Armorblues
New Hunter
If you dont want to spend the 400 or more dollars for the replica blasters, is there a cheaper alternative that will look just as good?
Jango's Blaster Substitute
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lilburndiablo
Well-Known Hunter
Wow . . I am glad I hit this at the right time.
I think screen accuracy is important but when you are not around costumers - - -
They know who you are. Which brings me to my point. I chose not to buy replica
Blasters for comforts sake. Let's face it folks! Our suits are no picnic and very
heavey. Which is why I chose the toy Blaster as seen in the picture above.
Instead - - - - I had them airbrushed! I always get compliments on these
babies. In my personal opinion - - - this is the best route!
Enjoy!
I think screen accuracy is important but when you are not around costumers - - -
They know who you are. Which brings me to my point. I chose not to buy replica
Blasters for comforts sake. Let's face it folks! Our suits are no picnic and very
heavey. Which is why I chose the toy Blaster as seen in the picture above.
Instead - - - - I had them airbrushed! I always get compliments on these
babies. In my personal opinion - - - this is the best route!
Enjoy!
Wasp
Active Hunter
Gone with the Rubies blasters myself too.
If you put some time into them (removing all the wrong details, like the holdingpin and -screw, the cap, the LFL signs, reshaping the nosecone, painting them screen-accuratly etc.), you can get some really nice looking blasters, which look except for the shorter barrel and the slightly thicker nose section not so much apart from the screenaccurate Versions.
PS: the pic beneath shows mine in an unfinished state as I had to rework the golden parts still.
BTW: cool painint in the background of pic #2 lilburndiablo.
If you put some time into them (removing all the wrong details, like the holdingpin and -screw, the cap, the LFL signs, reshaping the nosecone, painting them screen-accuratly etc.), you can get some really nice looking blasters, which look except for the shorter barrel and the slightly thicker nose section not so much apart from the screenaccurate Versions.
PS: the pic beneath shows mine in an unfinished state as I had to rework the golden parts still.
BTW: cool painint in the background of pic #2 lilburndiablo.
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lilburndiablo
Well-Known Hunter
Awesome Job Wasp.
Again this is better than carrying Replica's which might way a ton!
Again this is better than carrying Replica's which might way a ton!
lilburndiablo
Well-Known Hunter
Awesome job Bleahhh....
Awesome!
Awesome!
Wasp
Active Hunter
Looks promising! 
But please remove the red cap. It looks much better without it (you get a more screen-accurate nose and have a real "shoot-out" hole which looks pretty nice as it has that batterypole plate in the deep within, which could be imagined as Laseremitter or something...).
But please remove the red cap. It looks much better without it (you get a more screen-accurate nose and have a real "shoot-out" hole which looks pretty nice as it has that batterypole plate in the deep within, which could be imagined as Laseremitter or something...).
lilburndiablo said:
haha..thnks. I have painted the golden parts of the blasters..no pics yet thou..
Anyway, one of my blasters conked out! it just wont 'shoot'!! NO SOUND COMING out of the unit! I have switched the caps, batteries, but to no avail!! its infuriating!!! I have another unopened rubies...but the tot of having one unable to make any sound makes me soooooooooooooooooooo pissed...
clonetrooper
New Hunter
Hey, I think it's ok gua...it will stay more realistic when there's no sound at all right (I believe whatever electronic sound it can make, it'll give the realisticism away)....some more you bought at a bargain so I'd look at it as going for the looks rather than the SOUND....heheBleahhh said:
clonetrooper said:Hey, I think it's ok gua...it will stay more realistic when there's no sound at all right (I believe whatever electronic sound it can make, it'll give the realisticism away)....some more you bought at a bargain so I'd look at it as going for the looks rather than the SOUND....hehe
well....actually i love the sound/..its sounds very ok to pass of as a real blast frm the westar.....
Armorblues
New Hunter
Thanks for the info on the Rubies Blasters. Got my jet pack in the mail saturday, finished the helmet last night. Waiting on the armor to arrive this week. Other than the girth belt and the gun belt I am finished! Also to help the paint from coming off of your repainted blasters, let the paint dry for at least 24 - 48 hours then use an automotive clear coat on them. Make sure it is acyrlic it will harden like a rock.
askywalker98
Well-Known Hunter
Post some pics Armorblues! Rubies blasters rock btw!
Armorblues
New Hunter
Patience young one, when I build it they will come. Jet Pack needs to have nozzles replaced, armor needs to be painted. The wait will not be long however.
Dexx
New Hunter
I got a set of rubies blasters and holsters today, The blasters seem pretty good but the holsters and belt are not great. I managed to brake the leg strap of one just trying it on for size.
Oh well at least they will give me something to work from if I decide to make some new ones.
Oh well at least they will give me something to work from if I decide to make some new ones.
