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Thanks that's Gary right? I may shoot him a message about them. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Thanks Andy (?) was just digging through it again. Yeah there are lots of things there. I have a question on the counter bracket if it's separate from the rail it is mounted using the rear scope mount. How big should that bracket be? I didn't see any measurements for them when separate. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Yeah I'll have to go back in there again. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So my doopy counter arrived today and it seems to be in a fairly decent shape a couple of small bubbles but not really obvious and should be hidden fairly well after painting. So my first question regarding this is how to do the counter readout? Also where can I find the display and reticles? Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So I've finally got to work on trimming down my thighs. Just marked out the cut lines and will probably start the actual trimming tomorrow. I've been procrastinating doing this by working on other things like blasters. My Hengstler came in today and I've started collecting parts for a poor mans DLT-19 using the happy trooper plans but realized that I need to modify them a bit. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Ooooo, delivery from everyone's favorite supplier. Thanks for the silicone hand plates Joseph. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So there are some warping/bending issues, but I think this mostly due to the material. It is after all a hard rubber so when it warms up it gets soft. So with that said here are some of the problem areas and thoughts on how I can fix them. Pic 1. Trigger guard, I think I've decided I will replace this with a metal one as I still have some left over from my scope rail and it seems to be about the right thickness. I have put some ca glue on it for a temp fix as it has torn at each end already. Pic 2. Folding stock "Y" this seems to be the worst area. I was told some styrene would help stiffen it up. I also still have some scrap and from my armor kit I could use. Pic 3. Front sights, I may leave them alone as they are the best of these areas and they do return to their shape fairly well. Pic 4. The charging handle has lost its tip. I thought that perhaps some two part putty would help with this, but unsure how well it will work with the softening issues. Pic 5. The rear sights have a lot of bubbling in them and I'm not sure if I should leave it, repair it with putty or replace it. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So on the left is my first attempt at a d-ring, the right is my second. Much happier with the second one. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Need to get those pictures still. I did however get an order in for some of Joseph's silicone hand guards and a DD hengstler for my blaster build. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So I put in an order for a DD's counter. That should finish off my parts for when I get finished up with my armor and submit. Hopefully this blaster and my armor will be able to carry me into centurion as that is my goal. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

This is just amazing Andy. If I can compile a short list could you possibly get me measurements? I've been trying to find some but its a daunting task. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So here is a much better look at the rear sights and the clip release button. The original button was in bad shape so I decided to, to my best albeit limited ability, to create a new one. I also did the same with the rear sights. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Unfortunately it's a cast hard rubber, so no heat gun. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So I got a little more clean up done and some bits for my DLT, not doing a thread on that quite yet just starting to collect stuff. Anyways some cleanup and made the scope rail. Not sure if it is me or if it is just off. It looks a little winky. I had to complete clean out the rear sights, but I think I left enough material to rebuild it.] Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Ah I was test fitting and realized they are too long. So I am going to have to trim them down. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Yes looking good D. I'm not looking forward to redoing my thighs. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So way late to this but this is awesome work Bill. So anything new or did you finish it? Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

I wasn't alarmed just wasn't sure what you meant is all. This is a first for me. I've been working on a rubies E-11, but it's no good for higher levels and I'm hoping for centurion. Here's where that is. It's been mostly for fun. It's not super accurate, but like I said it's been fun working on it. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Ah I see yeah it is a bit to one side, but it mostly alright so far as bubbles and defects go. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So what do you mean by alignment issues? I think most of the surface issues are small enough that I won't need to do much. But there are some spots. I still need to scrub it down too. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Yeah I'm just cleaning it up now. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So what I do know. THG Props is based out of Eugene OR and is cast from a Sterling, I could be wrong here, but is a solid rubber cast. So the blaster itself is a solid mold casting. It's a hard rubber but slightly malleable as there was and is some slight warping but is nothing that can't or won't straighten out on it's own. What I don't know is what the extra pieces cylinders, scope, D-ring mount and extra tip are from or who. They were from a bag of spare parts he had. Some of them may be his own molds and others extras from other kits. This will eventually probably be known as "Frankenblaster". LOL! Those are the known and unknowns to me right now. Yes I will be sending and doing clean up on it and have decided I will need to invest in a carving set for the fine details. I'll probably do a black sandable primer and I already have some two part epoxy putty that will hopefully do the trick. I've also got the materials for the rail and counter mount as well as wire for the power cylinders. I'll most likely get a Doopy counter, unless there's a better option for it.

Gonna try and salvage this blaster I got from a future garrison brother into something useful. Gotta have something to take my mind off of how to rework my thigh issues. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Unfortunately not now. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Nope the peak of the thigh does. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk