Stormtrooper E-11 Blaster Prop Build
Surprise…its another prop build! Today, we’ll take Rubie’s Star Wars Rebels Stormtrooper Costume Blaster…
…and turn it into one of the deadliest weapons in the galaxy, the Blastech E-11! While it isn’t 100% screen accurate because of its size and minor shape differences, it is still a great looking blaster and a force to be reckoned with! With a little paint, some accessories, and some TLC, you can turn this pig into the belle of the ball. Check out the video to get started:
Parts List
Rubie’s Stormtrooper Costume Blaster $15-$30 from Amazon
Electric shaver power cord $5 from Amazon
5/32” x ¼” pop rivets $5 from Home Depot
Hard drive screws free from work ($6 at Amazon)
3 pin inline mic connector $5 shipped from eBay
E-11 power cylinders $10 with coupon from Shapeways.com
E-11 D-ring $2.50 from Shapeways.com
E-11 D-ring mount $3.50 from Shapeways.com
Scope reticles free from whitearmor.net
Tools Used
Drill
Various drill bits
Dremel rotary tool (optional)
Airbrush (optional)
Various paint brushes
Sandpaper (various grits)
Finishing Materials
Krylon Colormaster Primer
Krylon Colormaster Black in Satin Finish
Testors Enamel in silver
Testors Enamel in bronze
Alclad II Polished Aluminum (if you have an airbush)
Epoxy for plastic
Bondo filler
Foil tape
Testors clear parts cement
Acknowledgements
Thank you to whitearmor.net for the power shaver cord idea & the scope reticles!
Thank you to GreenScreen Brasil for the effects! Check them out for awesome free effects!
Fan Submissions
Don’t stop reading yet! Check out Laurie W‘s E-11 build! Laurie crafted her own power cylinders, and also improved the look of the scope with a nice fitting end cap and a beautiful bright orange reticle. I also like the screw greeblie to the left of the silver ejection port. She also did a wonderful job improving the barrel, check out the pipe she inserted in the end of the blaster. She did something similar with Han Solo’s DL-44. Laurie’s subtle details really take the blaster up to the next level. Thank you for another great build Laurie, please keep them coming!