ComradeDave

True my friend, I plan on doing some crazy crap to it after approvals lol

See if "the emperor" "support apparatuses" she is willing to part with and you're in like flint!

Man you did a stellar job it's a totally new blaster!

I think I confused you Danny boy, for L2-L3 an accurate non-conversion E-11 is required (from lots of questions asked), but the weird part is that no Heavy weapons are options for ESB. On the ANH Stunt/Hero CRL the DLT is an option and has specs for Expert Infantry... I'll submit with my resin blaster but I'm totally trooping with the big guns. My mantra is the E-11 is a side arm lol. maybe I can get a FISD for being the first ESB HWT!

And thanks guys it means a lot. I'm a bit self conscious lol. I'm very passionate about this project and I just want everything to be perfect. I'm still pondering what I should do with the inside of the bucket... I want to load that beast up with electronics and eva foam to make it look super realistic.

Truth brother! I thought I ruined my bucket and got another now I can do both the goal is a HWT with the ANH parts, if you can go for it Kris!

The problem is it's an option in the ANH CRL but not in ESB... I hope the higher ups won't care

Thanks Tony I was super confused looking through some of the recent ESB submissions... Some with Velcro, some with no elastic...

Fair Enough I ended up getting a resin kit, Now is a crappy painted Rubies acceptable to troop with? lol I know I'll get made fun of but I am officially done with spending on the project for a while.

Well thank god I didn't attach straps to my biceps... Is it a huge deal if I strap my handguards? Also I see that the wrists of the handguards kind of are flared is that what you're talking about Walter?

You think it went quiet on your thread?! It's a ghost town on mine. My favourite die hards are there and I do see people lurking in the bushes though lol. You're doing a great job keep it up! I just bought my quest blaster I'm going to have to go back and review your steps, TKZombie's looks incredible. Sigh I'll keep up the good fight, carry on trooper!

Thanks Kalani I should for sure cheers. I'm so confused I think I may have just bought a resin blaster...

Sigh, my impulsivity got the better of me... After very unclear direction of the necessity of a Centurion approved blaster I bought the Questdesigns ESB E-11... The CRL says it is optional, and I wanted to build my own DLT because I like that BFG waayyyyyy better. But If I'm going to do this I may as well go balls to the wall. :'( Go on take my credits!

Well this is kind of the case for Canada... It's nearly impossible to get good replicas through customs, our exchange rate sucks and all of the good stuff is made and shipped within Europe and the US. So what is 160 bucks USD for a nice B Grade Hyperfirm turns into over 250 CAD and can't even come into the country.

You can call me Colonel whenever you want lol. I was wearing my Oberst (Bundeswehr from when I was in Germany) sweater while I was working on my armour yesterday. makes me feel important... Great work Brother!

In all honesty this thing is beautiful. I have one painted up and everything too but I know I won't get to where I'm going without a cent approvable blaster How much did it cost you so far to make it look like this?

The CRL says it's optional though

yeah I did another coat on the teeth. they're nice and even now. the Vocoder is a little tricky free hand.

Slowly but surely. I got the bells trimmed and sanded. Using a pencil to outline the mold lines, I cut below and finished by sanding with 80 grit first, then 120, then 240. Also there has been progress on the clamping I found doing the inner coverstrips first allowed for a more even surface for the outer strips, which need to be more clean, accurately placed and polished. to get more directed pressure I also used a floated strip between, the clamps/magnets. I also stuck my other forearm piece in the couch to gradually deform the parts I wanted rounded out... LOL I don't know if it will work but while the rest is sitting curing might as well. And finally I started slowly painting the vocoder. Pencil first then paint. More ominous

Can't you get to Centurion without a blaster? Honestly to me the E-11 is side arm I'm saving for a DLT-19

Looks like you have a few more battle scars too bud. Don't take off a finger!

Looks like you have a few more battle scars too bud. Don't take off a finger!

I'm going ESB too. I like the black frown, and also it was from the only sequel where the Empire wins a decisive victory lol.

LOL I have one of these too. Unquestioned loyalty should be part of my wedding vow to her...

LOL yep I got them on there safe and sound, as well as the brow and S-trim!