This was my first blaster. I've since built a Spidey kit - see below...
I assembled, painted, and weathered this ROTJ-like blaster from a resin kit. I added the functional scope and used the MOM Photos for weathering reference. Common tempera paints (from a craft store) worked great for weathering. I primered it, then painted flat black. After weathering, I rubbed on some of that wet-black tire spray for cars to shine certain areas for a gun-metal-like appearance without making it too glossy. I love that Reference cd! 
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/rifle1.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/rifle3.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/rifle8.jpg
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http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/rifle6.jpg
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http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/rifle2.jpg
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