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BeastMaster
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 Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:07 am Post subject: BeastBlaster: 2006 Sidkit conversion [large images!] |
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OK, the blog has been dead for a while now as I actually finished the blaster weeks ago, just never got round to taking pics. It needs some repairs as the handle has got a little loose and various other things, though it's a display piece so I can't be bothered for the moment.
Still not entirely happy with it, though if I squint my eyes it could almost be a Tomenosuke 
Here's just a standard photo to show it in other light. the bluing actually turned out really nice, though looks light and blotchy in the other photos for some reason.
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Damn'! I had to do a few double takes before I realized that wasn't the real thing.
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Gaff87
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thought you were showing your blaster, Beast?
That's the original, surely.  |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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Wait just a sec' Beast! You're the one who bought the real deal 
Clearly one of the best build to grace this forum  ...looks super!
P.S. if you don't want it, I'm ready to squint at it at home  |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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SHAZAM!
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BeastMaster
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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awww, you guys 
There are alot of inaccuracies that I should have fixed. I think I could make it alot better if I had a fresh sidkit (and the time)
I got some of the dies left over if anyone's interested.
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Wow, man that is just superb- I actually chuckled when I saw how well you scraped up the bottom of the butt plate
that thing is simply incredible. well done.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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My heavens but this is just fantastic Ed...
I'm not specialist in blasters at all, but as other people have posted here, this has to be the sweetest version possible. Your tireless efforts to get each piece as accurate as possible shows in every photograph you have so thoughtfully shared with us.
I have a metal Sid that is crawling its way to Aus and I have to admit that seeing your build has given me a huge boost...
Cheers mate and again, warmest congratulations and my profound thanks for sharing! |
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I think only a handful of people would be able to tell the difference between this and the real thing. Amazing job Beast!
BTW, how is the stand working out for you?
I would be interested in the dies too if you are looking to get rid of them  .
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Congatulations Beast, flawless to my eyes.
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Well if you're that unhappy with it, you should mail it to me, that way you don't have to think about it 
Top notch work Ed. Cheers mate
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| Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:32 am Post subject: |
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hey guys!
chew: I did try to match all of the paint scratches to the original, though the buttplate would have driven me insane! hehe. It's actually a printed transfere from Karl's photo
Staar: cheers mate! I was really inspired by your pkd build. that paint job was superb! let us know how you get on with the sidkit.
andy: The stand is just perfect! it holds the blaster really nicely and you're right it's super stable! doh! I realized I only have 1 set of dies spare which I promised hirohawa. chew also has a set, so maybe when they are done with them they can pass them your way
offworld66 / loyal: cheers guys!
some additional notes, both side covers were heavily modified as well as the plastic magwell. I had to re-wire the leds as the included pre-wiring didnt work. though for some reason the green leds would cancel out the red ones and vice versa, so I had to leave the green ones off 
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That looks awesome! The detailing is really superb!
I will pass off the dies to whoever needs them next.
Thanks |
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It will be a while before I need the dies, I am glad they are going to get used for sure. I am still hoping to get more parts for the Sidkit worldcon someday.
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| BeastMaster wrote: | | I did try to match all of the paint scratches to the original, though the buttplate would have driven me insane! hehe. It's actually a printed transfere from Karl's photo |
Nice. 
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| Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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same goes from me if anybody wants the dies pm me!
Beast: AWESOME solution for the buttplate scratches! very impressed!
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:02 am Post subject: |
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just thought I'd mention, the part I wasnt happy with the most was the bulldog cylinder release switch. I dont suppose anyone has a spare they could sell?
otherwise I can try and make one from scratch 
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| Sorry to go O.T for a sec, Beast, what wallet is that? One of Spinner's? Looks great. |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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Actually I might have one Beast. I will check.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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gaff: nope this is my version
andy: nice one! let me know if you find it
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