Episode 7 F-11D Blaster Rifle (COMPLETE)

Re: Ep 7 Stormtrooper New Blaster Build (Pic Heavy)

JJ Griffin said:
This Master blaster is, but in finished resin it will be solid. If you have some sort of tool you can hollow out the interior yourself, etc
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Got it , thanks for clearing that up, now take my money :D
 
Re: Ep 7 Stormtrooper New Blaster Build (Pic Heavy)

Love the work. Great job. I'm still guessing that the "fat" part of the grip is supposed to go into the old Sterling-style grip as a release for the holster, but that could be done after- if it proves to be true.
 
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Does anyone have information about the size of the stormtrooper blaster? Because I found a pep file but because I´m a newbie I don´t know how to check the size of the model in pepakura.
 
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Re: Ep 7 Stormtrooper New Blaster Build (Pic Heavy)

New blaster size is approximately 18 1/2 inches, slightly shorter than the original Sterling-based blaster. Nearly every component on the new blaster, while extremely similar to the original blasters, was scratch-modeled to be similar, but not from existing or useable parts. If someone can dispute this, awesome, but I dropped all of my other projects for a month to model this version, using both available and private references. I modeled the gun from the start with an actual scanned Sterling in the hopes that some parts might carry over, but even the VERY close ones don't. The EP 7 blaster is a natural transition, as created by the art designers, from the original we all know.

The only used-piece identified has been the butt-stock for (what I am calling) the assault model, the Advanced Technology Strikeforce stock, along with a modified scope and two mount points. Now, is all of this canon? Accurate? Spot on? Likely not. My point is this. I have accurately modeled an original blaster, nevermind an L2a3 Sterling from manufacturing blueprints. I am sure some details will be slightly off, but I also stuck with Celebration display references, and not the zip-tied garbage troopers were carrying there. JJ (and I) will do whatever it takes to make this blaster spot on. I only ask that everyone appreciate, JJ's blaster is not a fly-by-night piece. His dedication and R&D will show on the final piece.... He has had me revise things (and I do as well) that most will NEVER notice, but he does it because he respects the lineage, always asks fans what looks good/appropriate/proper, and listens to that feedback.

Is this the best blaster you can hope for now? I've no idea. BUT, I know the time I have put into it, and it is really well done. I didn't cut corners, and JJ is not known for cutting corners either. I have every dimension of the gun tattooed on my brain, and no measurement was taken lightly. I think we did well.
 
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Thanks, Lael... really, you did all of the hard work. I just nitpicked. I appreciate your dedication to the project and I hope I can give your work the physical representation it deserves :)

laellee said:
New blaster size is approximately 18 1/2 inches, slightly shorter than the original Sterling-based blaster. Nearly every component on the new blaster, while extremely similar to the original blasters, was scratch-modeled to be similar, but not from existing or useable parts. If someone can dispute this, awesome, but I dropped all of my other projects for a month to model this version, using both available and private references. I modeled the gun from the start with an actual scanned Sterling in the hopes that some parts might carry over, but even the VERY close ones don't. The EP 7 blaster is a natural transition, as created by the art designers, from the original we all know.

The only used-piece identified has been the butt-stock for (what I am calling) the assault model, the Advanced Technology Strikeforce stock, along with a modified scope and two mount points. Now, is all of this canon? Accurate? Spot on? Likely not. My point is this. I have accurately modeled an original blaster, nevermind an L2a3 Sterling from manufacturing blueprints. I am sure some details will be slightly off, but I also stuck with Celebration display references, and not the zip-tied garbage troopers were carrying there. JJ (and I) will do whatever it takes to make this blaster spot on. I only ask that everyone appreciate, JJ's blaster is not a fly-by-night piece. His dedication and R&D will show on the final piece.... He has had me revise things (and I do as well) that most will NEVER notice, but he does it because he respects the lineage, always asks fans what looks good/appropriate/proper, and listens to that feedback.

Is this the best blaster you can hope for now? I've no idea. BUT, I know the time I have put into it, and it is really well done. I didn't cut corners, and JJ is not known for cutting corners either. I have every dimension of the gun tattooed on my brain, and no measurement was taken lightly. I think we did well.
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***Update!***

Gun is almost completely sanded. Doing the final round of sanding this weekend. Now, I need YOUR help, RPFers...

Any ideas what I could use for the textured material that is attached to the grip and foregrip areas? Pictures for reference...!

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Re: Ep 7 Stormtrooper New Blaster Build (Pic Heavy)

JJ Griffin said:
***Update!***

Gun is almost completely sanded. Doing the final round of sanding this weekend. Now, I need YOUR help, RPFers...

Any ideas what I could use for the textured material that is attached to the grip and foregrip areas? Pictures for reference...!

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On a couple of my hand built blaster I used some plastic matting used for sewing, needle point, comes in all different sizes, easy to bend.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71oQsqTFc+L._SY300_.jpg
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Phasma Stock Get! Rest of the blaster is not shown, but it fits it fine! Hooray!

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Re: Ep 7 Stormtrooper New Blaster Build (COMPLETE)

Dude, very very impressive. Despite having another one coming from another source, I just have to try this out because it looks amazing! Can't wait until you're ready to produce. Well done!.
 
Re: Ep 7 Stormtrooper New Blaster Build (COMPLETE)

Great work on this and thanks so much for posting the video , can I ask if all the electronics including the front flash were put together by the same person? I will be needing some for mine and would like to get a rig made up
 
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