Skiffy Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks Martin! It's amazing the difference a good quality paint finish makes. I'm almost done now. Just a few more bits to add. I was looking at this picture and thinking about the fact that these ANH E11's shot blank rounds to get the muzzle flash. Then I saw something I've not noticed before in this famous lobby card image - see the ejected brass shell at bottom left!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Wicked spot. I love that picture and have never noticed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nice weapon!!!!! I don't mean to sound too critical or nit picky, but I thought the scope rail was supposed to insert into the last barrel hole on top not get screwed into the top of the pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiffy Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nice weapon!!!!! I don't mean to sound too critical or nit picky, but I thought the scope rail was supposed to insert into the last barrel hole on top not get screwed into the top of the pipe? Not a problem Gazmosis - you're quite right. I had to bolt it when the pipe split between two holes, and needed reinforcing. it does still clip into the barrel hole too, and the steel rail was a complete bugger to bend by hand. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiffy Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Pic update! I've been concentrating on all the little details I wanted to add... First, bayonet lug. Here's the fire selector, and (just visible) mag detailing. The components of the D ring and housing. "D-ring assemble!".. The four small nails aren't strictly canon, lol, but I didn't want to rely on glue alone. This was hard to photograph - but it's the Empire roundel which will sit on the grip. I've yet to re-do the grip pattern. That's it for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiffy Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 It's finished!! There are still some changes to be made - but I'm happy to leave them as is for a while. The grip pattern turned out OK - I couldn't find and appropriate mesh, so I pressed a roughing file into the milliput, and I'm fairly happy with how it turned out. Later, I'll drill out the scope lenses - I've got some glass ones to go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Starscreamer[501st] Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 very nice. where did you get the folding stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiffy Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Thanks Dom - I made the stock myself from standard steel bar and box section. It doesn't fold (yet). If I get around to doing it - I'll update this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.