Locitus[Admin] Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Is it me or does Mark Hammel E11 is different than the one he used earlier on? Look at post # at the Scope and look at the E11 Scope here? Yeah, I think it's a different blaster all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The lower the better for me. Having it lower would get that curve you see on the screen used blasters that is created by the scope mounting bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Look at the trooper on the right. His rail looks very low and the rear sight seems to be missing completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I think the curve only happens on the blasters with M19 scopes who has the larger hexagonal bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Click on these links to see the larger photos. You can see the rear sights are missing and the scope rails are low. http://www.originalprop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/stormtrooper-e-11-blaster-missing-hengstler-box-cylinders-hd.jpg http://www.originalprop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/princess-leia-stormtroopers-high-definition-star-wars.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayfulWolfCub Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The MR E-11 blaster has screws that need to use a hex key on them. And it seems MR is accurate too, at least that is how they advertised it... MR stuff is licensed but not necessarily 100% screen accurate. Bapty is likely to have used the screws which came with the scopes - none of which originally used allen bolts (hex key bolts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The lower the better for me. Having it lower would get that curve you see on the screen used blasters that is created by the scope mounting bolts. Of course, everyone has their preferences but I just think that the curved rail looks a bit sloppy. Like it was made quickly and didn't fit very well. On real guns you never see a curved scope rail as the scope has to be on the same level as the gun. It's just my opinion but I like the neater look of the slightly raised rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayfulWolfCub Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Is it me or does Mark Hammel E11 is different than the one he used earlier on? Look at post # at the Scope and look at the E11 Scope here? Yeah, Han & Luke use loads of different variations of E11 even within the same scenes - I keep meaning to sit down with the Blu-Ray & make a list of all the changes & variations but I haven't been bored enough yet since I had that idea! lol Edited June 4, 2012 by PlayfulWolfCub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldrik Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The Last picture from Paul and some screens of lukes blaster made me believe them removed the rear sighting leaving only the bolt alone were the rail is jammed with the help of the curve. I copied the look one with the small screws and one with the big ones there is also a little curve when the little ones are used otherwise you cant jam the rail under the rear sighting bolt! Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) I just think that the curved rail looks a bit sloppy. Like it was made quickly and didn't fit very well. That goes for everything in Star Wars. Make things too nice and you take away that screen used look. Whenever you over-think a prop, 9 times out of 10 you end up with an idealised version, and that just isn't my cup of tea Carry on Edited June 4, 2012 by troopermaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good point Paul. We spend our lives trying to make things look as good and neat as we can then it is difficult to do things how we would not normaly choose to do them. I am going to make a second rail tonight that is lower and then I'll post some more pics. Thanks for yoyr input mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 By bsac15 at 2012-06-04 By bsac15 at 2012-06-04 By bsac15 at 2012-06-04 What do you all think of this. Once again, thanks for all the input guys. I really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Now it's too low! Just kidding mate Looks much better to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayfulWolfCub Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I believe the Tunisian non-firing versions all had parallel rails whereas most of the Death Star Sterlings had the less attractive (in my opinion) "curving down" rail. However here's a shot of Luke in the trash compactor with a very parallel, right-angle at the front rail & that's enough justification for me to use the shape I prefer Doh! My bad... this is also a Tunisian version, isn't it, with the rail ending just before the rear sight which, in my haste, I didn't spot before No justification for a parallel rail here... move along.... move along.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayfulWolfCub Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Now it's too low! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Now it's too low! Just kidding mate Looks much better to me. Ahhh don't do that! I only read the top line and was about to put my fist through the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayfulWolfCub Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Rob gets a special Mullard Magic mention! http://www.mullardmagic.co.uk/mullard/blog.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I noticed that a couple of pictures have been used there that I sent him for reference for the caps. If they need to be taken down just let me know and I will contact Mr Mullard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayfulWolfCub Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The plan looks like one of my early (& inaccurate) mock-up cylinder designs. I don't mind it being there - I just hope no-one uses it cos it ain't right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I had no idea he was going to use them. I only sent them so he could see the type of caps I was after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Whilst looking for some more reference pics I came accross a great site of Star Wars frame by frame screen caps. They have ESB and ROTJ too. http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/thumbnails.php?album=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have made a second rail that sits 1mm higher than the last one but not as high as my first attempt. I have also incorporated a way of fixing the rear of the rail that I have copied from Andy. Hope you don't mind Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayfulWolfCub Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 No worries Rob, copy away! But now this thread's got me thinking about changing MY rail! lol I might make another one based on this shot. This one has quite an elegant curve to it unlike some of the more "rough & ready" ones. (Leia's manicured & varnished nails could be enhancing the prettiness, of course!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 It looks like shes dangerously close to getting her nails clipped in the bolt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 That's how real women clip their nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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