Jango Fett Wester-34's Scratchbuild

[Mandalorian Guard]

Wow, Taking great shape must admit very good. You going to make a build of blasters in the future?

E-11 looks impressive also. Is it got Electronics in?

Would be great to have a Westar blaster with Electronics in also. Be authentic to the movie then.

Awesome work!

 

[Werstrooper]

3 coats of spray putty, a 1000 hours of sanding and the grips are finished

managed to pick up some bolts that are pretty darn accurate

fitted the parts for the base of the grips, this was a testing moment as there was only 1mm wall thickness after i tapped the thread. but in the end all was good! ;D

and here is the machined bar ready for drilling and I bet you cant guess what it's going to be!

 

[delta0142]

Absolutely gorgeous; you sir a master craftsman with the project.

 

[johno13]

You know everyone hates you right?! (just kidding)
But there's a lot of green eyed monsters looking at moniters right now

 

[Mandalorian Guard]

Nice to see a update on this. Look nice as ever.

 

[dartoftruth]

I know I'm a little late to this but WOW. These are amazing. I've been trying to figure out how to do it with PVC but now....wow I just am in shock. Well done!

 

[Dunesoldat]

Awesome work. I am in need of a pair of blasters, so I wish I had your skills. Great job!

 

[Tracyn Ordo]

and here is the machined bar ready for drilling and I bet you cant guess what it's going to be!

My guess it that it is going to be the nozzel/emitter at the front of the barrel. This is looking amazing! keep up the stellar work!

 

[BAMfett]

This is an absolutely amazing build. I can't wait to see it finished

 

[Werstrooper]

Thanks guys, hope to do you fellow Jango's proud!

anyhoo! almost two months since the last update! my time flys!
anyway I hit some downs and then some ups, the lathe spat out the first nozzle I machined, unfortunately it did not meet the current Mandalorian quality system so it was disintegrated (thrown in the spare parts box) :'(

but alas I had some luck the second time 'round!

the brass nipple is pressed in

so now i need to make the second nozzle, machine the brass nozzle tip, install the brass nipple in the trigger guards and they are finished

just in time to start/finish some other projects

 

[obi sean kenobi]

Fantastic work!! SOme of the best WIP shots Ive ever seen on here!!!

 

[Naglium]

looks awesome!!!

 

[FettDad]

how did i miss this!? those westies are amazing brother! waaaaay better than the rubieshiz ones... great work!

 

[Nyx Mandalore]

Utterly amazing. This is easily the hardest part of the suit to run down (I think). Those are phenomenal.

 

[remo032]

Dear Admin this should be a sticky. This is the best WIP / tutorial I have ever seen for making metal Westar-34's.

 

[Rupidupe]

Simply awesome! These pistols are indeed the hardest part to locate. If you happen to decide to do a run of these, keep me in mind. Even if you just make barrels as I have the grips.

 

[richmbailey]

Impressive indeed. Excellent work.

 

[Wasted Fett]

6 years ago.... - do you think he's still around?

 

[remo032]

To the best of my knowledge it has been over a year since he was last on here. But this is a great WIP and an excellent reference showing a good process for making metal Westar-34's. With this WIP and WOF's blueprints somebody with a little machining experience should have no problem making a set.
I would hate to see this thread get lost in the massive abyss of older threads
!! Please sticky this !!

 

[Werstrooper]

Hi guys, life got on top of me but these will be finished one day. Have been trying to get inspired to get back into the hobby. Thanks gang!


Trav