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Noeland
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Those blaster have certainly set the standard. They're just artwork. Congratulations to all you lucky ducks who put down the coin to get them!

Maybe some day I will join the club.

I wanted to ask. Something Adam mentioned in the recent video is the grip to frame fit being flawless and smooth.

How close are these blasters to that?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Noeland wrote:
Those blaster have certainly set the standard. They're just artwork. Congratulations to all you lucky ducks who put down the coin to get them!

Maybe some day I will join the club.

I wanted to ask. Something Adam mentioned in the recent video is the grip to frame fit being flawless and smooth.

How close are these blasters to that?


Let me know what specific spots you'd like to see and I can snap some pics for you.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one of the last run of assembled Tomenosuke blasters with the matte receiver. The action on that it is ... temperamental. Pulling the trigger half way between cylinder detents you end up with a locked up action. You have to manually force the cylinder to release it again.

In the handbuilt version it seems that Tobu-San worked over the action so that is no longer an issue. Really slick.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 12:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dascoyne wrote:
I have one of the last run of assembled Tomenosuke blasters with the matte receiver. The action on that it is ... temperamental. Pulling the trigger half way between cylinder detents you end up with a locked up action. You have to manually force the cylinder to release it again.

In the handbuilt version it seems that Tobu-San worked over the action so that is no longer an issue. Really slick.


Shorten the threaded end of the weaver knob or slotted screw by a 1/32" or so and voila problem solved.

The screw is too long and binds up cylinder/mechanism.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hirohawa wrote:
Dascoyne wrote:
I have one of the last run of assembled Tomenosuke blasters with the matte receiver. The action on that it is ... temperamental. Pulling the trigger half way between cylinder detents you end up with a locked up action. You have to manually force the cylinder to release it again.

In the handbuilt version it seems that Tobu-San worked over the action so that is no longer an issue. Really slick.


Shorten the threaded end of the weaver knob or slotted screw by a 1/32" or so and voila problem solved.

The screw is too long and binds up cylinder/mechanism.
I'll give it a try when I get back home. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So what's he difference between this and the Tomenosuke pro assembled kits that were on sale last year?
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

svander wrote:
So what's he difference between this and the Tomenosuke pro assembled kits that were on sale last year?
The main difference is that the pro assembled version has a matte receiver and barrel. This version has hand polished and blued receiver and cylinder done by Nobutaka Toku himself which some folks, like me, prefer. He also hand fits the parts. Does it warrant the doubled cost of the assembled pro? That depends on you. I can get two top quality functional semiauto pistols for the price of one, but for me it's worth every penny.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 1:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Personally I've never understood why Tomenosuke went with the matte black receiver on the assembled pro Confused I know in the end it's a matter of preference... I just find it weird... why make it look like it's not even metal?
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In defense of that there are many modern handguns with matte finish - e.g. Glock, HK and others. So it's not inconceivable that a blaster could as well. I just happen to prefer blued.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dascoyne wrote:
I just happen to prefer blued.


Well me too Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I prefer blued as well. To me, matte finish handguns look more like plastic toys...
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 3:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bwood wrote:
I prefer blued as well. To me, matte finish handguns look more like plastic toys...


My thought exactly.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ditto for me too
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's reassuring to know my tastes are in good company.
I don't really desire a Worldcon replica.
I got this for my 16 year old self who saw a blued gun on the screen in 1982.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dascoyne wrote:
It's reassuring to know my tastes are in good company.
I don't really desire a Worldcon replica.
I got this for my 16 year old self who saw a blued gun on the screen in 1982.


Amen to that. It helped me complete my collection of all the guns I always wanted as a kid. Smile

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice collection Nexus7 Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very cool collection, Nexus7 Very Happy

What type is your Solo Blaster? Playing with the idea of getting one myself....
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nexus7 wrote:
Dascoyne wrote:
It's reassuring to know my tastes are in good company.
I don't really desire a Worldcon replica.
I got this for my 16 year old self who saw a blued gun on the screen in 1982.


Amen to that. It helped me complete my collection of all the guns I always wanted as a kid. Smile

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Terrific collection. Thanks for sharing!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Buch wrote:
Very cool collection, Nexus7 Very Happy

What type is your Solo Blaster? Playing with the idea of getting one myself....


I got mine from this guy. He will do any version that you like and in any finish. I weathered mine a little more when I got it. Very pleasant to deal with.

https://www.instagram.com/dl44blaster/

Here is another option. They also offer a kit version.

http://www.toddscostumes.com/costumes/han-solo-costume/han-solo-dl-44-blaster-complete-gun/

These are both based on the Denix Mauser.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

COOL! Thanks for the links!!!

Nexus7 wrote:
Buch wrote:
Very cool collection, Nexus7 Very Happy

What type is your Solo Blaster? Playing with the idea of getting one myself....


I got mine from this guy. He will do any version that you like and in any finish. I weathered mine a little more when I got it. Very pleasant to deal with.

https://www.instagram.com/dl44blaster/

Here is another option. They also offer a kit version.

http://www.toddscostumes.com/costumes/han-solo-costume/han-solo-dl-44-blaster-complete-gun/

These are both based on the Denix Mauser.

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