Dracotrooper

Hi all, I've gone and put my scope into stealth mode with black semi-gloss paint! I'm beginning to understand how to weather with some black paint at parts chipping away from the brass paint underneath...will take fine sandpaper to introduce some weathered edges soon. Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Thanks for the tip Brian, investing in a few quality brushes and a bottle of mineral spirits will prepare me well for the task then as I've got the metallic paints. Well see how I do with the final look - first time for everything right? I've never done weathering before. Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Thank you HSM76 and Tino for your valuable input - I've since added brass colored paint overtop my rose gold paint job. It was too rosey for my liking. The comparison picture is quite revealing. I think I will then go for semigloss black with a little flat black to take away some shininess and a Matt clearcoat to seal it all in. Thanks for dropping by! Here, I make sure the underside has sufficient paint as blaster reference calls for scope feet bottoms and the sides of the back foot remain brass in color. Will need to tape before spraying black [emoji1]

Here are some pictures of the shade of gold I have on my scope right now - what do you guys think? I am also wondering, does the scope have wrinkle paint to look like the real deal or is it just flat black? Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Here is the scope body with both end pieces in place...primed in grey paint and ready for gold paint! I will try a rose hued gold as I remember reading that the real deal isn't that attractive of a gold color. Hope it turns out good, update shortly!!! Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Hello all, Today, I followed up on installing metal pins on either side of the scope. This will help ensure the pieces stay intact after the E-6000 glue been applied and cured. I also secured the large monocular lens housing with electrical tape to have it in installed more snug, as Tino had done. I then proceeded to sand away unevenness in the scope body from where I applied green stuff. I also in a previous session sprayed gloss black paint to the inside of the scope. I am really amazed at all that came with monocular from Tinos completion set, had to do a detail account! Slowly but surely and having fun mostly, cheers! Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

That's right Freduster! Light near the end of the tunnel for the scope I've never tried to do a weathered effect before so we'll see how I do on that part

Hello folks, excited for the time ahead... glue areas masked off, time to add grey primer paint to my scope! Pictures to come shortly!

Oh of course, my mistake! Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Just moving along here with more updates - remaining two screws for the side of the scope installed. Green stuff came to save the day having drilled holes a tad too wide. All good now but man, working with micro screws was pretty tedious. [emoji2957][emoji28] Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Today is another few minutes of work. Installed two micro screws on the scope, two more to go. All four screws came from a glasses repair kit I found at a dollar store. I has to shorten them 1mm or so. E-6000 was used to glue in place. I couldn't afford doing all four or I am bound to have a screw or two jump away from me!! I remember justjoseph saying to have a carpet to catch any falling pieces during a build, this has saved me twice today!! I found given the size of these screws, peace and patience was a must for successful execution. Check it out [emoji28]

At the end of the day as long as screws are secure right? But yes, I am glad things are turning out without any major disasters [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Thanks Tino! - I am unsure what you mean about the washers actually...do you have an image perhaps? Sorry [emoji28] Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Hi folks, more progress this afternoon on the scope! There is something utterly satisfying when your screwing in a bolt and the resin squeaks! I screwed in the small screws provided in Tinos completion set. I noticed the smaller set of two are sunken and the other relatively larger set of three sat normally. Glad I used a flathead screw driver that was the correct length and width as I applied pressure to the install process as I was breaking into the resin, creating that squeaking sound I like so much. I mostly left the screw heads quite clean despite all the pressure applied, very pleased =) Have yet to install the four micro screws .... that update to come soon!!

Hey thanks, it will be worth the effort then [emoji1] BTW, with the photobucket fiasco behind us, I was able to fully access your 2015 blaster build, that final paint job shows a smooth satin like finish, great work! Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Thanks Freduster - the scope has come along way from those initial days with the rotary tool, I have much more command of the tool now and also enjoy the time to manually file away to my liking. That big blotch of green stuff screams novice! Looking to paint the inside of the scope and gauge assembly with screw installation shortly there after. Fun fun times ahead! Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Small progress but progress nonetheless. Hollowed out more of my scope. Now, it's quite even thru out...the large lens monocular part now sits allot better than before. Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing how your build unfolds - following =) Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

I originally thought of using malleable metal like solder but it really didn't turn out right. Those micro screws came from a glasses repair kit. The screws were slotted, matching the resin screws on the scope Right? The rubber is already matt in color too and works well. Haha, thanks again Brian!

Have you considered green stuff? I'm a big supporter of this to save from build mistakes - I even fashioned my trigger with this to resemble the real deal. Using green stuff to fix your trigger is another option. Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Hello folks, today I continue with tasks on the scope. I was over ambitous when taking away resin in and around the lens retainer rings on both ends of the scope. I've gone and retouched using green stuff. After curing, smoothed with a round file. I also created a template so that I can better hollow out more of the inside of the scope. Aiming for uniformity and optimal light to pass through. Also test fitted a rubber washer to sit between the retainer ring and the monocular housing. This cleans up the overall look covering up gaps that are seen. The rubber is good too, to hide imperfections in my green stuff sculp. Lastly, I managed to find the right size tiny screws to replace four resin screws on the scope. Pretty happy about this find [emoji2] check out the photos! Cheers mates!! Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

That's sad news but glad you are getting help with other parts of the blaster to keep things moving along. You'll be back on that component in no time, keep things steady, you'll get to the finish line. Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Thank you Dan, Tino and Brian!! You've all been very helpful and in so many ways. Thanks for offering up retainer rings Brian - I will make due with the doopydoos resin cast ones as etched into the scope for now. My son does have an extensive Lego collection...the hunt is on for a flag pole! [emoji28] Tino, I managed to tap out the two lenses and spacer and will test what combination works best for me for install, paying close attention if a combination blurs my reticle focus. I will likely just do a one lens install. I have seen your picture on spade bits at 10mm and 11mm for installing the lens...that will be next update....thanks all for the valuable input!! Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Wonderful to see to you progressing. Glad to see you have a solution that works for you regarding the LED strip - nice that you will have it waterproof ... especially helpful when you get signed up to deploy in the rain or snow! [emoji1] That rear charging port at the rear is genius - as for the speaker on the end cap, careful not the wear loose the speaker wires between charging....and if your speaker ever loses its wires, be ever so cautious if you attempt a repair or you may create a short circuit like I did, I killed my BlastFX that way when glue created a short circuit. Better replace speaker with fresh wires and solder wires if it ever comes to this. Keep up the great work! Following with interest [emoji1] Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk

Wow...the detail you've captured is superb!scope and magazine housing is looking marvelous! Sent from my SM-G390W using Tapatalk