Machined Westar Barrels

NOITAIDAR

Hunter

• Feb 20, 2008

• #41

in my opinion, the best option for him would be to make the barrel, the hand-plate, the trigger section, and an extra little greeblie to stick on to the stunt plate, then people have the option of using the rubies grip, which would be great, and leave room for possible electronics, or a stronger resin grip... which could easily be fashioned from a rubies

 

NOITAIDAR

Hunter

• Feb 20, 2008

• #42

having said all that, I'd be interested to see if westarsmith plans on mass producing his barrels, and how much they'd run for a pair.

After so long without decent sources for these, it seems that we now have a couple Smiths in competition! They say it never rains harder than after a drought. lol

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Feb 20, 2008

• #43

NOITAIDAR said:

in my opinion, the best option for him would be to make the barrel, the hand-plate, the trigger section, and an extra little greeblie to stick on to the stunt plate, then people have the option of using the rubies grip, which would be great, and leave room for possible electronics, or a stronger resin grip... which could easily be fashioned from a rubies

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Well, if he can make them completly out of metal, I think that would be great. However, your in a different situation or want just the barrel. Although it may be possible to get you just the barrel itself, I believe everyone else would settle or want a full metal set. Then again, lets wait and see what he says

 

westarsmith

New Hunter

• Feb 20, 2008

• #44

Gentlemen,
Your comments are much appreciated.
My barrels were not produced on CNC equipment. That's why the subtle curve in the compensator (like an MR) is not there.
To produce a sleek, elegant look, I felt the barrel sould be a bit longer and smaller diameter than most designs, certainly smaller than the Rubies.
Having never seen an MR in real life, I do not know the diameter of their barrel.
The drawing I used was my own.
You are correct, JD Fett, there is a piece of aluminum to cut off the "power cell"
The handle will be a real challenge.
Thanks

 

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Vable Boba

Active Hunter

• Feb 20, 2008

• #45

put me down as interested as well. I'm looking forward to where this goes...either with tubachris or westarsmith either way, this is good for the community!!

 

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Aeria Gloris

Hunter

• Feb 21, 2008

• #46

If anyone's thinking of getting a list together, put me down for a pair. Whoever launches this run's gonna get PLENTY of orders methinks.

I'll be watching this thread very closely! woo!

 

MediaGuyPJ

Active Hunter

• Feb 21, 2008

• #47

Chris let me know if you go forward. Price Pending I am in.

 

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TK0363

Jr Hunter

• Feb 21, 2008

• #48

I will also be very interested in these if they go ahead.

Cheers

Tony

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Feb 21, 2008

• #49

Im trying my best to do this.

 

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nsucolonel

New Hunter

• Feb 21, 2008

• #50

I WOULD BE INTERESTED AS WELL. IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE PRICE.

 

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Jango72

Active Hunter

• Feb 21, 2008

• #51

Depending on the price, for sure I'd be in!

Although, I'm in the same boat as JDfett as I'd prefer to get just the barrels can attach them to my current set of resin grips.

 

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Vable Boba

Active Hunter

• Feb 21, 2008

• #52

i'm in just for barrels as well, just so ya know

 

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HMPOTC33

Active Hunter

• Feb 23, 2008

• #53

I am tentively in based on a reasonible price

 

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Torment

New Hunter

• Feb 23, 2008

• #54

Based on price count me down too

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 7, 2008

• #55

westarsmith said:

Here's a couple prototype barrels still under construction. What do you think?

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Any progress on these, westarsmith?
They were/are some of the best fan made prototypes I've ever seen.

 

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delta0142

Active Hunter

• Apr 8, 2008

• #56

Also wanted to throw in there that I would be interested in the full blaster.

 

westarsmith

New Hunter

• Apr 9, 2008

• #57

Thanks for the kind words, Cruzer.
The first pic is of the finished prototype barrels for my westars. They do not have the polished finish of the MR's. They even have fine machine marks. I'm not sure this would be acceptable to people who consider the MR the standard. To me, it is a look that is more true to a military weapon.
The greatest challenge is the pistol grip. An all aluminum one will add the heft of a true 1:1 scale blaster. It would also be the hardest part to make without CNC equipment. That is why I'm very interested in the quotes that come back from others in this thread.
A resin handle would make the westar muzzle heavy but be the easiest to do. And probably the least expensive. Adding some weight hidden inside the resin grip could bring it more into balance. I suspect that aluminum powder in the resin might even give a finish that would not require painting.
I'm sure attaching the barrels to a resin grip could be done in such a way that they are secure and all the parts act as one unit.
The second pic is of eight more barrels that I have under construction.

 

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Brad1957

New Hunter

• Apr 10, 2008

• #58

Those look great! If you start a list, please put me down!

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 10, 2008

• #59

westarsmith said:

Thanks for the kind words, Cruzer.
The first pic is of the finished prototype barrels for my westars. They do not have the polished finish of the MR's. They even have fine machine marks. I'm not sure this would be acceptable to people who consider the MR the standard. To me, it is a look that is more true to a military weapon.
The greatest challenge is the pistol grip. An all aluminum one will add the heft of a true 1:1 scale blaster. It would also be the hardest part to make without CNC equipment. That is why I'm very interested in the quotes that come back from others in this thread.
A resin handle would make the westar muzzle heavy but be the easiest to do. And probably the least expensive. Adding some weight hidden inside the resin grip could bring it more into balance. I suspect that aluminum powder in the resin might even give a finish that would not require painting.
I'm sure attaching the barrels to a resin grip could be done in such a way that they are secure and all the parts act as one unit.
The second pic is of eight more barrels that I have under construction.

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If you could just capture the right curve in those tips pieces, it'd be a huge step towards the screen accuracy of those beauties.
I'm thinking solid resin handles would be your best bet.
Have you figured out what you're going to do for the trigger piece?
Looking good

 

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Vable Boba

Active Hunter

• Apr 10, 2008

• #60

awesome!!! it's nice to finally see some progress on these things...been a while since i followed this thread. keep up the good work, and can't wait to see the end product.