Boba Debt
Master Member
if you wanted a rubber bumper to stay true to the prop they can be found but it's really hard.
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Limited Run Han Solo ROTJ Blaster Active Project
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if you wanted a rubber bumper to stay true to the prop they can be found but it's really hard.
OBI WAN KEN0B1
Sr Member
on this one i vote for the most voted on part. 
the small price difference doesn't matter to me
the small price difference doesn't matter to me
maniacman7
Well-Known Member
I'm in for the proper radius and machined .
Darth Gius
Active Member
Machined with proper radius for me.
JetSetWilly
Well-Known Member
I'm happy to pay a little extra for machined/radius.
Boba Debt
Master Member
I think enough people have commented on the square detail to warrant asking my shop for a quote on making them from machined aluminum
So lets move onto the Scope Bracket
I’m pretty sure there are not accuracy issues but I wanted to discuss making it a different way to give this group the option to save money
The top rail surface at the base of the dovetail sits below the top surface of the bracket.
Because of this offset, making it a single piece is not easy so I went with a 2 piece design which is probably the way it was done back when the prop was built
However if we want to adjust the rail up about 1/32” so that the two surfaces line up it is possible that this piece could be made for less and the assembly would be easier.
Please discuss
So lets move onto the Scope Bracket
I’m pretty sure there are not accuracy issues but I wanted to discuss making it a different way to give this group the option to save money
The top rail surface at the base of the dovetail sits below the top surface of the bracket.
Because of this offset, making it a single piece is not easy so I went with a 2 piece design which is probably the way it was done back when the prop was built
However if we want to adjust the rail up about 1/32” so that the two surfaces line up it is possible that this piece could be made for less and the assembly would be easier.
Please discuss
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YES. Please make the rail line up with the top of the bracket. That's something that always bothered me about the bracket from the last AP. And also, the scope ring won't mount securely to the rail with the offset
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extreme_too2
Well-Known Member
I'm cool with both halves being level.
maniacman7
Well-Known Member
I cant see the price being that drastic so I say go with accuracy.
I'll vote for accuracy as well.
extreme_too2
Well-Known Member
Considering we're using Denixes and aluminum squares, I feel like total screen accuracy has been cast aside, so why not go fully "idealized" with a level bracket? Especially considering it'll make for a more secure fit on the scope.
I'm all for accuracy. That being said, I also like the rigidity of having a single piece. The fact that the scope ring would mount better is an added bonus.
I say go for the single piece. The overall look of the kit is super accurate to begin with so I'm totally willing to give an inch (or 1/32")for practicality over accuracy.
Just my 2 cents.
I say go for the single piece. The overall look of the kit is super accurate to begin with so I'm totally willing to give an inch (or 1/32")for practicality over accuracy.
Just my 2 cents.
Poseidon11
Member
I am a machinist so I do see how making the dovetail detail in one piece would be difficult. I have no problem with a 2 piece design and I vote for accuracy. However, I do not have a replica of this blaster so I'm unfamiliar with the scope fitting poorly(?). Can someone post pics of how it sits on the dovetail.
IndustrialActn
Member
I'm more interested in accuracy than cost
Boba Debt
Master Member
If we can locate the correct scope rings and buy them off the shelf you will have to remove a small amount of material from the inside foot and it will fit properly.
If we can't find them and end up casting the rings I have the correct version and it's modified so it will work right.
