My first crack at a ANH Han Solo blaster

[Fett77]

 

[Fett77]

Can anyone help me out with anything ived done wrong

 

[PAULH]

Looking good so far. Keep going !

 

[Fett77]

Looking good so far. Keep going !

? On barrel, it’s not too thin?

 

[Funky]

That's turning out well!

 

[el toro]

Looking good!

 

[Fett77]

That's turning out well!

Really don’t want to blue this thing , what would b the next alternative?

 

[newmagrathea]

Blueing isn't hard, I do it pretty often. Get some Birchwood Casey Super Blue, some applicators, and rubber gloves. Oh and you'll need some fine 0000 steel wool. I would give it a rub down with the steel wool before you do it, it seems to take better. You'll probably need to do 3 applications. The process is: apply blueing solution, rinse with cold water, dry, buff with steel wool, wash, dry, repeat.

Alternatively you could paint it. Actually the lower should be painted, and the upper should be blued to be accurate.

 

[DiggsBarklightr]

Really don’t want to blue this thing , what would b the next alternative?

Check out my build thread for a few more tips on blueing for a more controlled blueing on certain parts.

 

[Fett77]

Blueing isn't hard, I do it pretty often. Get some Birchwood Casey Super Blue, some applicators, and rubber gloves. Oh and you'll need some fine 0000 steel wool. I would give it a rub down with the steel wool before you do it, it seems to take better. You'll probably need to do 3 applications. The process is: apply blueing solution, rinse with cold water, dry, buff with steel wool, wash, dry, repeat.

Alternatively you could paint it. Actually the lower should be painted, and the upper should be blued to be accurate.

What about my barrel, it’s not too thin what paint in bottom.

 

[newmagrathea]

What about my barrel, it’s not too thin what paint in bottom.

The thickness of the barrel doesn't matter.

Use flat black spray paint and after it dries rub it down with a paper towel to give a tiny bit of sheen.

I made a series of videos on my build.

 

[Dann]

Yes, the bull barrel should be a bit larger in diameter, and there are chamfers where it steps up higher than the frame. And the underside is flat, to allow the upper to slide back when the action cycles.

 

[Fett77]

Kind of new it just wanted to see if it was obvious, guess I’m gonna have to fork off 40 bucs for the barrel.

 

[Fett77]

The thickness of the barrel doesn't matter.

Use flat black spray paint and after it dries rub it down with a paper towel to give a tiny bit of sheen.

I made a series of videos on my build.

Oh so that’s uWare could I get aluminum tube for the barrel?

 

[Fett77]

Yes, the bull barrel should be a bit larger in diameter, and there are chamfers where it steps up higher than the frame. And the underside is flat, to allow the upper to slide back when the action cycles.View attachment 1033745

What’s the measurements on the barrel 1 inch?

 

[thd9791]

I think 7/8 I can't remember. I got the ID and OD of the barrel and bought aluminum tube. Used a metal file and a hacksaw to make it! I would recommend buying one just for the ease of fitting it to the barrel shoulder, real pain!

I like high heat grill paint by rustoleum

 

[Dann]

I think Tom is right about the 7/8", but I'll check and get back to you!

 

[Fett77]

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I think 7/8 I can't remember. I got the ID and OD of the barrel and bought aluminum tube. Used a metal file and a hacksaw to make it! I would recommend buying one just for the ease of fitting it to the barrel shoulder, real pain!

I like high heat grill paint by rustoleum

The one I made , is actually steel ware can I get an aluminum one ?

 

[Dann]

Why not just get a Field Marshal bull barrel and flash hider?

 

[Fett77]

Why not just get a Field Marshal bull barrel and flash hider?