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Stormtrooper E-11 Blaster

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Photos #1 and #2 are a replica created with a metal barrel with resin detail parts. The basis of this replica was a Sterling L2A2 "Airsoft" rifle.
Photo #3 is a comparison of the blaster replica and the Hasbro/Kenner toy blaster. The electronics still function, and the folding stock is made of two metal bars with a stapler attached to the end of the bars.
Photos #4 and #5 are a replica purchased on e-Bay from Richard Cross of the 501st Legion (SL-1959).  It appears to have a PVC tube for the barrel with resin parts cast from a Sterling SMG rifle.  A lot more accurate than the Hasbro/Kenner conversion, and not as heavy as a solid resin or metal replica.

Luke Skywalker's Blaster
(Ep V - The Empire Strikes Back)

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Created using a metal Denix "Mauser" replica
Flash suppressor and sight are cast resin
Sight bracket is aluminum from BlasTech Manufacturing (formerly known as "Yoda's House")


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Light-weight version of Luke's blaster built using a plastic Airsoft Mauser pistol
Resin pieces purchased on e-Bay
Click here to see how to build this replica, step-by-step

Han Solo's Blaster
(Ep IV - A New Hope)

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Cast resin piece using a Denix "Mauser" replica as the basis for this piece.
Created by the same craftsman as the E-11 Stormtrooper blaster above.

Rebel Fleet Trooper / Imperial Naval Trooper Blaster

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Resin cast piece that I purchased on e-Bay