TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 So, finally my SBB arrived in the post today . After weeks of looking through other members builds and seeing this kit dozens of times it feels really weird (in a good way) to actually have one here in my hands! As it’s my first ever attempt at anything like this I’m not going to try get clever or ambitious ...in fact, if it turns out half as good as the blasters u guys have constructed I’ll be very happy! Using Tino’s finishing kit with the Doopys resin kit and a lot of the ideas I’ll be taking on board from previous builds I’m hoping to end up with a half decent E11 that I’ll eventually be able to troop with. Any advice, creative criticism and encouragement will be most welcome! Thanks, Wayne Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Dracotrooper Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 Looking forward to seeing your WIP - now that it's arrived, don't keep us waiting too long ps. Invest in some safety gear - safety glasses, respirator, a dry vacuum is best, even a small desktop one will do fine, if you plan on doing any significant resin carving. Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Posted January 30, 2018 Thanks Jesse, I think I’ve got all that together now, been acquiring tools etc over the last few weeks. I inboxed the kit last night and washed the pieces in hot soapy water...hopefully start tonight with the trimming and sanding.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
CableGuy[TK] Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 Great stuff, Wayne. I look forward to following your progress. I very much agree regarding the respirator - that resin is great to work with, but nasty in dust form. Roll* on the build. :-) *that’s just the beginning of my drumming puns. ;-) lol Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Posted January 30, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Posted January 30, 2018 Well thanks to the nature of my job and only just getting home absolutely shattered I doubt I’ll have much time after a shower and food to do much on the build tonight. Hopefully get some of the pieces sanded and prepped ready to start on them tomorrow. Fingers crossed...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Posted January 31, 2018 Drum room sacrificed for somewhere to build my E11 and eventually my armour. Did manage to trim and sand a few bits down last night, looking forward to getting stuck in again tonight.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 The build isn't as hard as it looks once you get going. Even if you do make a mistake most of it can be fixed with an epoxy putty like green stuff. Good luck trooper. 2 Quote
CableGuy[TK] Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 You must be serious if you've sacrificed the drum room! You, sir, are a 'cymbal' of dedication to the Empire! lol (Right, no more puns....promise) ;-) 1 Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Posted January 31, 2018 I don’t believe u I’m sure you’ll keep ‘sticking’ them in . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
CableGuy[TK] Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 Just now, Waynocerous said: I don’t believe u I’m sure you’ll keep ‘sticking’ them in . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hehe. I've already clicked 'follow' so I don't miss a beat! ;-) Sorry, you asked for that one... 1 Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Posted January 31, 2018 I don’t believe u I’m sure you’ll keep ‘sticking’ them in . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Posted February 1, 2018 Another silly late finish last night so no progress yet I have been doing a lot of thinking about the build though and was wondering if it’s possible to have a fully working bolt with a Doopys kit? I mean actually hollowing the port out so the bolt can be seen moving back and exposing the inside of the receiver or is this not possible due to the thickness of the tubes wall? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
CableGuy[TK] Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 I considered that, Wayne. If i remember correctly, I was told that it can be done, however it can reduced the strength of the barrel (due to the thinner walls). :-) 1 Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks Dan...doesn’t the Doopys have a pvc pipe running through it under the resin?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
CableGuy[TK] Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 Yep - however, you'd have to remove that to fit your own bolt in. (If I understand it correctly) Quote
Dracotrooper Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 Pawel (Xinx) did cut out the exposed bolt as you can see here. He followed through with a cover plate that allowed him access to the electronics he stuffed in. As you can see, the receiver has the resin etched into the pipe, they’re essentially one piece so IMO, inserting the 20mm inner rod to act as a movable bolt would look odd because of the thickness of the resin and cutting out resin to install a bolt component would compromise the integrity of the receiver.Hope this is informative for you ... can’t wait to see you start, sometime soon, I know it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks Jesse...very informative thanks! I had a feeling that would be the case if I hollowed out and just used the 20mm tube as the bolt. I can’t wait to get started, but as I was saying to Dan it’s getting very frustrating not getting anything done because I’m finishing work so late atm. There’s always the weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
welshchris77[TK] Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 If it's any help this is what a 'chopped up' doopy's looks like.In my opinion it's not worth the extra work to have a working bolt unless it's for electronics, that's just me thoughSent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk 2 Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Posted February 1, 2018 Cheers Chris...appreciate that...way more hassle than it’s worth for the fairly basic build I’m planning Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Posted February 2, 2018 Ok...finally I managed to make a start! Lock screw and bolt fitted to the grip, trigger and spring fitted and shaped a strip of aluminium for the trigger guard. It’s thinner than the scope rail so not sure it’s quite acceptable? What do u guys think? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Posted February 2, 2018 I did do a short video of the trigger working but can’t work out how to get it to upload Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
welshchris77[TK] Posted February 2, 2018 Report Posted February 2, 2018 Ok...finally I managed to make a start! Lock screw and bolt fitted to the grip, trigger and spring fitted and shaped a strip of aluminium for the trigger guard. It’s thinner than the scope rail so not sure it’s quite acceptable? What do u guys think? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGood job, looks great! Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk Quote
TK32945 Waynocerous[501st] Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks Chris...what do u think about the thickness of the trigger guard? Get away with it?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Dracotrooper Posted February 2, 2018 Report Posted February 2, 2018 Looking good, really good Wayne! Your trigger guard looks spot on BTW, all around Quote
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