DL-44 build. Full metal Westars

[Greenman137]

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]

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/

 

[papa940911]

Wow! Awesome! And welcome!

 

[jetpackman]

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]

nice work dude!

 

[Greenman137]

Just cut the material I need for the barrel.

 

[Greenman137]

Comparison to resin model

 

[Greenman137]

Coming together nicely

 

[Calobane]

Those look amazing please keep us updated

 

[remo032]

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]

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

 

[Greenman137]

Thanks guys. Here is the latest image

 

[Greenman137]

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

 

[Greenman137]

Barrels nearly finished

 

[thinbluefett]

Wow man, that is beautiful

 

[phophjoph]

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]

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

 

[jetpackman]

Looking awesome!

 

[phophjoph]

any more progress on these?

 

[remo032]

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