My ESB Stuff

[FIVE[501st]]

Okay, this is going to be my build thread. It's still a while off before much will be posted... but I have some pieces starting to arrive, so... HERE... WE... GO!!!!

 

Here's my holster from Anrev.

It's very, very nice!!!

 

So, question � and I think I've asked this before � but what are the differences between the ANH E-11 and the ESB E-11?

I need specifics!

Edited February 16, 2011 by Bluey

[FIVE[501st]]

Saving this post for more pictures later.

[tkrestonva[TK]]

 

So, question and I think I've asked this before but what are the differences between the ANH E-11 and the ESB E-11?

I need specifics!

 

(1) Hengstler counter

(2) power cylinders

(3) wires

 

ANH blaster has them - ESB blaster does not.

[FIVE[501st]]

(1) Hengstler counter

(2) power cylinders

(3) wires

 

ANH blaster has them - ESB blaster does not.

Sweet! Thanks!

That means I just have to remove the power cylinders from the top of the ammo case and I'm good to go with my E-11!

 

(what about the D ring? still has it... right?)

[Daetrin[Admin]]

Yes.

[FIVE[501st]]

(what about the D ring? still has it... right?)

Yes.

And it still has sand all over it, right?

(oh no... darn it... that's just "us"...)

[Turrican]

May i ask where you got this blaster?

There is a M 19 scope mounted , isn't it?

[FIVE[501st]]

May i ask where you got this blaster?

There is a M 19 scope mounted , isn't it?

It's a Sci-Fire E-11... and it's awesome.

The counter pops off easily enough as I'm sure the cylinders will.

[FIVE[501st]]

My Sci-Fire E-11 with proper modifications for ESB. I also reapinted it and drilled out the "holes" along the barrel. Also drilled a hole in the back for the "d-ring." What's cool is this works for my sandtrooper still as the counter / etc. aren't required for a TD.

 

 

Here you can see (sort of) the holes I drilled out along the barrel...

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the hole I drilled out for the d-ring

[FIVE[501st]]

Here are some more pictures of my blaster. After re-watching the movie again the other night, I repainted it to match more of the look from ESB. Not nearly as much weathering, but it still has a little.

 

 

 

 

[Murray1134[501st]]

It's the Sandy in you, you want to weather and dirty everything up

 

Seriously looks amazing, can't wait to see the full build. Do you have the armor yet? If not, what are you shooting for?

 

Edit.. can't spell

Edited March 28, 2010 by Murray1134

[FIVE[501st]]

Thanks man!

Yeah... you get used to everything being dirty all the time it's hard to clean up your act. haha

 

And yep, already have armor "on the way"... second set of TE2!

 

Edited this because that second set of TE2 is becoming my 2nd TD... and I've ordered a set of TM armor for my ESB.

Edited January 29, 2011 by No'l

[FIVE[501st]]

Okay guys... I'm actually into the TE2 ESB build now. Cut some armor tonight, so it's really happening!

 

Question: I've read a lot about the butt-joining on the seams. Is that the screen-accurate way to do it?

 

Thighs?

Greaves?

Etc...

 

What about the backs? Are the thighs glued / permanent in the back?

 

Part of what made me wonder was this pic...

 

 

Look at the top of the trooper's thigh in the back.

I looks like it's hooked like the thighs and is "slipping"... or... who knows?

 

 

ALSO...

 

Are the gloves ALL sewn on?

Because a few scenes it seems they're not. Such as when they're "cuffing" Chewbacca.

 

 

 

And, finally, everyone notice all the times they "flipped" the film for continuity?

Holsters and knee plates all get moved again and again.

 

[FIVE[501st]]

I started painting my TE2 ESB (Empire Strikes Back) armor last night and am using Rust-oleum “Appliance Epoxy.†This paint is amazing on HIPS plastic! I primed first with plastic primer, then painted.

 

The finish is like glass and feels like a refrigerator or stove front! Slightly “rubbery†and very hard!

 

You can see too how I modified the left thigh on the TE2 to look more like the right thigh at the top. And I have “notched out†the backs of the thighs at the knees in matching with some of the troopers in Empire.

 

[evnltr[TK]]

Looks great! Very interesting to see the paint and mods. I'll be watching your build. Good luck!

 

I'd pop answers in on your prior questions if I was sure of myself on them. But I'd see what others might have on them.

Edited August 31, 2010 by evnltr

[Wheeljack]

Hey boss, nice to see you here.

[FIVE[501st]]

Hey boss, nice to see you here.

Haha... thanks man.

I'm here a lot actually.

[Quartermaster[501st]]

Great looking start boss! Love the use of the Appliance Paint! Looking great so far!