Sketch257[TK] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 I've noticed different variations of the E-11 Blasters; 3D printer, resin, metal & plastic. Which is best? I've had the use of one made with metal but is heavy to hold for periods of time during a troop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rat[TK] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 I've noticed different variations of the E-11 Blasters; 3D printer, resin, metal & plastic. Which is best? I've had the use of one made with metal but is heavy to hold for periods of time during a troop.Yeah I have a THG solid rubber mold and it's pretty hefty. I'll have to look into something lighter eventually.Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sketch257[TK] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Rat said: Yeah I have a THG solid rubber mold and it's pretty hefty. I'll have to look into something lighter eventually. Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk Guessing not as heavy as the metal on I had at Fan Expo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rat[TK] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 Guessing not as heavy as the metal on I had at Fan ExpoProbably not, but I think it comes in at a couple of pounds. I've never weighed it though.Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sketch257[TK] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rat said: Probably not, but I think it comes in at a couple of pounds. I've never weighed it though. Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk If I can I will go with 3D printed E-11 Blaster 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Jay[TK] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 Heaviest option would be a deactivated Sterling, followed by solid rubber castings (like Praetorian Blasters or the above mentioned THG). Less weight with the resin kits (like DoopyDoo's or Phoenix Props). For the same reasons that you have and out of curiosity I am planning a new build for early 2019, focussed on lightweight. Beginning soon... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil Report post Posted December 24, 2018 I used a deact sterling , am making into a ANH type ( no counter version ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justjoseph63[Staff] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 Mine is a hybrid/mashup. Resin Doopydoos kit, but I replaced the magazine well, folding stock (functioning), trigger guard, entire front end and rear cap with accurate aluminum replicas to keep authentic look high but the weight down. I did use a real Sterling magazine though. The whole thing weighs in at just a little over 2 pounds (about 1 kilo). One thing you will need to consider is that very often on a troop you will be asked "Can I hold your gun"? (Mostly kids). For those that carry Hyperfirms/rubber models this is not a problem, since it really can't be "broken" if they should drop it. However, since mine is mostly a resin build, I decline by saying something along the lines of "The Emperor forbids it" or "It's against regulations". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Spaklur[TK] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 God bless all of you who made your own blasters. That’s WAY out of my wheelhouse. I’m fortunate I got a Hyperfirm before they crapped the bed.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sketch257[TK] Report post Posted December 24, 2018 9 hours ago, justjoseph63 said: Mine is a hybrid/mashup. Resin Doopydoos kit, but I replaced the magazine well, folding stock (functioning), trigger guard, entire front end and rear cap with accurate aluminum replicas to keep authentic look high but the weight down. I did use a real Sterling magazine though. The whole thing weighs in at just a little over 2 pounds (about 1 kilo). One thing you will need to consider is that very often on a troop you will be asked "Can I hold your gun"? (Mostly kids). For those that carry Hyperfirms/rubber models this is not a problem, since it really can't be "broken" if they should drop it. However, since mine is mostly a resin build, I decline by saying something along the lines of "The Emperor forbids it" or "It's against regulations". So far no one has asked to hold my E-11....so far, but I know the rules. I may want to place a small flashlight on E-11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil Report post Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, justjoseph63 said: One thing you will need to consider is that very often on a troop you will be asked "Can I hold your gun"? (Mostly kids). For those that carry Hyperfirms/rubber models this is not a problem, since it really can't be "broken" if they should drop it. However, since mine is mostly a resin build, I decline by saying something along the lines of "The Emperor forbids it" or "It's against regulations". Quote you aint going to catch them if they run off in armour Edited December 24, 2018 by phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Whitley[TK] Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Airsoft / DoopyD / Tino's Next one will be a pipe / 3D Print Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truimphmark Report post Posted January 7 Shear tech on fb weighs in at 1.1kg which is a good weight Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites