Oki Doki Folks… here’s the skinny on the run.
Aaron and I have been back and forth over the details and he’s probably sweated more time and emotion into this project than I have. I just posed the questions and sent the pics, and parts, and he’s meticulously poured over the reference, and my prototype mount, real scope dimensions, etc.
The run can move forward only if we get at least 20 people totally committed with a payment for a full kit. We may be able to make some extras, but to get the pricing down we need to do at least 20 kits to make this viable.
We’re looking at $575 per kit plus paypal fees and shipping.
Here’s what you’re going to get for your $575:
- 1:1 outwardly accurate Compac Super Scope replica. It WILL have mineral glass lenses, and see through, but won’t be a functioning magnifying scope with working windage, cross hairs, etc. We’ve used dimensions off of my real scope, and the cast that Adamata provided of the accurate front lens element. Also I provided Aaron with a real Compac front lens element for threads and dimensions as well. This will be the best replica compac super scope available. It’s a pretty complicated design to replicate actually, and most of the cost of the kit. The machine time alone on this piece will be pretty staggering, and it’s very large as well.
- 11 Fin accurate front heat sink/grill. We’ve looked over the few reference photos of the original part, and Aaron has determined the dimensions and all the shapes of the fins in scale with the original prop’s MGC base Mauser.
- Mounting Bracket for scope: I’ve machined from scratch the prototype for these parts taking careful consideration to figure out the dimensions as I see them based on how they fit to my MGC GK replica. I have to acknowledge Vince from Correllian Exports pioneering this area, as his parts were the first inspiration for me to tackle this version of the blaster. I’ve come to feel that the CE version of this is very accurate to what I see on the original prop, but I made some minor changes. As pointed out to me by R2Dan a year or two ago, the rear disc is NOT the same distance to the center plate as the front disc. It’s slightly further backward. The discs are in my opinion thinner than previous versions of the mount as well.
The cross bar is also slightly longer than previous versions.
- 1:1 replica M9 flash hider: This will be like the original although made from aluminum and have a machined aluminum wing nut.
- Flash hider to barrel adapter: Delrin???
- All Fasteners (screws) needed in various lengths, thread pitches, etc. for easy putting together.
Here’s what’s NOT included and what you’ll need to do/find on your own:
- Paint. As best we can tell the original mount parts were painted aluminum. Should be very simple to paint and weather. The Original scope is painted as well. So no expensive anodizing required on any part of this kit.
- Scope Mount Rings: You’ll need to find you own vintage Weaver 1” rings. Whether you’re going to Chronicles/post production version rings, or Screen used rings, those can be found on ebay and gun shops, etc.
- Parkerization of the flash hider. If you so desire to have it parkerized rather than paint, this is up to each of you to source.
- Base Gun. The original prop was made with an MGC Mauser replica, but a Denix will work perfectly fine. Bobadebt also has an awesome accurization service that would be perfect for denix builds.
- Scope will NOT have the Compac Super Logo. That will be up to the finishing. It will also NOT have the Solo’s Hold Logo.
So there it is. If you want it to happen, it’s up to you guys to commit… spread the word, and then… let’s do this.
Once the run closes and starts production, we’re looking at about 120 days lead time.
Aaron and I have been back and forth over the details and he’s probably sweated more time and emotion into this project than I have. I just posed the questions and sent the pics, and parts, and he’s meticulously poured over the reference, and my prototype mount, real scope dimensions, etc.
The run can move forward only if we get at least 20 people totally committed with a payment for a full kit. We may be able to make some extras, but to get the pricing down we need to do at least 20 kits to make this viable.
We’re looking at $575 per kit plus paypal fees and shipping.
Here’s what you’re going to get for your $575:
- 1:1 outwardly accurate Compac Super Scope replica. It WILL have mineral glass lenses, and see through, but won’t be a functioning magnifying scope with working windage, cross hairs, etc. We’ve used dimensions off of my real scope, and the cast that Adamata provided of the accurate front lens element. Also I provided Aaron with a real Compac front lens element for threads and dimensions as well. This will be the best replica compac super scope available. It’s a pretty complicated design to replicate actually, and most of the cost of the kit. The machine time alone on this piece will be pretty staggering, and it’s very large as well.
- 11 Fin accurate front heat sink/grill. We’ve looked over the few reference photos of the original part, and Aaron has determined the dimensions and all the shapes of the fins in scale with the original prop’s MGC base Mauser.
- Mounting Bracket for scope: I’ve machined from scratch the prototype for these parts taking careful consideration to figure out the dimensions as I see them based on how they fit to my MGC GK replica. I have to acknowledge Vince from Correllian Exports pioneering this area, as his parts were the first inspiration for me to tackle this version of the blaster. I’ve come to feel that the CE version of this is very accurate to what I see on the original prop, but I made some minor changes. As pointed out to me by R2Dan a year or two ago, the rear disc is NOT the same distance to the center plate as the front disc. It’s slightly further backward. The discs are in my opinion thinner than previous versions of the mount as well.
The cross bar is also slightly longer than previous versions.
- 1:1 replica M9 flash hider: This will be like the original although made from aluminum and have a machined aluminum wing nut.
- Flash hider to barrel adapter: Delrin???
- All Fasteners (screws) needed in various lengths, thread pitches, etc. for easy putting together.
Here’s what’s NOT included and what you’ll need to do/find on your own:
- Paint. As best we can tell the original mount parts were painted aluminum. Should be very simple to paint and weather. The Original scope is painted as well. So no expensive anodizing required on any part of this kit.
- Scope Mount Rings: You’ll need to find you own vintage Weaver 1” rings. Whether you’re going to Chronicles/post production version rings, or Screen used rings, those can be found on ebay and gun shops, etc.
- Parkerization of the flash hider. If you so desire to have it parkerized rather than paint, this is up to each of you to source.
- Base Gun. The original prop was made with an MGC Mauser replica, but a Denix will work perfectly fine. Bobadebt also has an awesome accurization service that would be perfect for denix builds.
- Scope will NOT have the Compac Super Logo. That will be up to the finishing. It will also NOT have the Solo’s Hold Logo.
So there it is. If you want it to happen, it’s up to you guys to commit… spread the word, and then… let’s do this.
Once the run closes and starts production, we’re looking at about 120 days lead time.
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