Solo:ASWS DL-44 Discussion

Fly4v said:

Like the in-universe o mage that parallels the development of the C-96 DL-44 from a Mauser M712 Schellfeuer.
http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Sitting_Target#Mauser_M712_Schnellfeuer

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This picture illustrates one of my favorite theories. They tried to mount the scope to a single point on the left side like they did in "Sitting Target" with the C-96 frame they were using on SW. When they realized it couldn't be holstered with the scope on the left side they moved it to the right and used 2 mounting points like "The Naked Runner" as ended up being in the film. Creating the mystery disk on the left side:

As I understand it. The C-96 used in "The Naked Runner" is the same exact gun that would become Han's DL-44.

Joek3rr said:

As I understand it. The C-96 used in "The Naked Runner" is the same exact gun that would become Han's DL-44.

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No, that lower was used to cast other blasters like the Merr-sonn 5.

Modifying my parts a touch more..

Here is a pic of the DL-44 rifle that was shared with me..

chubsANDdoggers said:

Here is a pic of the DL-44 rifle that was shared with me..https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/d0c5943f1d7b2ee9554cffbdfefc8aa8.jpg

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I think that is concept art. I think the final design was different.

Mara Jade's Father said:

I think that is concept art. I think the final design was different.

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Ya I would think so as well as the blaster itself used in this pic isn’t either the SOLO or TFA.

chubsANDdoggers said:

Here is a pic of the DL-44 rifle that was shared with me..

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I wish that model was the one used in SOLO. It looks wicked cool with the MG-42 barrel shroud, leather wrapped foregrip and bipod.

I see no MG42 shroud.

Lichtbringer said:

I see no MG42 shroud.

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It's there.

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Not MG42

Lichtbringer said:

Not MG42

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You're right, I should have said MG-42 inspired:

Anyone know how to safely remove the side switch?? I know how to do it on an hfc m712 but this doesn’t look to be the same.



Edit: found the answer on the AWC thread [emoji106]

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 are 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]

Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished piece!

Here are the parts all finished up..

Very Nice :cheers

dmachinist said:

Very Nice :cheers

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Thank man! Very much appreciated [emoji106]

I the Solo flash hider similar to the TFA or the ANH blaster?

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Similar most definitely. Are they the same no. All 3 seem to be different in details from each other.