Rey's LPA NN-14 Blaster Pistol

The14thDr

Sr Member

• Oct 7, 2017

• #1

Since I first saw The Force Awakens, I've been fascinated by the blaster that Han gave to Rey on Takodana, so this prop has been on the to-do list for quite some time. I started the build back in May, but recently decided to get my backside into gear and finish it off.

All that needs to be added now are the grips, the safety switch and a few other details.

In the meantime, can anyone guess what I might have made this from? Answers on a postcard please.

 

The14thDr

Sr Member

• Oct 8, 2017

• #2

Last night I made the first hand-grip, modelled with air-drying clay to fit the shape of the handle.

I added the grooves using a piece of string - unfortunately I messed up on the spacing so I only ended up with 9 instead of 11.

For the "screws", I used a length of wooden dowel to poke holes in the clay then used a Philips head screwdriver to add the crosses.

 

Last edited: Oct 8, 2017

The14thDr

Sr Member

• Oct 13, 2017

• #3

Today I painted the first grip with acrylic paints and coated it in Mod Podge to seal.

Next up will be modelling the second grip and building the safety switch.

 

The14thDr

Sr Member

• Jan 24, 2018

• #4

I returned to Poundland today to buy another one of their toy “Mauser” guns, this time to harvest for the black grips.

After removing the old clay grip, I sanded the handle smooth and repainted it, before gluing the new grips into place.

Almost finished now. Just need to add the safety switch, the trigger and all those screwheads.

 

elro2k

Well-Known Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jan 25, 2018

• #5

Looking good! What are you planning on using for the safety?

 

The14thDr

Sr Member

• Jan 25, 2018

• #6

elr02k said:

Looking good! What are you planning on using for the safety?

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Funny you should ask! I started working on the safety earlier today. I’m using a piece of hardboard for the base and some 1/2” dowel for the switch itself. I’m just trying to decide whether it’s worth the trouble of incorporating a small slide switch to make the safety actually function...

I’ll try to get some photos posted over the next couple of days!

 

The14thDr

Sr Member

• Jan 28, 2018

• #7

As promised, here is a photo of the (very simple) safety switch I made. Nothing fancy, just a 12x30mm piece of hardboard with the corners rounded off and some 1/2” wooden dowel shaped to match the original prop.

In the end I decided against putting a real switch inside the safety, simply because it was a lot of work for so little gain.