T-Jay

Much better, Kevin. Glad you were still able to fix this.

Unfortunately I can not provide an exact measurement at the moment, as my digital calliper is currently unavailable. But it should be around 5.5 mm wide. Maybe someone else can chime in to help. And for the LED: just add washers, so it only sticks out about 1mm or less. On an original Sterling magazine you can push this button to slide off the top cover and access the spring powered loading mechanism.

Hi Kevin, great to have you back, posting again. Awesome job done on the folding stock, scope and the smaller pieces. The only thing that I would re-check is the width of the clearing stripe on your inner bolt. And the LED sticks out a bit too far in your magazine top plate. That should be easy to correct with some washers. Please don't feel pushed, it's just us here at FISD, wanting you to get the best out of your resin kit.

Received the PM and replied. Thanks for covering this, Dan. @Miketrg Thanks very much for your interest, Michael. Looks like your current post count is too low to enter this section from FISD. But here is a link to a blaster build, where many items from a completion set got used (including other additional parts that are not included in the completion sets).

Feeling pushed, Kris? Do you regret starting this build thread? Just kidding. We are all here to help and to show the options you have, as sometimes there are so many, it becomes hard to keep an overview. You made a good start already. Looking forward to your next update...

I second that - and you found a nice way to install the D-ring on your DoopyDoo's kit. Looks very good.

Hi Kris, seems like the laser cutter/engraver from your local college came in handy for building this beautyful blaster stand. Very nice work. And those four pieces to rest your blaster on while building, really look awesome! Instead of throwing them away when your build is done, you should consider using them for another two blaster stands. What about the inaccurate magazine from the DoopyDoo's kit? Any plans to replace that? Or maybe scratch-build something with that freaky laser cutter? Following...

Congratulations on finishing your (first) E-11 blaster, Freddy. It will surely be more than enough to troop with your RS armor soon. I am keeping fingers crossed for that build too and wish you a good time with the blaster and your suit. And yes, I am sure we manage to meet someday at an event...

Great news Freddy, looking forward to your final pictures. Been at the RPC with the 501st both days last weekend. So sorry to hear now, you were there and we missed to meet. Maybe more luck next year when you join us with your RS armor.

Wow, that was some serious conversion work on the counter. Well done Kevin How did you manage to modify the grey cover with the window?

Very sorry to hear about the broken parts in your BBB. There must have been some real rough treatment to that box during shipping process. Keeping fingers crossed for the replacements from RS now. For the gloves you could contact @justjoseph63 and check out his hand plates... Good progress on your blaster build. Already loving your trigger group with the aluminum inlays. Regarding the LOCK/FREE-screw in the grip: the screw in the completion set has the correct shape and size. The original screws are a bit smaller than the opening in the grip. Here is a link to the Blaster Reference. In the first posting you can find the "PDF Photo Compendium" full of reference pictures to refer to. Hope this helps.

A nice and slim stand. Good job Mark. That plaque really adds something to it.

Aah, it's been a while since somebody did the mod with the metal inlays in the trigger group. Very well done. And I am really curious to see you building that counter. It remindes me of something... BBB-day today? Keeping fingers crossed for you. Happy Easter!

Here you go Adam: Loads of inspiration waiting for you...

Hi Kevin, looks like you've got everything you need to entertain us here on FISD. - including a very cool work space. Ha, that wallpaper on your laptop is on my desktop, too. Off to a great start. Following... Ouh, that black screw in the bottom of your grip was meant to go into the front muzzle. There is one silver screw without the crosshatch pattern which is for the grip.

Not an easy task - specifically electronic devices (like the mobile phone) should avoid direct body contact over hours. Did anyone ever install a smart-phone in a drop box?

3.5 kilos? Wow, was this blaster built for trooping or as a display?

Good job Kenny! I really like your power cylinders. I am not very familiar with the S&T airsoft sterling, but would you mind letting us know, how much this beauty weights?

Congratulations on finishing this excellent blaster, Mark. You have included a maximum of available modifications from top to toe and went extra deep into the rabbit hole of painting and weathering. From my point of view, it all paid off and you ended up with a superb blaster. That thing will not only be good for trooping, it will also look stunning on a display at home... Looking forward to see your outdoor pictures - but be aware to not scare somebody outside.

Looking good so far, Ben. Onto your questions: That happens quite often. The easiest way to get that screw straight would be using your rotary tool inside the inner tube to correct this. No, that is totally up to you. Sounds more than enough to me but I only have little experience here. Maybe somebody else can chime in and help with this.

Super-glue (Sekundenkleber) is best for resin to resin bonds but the E6000 will surely be good, too. You can fit your rail into the rear sight and use 1 screw to mount it there and that same screw to mount the rear sight onto the receiver tube.

...and not a bad one. Years ago I also wondered, if it wouldn't make sense to have a thread in the "Getting Started" or "Tech Support" section, that works like a user manual for our FISD. You know, something to explain not only the simple options like Edit, Quote and Multiquote. But also to demonstrate how to correctly mention a member in a text, so that this person is being notified. To inform, that a simple reply to somebody's text, is not a guarantee the person will ever read it (unless using the quote option or the person is already following). And more difficult things like how to quote postings from various threads and reply to that in a different one. How to compress or hide definded rows in a text, that only expand when clicking that area. And what Dan suggested could also be included into this thread. As well as the listing, of how the name above the avatar picture changes, depending on the amount of posts or achievements. And I am sure there would be more things to incorporate, which I haven't thought of right now. Any user should be aware of all the technical options when using this board. Just an idea...

Hi Ben, glad you are starting a build thread here. Looks like you have done your homework and preparation work, so this will surely become a good blaster. Onto your questions: 1. Black Paint - There was an interesting discussion recently in Suspend's build. Maybe this helps. For me, it sounded complicated as I never had any issues with standard spray cans from the DIY stores. Maybe I just had luck... 2. Rechargeable 9 volt battery - if you search online, you will find plenty of these from 170mAh to 800mAh... Don't worry about that. Just mix a little bit of the blue and yellow stripe until it turns dark green. Make sure to keep your finger tips and tools wet - otherwise it will stick on there. Then you have all the time you need, as the green stuff takes about 24 hours to fully cure (depending on its thickness). If fully hardened, you can sand it like resin. If something goes wrong during your build, green stuff will be your friend. Good luck Ben. Following...

Exactly what Dan said. Screen used counters fell off, as they were only hot glued. Scope rails with L-brackets are much better for our purposes. And the mounting, you got it absolutely right. About only running one screw into the counter: working with only one screw here, allows to align the counter with the rest of your build. Once done, you can feel free to add a second screw to make sure, it stays in that position.

Hey Dan, congrats (again ) on finishing this superb blaster. That replacement magazine adds so much more realism to it. I wish the guys from DoopyDoo's would spend some time over here at FISD, to see what people do with their kits and recognize the need to finally make a better mould for this resin part. Who knows, maybe someday... Oh, and the "Master Replica E-11 Stand" looks good, too. Don't you fear to damage your paintjob with the blaster sitting straight on the support arms?