DIY: Boba Fett EE-3 Carbine Rifle (ESB version)

[@ChuckBerrington]

OH MAN...those production values. In all honesty this channel is gold. Great job ma dood.

[@normietwiceremoved]

Please never stop making these. You are one of the few KZbinrs who actually goes step by step. Happy Trooper u dope af.

[@MaximilienRobespierre1]

normie twice removed Agreed the Happy Trooper keeps us happy

[@Dockultra]

Can anyone agree that boba's gun is very cool

[@niklas2378]

i agree, but this one is a bit lacking in my opinion

[@loud479]

One of the best 501st member channels on KZbin keep up the awesome videos

[@hassanridha8560]

Sometimes I cry because ur videos are plain AWESOME!!!!!

[@jacobgrant5569]

Thank God this video exists

[@BrianJilgMusic]

Whose the 1 dislike? Awesome work dude! I sent your videos to a friend who may do some furniture refinishing videos and I thought your videos are a superb example of how to do it. Congrats on a great video!

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hey Brian! Thanks for the nice comment, much appreciated! While I aim to get 100 percent likes, it just ain't in the cards. I'm pretty sure I have a subscribed "fan" that is there just to dislike my videos. Usually about 12 hours after one of my vids go up, I get a single thumbs down. #hatersgonnahate #dontcare #keeponkeepinon Also, consider me a subscriber of Brian Jilg Music! Let's talk at work one day to see if we can work out a deal on using some of your tunes in a HappyTrooper video? With full credit to you of course, both in the video and a link in the description.

[@BrianJilgMusic]

HappyTrooper Sure that would be awesome!! We can talk anytime. I would be honored to help you out. :)

[@itsmaul6693]

I listened to your music just a minute ago, It's AMAZING

[@paulmacallister1989]

Had to add a like before even watching the video! Your builds are always dead on and always look beautiful! Keep at it, please!

[@paulmacallister1989]

Im actually in the middle of building a rotj ee3, your build helped me with the construction of the handle and mechanism area, thankyou!

[@TheAtariCreep]

Very rad! Always loved the ESB EE-3 best. Fantastic job, thanks for taking on this project.

[@stephenoconnor2199]

Loved every second of the video mate. Great build and thanks for the step by step tutorial. I can imagine it's very hard to produce a video like this but it' so very much appreciated. Subscribed.Sláinte from Ireland!

[@DeltaWolf1000]

Love it whenever you have a new upload. Brilliant stuff...and remember, no disintegrations

[@art-n-filmsam3844]

I'm going to use this in tandem with CineFix's tutorial to create my rifle, thanks for helping with the barrel and the carrying strap.

[@eddiez2563]

Loving these videos, love the intros! Giving me the encouragement to finish my armor and work on all of these side video projects. However the tutorials and additional links are fantastic; I do so wish you had a video for the backpack!

[@magicpants0304]

these blasters u make are crazy (a good crazy)

[@MaximilienRobespierre1]

I love your videos. Can you do one on the Shoretrooper blaster rifle?

[@norbertorivera2482]

That looks really great

[@717UT]

Just a thought, if you are like me and have trouble with cap rivets, just use Chicago screws instead. Better hold overall too

[@sakamoto_mio]

¬ Greetings! ~ I have been following and subscribed for quite sometime now (yet) I never placed a comment here on your videos. ~ So, I wanted to take this opportunity to say - "THANK YOU!" ~ THANK YOU! - for all the tutorials you have on your channel. ~ They have helped me out in modifying, creating these magnificent various weapons and have also assisted me in modifying other various weapons not from the Star Wars universe. ~ What I LOVE about these, is that you actually take the time, to explain (everything) accordingly, simply, respectfully and in a manner that doesn't come off as being condescending or giving off the vibe of - "I'm the greatest creator" - ~ You use easy to find, affordable - hand tools - unlike the other video tutorials that I have seen on other channels that always tend to use expensive equipment (that many of use can't afford, let alone have) - and always using it mid-way in the tutorial, including fast-forwarding the process with no explanation afterwards, so it becomes frustrating/disheartening when they do that because they use such equipment that's personally (on hand). ~ so its refreshing to see a actual - "hands on" - approach to these builds and actually explaining the various tips and tricks used while performing the build. ~ Keep creating these tutorials . . . NEVER STOP PLEASE! ~ LOVE THIS CHANNEL! ~ Respects! o7

