MR Leia Pistol Disassembly

Mara Jade's Father

Master Member

• Jul 31, 2015

• #61

There is one on Shapeways (search "Leia Blaster").

I got a a cast of a real one from Odiwan72 but it was part of a Margolin casting set/kit. So I can't say if he is willing to sell parts or not... I guess you can ask.

 

hairball

Active Member

• Aug 1, 2015

• #62

Thanks, will pm him. I would really like a alminium or steel replica or the real thing ;-)

is the flash hider on the master replica all wrong? it seem longer and thinner then the original?

 

Last edited: Aug 1, 2015

OdiWan72

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Aug 2, 2015

• #63

Only could provide the resin muzzle MJF posted a pic of

Markus

 

Mara Jade's Father

Master Member

• Aug 2, 2015

• #64

hairball said:

is the flash hider on the master replica all wrong? it seem longer and thinner then the original?

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I believe if you read through this thread, there is discussion about what details are incorrect on the MR blaster.. and I think the muzzle was one of those details.

 

Mara Jade's Father

Master Member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #65

Clutch

I recently modified a Rubies Leia blaster. My main concern was making a pristine blaster but fear of the paint making it just look like painted plastic. I decided to utilize a technique used by others on this board that I liked but never tried; a powder graphite rub. I used a flat black base, then rubbed on the graphite powder, applied a matte sealer, then applied a black acrylic paint wash. I was very pleased with the results. as I was doing this, I often thought about your rebuild.

I have pictures posted but not sure if it does the finish justice. If you are interested, check it out: http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=210211&page=5&p=3722250&viewfull=1#post3722250

 

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Clutch

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Aug 24, 2015

• #66

Oh yes, you did a man's job on that thing. Very impressive. I've always been worried about the graphite/sealer combo. I figured the sealer would kill any natural sheen the graphite provides. I have some Testors metalizer paints that I've been meaning to try as well. I hope they have a long shelf life because I bought them years ago. Lol!

 

Mara Jade's Father

Master Member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #67

I used a craft sealer that is used for many purposes including pastels. They come in both gloss and matte. I used the matte.