TheDon

So I was dumb and cut the barrel reduced that Spool sends with his kit. If you use this kit don't cut it to match what panda trooper has on his. <br><br><br> Also if you wish you have the muzzle angle in a bit you'll need to use a 2" to 1 1/2" reducer and the end barrel ring needs to extend far enough out for that reducer to fit in once you trim it down. I didn't do that so I'm going to take a 1" PVC pipe and some styrene and make the cooling vanes for inside the barrel.

glued the rings to the main barrel and stuff last night. will paint and do body work today. I changed my mind on painting the butt stock brown and weathering it like Pandatrooper did because I have to add in extra wood to bring the stock closer to the resin parts.

What did you use for the ribbing on the main barrel?<br><br> And how did you secure the greeblies on the barrel?

Just a note for future reference. When using the panda trooper template don't cut to the line. I left an 1/8th inch over the line but I should have left 1/4". No idea why but the resin parts seem to have grown. I would leave the extra wood. Mount your parts and then sand/sculpt the bottom of the blaster. Also be sure that the butt stock extends fully to the back of the top feed plate. I thought the vertical line on pandas was the cut off for the butt. <br><br><br> anyways I'm making good progress. Main barrel shroud is mounted and screwed to the wood body. Now to make some shims for the smaller barrel. With panda's template that smaller barrel is only like 5-6" past the cup or come you put on the smaller barrel. <br><br><br> Got vinyl tubing to make the ribbing but not sure how much I need soo may get more tomorrow. Autozone only had 5'. I should have gone to advance auto. <br><br><br> Got black satin paint and some gold for the fins. Trigger housing has been cut out. I'll glue the trigger in place unless I feel like finding a small spring a pin to make it work.<br><br><br> I won't have time to get the web slings for the blaster but I hope I can get the butt stock piece that the sling loops around. <br><br> Also my iPad does not like this forum. It keeps adding br's. <br><br> Photos coming as soon as I figure out which tag this forum likes.

Slightly mad at myself. I cut the extra wood for the stock too short. I thought it stopped at the line that's with the little nub on top of the stock but nope not goes past that for an inch to butt up with the side pieces. Now I need to pull the sides off I glued on or just sand them down and redo them.

How many feet did you use?

Also I do not like how this forum handles img tags...is it just me or is it not easy to post pictures.

<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://imgur.com/ogzqTSd%27' class="bbc_url" title="External link">http://imgur.com/ogzqTSd</a><br> Everything is cut to length. Made the rings as well. Now to just screw the barrel to the blaster and glue the shorter barrel to the big one. Btw if anyone needs 2.5" conduit let me know. Lol I have 11 feet of it left. <br><br><br> I'll pick up some vinyl tubing for the ribbing today and I should have it painted by hopefully tomorrow. <br><br> I'm not doing any electronics so I'm going to just carve out the trigger. My E-11 has a non moving trigger so no big deal there.

bought some pine boards to build the blaster this weekend. also picked up the 3" PVC tube and a coupler for the ring. Just need to get the 2.5" plastic conduit (I really hope home depot has it) and the small tubing for the barrel wrap. shouldn't take too long to build it. I am not going to put electronics in it.

Did the dishes..I mean cleaned the cast parts off with warm soapy water. Today I'll cleanup any casting flash and prep for paint. I think I have satin black on hand. If not I'll get some. Gloss would be to shiny in my opinion.

Thanks!! <br><br><br> I knew it was dry brushing. I just could not remember.<br><br> Lowes doesn't have the 2.5" conduit pipe. I'll go to Home Depot tomorrow

I have tubes of that stuff. I think it was like $2 after coupon at Joanne's. Used it on some of my R2 parts so far with dent results.

How did you paint your blaster to look so weathered?<br><br> Also what did you use for your barrel and barrel rings? <br><br> Thanks. I should be starting soon on my build. Probably cut the base out on Tuesday

What is the best way to weather the black painted resin to look like metal?

I'm a bit side tracked. I have been busy working on my R2 dome and frame and skins and legs... But I think I will bring the plans with me to the makerspace tomorrow and see what I can find for scrap wood that will work and get the base made.

Well here goes nothing! Printed off my template today and man is this thing going to be huge!!<br><br> <br><br> Garand for scale, couldn't find banana. by the way its Spool68, no 86....

The painting process might be Cosmi Chrome. I used to help someone do it and its a simple process but somewhat expensive. Once I do a Phasma I plan on using cosmi chrome but you need to do a lot of body work to get a flawless finish.

maybe they should be moved into a sub forum? It's a bit ridiculous the number of pinned threads there are

Second on the MICH pads. They work perfectly.

I kind of need one of these Saw some Anovos buckets this evening at our squad dinner and I was not impressed with the quality or the fit and finish. I know it's mass produced but the helmet just seems off and doesn't feel right to me. Would I pay $350 for a kit with helmet, yes. Would u pay $609 for the same kit,never.

you know you want to be a sandy

The gloves look good but after a while you will get tired of your hands coming out of them like prunes. I went to harbor freight and found a pair of black mechanics gloves "HARDY" brand ( http://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-gloves-large-62428.html).Don't forget your 20% off coupon too! My hand plates cover the logo but its easily removed with a little bit of heat. they are way more comfortable and look the part.

I signed up for a concert next month. The one in orlando was TK's only but the one on the coast let me in as sandy

It's official! TKID:50415!!!!

I picked my 1 year anniversary. Easy to remember and it's Star Wars day 50415 May 4th 2015