Discussion on Resin MR Westars okay? within the Jango Fett Costume forum, part of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Bounty Hunters category; Hey all. I was considering doing a few resin Westar-34s
Hey all. I was considering doing a few resin Westar-34s based off the MR. If they come out well I was thinking about making some available. I just wanted to check if this is still considered ok? I'm not sure what the interest level is, but I thought it would be a fun one to do.
Cheers.
since master replicas only did the jango blasters in limited numbers, and also that MR is no longer in business, making resin copies of them would fall into the gray "acceptable" area of recasting. i hope it works out well for you, i recently tried offering aluminum replicas of MR jango blasters but there just wasn't any interest.
I would be interested in having a set as long as they came out good. I cringe at the thought of ruining my MR Westars while trooping.
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I would be curious if anyone has ever ruined their MR Westars while trooping? I guess it depends on how you define "ruin". If by getting some scratches on them, then I guess mine are ruinedOriginally Posted by Vultana
nah, they're weathered
I would be down for a set. I currently use a modified set of Rubies, which do NOT fit well into CRUZER'S holsters (difficult to quick-draw). My MRs stay under their case!!
Jason
I just noticed that the first thing the kids want to do is "hold the gun". I'm not so sure I would hand over my MR Westars like I do my Verp. My verp is built like a tank and already weathered. My MR's stay in their case and are appropriately worshiped
Cool, thanks for replies. I'm going to give it a go. Gathering supplies...
Let us know when you get a cost in mind. I am interested in a pair as a back up
Will do. For now, I'm expecting a delivery today that should allow me to get started. I've already started some of the prep work. With a little luck I hope to get through the first stages by the end of the week. I'll have to see how that goes first, and then hopefully I can get a better sense of material cost and such.
Lots of little nooks and crannies but I am trying this in one piece. I finished the mold box and the first half is underway. Hoping it works out, this clay was pretty tacky.
where are you going to put the pour and vent holes?
In the end of the barrel. I have the pour one in there. I am going to try putting a small tube in alongside the funnel to vent. I think that will work but if it gives me problems I will poke another hole through. Looking at the shape, I think I will have the least problems with trapped bubbles with the barrel up. I also didn't want air getting trapped at the tip of the barrel so I filled it to the end. A bit more work to drill it out a bit but I thought that would be better than an air pocket.
Well, as I thought the clay I used was miserable to remove. It was a near loss. I had to demold and clean everything thoroughly before molding the second side. I was able to save it though and just did a test casting.
Here is my first stab at it. There is a bit of clean up/finishing needed. Some may also be technique which I will work on. Most of the seamline came out great but I had an issue with the seam being off a few mm on the tip on the barrel, so I need to check into that. I think that it is correctable though (should have put one more registration key). I don't have a vacuum so there is a bit of small bubbles here and there. Nothing major but I am picky. I am going to toss it around tomorrow to test the durability. Should be really good for it's purpose once finished, but you guys can be the judge.
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I think it looks AWESOME!!! Great Job. I am MOST DEFINITELY in for a pair!!!!!
Yeah, I'd be in for a pair as well.
Hey guys. Ok. I am still working on a bit of quality control here and doing a few more tests. It's been raining here the last few days and air humidity can be a contributing factor so I am probably going to wait for a day or so of sun. Still working on the seam on the barrel too. I think it's a result of having to demold half way through. That was a major bummer but I just added another key to see if that helps with the alignment. I also added a gray tint so they should look better if scratched up. I was thinking something like $50 per pistol. I really want to tighten up these couple items though as best I can. I wish I could teleport some sci-fire guys in or something for a day of assistance.
that is looking really good bro
Thanks
Those look good and the price point sounds like it will hit the spot.
Thank you. This project has become a mini troublemaker though. I pulled the last trial out for the day and it was the first one I was pretty happy with. Unfortunately, in pulling it, I also ripped off one of the little nubs that go into one of the six holes on the barrel. Not good. So, once again trying to salvage. I'm not sure about this one though. Currently gluing silicone with silicone. Just one of those days. I'll have to check it in 24 hours to see if it is ruined or not. Sigh.
Last edited by ShocKWavE; 10-23-2012 at 07:28 PM.
I would be happy to be your first customer for a set of these babies.
I think that is a TOTALLY fair price for a great looking product!! If you couldn't tell, several of us are "chomping at the bit" to get our hands on a set of these.....and get our MR's back in their cases!!! LOL!!! Great Job!!!
I'm actually very interested in these!
I'd potentially be very keen for a set of these!
Count me among the interested as well. MR don't come up for bid that often and at 700+a pop, I'd be interested.
Keeping my eye on this thread. Will see how they come out en masse. Looks good so far.
Keeping my eye on this thread!
Should be good if the pull turns out well. Mass production of these why not. Go for it! Best of luck!
If you do a run and I have the cash when the time comes around I'd be interested
Hey guys, been out of town for a bit but I will check the moulds tonight and see if I can get a few sets done this weekend....
I'm interested! Looks great.
If you do, allow me to claim the first spot on that list. Would love to get a set of these.
I know DYNAMIC is interested as well!!! Looks like you could get a full list before the run is even a "go!!"
Im in fellas!!!! Looks GREAT!!! Lets get these goin : )
Looks Awesome! I am watching this with great interest!
...same here!
I have been waiting for someone to take a run at these for longer than I can remember. It's the biggest reason I've stepped away from my Jango, frustration with these bloody blasters. If you do run these, I will be in certain!
I might be interested in one of your seconds, to use it as a pattern to make me a set from alu on my machines.
Are those available now? I'd be interested in a set of two.
Any progress on these as of late??
Im in for two please
Im in for 2 also.
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd be up for a set of 2!
Great work, I'd love a Westar or two! Will you be doing them in Cold Cast?
Shockwave´s
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He seems not to be that much interested anymore.
I hope he's just on holidays...
Or sleeping.
hm...if he comes back, i may be interested in a set. Im secretly wanting to start a Jango build....oh wait...i guess the secret is out now! lol
If this is still going, I'm interested. I'd have to know the cost of an individual or pair though.
We still haven't heard back from him. If this doesn't get going in a couple months, I may be getting together with some local prop maker to see if we can make it happen off my set of MR's.
That'd be great, Vultana
I know we all want a set of these. Some to protect our real MRs and others just to have a low cost solution. The need is there and I don't see anyone else offering an alternative... so hopefully Shockwave will come back soon.
Well if it comes down to you, I hope there'll be a CC option. ;D
I was all excited at the beginning of this thread! So....anyone else giving this a go?
I have NO CLUE how to create a mould, or else I would take this on. Hopefully SOMEONE steps up!
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