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

さかもとさん、ありがとうございます。My apologies if you are not Japanese, your name appears to be Japanese. Thank you very much for all of the kind words, I really appreciate it. I'm glad that you enjoy the videos. I am a student to prop making as well. That's what makes this hobby so fun, there is always something new to be learned. Thank you again for your comment, MTFBWY! 日本人ですか？来月日本に行きます。

[@paulmacallister1989]

Sakamoto Mio : I agree, I would rather watch a 1/2 hour long tutorial that goes in depth, teaches tips and tricks and talks to his audience like a friend, not a professor (that can be intimidating), rather than watching a 3 minute long tutorial that kind of just says, these go there, this is what i bought, i painted it, and it should look like this! Happy Trooper, you are the bob ross of movie props, thankyou!

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Awww...shucks, you guys are gonna give me a big ego. Thank you for the comments. I love me some Bob Ross. I remember seeing him on PBS when I was a child. I have never painted a picture, and probably never will. Nonetheless, I am entranced by him. His shows are on Amazon Prime now. I put them on in the background at work. His voice is so soothing, and what he does with a blank canvas is amazing. I love his personality...just a kind soul. Everyone needs a little more Bob Ross in their lives. He is the master.

[@MaximilienRobespierre1]

HappyTrooper as someone who uploads videos I understand that most of the work goes into.editing and putting all the content together. Much respect to you for your very informative videos.

[@mksentinel]

Finished mine except for adding the leather strap. Very pleased. Excellent video.

[@christopherheffner]

great job!!!! definitely going to try this build...

[@magicpants0304]

Hey maybe next build could be a pvc e-11 blaster not like the one where you took a plastic gun and made it look way better, like a full on homemade e-11 blaster please 🤗

[@brentfox7068]

Very cool! Thanks for doing this video!

[@dl44blaster]

Great build and some awesome techniques.. big thanks for sharing! 🍻

[@isaacpickett3338]

great build!! Love your work

[@koryaiine7393]

Just found this channel. Pretty rad stuff! :D

[@shockingclockwork7319]

Thank you!

[@maclovius]

WOW your job is amazing!

[@marvin3242]

Yes

[@DwayneHicks426]

Awesome video, keep it up!!!! Definitely subscribed!

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

DwayneHicks426 thank you Corporal Hicks...stay frosty!

[@DwayneHicks426]

@@HappyTrooperDotCom lmao, yes!!! Someone got my name!

[@davidamaya1742]

Love your profile picture

[@bastianheimann2685]

Could you show us how to build an mandalorian armor? PS.: Helmet is the most important thing for me

[@marvin3242]

Digging the new intro, but i kinda miss the cringey awesomeness of the old montages! But keep up the good work!

[@darrenknight4127]

Can you make a video on how to make a EC-17 biker scoot pistol

[@emilianorangel2313]

REALLY COOL JOB DUDE

[@rdill6371]

Your videos are the best. Did you ever get my photo of the Ion blaster I built?

[@geoffharris9824]

Hello I need help I built the blaster and I’m real happy with it but I can’t find the info on the pieces that go on either side of the stock I can find the center piece only Please help Geoff

[@wonderbuilds6523]

Or u could go to woodland elf who has a much easier tutorial for this same piece

[@stephanietuchawena681]

Maybe build EE-4

[@fuzion4104]

omg thats great, btw try and make a battle droid head

[@TorchOnTarget]

Love the build, going to spend my memorial day working on it! Also, where did you get your bucket? been wanting to get one ! also keep up the amazing videos

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hey Brenden, I have the Anovos TK kit. bit.ly/2ray4ie is the link for the helmet alone. Looks like it may be a long wait. If you head over to whitearmor.net, you may be able to find some other helmet makers. Good luck on your build!

