Dann's Blaster Projects - (Latest) FM ANH Hero Project from Nov 2022

Dann · Jul 12, 2018

Thanks guys! It means a lot!

Now to tackle the gears and the swizzle sticks.

I think I'm gonna wait for the pro I've got modeling the parts to finish so I can use the 3d prints.

I do plan to do two of the stirrers, one on each side. It looks like there was another one in this photo...

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Dann · Jul 12, 2018

OdiWan72 said:
That´s what a SW blaster should look like...WELL DONE!!!

That's quite a compliment coming from the Blaster Master!

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OdiWan72 · Jul 12, 2018

Dann said:
Thanks guys! It means a lot!

Now to tackle the gears and the swizzle sticks.

I think I'm gonna wait for the pro I've got modeling the parts to finish so I can use the 3d prints.

I do plan to do two of the stirrers, one on each side. It looks like there was another one in this photo...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180712/cadfad8de108412ad8262f42f1d22b73.jpg

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There IS a stirrer on both sides, coming out of the Phantom part, yes!

kurtyboy · Jul 12, 2018

Looking very good. Dann.

I lost one stirrer so I'll be going with the one missing look!

Seth Skywalker · Jul 12, 2018

Your inspiring me to finally go and paint my sw nerf guns.

OdiWan72 · Jul 13, 2018

kurtyboy said:
Looking very good. Dann.

I lost one stirrer so I'll be going with the one missing look!

What is going on with all that "loosing stuff" in the recent past? You´ve got a Gremlin in your house buddy

thd9791 · Jul 13, 2018

kurtyboy said:
Looking very good. Dann.

I lost one stirrer so I'll be going with the one missing look!

how thick are the stirrers? I kinda want to just make some out of thin aluminum

Dann · Jul 13, 2018

Hey guys, is this a coincidence or am I on to something here?

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kurtyboy · Jul 13, 2018

1.8mm, Tom.

Dann, that's interesting. I'll compare my stunt casting to the Veron. part

thd9791 said:
how thick are the stirrers? I kinda want to just make some out of thin aluminum

Dann · Jul 13, 2018

Maybe it's just a radial engine part from a different kit? Seems like if this part were used, it'd require some filling in of some of the gaps, and removal of some of the fins among some other modifications, so likely it isn't feasible. Perhaps it really is simply coincidental that they're so similar looking.

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thd9791 · Jul 13, 2018

Dann said:
Maybe it's just a radial engine part from a different kit? Seems like if this part were used, it'd require some filling in of some of the gaps, and removal of some of the fins among some other modifications, so likely it isn't feasible. Perhaps it really is simply coincidental that they're so similar looking.

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Don't doubt yourself yet - lets look into this one

they reduce diameter at almost the exact same point too, could very well be from another kit.

Dann · Jul 13, 2018

thd9791 said:
Don't doubt yourself yet - lets look into this one they reduce diameter at almost the exact same point too, could very well be from another kit.

I think the smaller diameter section of the Tomtit is too long and the larger diameter section is too short. I guess you could butt-up another one at the back of the first one and cut the small part off. So basically you'd need two Tomtit parts to do it.

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Dann · Jul 18, 2018

Thought I'd post a few pics of my Han ANH Hero Blaster. I've had a few over the years, and this one isn't new by any means, but I did make my own grille last night. For the past several years I've had the metal DEC grille on there, but always planned to replace it with the real plastic Tomtit engine cylinder parts. Finally got around to it!

The rest of the blaster is obviously an MGC base, and for years now it's had mostly steel DEC parts (except for the scope). Though recently (couple months ago) I replaced the aluminum DEC scope with a Field Marshall steel scope, along with his mount. Love it!!

Eventually I'd like to pay Field Marshall a visit, since we're only a few hours drive from each other, and have him turn down the MGC barrel and add his new super accurate bull barrel to replace my older DEC slip-on version (which is wonderful, but I prefer Field Marshall's chamfers and the construction method).

Anyway, picture time!

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OdiWan72 · Jul 18, 2018

Is the hole placement of DEC's and FM's crossbar identical? Don't want to drill new holes into my real C96

Why do you prefer Chris' ANH mount...is it that different/ more accurate? Sorry for the dumb questions, but I did not have a chance to compare the mounts of all vendors to the screenused one.

Will you address the rough surface on Chris' mount somehow?!

Dann · Jul 18, 2018

Yeah, for me at least, the crossbars were interchangeable.

My DEC mount did not have the dovetail, though he had done them before, my version did not have it.

I'm gonna swap my scope cradle assembly with a new one because the front "strut" on mine is slightly misshapen.

I'm honestly not sure if I'm gonna grind the scope mount castings smooth. I did on my DEC, but haven't on the Field Marshall. Honestly, I probably will do that some day.

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Dann · Jul 18, 2018

I'll have to post some updated pics tomorrow, because I re-blued some areas on the MGC, repainted the crossbar and darkened the cone a bit on the flash hider.

*Sigh, this is one of those blasters that's just never done, for me. Every couple of years I have to go messing with it in some way or another!

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Dann · Jul 20, 2018

Still not completely happy with it, but it's getting closer. I forgot what a pain it can be to get a nice even finish with the Super Blue on the MGC.

Dann · Jul 30, 2018

Over the past few days, when I had a little time, I did a little refinishing to my old Hoth Denix. Reshaped the hammer, rear sight, front magwell hump and went back to the old school stock Denix grips, but added an MGC escutcheon.

I've done a couple coats of aluminum black, need to add some more black paint to the grips, though. I think it looks better than it did before.