without the "Prewar" hole, do some weathering to the grips, and look for a more accurate scope at some point....but I am in no rush.
Specs:
- Real Mauser
- DEC Steel Flash Hider and Bull Barrel
- Real Hensoldt (2 3/4x)
- Field Marshall Scope Mount
- Real Tomtit Cylinders and Push Rods
- Todd's T-Track
I didn't have the right machinery to thread the upper and fit the bull barrel so I commissioned scottjua for this, so a thank you is in order. I also used his excellent scope mount stencils, though I did do quite a bit by hand to give it just a bit more of a natural look.
Overall I am VERY happy with this build, I may pick up a different safety lever without the "Prewar" hole, do some weathering to the grips, and look for a more accurate scope at some point....but I am in no rush.
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Thanks! I have two more ANH projects (Graflex and E-11) in the works and am almost done with my Obi-Wan saber. I hope to get a good "Class of 1977" photo shoot soon. Then I guess I need to start some ESB props......it never ends.
Class of 1977, huh!?
Love the tag
#classof77
Everything still functions, it could fire...but the condition of the upper isn’t ideal.
I finally finished my *almost real parts Obi-Wan Lightsaber, the only replica parts on this are the booster (looking for one *hint *hint) and "transistor washers", which are both Roman pieces. I also added a tack weld to the booster to make it appear more legit. I may do a bit of weathering on it, but overall I am going to call it done. Thank you again Marv and teecrooz for helping me with this I appreciate all of your advice and generosity.
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Picked up this Folmer w/ Patent Graflex a while back (thanks NickCline) with the correct glass eye. I finally fit the vintage Exactra bubble strip and glued on Todd's T-Track this week. Still haven't decided which way I want to go with the d-ring so I am holding off for now. I should have cleaned it up a bit before I took these photos but was excited to see it almost done.
Picked up this Death Trooper helmet from a friend (thanks Moet1919). I know Anovos is a terrible company...but when they actually produce something...WOW. Next to the the Shoretrooper, the Death Trooper is one of my favorite pieces of character design and it is nice to have this in the collection. I will be repainting/re-weathering parts of this helmet soon (and get better photos when I do), but right out of the box this thing is great!
Also have a few exciting ANH items to report on soon!
Also have a few exciting ANH items to report on soon!
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These two helmets look bad ass together! Two of my favorite helmets designs from R1. I have 2 more DT helmets coming your way buddy. lol
I don’t know if anyone has seen David’s previous work on his Shoretrooper helmets. He took the ANOVOS Shoretrooper, stripped it down, repainted it in the exact paint layers, as the original screen used helmets were done. Absolutely amazing paint detail in his work. You could stare at the detail in this helmet all day. Here’s an example of one he did years ago.
I don’t know if anyone has seen David’s previous work on his Shoretrooper helmets. He took the ANOVOS Shoretrooper, stripped it down, repainted it in the exact paint layers, as the original screen used helmets were done. Absolutely amazing paint detail in his work. You could stare at the detail in this helmet all day. Here’s an example of one he did years ago.
Thanks Charley! Yes the helmet he posted, a Backstage Props V2, was sold some time ago to fund the Anovos that I currently have. I plan on doing a bit more work on my Anovos Shoretrooper helmet, but am waiting until I have the armor to start weathering. I want the weathering to be consistent between the pieces.
I have had this built for some time but never shared it. My ROTJ DL-44....that I just somewhat reluctantly sold in the Junkyard :/....
- MGC Mauser
- Boba Debt ROTJ Anodized Aluminum Kit
- Boba Debt Aluminum Flash Hider
- MGC Mauser
- Boba Debt ROTJ Anodized Aluminum Kit
- Boba Debt Aluminum Flash Hider
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Picked up a new frag body for my Obi-Wan Lightsaber. I am very happy with the condition it is in, just threw a little gun oil on the original blueing. It also has the correct symmetrical cuts! I will be using my previous windvane as the profile is a bit more accurate than the one that came with this "new" grenade. As alway...better photos will come eventually, hopefully after a booster is found.
