Smitty's TB Blaster 2012

[Griffin-X]

I like Krylon...that Rustoleum has always given me a headache with projects. Great work on these blasters BTW...

[Smitty]

Surprisingly the stuff i have the best luck with is the Colorplace Walmart brand paint. At 97 cents per can the finish is ALWAYS flawless without a single run.

[Smitty]

So what do you guys think?

 

 

 

 

 

[Griffin-X]

Some great detail on the casting, nice work. Is the black on the gun considered a base "undercoat"? Also, what is the weight on it? I would like to get one, prime it, paint it flat black, and weather it up. These look cool.

[Smitty]

This one is painted a gloss black. I think it might be a bit too glossy. I wish I didn't have to paint them at all since they are cast in black resin but the different textures on the blaster parts require paint to give the blaster a uniform finish. That only pertains to the blaster though since its a sculpt. The Scope doesnt suffer from this effect since its found part and the different textures work out for the better on the scope.

 

According to my bathroom scales the blaster weighs about 1.3 pounds.

 

I think what Im gonna do is go ahead and start production but only offer raw castings kits for the time being. I'll pour you one up for $75 shipped. Shoot me a PM if you dont wanna wait for the production thread.

[lonewolf]

I have just finished my Smitty pistol, I drilled holes in some of the parts, added a nut to one side and a bolt in the other so I can join it all up without any glue.A bit of light sanding and fillering, a coat of primer and a final coat of black matt, polished in places to highlight the different textures and the pistol is done,

 

 

A nice pistol and not heavy, thanks Smitty.

[Griffin-X]

Great pistol from Smitty and yours looks awesome John! Nice work!

[lonewolf]

Thanks Jim,and not to hijack Smitty's post any more here are some finished pics,

 

 

 

And how they sit in a MC holster,

[Smitty]

D-d-d-d-dang! That looks good buddy! Loving the target detail! I'm glad to see how well they fit in the holster too!!!

[Boba Leo]

Amazing Blaster Chris, Amazing building, John !!!!!!!! Congratulations guys!!!!!!

 

Leo

[Pandatrooper]

Very nice build there John! Love the paint work, top job!

 

 

Also wanted to chime in, I bought Smitty's stuff before and its top notch. Great service too. The scope detail is amazingly sharp! Awesome blaster!!

[EvilScout]

These look sharp!!

 

I'll buy a kit when you start production

[Smitty]

Sent you a PM Jeff!

 

Just in case everybody, these are in production and available in the Trade forum Thanks!

[tk1692]

PM sent to you. Cant find the Trade thread or post

[ShaunPug]

Just got my kit from the wife for Christmas! I cant wait to start putting it together!

[Smitty]

Merry Christmas Shaun! glad i could help out!

[ShaunPug]

Thanks Smitty! The blaster is coming together well. I'll post some pics soon of the finished product.

[silverBoyd]

_{what's the best way to fit all of the pieces together on this kit? E6000?}

[boetscher]

I used E6000 and it's solid as a rock.;-)

[ShaunPug]

I finished my blaster a few weeks ago, and I gotta say, it is awesome!

It looks great!

[Smitty]

Heck yeah that looks great!

[ShaunPug]

Thanks Smitty. It was a fun build! I gotta say, I love holding it. It has great weight.