DarthDyer76[501st] Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hey everyone... I haven't posted here much, but I wanted to get some feedback on my recent attempt at the Hasbro/Doopy conversion. This was my first attempt at a blaster (or any other prop) build/conversion. It was a little easier in some way than I expected, but some parts were much trickier. I know everyone has their own way of doing it, so I read about two dozen build threads before starting. I ordered a Hasbro from eBay and my Doopydoo's kit about three weeks ago. The gun came within a few days, but I did not get my little brown box from England until Friday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I opted to take the gun apart, because it might allow easier access to some of the tricky parts (scope rail, sight, etc.) and allow me to lay the halves flat on my work surface. My first task was to take out the screws and pop off the scope covers and the orange barrel cover... Some had quite the trouble getting the rear scope cover off, but I was surprised all three came off pretty easy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'm always an "expect the worst" guy when it comes to projects, so I must say I was amazed when all of the seams around the gun popped right apart and with very minimal prying I was able to get it apart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 There also was no glue holding down the wires inside the barrel, so I was able to move those out of the way and begin cutting on the end.. Here's where dealing with a (mostly) flat side came in handy for me. I was able to clamp down the gun and cut away with the Dremel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Next I cut away the scope rail so I could install my piece of aluminum from Lowe's... it took me a few minutes to find, but there were assorted sizes with the metal dowels. I got a 1/2" wide piece that is 1/16" thick. I don't have a picture of that, since I haven't put that in permanently yet, but that should come tomorrow.. And since I had it apart, I wanted to try fixing the trigger to look more in line with the Sterling... I traced from a photo and got this with the Dremel: I also drilled out the front sight... I took a cue from another build about changing the rear scope optic. I'm trying the tape roll/magnifying glass combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Of course, here's where it started getting tricky... I sanded off the T-rack on the left side of the barrel and put my hole template in place: I drilled pilot holes with the Dremel, and things were looking good: Then my drill bit (which was the exact size as the existing holes--3/8") decides to start eating the plastic... this picture doesn't do it justice... many foul words were uttered... So I am attempting to patch that up and redo a couple of the holes... we'll see how that goes... in the meantime, I drilled out the holes on the folding stock Doopy's piece: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 So after letting the putty set overnight, I gave the drilling a second shot... not my finest effort, and the drill still wanted to bite... but it looks better than it did... So I put the two halves back together and installed the scope rail: Then it was time to start applying the glue and the extra parts: Some of the pieces were a little tricky to get the glue in the right place AND find a way to steady it so I could get the rubber band on... but I'm pretty pleased so far... now time to dry and then hopefully paint it in the next couple days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 So I finally got back around to starting with the paint... I opted for the primer/metallic silver/black method... First the gray primer: Then the metallic silver: And finally the black... took about three coats and some touch-ups to catch all the crevices: I found some picture wire that I will use for the connection between the cylinders and the Hengstler... I was having a hard time finding wire that would keep its shape and not be so flimsy, but I just happened to find a spool of thicker gauge picture hanging wire and it was perfect! So I curled it, painted it black and am waiting for the blaster to finish drying before gluing those on... hopefully to be done tonight or tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilboy[501st] Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Very cool modded blaster there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernarr Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Awesome job on this! If you have any electronics hookup wire laying around, that will usually hold its shape fairly well for that part of this weapon. Solid would probably be better than the stranded though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 For the bolt detail, I found some packaging from one of the kids' toys and cut a piece of thin plastic from it... cutting it to fit the space was trial and error, but I finally got it to fit and glued it down... hindsight, I probably should have glued this before painting, but I think it worked out fine... after it dried, I went over the area with some silver paint.. The wires were next... got those cut to length and bent into the proper direction and glued into my pilot holes I drilled earlier: Some light sanding to show a little of the silver layer for weathering and a few more touch ups with the black, and she'll be ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader Rocks Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 This looks awesome, great work trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDC Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Do you use a flat black or is there a light sheen to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDyer76[501st] Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) Most use flat black because it's just the standard... I used gloss black because my ultimate goal is to build a TX-Shadow Trooper... glossy black armor, glossy blaster... I figured it made sense... Edited May 13, 2013 by DarthDyer76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Looking good nice work there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehcaveman Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 What section at lowes did you find it? Do u have a part number? Been to 2 lowes and can't find it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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