DL-44 build. Full metal Westars

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Greenman137

New Hunter

• Jan 13, 2016

• #1

Hello. I just finished my first DL-44 build based off of Han Solo's from ESB. I used a Umarex legends c96 airsoft pistol as a base and was able to recruit some help from my coworkers at the machine shop I wrk at. With the approval from my boss I'm also about to start working on a pair of full metal aluminum Westar 34s. I'd like to know what you think. And if there is enough interest in these builds, the company I work at may start building and selling these to those who may want them. Let me know if anyone would be interested in buying either of these builds and I can pass it along to my boss. I'm sure if there is a lot of interest it would be available at a reasonable price. Also I'll provide progress pictures as the Westar builds go along.

 

remo032

Jr Hunter

• Jan 13, 2016

• #2

I would be interested in a pair of Westar-34's. I was actually looking into buying a machinist lathe to build my own (since I can't use the one at work for personal projects). But if I can get a pair that look as great as your DL-44 (looks awesome by the way) and at a reasonable price then you can count me in. If you don't have a set of MR Westar-34's to use for measurements I would recommend using wizardofflight's blue prints (If your not using them already).
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f28/jango-westar-blaster-blueprints-completed-23163/

 

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papa940911

New Hunter

• Jan 13, 2016

• #3

Wow! Awesome! And welcome!

 

jetpackman

Hunter

• Jan 13, 2016

• #4

Sounds awesome man can't wait to see how they come out. If by any chance you do get the ok to start producing full metal replicas I'd love a full metal rotj ee-3

 

alvomedia

Hunter

• Jan 13, 2016

• #5

nice work dude!

 

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Greenman137

New Hunter

• Jan 14, 2016

• #6

Just cut the material I need for the barrel.

 

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Greenman137

New Hunter

• Jan 14, 2016

• #7

Comparison to resin model

 

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Greenman137

New Hunter

• Jan 14, 2016

• #8

Coming together nicely

 

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Calobane

New Hunter

• Jan 16, 2016

• #9

Those look amazing please keep us updated

 

remo032

Jr Hunter

• Jan 16, 2016

• #10

Looks great so far. Keep the updates coming.
I don't know if this would help any but Werstrooper did a build like this several years ago he is a machinist also and provided a lot of pics as his build progressed. There may be some good ideas in there that you could use. anyway here is the link http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f28/jango-fett-wester-34s-scratchbuild-37336/ hope it helps.

 

Dracondas

New Hunter

• Jan 17, 2016

• #11

Looks great that DL-44 man! Those westars are coming along nicely aswell! Welcome aboard!

 

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Greenman137

New Hunter

• Jan 18, 2016

• #12

Thanks guys. Here is the latest image

 

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Greenman137

New Hunter

• Jan 19, 2016

• #13

Here is my company's website. We take custom part orders. If you have any technical drawings of what you need include them with an email.
Custom Machinery | Custom Tools | Chesapeake, VA

 

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Greenman137

New Hunter

• Jan 20, 2016

• #14

Barrels nearly finished

 

thinbluefett

Hunter

• Jan 20, 2016

• #15

Wow man, that is beautiful

 

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phophjoph

Hunter

• Jan 20, 2016

• #16

Wow those look great I'd love to have a pair if you do start offering them for sale nice metal westars are a rarity

 

remo032

Jr Hunter

• Jan 24, 2016

• #17

Still looking great. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

jetpackman

Hunter

• Jan 25, 2016

• #18

Looking awesome!

 

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phophjoph

Hunter

• Feb 10, 2016

• #19

any more progress on these?

 

remo032

Jr Hunter

• Feb 12, 2016

• #20

I was wondering the same. If they turn out as well as they are looking so far you have a buyer for a set.