E-11 Hasbro

[Wiggleplum]

Hello everyone,

 

While im saving up the money for my first suit of armor, I thought I would get started on a Hasbro and the doopydoo kit. I have ordered them both today, but I had a few questions about things I need before they arrive.

 

I read on a separate post that E-6000 craft glue is recommended, is this still what everyone thinks I should use?

 

Also, I plan on further modding it with some actual Allen bolts (what size would i need?), as well as the wires for the Hengstler box (where can I get wires that curl like they should? a corded telephone?)

 

I would also like to weather this when I am done, so how should i paint this? Im guessing I use silver as a base, then paint it black and lightly sand it to reveal the silver in some areas.

 

Sorry for all the questions, but I want to have most of what I need when they arrive.

 

Thanks for your help

[Femtrooper Julie[501st]]

Hard to go wrong with E-6000. I used clear two-part epoxy, anything will work really. I used 6mm hex bolts if I recall. My wires were from a $2 yard sale razor cord. Just look for anything close. I split them into two, and used one half on each side. I think phone hand set is too thick. For weathering, yes, just primer it, then paint silver (gold around the scope), and a layer of semi-gloss black. Then scuff it up. If you want to get real fancy you can add a scotch tape roll with a magnifying lens on the end as a viewfinder. The new doopydoos comes with a sticker for the scope.

[pandatrooper[TK]]

Hi Michael. Not sure if you've already gone through the threads - but we just moved a good portion of our members blaster builds into a specific "blaster build" forum. There's lots of Hasbro threads there to look at and get info / inspiration!

 

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I used E6000, just make sure to sand both surfaces and follow the instructions for the glue. It's a contact adhesive (spread on both sides, let it tack up, then clamp) - not a "filler" type of glue.

 

I used allen bolts on the end of one of my blasters. I'n not sure what size they were, I just brought the muzzle to Home Depot and found some in the hardware dept that were the same size as the cast resin ones.

 

For the wires, you can use regular black wire, and coil it around a thin pencil or something similar to help them stay curled / keep their shape. You don't "need" to buy coiled wire.

 

You can weather by the method you described (paint the colors underneath, and sand the black to reveal) or do some dry brushing on top. I like to use both methods so that you get a more textural look / feel.

 

Good luck!

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[Smitty]

Yep coiled wire is a snap to make. I use about 14 or 16 guage stranded wire and just wrap it around a screwdriver shank. 2 part 5 minute epoxy from Loctite or Devcon works for EVERYTHING.

 

A cool trick for exposing silver under black is like this:

Paint it silver let it fully cure for a week.

Anywhere you want exposed silver "paint" that area with mustard.

Spray it black let it dry for a day

when you wash away the mustard, your silver will be exposed

Edited December 8, 2010 by Smitty

[Wiggleplum]

Thanks everyone for the helpful comments!

 

Could you tell me what you mean by dry brushing, or point to me a thread that talks about it?

 

Thanks again,

Michael

[pandatrooper[TK]]

There's lots of tutorials online / youtube. Just google "dry brush" for model making, etc.

 

It involves getting some silver or whatever color on your brush, brush most of it away on a paper towel, etc. then just brush the high spots on whatever you're painting. The paint will come out very thin and random, making it look weathered.

[Wiggleplum]

Thanks for the help everyone