kev011 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Sorry for the lack of posting on this. Sometimes life gets in the way of fun. I wanted to do a quick update to the thread so it's not completely dead, although it's not seeming to be very popular in the known universe of white armor. I've spent some time sanding all the parts pretty smooth and shot a quick coat of black SEM primer over all the parts to be painted to check my sanding skills. I'm glad I did the practice run of the primer as it let me know I missed a few spots in the folding stock. That area will require some thinking on how to shoot all the areas and not have any bare metal spots. I'm pretty pleased to see things look good! I ordered a Duracoat spraybomb kit with the can in a can tech of hardener plus pigment. I'm currently waiting on Mr Post Man to deliver one of these beauties to me! I decided to go with the best and Andy really pulled through on the power cylinders! I had them come naked so I could have a consistent color over the whole blaster. So as soon as they clear customs in Chicago and arrive here, I'll be building a paint jig coming up to harness all my parts, screws and nuts and widgets to easily be able to be painted. Getting close now! I also have some ideas of a blaster stand I may start on soon to really give this build a classy look. Until next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev011 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 If anyone is still following along, here's the update: And… DONE! I finished a few days ago (thursday) on the painting and assembly on Saturday. The massive snow storm that hit kept me from posting as I was digging my family out to civilization and also had to stay home with my son due to school closings. But, it's complete. I'd mentioned that I was using DuraCoat (which I don't recommend) I thought it was magic in a can but I don't have positive things to say about the experience, so I'll just keep it at that. If you'd like more details about it or if you are considering it, please feel free to PM here and I'll give you some details. Today I bent up a quick piece of plexiglass that I had scraps of to make a quickie stand to shoot this E-11. I've very pleased with how it came out. The only thing remaining is to build a proper stand which I have already in the works (at least in my head). Hope you enjoyed and I've helped out someone out there as much as many of you have helped me in this build. Troopers helping Troopers, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrooper[501st] Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 What a fantastic E-11! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev011 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 What a fantastic E-11!Thank you, Sandtrooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Looks great Kev! Love the blaster stand. So simply but stylish. Does it get much wobble having a relatively thin base? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev011 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Looks great Kev! Love the blaster stand. So simply but stylish. Does it get much wobble having a relatively thin base? Thanks for the compliments! The stand is completely temporary. I made it specifically so I could take some photos today. It's pretty stabile for what it is. The footprint is 2" wide by 10" long. The biggest issue is some of the weight of the counter and the magazine offsets the balance. If I didn't rush it I could have cut the square mount pretty close to the folding stock so it wouldn't turn at all. I have plans for building a nice base for this but came up with this quickie solution for today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artshot Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 So much inspiration for my blaster build Stunning work, thanks for sharing. Art 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev011 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks Art! You're very lucky to have a complete Sterling, your build should be a snap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I just can't stop looking at it! Just incredible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev011 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I just can't stop looking at it! Just incredible! Thanks so much, gazmosis! Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Excellent job on the blaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev011 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Excellent job on the blaster Thank you, Jkno! Did I see somewhere you did a MerrSonn Power5 Blaster? I've been debating on either doing one of those or perhaps a esb Han Solo DL-44 next. I'd prefer to stick to bad guys and I'm currently on the hunt for pieces parts for a Mauser build up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 The Merr Sonn was not made by me, I only added a few extras to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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