I am no expert or trained either in props. But for me the cool factor works just fine and this is very cool. Congrats Sergiu
Been putting in some real thought into getting a Stormtrooper blaster tat, Sergiu... Looking at your collection does not help.
It always shows a bit of the soul of the collectors when watching the displays, and the heart they put in their collection. That is what I like to see, a collector looking and hunting for an elusive item, some collectible they want in their collection bad and they try their best to find it against all odds. 
The same way I go for accuracy here.
Thank you so much Sarvesh, Flosi and GW.
I'm not a comic collector for example, but like you guys I enjoy watching all the variate collections here.
Indeed I'm trying to make this blaster as accurate as possible. That means using real parts for it or at least as close as possible when real parts are not available. For now I managed to get real vintage WW2 M-38 and M-40 tank scopes, genuine Eagle Hengstler, accurate T-tracks on the barrel, and quite accurate cylinders with a trio of real capacitors between.
Can say that I really enjoyed hunting for these "greeblies" and real parts, and upgrading this blaster, to try making it the ultimate out there. Comparing it to the licensed Master Replicas Stormtrooper blaster, I can realize how pristine but bare and idealized the MR looks like vs. mine, which is almost like a screen used one.
Thank you so much Sarvesh, Flosi and GW.
I'm not a comic collector for example, but like you guys I enjoy watching all the variate collections here.
Indeed I'm trying to make this blaster as accurate as possible. That means using real parts for it or at least as close as possible when real parts are not available. For now I managed to get real vintage WW2 M-38 and M-40 tank scopes, genuine Eagle Hengstler, accurate T-tracks on the barrel, and quite accurate cylinders with a trio of real capacitors between.
Can say that I really enjoyed hunting for these "greeblies" and real parts, and upgrading this blaster, to try making it the ultimate out there. Comparing it to the licensed Master Replicas Stormtrooper blaster, I can realize how pristine but bare and idealized the MR looks like vs. mine, which is almost like a screen used one.
Thank you so much Sarvesh, Flosi and GW.
I'm not a comic collector for example, but like you guys I enjoy watching all the variate collections here.
Indeed I'm trying to make this blaster as accurate as possible. That means using real parts for it or at least as close as possible when real parts are not available. For now I managed to get real vintage WW2 M-38 and M-40 tank scopes, genuine Eagle Hengstler, accurate T-tracks on the barrel, and quite accurate cylinders with a trio of real capacitors between.
Can say that I really enjoyed hunting for these "greeblies" and real parts, and upgrading this blaster, to try making it the ultimate out there. Comparing it to the licensed Master Replicas Stormtrooper blaster, I can realize how pristine but bare and idealized the MR looks like vs. mine, which is almost like a screen used one.
Very great my friend
Very well said Sergiu. The only word that describes our freakish individual hobbies best is "Passion". And according to me that is what it all comes down to.
It's been a lot of fun watching you gather the parts to upgrade your blaster, Sergiu. Educational too (from a SW POV).
For the real prop collectors, I replaced the M-40 scope with the newly arrived M-38 scope, not a big difference, but to the trained eye there is a significant one. Another step to accuracy will be upgrading the cylinders even more very soon.
jkno, you are a monster! that looks amazing!!!!!
For the real prop collectors, I replaced the M-40 scope with the newly arrived M-38 scope, not a big difference, but to the trained eye there is a significant one. Another step to accuracy will be upgrading the cylinders even more very soon.
'WOW!' to all the details that you are doing to this piece! It just keeps getting better and better!
What a great collection you have neighbor! Easily one of the best I've seen!
Cheers
Richard
