JonAck Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hi there Anyone purchased replica blasters from this site? He uses plastic and then inserts foam for extra weight. http://www.cushmanpaintball.com/ReplicaMg34DLT.html The DLT-19 looks interesting, particularly as I am hopeless with DIY and would have no chance of scratch-building one myself but would love a big gun to go with the E-11. Just thought I would see if any troopers have used this site and know what the quality is like. Cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoo Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I've been looking into DLT19's and overall the feedback is that the Doopydoos is better than the cushmans. Plenty of DIY how too's on the web as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I just ordered a DLT-19 from Sci-fire, if you guys like, I can take some pics and let you know what it's like when it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoo Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 That would be cool, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonAck Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 That would be great. Cheers for the advice Jon I just ordered a DLT-19 from Sci-fire, if you guys like, I can take some pics and let you know what it's like when it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 The blasters from sci-fire are excellent. Best blasters for trooping in my opinion I have an E-11 and a DLT-19 and the details are fantastic. They're lightweight and virtually indestructable but......hard to get into the UK now unfortunately. There's a couple of Corellian arms smugglers on this forum if you can catch them between one of the space ports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6294 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Hi thereAnyone purchased replica blasters from this site? He uses plastic and then inserts foam for extra weight. http://www.cushmanpaintball.com/ReplicaMg34DLT.html The DLT-19 looks interesting, particularly as I am hopeless with DIY and would have no chance of scratch-building one myself but would love a big gun to go with the E-11. Just thought I would see if any troopers have used this site and know what the quality is like. Cheers Jon Woodchuck also makes excellent guns and props out of wood. I have a T21 that he made for me that I will be showing off soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I can recommend the Doopydoos blaster as well. From what I've seen and read, the Cushman is too soft in details and would not be one of the best choices IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 My wife ordered me a Cushman DLT-19 for Christmas. I checked with a few folks and got positive feedback, so we'll see. I'll post some pictures and stuff when it gets here. She did say that they're pretty easy people to work with, so that's a good start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Or if you have the tools and some time just make your own. I'm still messing around finishing up mine. Made with Basswood and PVC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxtrooper Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Anyone know where I could get a hollowed out E11 blaster? Quite fancy a blaster core model but don't fancy scratch building the actuall E11. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Anyone know where I could get a hollowed out E11 blaster? Quite fancy a blaster core model but don't fancy scratch building the actuall E11. Thanks. The only help I can give you is that I own a hollow E-11, but sadly, it's origin is quite the mystery to me: I bought it from someone who bought it from this other guy...you know how that works. I got it very cheap because it was all bent in the wrong places, but a heatgun solved most of its problems and now it's my main trooping E-11. It's very flexible and lightweight while still quite looking the deal with an appropriate finish. Here's a pic: Not much help, but know you know such things exist. Maybe someone else can tell the story of it's origins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxtrooper Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks, it's probably scratch built, alot of them are. Looks nice though . I've got a solid resin one which I love and use for trooping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks, it's probably scratch built, alot of them are. Oh, seems I forgot to mention the most important detail: it's not scratch built, it's a one-piece design (the main body ist, plus some additional parts, all hollow), kinda like injection moulded. That's what I thought was spectacular. The only thing I added was the rail that holds the scope, I used aluminium for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 It depends on what you want, and how much you want to spend. Cushman are vac-formed and will take some work to get in to shape. They look good from 5'+ away and are super light - my Cushman Lewis gun is always asked for when we have parades. However the detail will never be as sharp as say a Hyperfirm or a Woodchuck. Hyperfirms are popular as there's nothing to do with them and they take a beating. Blasters and BFG's are easy weight wise. Downside is that the barrel holes aren't bored out and they used to be very pricey, but prices have really come down and the detail gets better all the time. One other downside is that the BFG's don't break down to parts, but in some ways this is a plus. Woodchuck is relatively new but has made a great name for himself. The weapons are beautifully detailed, don't weigh too much, and are well priced. Resin blasters are hit or miss. They can be wonderfully detailed but also so brittle you can't troop with them at all, depending on make. Prices are all over the board too. Be very careful if you go this route. Scratch built is always a good option if you have some excellent skills and lots of time, but not everyone does. Hasbro is the old standby but take some work to get looking good. In the end it's not always worth the $$ to upgrade, but on the plus they do make a cool sound, whereas others to not. Betcha biscuits to gravy that Billy Haggis has some good words in this department as well ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I love the detailing on the hengstler. makes me want to strip my paint off and do it right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf[501st] Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 The only help I can give you is that I own a hollow E-11, but sadly, it's origin is quite the mystery to me: I bought it from someone who bought it from this other guy...you know how that works. I got it very cheap because it was all bent in the wrong places, but a heatgun solved most of its problems and now it's my main trooping E-11. It's very flexible and lightweight while still quite looking the deal with an appropriate finish. Here's a pic: Not much help, but know you know such things exist. Maybe someone else can tell the story of it's origins? Nice buy Dennis. One of the best i have seen out there. (send it to me ) Cheers bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupaTrooper Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 this was made by CRYPTO a guy here in Australia. All scratched built - some measurements/plans from the net but yeah all the bits around the house or made from scratch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Nice buy Dennis.One of the best i have seen out there. (send it to me ) Cheers bro Thanks Rolf, thanks a lot. I'll trade it for one of your TD suits, you have too many anyways, mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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