Jumpinjax Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Fan-filming requires suits, and I have those. But I didn't have blasters, couldn't afford accurate ones(especially in quantity) and find Hasbro to be just silly and cartoonish. I needed something light, pretty tough and replaceable. So had to make some myself! I built this: With a real Sterling grip, a casting of a foregrip that TE used to own, and the rest created from various....stuff. Cut the sucker in half, and went to work. Whew! Tired just looking back at it New updates are drilling the barrel vents in the molds. So, just need to finish the T-track mold, refine the clip and counter a bit, and my troopers are good to go. Some locals showed some interest as well in having a blaster that the sweet little children can grab at while trooping without worry Update soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 and you can fit the inside with....stuff great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 and you can fit the inside with....stuff great work!You can fit the whole sound fx department in there Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 i can only echo my earlier post over at the RPF, nice work on these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Thanks all, this is a bit more of the progress. First pull on the Track molds, making a few quick adjustments to make cutting them out easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 First batch! Turned out pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 They are ready All vacuum formed parts, but adding resin parts would be a breeze if you like. I plan to do one myself. You know where to find me JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I edited the topic title as requested! Looking good, JJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GosHawk Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Thats awesome! How heavy are they? Are they pretty sturdy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Thats awesome! How heavy are they? Are they pretty sturdy?They weigh practically nothing 6 ounces, tops. Quite sturdy, they take a fall with no problem; considering their size and length, they are pulling thicker than armor. I'm kitting them out to those that would like one, people have talked about filling them with foam to gain more weight, if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Very nice! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks, but it seems interest died once they became available Oh well......... Here's one used in a Portland, OR fanfilm, customized lightly by a production member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Thanks, but it seems interest died once they became available Oh well......... Here's a couple thrown together with reject parts, just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Funny how things turn out. The fanfilm maker that contacted me for a blaster kit was the maker of the now famous "Black Star Warrior" trailer! That gun took one **** of a beating and survived being used by a dozen dead troopers, tossed, dropped, thrown, and smacked against a plethora of solid objects. Pardon me while I toot my own horn, but I make a decent blaster The guy hunted me down specifically for the gun, I suggested Hyperfirm but the budget was too tight, and well, it was created to be a stunt gun. Now it's a famous stunt gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadgadget Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Great work. However, for me the details look a little soft in relation to the pull lines. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpinjax Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Great work. However, for me the details look a little soft in relation to the pull lines. Just my opinion. Considering all the hasbro blasters out there with resin parts attached....mine are better And again......those above are REJECTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper18938 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Great work! AND a good representation of what the film industry actually does for these needs.... sure you could troop w/ a megabucks real sterling, but if you want a movie-like costume, these should fit the bill - or at least make a great "holster-stuffer" as they say in the "biz" ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I wish I worked on the film industry making props, sets and models!! Too bad there is not much sci-fi, fantasy-adventure, or war film making in Mexico. All we have are those crude real life violent drug mafia and crime films like Amores Perros and all that. Maybe someday... Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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