Rey's Gun TFA
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That technique looks amazing. VERY convincing.
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Oh man I would be interested in an aluminum version
for sure just pm me or something so I remember.
VanOaksProps
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I don't know that there are "official" numbers from Disney/LFL. I do know there are a lot of people who have made 3d prints, some more accurate than others. The only suggestion I could give would be to use the image below and base all your measurements from the Torx screw dimensions, which are M3 size(6mm).
There's also the Punished Props blueprint: http://punishedprops.com/shop/reys-blaster-blueprints-free/
I would say the Greggo version is very close to accurate in its overall size, without scaling. I used M3 and M4 torx pin screws on my build of it and they looked just right in comparison to reference photos.
M3 and M4 screws are also the right size for the SE-44C First Order stormtrooper pistol according to The 5th Horseman's model, which is known to be highly accurate.
Atlas
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I really doubt that they are M3s, that would make the small hex-screws on the receiver and barrel/flash hider M2s and those are pretty frakking small.
Another point of measure (That I'm using on mine) is the size of the C96 grip panels which is also leading me to believe that this thing is bigger than it looks like.
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VanOaksProps
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OOPS! I misspoke. I'm using m4 Torx (I looked at the wrong receipt).
Here is mine - designed by @JOATRASHFX. I'm using m4 secu-torx screws for the larger screw heads and after seeing the Disneyland Launch Bay version, I'd say that it's extremely close in size, if not exactly the same.
Bill Doran (@chinbeard) has his listed at 13" in length. I don't have mine in front of me, but I'd say that's about right.
Here is mine - designed by @JOATRASHFX. I'm using m4 secu-torx screws for the larger screw heads and after seeing the Disneyland Launch Bay version, I'd say that it's extremely close in size, if not exactly the same.
Bill Doran (@chinbeard) has his listed at 13" in length. I don't have mine in front of me, but I'd say that's about right.
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13" is definitely too big. It's closer to 11" than 13"
I feel pretty confident about the accuracy of my metal version. I don have it in front of my but its between 11 - 12.
There are 3 sizes of screw used on the prop -- two kinds of button head and one socket head. Take another look at the reference which shows the grip button head screws should be larger than the body button head screws. The socket head screws on the barrel and side detail are smaller still. In my opinion the M3 and M4 are the right sizes for the button head screws.
Bill's build is very nice, and extremely well done, but it does appear too large. It's sized for man-hands rather than Rey-hands. Look how small the original prop is in Harrison Ford's hand in the movie.
VanOaksProps
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Based on this photo from Launch Bay (which I know isn't the hero prop, but it's the best we've got right now) and the M4 Torx head (8mm), it looks like the total length is around 14.5" - so Bill's design might actually be too small.
I opted for imperial instead of metric and mine is approximately 11.5 inches long. My grips are almost perfect in size to my red 9 broomhandle grips.
I used 8/32 torx for the grips, 6/32 torx for the rest of the body, and M2.5 cap screws for the small screws.
I used 8/32 torx for the grips, 6/32 torx for the rest of the body, and M2.5 cap screws for the small screws.
I can say with certainty that it is in the 11"-12" range, definitely not bigger.
Here's the Greggo version, above, which measures a hair under 11" long. The lilykill is below, at just over 10" long (a bit too small). M3 and #8 (same size as M4) button head security Torx screws on both.
Apart from the shape of the upper edge of the grips I think Greggo's is the most accurate freely available version out there, but if you scale it up Lilykill's is great as well.
Apart from the shape of the upper edge of the grips I think Greggo's is the most accurate freely available version out there, but if you scale it up Lilykill's is great as well.
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The5yearSquirl
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What do u guys think about cold cast aluminum? im thinking about printing and making a mold to cold cast do you guys think it would get a good finish?
I am planning on putting up the pattern I made for this soon. Obviously I still need to size the thigh strap length, but the layout, shape and hardware to connect the strap is accurate, the best I can tell from the limited shots of it in the movie and the Rey action figure. The other end of the strap just gets a stud and hole(s) to fasten it through the ring. Something about having the blaster laying on my desk with no holster just felt wrong.
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Jon8712
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Yes, fantastic work on the holster, Redwillow!!! If you are still willing to share the pattern here, I'd love to use it as a guide to make one for my wife's Rey costume. I noticed you didn't stitch the holster...did you just glue it together with Barge or some other type of leather cement?
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