HappyTrooperDotCom Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hello Sand Lovers, LoveMonkey previously posted the video for this build, I wanted to expand on it and provide a one-stop-shop for the templates and ingredients. I'd like to acknowledge PandaTrooper...he inspired me with his T-21 build. It was my first scratch build, he helped me take that first step, which eventually helped me draw out some rough templates for a few other scratch builds (DLT-19, lightsaber hilts, and Fett's EE-3 ESB). I'd also like to thank TK409. I picked up a few pointers from his build, which can be found here: http://www.tk409.com/images/mg15/tutorial/index.html Please check LoveMonkey's post in this forum, he made some weight improvements by using different types of pipe. Because this blaster is made of wood, metal, and PVC, it has some weight to it. If you are wearing a pack, this will weigh you down even more. I like playing dress-up and making videos, so the procedures are in video format. Here's the video. Please check below for some more photos and a list of raw materials. This will give you an idea of what is required to take on this project. If you like to build stuff, this is a fun project to tackle, and very rewarding. Feel free to change any of the methods, materials, tools, etc. I'm sure that you can find things to improve upon...and if you do, please share with the rest of us! MATERIALS PVC & WOOD TEMPLATES click here FREE 1” wood (¾” actual) for blaster handle click here $9 ¼” wood for ammo drum mounting plate & handle grips click here $2 2” PVC pipe (2 feet) for body click here $5 2” -> 1.5” PVC reducer coupling click here $1 1.5” -> 1” PVC bushing click here $1 1” PVC pipe (2 feet) for barrel click here $3 ½” EMT conduit click here $3 3” couplings x 2 for ammo drums click here $3 1” PVC coupling for muzzle click here 50 cents Plastic sign for ammo drum covers click here $6 2” pvc cap fitting click here $2 1” Binding post screw to secure grips click here $1 Utility runner to cover ammo drum sides (2 feet to be safe) click here $5 ½” diameter PVC sch 80 nipples (10”) for front scope click here $1 ½” PVC coupling for front scope click here 50 cents Shrub sprinkler head for front scope click here $2 #10 knob for scope greebly click here $3 1.5” corner braces to mount front scope click here $3 Rain bird 4” sprinkler for rear scope click here $4 ½” to ⅜” hose barbs x 2 click here $7 ½” x ½” x 12” braided supply hose line click here $5 90 degree corner angle plates for rear scope mount click here $2 #8-32 1” Oval head machine screws click here $2 #8 finishing washers click here $2 #8-32 nuts click here $1 #6-32 x ⅜” round head machine screws and nuts for ammo drum covers ~18 click here#8-32 x ⅜” round head machine screws and nuts for both scope mounts click here $1 #8 1” wood screws to secure handle to 2” PVC pipe click here $1 #6 x ½” pan head sheet metal screws to secure 90 degree angle plate click here $1 ¾” to 1-½” hose clamps x 3 for rear sight, and 2 on the 1” PVC pipe click here $4 7/16” to 29/32” hose clamp for top sight click here $2 TOOLS JigsawHacksawDremel or other rotary tool Lexan scissorsDrillVarious drill bitsScrewdriversCenter punch (optional)Mitre box and/or viceClampsSandpaper (60, 120, 220, 400 grit) PaintbrushStar Wars PencilsRuler Painters/Masking TapeX-acto knifeGlass mat (optional) FINISHING MATERIALS E6000 adhesive Rustoleum Painter’s Touch Flat Gray Primer Rustoleum Painter’s Touch Flat Black Spray Paint Varathane American Walnut stain Varathane Polyurethane – Satin finish Testors enamel: Brass Testors enamel: Silver Friction tape FINISHED PRODUCT I'll follow this thread, let me know if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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