Episode 7 F-11D Blaster Rifle (COMPLETE)
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widescreen
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I'd really appreciate those - if I may?
That's a VERY interesting picture to me. It was hard getting good shots of the blaster underside when the blaster was originally modeled, but JJ did get me this shot from Celebration off of one of the good blasters on display with a trooper (not the cheaper mass-produced ones that the walk-around troopers were carrying):
Keep in mind I am biased as heck, but I spent a LOT of time looking at the blaster references, and all of the good ones (once again, mostly from Celebration) had a bottom panel over that section. If you take a look at the next pic, you will see arrows I've added to highlight a fastener head on the inset Celebration gun, and then a corresponding pilot-hole in the French reference picture:
Now I could be wrong (and that would be nothing new
), but I am going to propose that the blaster in the French shot is actually missing the cover underneath, and those two black fasteners visible are in fact actual assembly fasteners for the prop. Why that cover is missing or where it went, I have no idea, but that fastener head, matching pilot hole, and the surrounding details in comparison lead me to think I'm right. What do you guys think?
T5H
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I think you're right, and I arrived to the same conclusion too, there must be some kind of cover going here. But I strongly believe that what we are seeing on these picture taken from Galleries Lafayette is correct regarding the inside on the folding stock. I've seen the whole blasters in real and everything else is matching what we already know of the F-11D.That's a VERY interesting picture to me. It was hard getting good shots of the blaster underside when the blaster was originally modeled, but JJ did get me this shot from Celebration off of one of the good blasters on display with a trooper (not the cheaper mass-produced ones that the walk-around troopers were carrying):
https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b54c/57t6vmtj7vdc77t6g.jpg
Keep in mind I am biased as heck, but I spent a LOT of time looking at the blaster references, and all of the good ones (once again, mostly from Celebration) had a bottom panel over that section. If you take a look at the next pic, you will see arrows I've added to highlight a fastener head on the inset Celebration gun, and then a corresponding pilot-hole in the French reference picture:
https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/19cd/smbhxd7i3tnyefg4g.jpg
Now I could be wrong (and that would be nothing new
After, why some have a cover, why some haven't? I would say it is the same question than for the black part behing the trigger. Most of the blasters we've seen don't have it, yet you can identify the part on one picture of Finn holding his blaster...
I only bring it up because I modeled this version. I did all of this starting before I realized the long-version (with stock) that JJ NAILED! There is no easy road when it comes to Star wars stuff, but this has been done well, and done on a schedule before all of these other 'previews' have popped. There you go.
BobasDent1138
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I'm perfectly happy with where the kit is now, I think it's a beautiful design and everyone who assisted the process did an awesome job. Cover or no cover, I need one of these!
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kristen jones
Master Member
Seconded!
Now the big question... when can we get one?
Now the big question... when can we get one?
This looks great! I would definitely be interested in a kit when they become available!
JJ Griffin
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Still catching up on back orders but as soon as that's done we'll look into getting some blasters out to you fine folks who are interested.
kristen jones
Master Member
Definitely keep us posted. :thumbsup
JJ Griffin
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Quick video for you all detailing how the tactical flashlights work in our model:
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BobasDent1138
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Awesome news! Very exciting!Still catching up on back orders but as soon as that's done we'll look into getting some blasters out to you fine folks who are interested.
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OldKen
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This thread is just devoid of talent...
I can't even TYPE that with a straight face!!!
AWESOME FROM START TO FINISH!!!
This blaster is growing on me. And it's all your fault Griffen!!!
I wonder how hard it would be to add a pressure switch for the light? I'd imagine it wouldn't be too hard.
Damn it, I NEED one of these!!! I swore that my prop addiction would never go into the pre OR post OT....
Your killing me guys!
Again, top notch A+++ work here!!!
I can't even TYPE that with a straight face!!!
AWESOME FROM START TO FINISH!!!
This blaster is growing on me. And it's all your fault Griffen!!!
I wonder how hard it would be to add a pressure switch for the light? I'd imagine it wouldn't be too hard.
Damn it, I NEED one of these!!! I swore that my prop addiction would never go into the pre OR post OT....
Your killing me guys!
Again, top notch A+++ work here!!!
JJ Griffin
Sr Member
They can be clearly seen on the front of the troopers' rifles during the village raid at the beginning of the film.
Ah, apologies for that. Those guys were a huge help in bringing the blaster to a point where it would be suitable for trooping purposes, and a lot of them have TFA suits and are in dire need of sidearms in time for the promotional/premieres in late Nov/early December. So we felt the first run was best suited over there, to iron out any kinks and get them in the hands of 501st troopers who likely needed them ASAP. No worries, as soon as we've filled all orders we'll be opening up a Project Run thread over here.
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