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Okay, this is going to be my build thread. It's still a while off before much will be posted... but I have some pieces starting to arrive, so... HERE... WE... GO!!!!

 

Here's my holster from Anrev.

It's very, very nice!!!

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So, question � and I think I've asked this before � but what are the differences between the ANH E-11 and the ESB E-11?

I need specifics! B)

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So, question and I think I've asked this before but what are the differences between the ANH E-11 and the ESB E-11?

I need specifics! B)

 

(1) Hengstler counter

(2) power cylinders

(3) wires

 

ANH blaster has them - ESB blaster does not. ;)

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(1) Hengstler counter

(2) power cylinders

(3) wires

 

ANH blaster has them - ESB blaster does not. ;)

Sweet! Thanks!

That means I just have to remove the power cylinders from the top of the ammo case and I'm good to go with my E-11! :D

 

(what about the D ring? still has it... right?)

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(what about the D ring? still has it... right?)

Yes.

And it still has sand all over it, right?

(oh no... darn it... that's just "us"...) :P

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My Sci-Fire E-11 with proper modifications for ESB. I also reapinted it and drilled out the "holes" along the barrel. Also drilled a hole in the back for the "d-ring." What's cool is this works for my sandtrooper still as the counter / etc. aren't required for a TD. B)

 

ESB_E-11_01.jpg

 

Here you can see (sort of) the holes I drilled out along the barrel...

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Here's the hole I drilled out for the d-ring

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Here are some more pictures of my blaster. After re-watching the movie again the other night, I repainted it to match more of the look from ESB. Not nearly as much weathering, but it still has a little.

 

ESB_E-11_08.jpg

 

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It's the Sandy in you, you want to weather and dirty everything up :)

 

Seriously looks amazing, can't wait to see the full build. Do you have the armor yet? If not, what are you shooting for?

 

Edit.. can't spell

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Thanks man!

Yeah... you get used to everything being dirty all the time it's hard to clean up your act. ;) haha

 

And yep, already have armor "on the way"... second set of TE2! :duim:

 

Edited this because that second set of TE2 is becoming my 2nd TD... and I've ordered a set of TM armor for my ESB.

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  • 4 months later...

Okay guys... I'm actually into the TE2 ESB build now. Cut some armor tonight, so it's really happening! :)

 

Question: I've read a lot about the butt-joining on the seams. Is that the screen-accurate way to do it?

 

Thighs?

Greaves?

Etc...

 

What about the backs? Are the thighs glued / permanent in the back?

 

Part of what made me wonder was this pic...

 

ESB-TK-30.jpg

 

Look at the top of the trooper's thigh in the back.

I looks like it's hooked like the thighs and is "slipping"... or... who knows?

 

 

ALSO...

 

Are the gloves ALL sewn on?

Because a few scenes it seems they're not. Such as when they're "cuffing" Chewbacca.

 

ESB-TK-24.jpg

 

 

And, finally, everyone notice all the times they "flipped" the film for continuity?

Holsters and knee plates all get moved again and again. :D

 

ESB-TK-51.jpg

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  • 4 weeks later...

I started painting my TE2 ESB (Empire Strikes Back) armor last night and am using Rust-oleum “Appliance Epoxy.†This paint is amazing on HIPS plastic! I primed first with plastic primer, then painted.

 

The finish is like glass and feels like a refrigerator or stove front! Slightly “rubbery†and very hard!

 

You can see too how I modified the left thigh on the TE2 to look more like the right thigh at the top. And I have “notched out†the backs of the thighs at the knees in matching with some of the troopers in Empire.

 

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Looks great! Very interesting to see the paint and mods. I'll be watching your build. Good luck!

 

I'd pop answers in on your prior questions if I was sure of myself on them. But I'd see what others might have on them.

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