My Scratch Built Sandtrooper Backpack and T-21 Blaster (Lewis Gun)
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Re: My Scratch Built Sandtrooper Backpack
Brilliant! You've captured the very heart of the SW universe! Adn now comes the weathering?
Amazing job!
Brilliant! You've captured the very heart of the SW universe! Adn now comes the weathering?
Amazing job!
Re: My Scratch Built Sandtrooper Backpack
Thanks!! I appreciate the compliments.
I went to the dollar store today and picked up two small jars of peanut butter just for the lids. I had originally planned on using some plumbing caps, but I didn't like how they looked. After painting them white, I mounted them to the right side tube. Then I mounted the tube to the bins.
I think those lids work great, they fit perfectly!
I then mounted both bins to the PVC pipe frame. I just need to tighten everything, add the straps, and paint over the nuts and bolts.
The only thing left to do before I start weathering is the radar dish. I found a few retro pitchers online that have the same design as the original prop. There's also someone selling some casts. But I figured since I didn't really do anything screen accurate, why spend the extra money now. I found a piece of tupperware and a sink guard at the dollar store and will just make something simple tomorrow.
Brilliant! You've captured the very heart of the SW universe! Adn now comes the weathering?
Thanks!! I appreciate the compliments.
I went to the dollar store today and picked up two small jars of peanut butter just for the lids. I had originally planned on using some plumbing caps, but I didn't like how they looked. After painting them white, I mounted them to the right side tube. Then I mounted the tube to the bins.
I think those lids work great, they fit perfectly!
I then mounted both bins to the PVC pipe frame. I just need to tighten everything, add the straps, and paint over the nuts and bolts.
The only thing left to do before I start weathering is the radar dish. I found a few retro pitchers online that have the same design as the original prop. There's also someone selling some casts. But I figured since I didn't really do anything screen accurate, why spend the extra money now. I found a piece of tupperware and a sink guard at the dollar store and will just make something simple tomorrow.
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Re: My Scratch Built Sandtrooper Backpack
This is the tupperware and sink guard I got from the dollar store. I trimmed the rubber from the lid, added a bolt, and painted it white. Then I glued the sink guard to the underside. I'll lighten the sink guard up some when I start to weather it. It'll do for $2.
This is the tupperware and sink guard I got from the dollar store. I trimmed the rubber from the lid, added a bolt, and painted it white. Then I glued the sink guard to the underside. I'll lighten the sink guard up some when I start to weather it. It'll do for $2.
bobafettsslave1
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Re: My Scratch Built Sandtrooper Backpack
Wow this is excellent.
Wow this is excellent.
Re: My Scratch Built Sandtrooper Backpack and T-21 Light Repeating Blaster (Lewis Gun
I figured I'd just add the T-21 build to this thread rather than start another. Waiting on some straps for the backpack so I started on this.
I wanted to build a T-21, but not completely from scratch. So I bought this Crosman Air Soft gun from Walmart for $60.00 to use as the main body. I intend to keep this build under $100.
I removed the front lower hand rail, barrel, and magazine.
This is just a test fit of the barrel, using 2" drain pipe. I'm hoping to add a few odds and ends so it at least kind of resembles the blaster. Again, not worrying about screen accuracy.
I figured I'd just add the T-21 build to this thread rather than start another. Waiting on some straps for the backpack so I started on this.
I wanted to build a T-21, but not completely from scratch. So I bought this Crosman Air Soft gun from Walmart for $60.00 to use as the main body. I intend to keep this build under $100.
I removed the front lower hand rail, barrel, and magazine.
This is just a test fit of the barrel, using 2" drain pipe. I'm hoping to add a few odds and ends so it at least kind of resembles the blaster. Again, not worrying about screen accuracy.
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Did some more work today on the barrel, split it into two pieces and added another coupler. I also re-enforced the existing barrel so it had enough strength to support the pipe.
Then I cut the top of one of these air fresheners to use as a transition between the two barrels.
That piece is a little shorter than the real prop, but I can live with it.
Then I cut the top of one of these air fresheners to use as a transition between the two barrels.
That piece is a little shorter than the real prop, but I can live with it.
brandomack
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I love stuff like this!
Thanks!
Worked on the barrel a bit more today. For the ribbed portion I used some Polyvinyl irrigation tubing.
I drilled holes in each end of the barrel, put one end of the tubing inside, glued it nice and snug, and wound it around the barrel. Then I inserted the other end in the opposite hole and glued it. I didn't want to hassle with trying to glue each segment so I figured this would be easier. I also couldn't find a cheap alternative to a larger diameter hose to put over the barrel. This worked out pretty well and the holes will be on the bottom, so you won't even see them.
I also finished up another detail on the backpack. I used these two slip joint nuts and some left over hose as a connector between the two main backpack pieces.
The backpack is pretty much done, just need to add the straps and weather. I'll try and finish up the rifle next.
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bobafettsslave1
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This is looking sweet.
