Han Solo ANH “Hero” Blaster- I’m gunna need your guys help on this.

[wuher da brewer]

You might be able to get it at a gun shop or order it online. That place you got the grips has it. The Denix isn't exaclty aluminum, it is a high zinc pot metal alloy. The Aluminum Black tends to leave a white haze on the Denix metal when you use it. I just wash it with a mild detergent and water and wipe it dry. Then I go over it with a dry rag with a little oil on it. Once you do that, the white haze will be gone and it will be blackened. I've used Aluminum Black to fully blacken or slightly age quite a number of props.

 

[kibosh]

You might be able to get it at a gun shop or order it online. That place you got the grips has it. The Denix isn't exaclty aluminum, it is a high zinc pot metal alloy. The Aluminum Black tends to leave a white haze on the Denix metal when you use it. I just wash it with a mild detergent and water and wipe it dry. Then I go over it with a dry rag with a little oil on it. Once you do that, the white haze will be gone and it will be blackened. I've used Aluminum Black to fully blacken or slightly age quite a number of props.

Thanks! That sounds like a great way to finish a denix.

When you say you rub oil on it, is it gun oil? And do you just put a touch on to kind of seal it, or is the whole thing oily to the touch then?

 

[superjedi]

Well, I assume the Alu Black works like any other chemical "cold bluing" process. It's actually an oxidation process where the chemical reacts with the metal and literally oxidizes (rusts) it.
With cold blue for steel, you have to first rinse the piece once it achieves the desired color, then once it's dry, you apply a thin coat of gun oil to seal the metal's pores from oxygen.
If you just put bluing chemicals on steel, and don't stop the reaction, the metal will actually continue to rust.
I would think the white hazy look is residual corrosion on the Denix's pot metal. Not all metals "rust" per se, they oxidize in different ways. A white hazy film is very much like what oxidized aluminum looks like.

 

[wuher da brewer]

Yes, I usually use gun oil. Though I think I've used 3 in 1 in a pinch. It is just a extremely light coat. Your gun shouldn't be greasy, though that is how you usually receive a new Denix in the box.

 

[Hirohawa]

Is there a tutorial or tips on how to do the Bull Barrels on the ANH Hero blasters?

Thanks

 

[wuher da brewer]

I use a section of 3/4" copper pipe when I make my bull barrel. I try to chamfer it to match the three flat faces where it meets the top of the receiver. I usually use aluminum foil to build up the barrel before sliding on the tube and packing the ends and seam line with JB weld putty.

 

[Gatekeeper]

The Denix hammers is one of my pet peeves, so I usually reshape them with a Dremel. Gives a nicer "Mauser" profile, IMO.

 

[JoblessPunk]

Hey Everyone!!
Sorry for such a long time with no reply, but I've been waiting for all the parts to come in.

And today I got all the parts I Ordered!! yay!!

So It's suppose to rain tomorrow, and I have plans till like 6, so I don't know how much I can get done tomorrow.

But, I'm off Thursday, and Friday So I will definitely see what I can get done

Woot!
I'm soooo excited and can’t wait to start!!