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  2. DLDigital's Hasbro E11 Doopy Mod

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    Di you thoroughly wash everything before painting? Was there a primer applied? an acrylic primer works very well on resin.

    Didn't know I needed to rinse the parts before mounting.  Oh well, lesson learned there.  The paint I used is a paint & primer mix.  It's adhering well just really bringing out the flaws in the resin.  I'll sand down the areas tonight and reapply a coat of base paint (hammered gun metal grey) and see how that goes.  

  3. DLDigital's Hasbro E11 Doopy Mod

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    Posted · Edited by dldigital

    Hey guys!  Got a question...

     

    After painting my blaster with the first coat of paint I noticed that some of the resin pieces have tiny air bubble holes.  Is that normal?  How can I get rid of them?  Do I need to sand the part and then repaint or just try a second coat?

     

    BlasterProgress1_073114.jpg        BlasterProgress2_073114.jpg

     

    Thanks in advance for the advice.

     

    Dave

  6. DLDigital's Hasbro E11 Doopy Mod

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    Ok, I got to spend about an hour with my new pet project.  Got a few things accomplished but sadly couldn't get the darn thing cracked open.  There's glue along the sight rail and I am afraid I am going to break it.  Anyways, here's what I managed to accomplish tonight:

    1. Trimmed off the notch along front bottom of the barrel.  Not sure if I was supposed to or not but too late now.  
    2. Trimmed off the front of the scope.  Not as easily done when still in one piece.
    3. Trimmed the trigger a little.  Nothing special but I think it looks better than before.
    4. Trimmed up the sight rail.  This was harder than I expected because my Dremel wouldn't get under the scope.  So I had to use a hack saw and then a metal file to clean everything up. I think it turned out ok considering.

    Here's my latest progress pic...

     

    BlasterProgress_072414.jpg

  9. DLDigital's Hasbro E11 Doopy Mod

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by dldigital

    Hey guys!

     

    I've seen a few guys mention that it was a good idea to start my own build thread so I can ask questions along the way.  So with that said, here I go...

     

    I got my Hasbro E-11 blaster today and got started with a few small steps this evening.  

    1. Removed the scope caps on both ends
    2. Removed the orange tip and housing around the LED.
    3. Sanded down the legal mumbo-jumbo.

    I was going to crack it open and get started with the work in there but dinner called and so I had to pause for a bit.  I should probably take baby-steps on this anyways and not try to bite off more than I can chew in one day.

     

    BTW...Here's a pic of my little setup/work space in the garage.

     

    E11_Blaster_Start_072314.jpg

     

    To be continued...

    Hello from Apopka, FL

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    I got the ok from the wife to ease my pain and suffering while waiting for my TK kit by allowing me to build an Imperial Line Officer costume.  Should be able to get that pulled together by the end of October, give or take a few weeks.  That will at least get me in the 501st door and hopefully trooping long before my TK kit gets here.  

  14. E-11 Conversion Tools Needed

    in ANH BlasTech E11

    Posted

    What kind of mods are ya looking to do to the hasbro?

     

    That may be important in fully answering your question. All the above posts are a great starting point though!

     

    There are great recent hasbro builds to choose from as well.

     

    And DEFINITELY get a dremel if you don't own one already. Get one with adjustable speeds as you will need it on different parts of the hasbro. Also, sandpaper is a must! I used 400 grit and 220(i think).

    Thanks Andrew!!!

     

    I am planning to do the standard DoopyDoos mod.  Not super handy with crafty type of projects so I am not expecting great things from myself.  ;)

  16. E-11 Conversion Tools Needed

    in ANH BlasTech E11

    Posted

    The Dremel will be very important. You will need a couple small sculpting bits to get into tight areas and a larger one for hollowing out the mag well for your new magazine ;)

    Oh yea, BTW...I got the mag yesterday in the mail.  Totally awesome! Can't wait to mount it.  Thanks again Steve!!!

  18. E-11 Conversion Tools Needed

    in ANH BlasTech E11

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    Hi gang!

     

    I am getting ready to start my DoopyDoos conversion of a Hasbro E-11 blaster.  I was wondering if I could get someone to post a list of the tools I'll need to accomplish this.  I'd like to make a Home Depot run and get everything I need to hit the ground running when the blaster and kit arrives.

     

    Thanks!
    Dave

  19. Boots

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

    Posted

    Did you ask TK boots about his discounted boots? He didn't have my size for new ones so I took a chance with discounted pair and they are great...they were discounted due to some tiny wrinkling that would've happened through wear anyways.

    When I inquired about the boots he did mention that he had some slightly flawed boots but didn't indicate a discount.  He quoted me the standard price so I figured I'd wait and get a new pair then pay the same price for a flawed pair.  

  23. Boots

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

    Posted

    one of the fastest ways would be to go the painted boots route... angelus leather paints work really well.

     

    less hassle than other methods.

    otherwise you always have the option of getting on the waiting list for Tkboots.com

    Thanks for this tip!  Do you need to also apply a high-gloss finish after painting the black boots white with this Angelus leather paint?

     

    I found the Zappo boots here on Amazon.com. 

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