I’ve had a few people reach out to me since the release of SOLO to see what my thoughts were on this new SOLO blaster. Im very excited to finally be able to share what I’ve come up with.
Since it seems that the base of this blaster is basically the AWC with some minor mods I figured it’s best to keep it as simple as possible as well.
So what follows is what I’ve come up with to convert your very own AW Custom into a screen accurate Han SOLO:ASWS blaster. All these parts up on shapeways for anyone who is interested..
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/dl-44-blaster?section=9-+SOLO:ASWS&s=0
Basically there is 4 mods to make this screen conversion. (5 if you include the added line in the scope dial)..
- replace the bull barrel
- replace the heat sink grille
- replace the mystery disk
- convert the left side of the airsoft
Originally I was going to redesign the whole flash hider AND bull barrel but since it appears that the flash hider in SOLO is very similar (if not the exact same) to this AWC its best to keep it as simple as possible. Only one mod and you are good to go.
First cut the flash hider off from the bull barrel..
Then replace it with this bull barrel which I designed directly from pictures of the film prop. (I also have a bull barrel design with the screws “already attached” as well). It will slide tightly right into place, after which reattach the flash hider. Everything will fit nice and snug and flush..
The next AWC upgrade that is a must is the “Heat Sink Grille” and “Mystery Disk”. Both need to be replaced with parts that are more inline to what was actually on screen in SOLO.
The grille will snap into place and is extremely accurate to what’s seen on screen. Obviously I am a little bias but if you look closely I think you will agree..
I have yet to do this last mod on the AWC just yet but I do have the parts ready. Including a small plate to smooth out the life side before adding the left side replacement..
I have replaced the left side on the HFC m712 (taking that airsoft apart is a little different than the AWC) so if you want to get an idea of how to attach it follow this link..
THE FORCE AWAKENS blaster build (HFC m712)
After these simple upgrades your AWC is now SOLOfied [emoji106]