[@TorchOnTarget]

OH yea been signed up for that for awhile, may cave and just get the shock trooper bucket! But thanks appreciate it!

[@itsmaul6693]

Do Relby-V10 and DL-18

[@the_tinywars6335]

So the maclow clips are not available 😫

[@silverbeetlestv767]

Love your vids, could you teach us how to do a scout trooper costume?

[@allisonarmstrong3949]

yes a scout trooper costume would be great

[@art-n-filmsam3844]

Sadly missing the stock detailing, but an impressive prop without the use of a base gun

[@madcowrebel4216]

In your DL-44 project video you mentioned that you made a T-21 Blaster ...did you ever make a video on that? Would be a great help

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Unfortunately, I did not make a video on it. It was the first weapon that I scratch built...that's what got me hooked on prop building. I used a template from one of your fellow countrymen: PandaTrooper. Yeah, he's up there in Canada too. He drew some amazing templates for the T-21 and provided some instructions on MEPD.net. Because it was his template and his procedures, I didn't think to do a video on it. I did document the changes that I made on my blog: wp.me/p6OqN2-1jn There is also a link to his templates and his instructions on there. If you are good with building stuff, its not a terribly difficult build. Its a great looking gun, PandaTrooper is awesome. He's here on KZbin too, but I don't think he did an instructional video.

[@madcowrebel4216]

Thanks for the reply, Ill take a look. I'm really impressed with the way you format your tutorials. taking the time to explain each step instead of briefly touching on it as the time lapse plays. excellent job

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. I always worry if the videos are too long. When I am following instructions for IT related stuff, building Ikea furniture, watching how-to videos for fixing a car/house part...I want it to be thorough. Same principal applies to my Star Wars props! :-)

[@Jeerin_]

Is there a better way to add the the squares of the back half of the rifle, right above the trigger?

[@dylsdrumz7081]

You could use some 1 inch Eva foam and use a rotary tool to put an angle on it then glue it on with contact cement

[@erikahughes5456]

Plz a jango fett blaster

[@Jaig_Eyes77]

Anybody know of a more wallet friendly way to get some of the additional greeblies for the gun? Companies like shapeways charge you an arm and a leg to get the tiniest prints...

[@johnmoyle4195]

So you should first have them print you an arm and a leg.

[@niklas2378]

there are some exellent kits on etsy, much cheaper than crafting it yourself

[@richcartwright889]

Just when I think I'm going to catch up on my projects and another video drops. I'm going to have find to make this beauty aswell. Shame the hardest part is finding the components in the UK. Excellent work, I anticipate the next one, perhaps a bowcaster. Cheers.

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Thanks for writing in Rich...hopefully you can still adapt those wood templates for the stock/stalk/body and find some other materials for the barrel. At least you have access to maclow clips! I had to order them from the UK! :-) MTFBWY my friend!

[@normietwiceremoved]

Hey I'm from the UK as well, have you ever used any Bondo equivalent? You know the body filler. I can only seem to get it in small containers, not the big ones like the US has.

[@richcartwright889]

normie twice removed No only had some bad smelling body filler form Wilkes and milliput. Been advised to find ipson p38 which is a polyester filler. I do wish they did bondo over here.

[@austindavisontv1672]

I can’t access the templates

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

happytrooper.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HappyTrooper-EE3-Templates.zip

[@demongaming6794]

Wouldn't it be less work to just buy a S&W Model 276? & Then modify that instead?

[@vgl3ntdj829]

whe-how wou- where you gonna buy that? and if you can how expensive is it!??

[@niklas2378]

its not based on the 276. its based on an obscure webley flare-gun from wwI

[@akselsyd]

İts a rifle modified blaster

[@frenziedknight7896]

What if we used pressboard, how would we be able to paint the pressboard

[@andredanek5216]

I love You!

[@nobbynose4254]

thx

[@devinmarcus8755]

Can u build the version from battle front pls

[@nikushim6665]

The Battefront version is modeled after the ROTJ EE-3

[@alexnos3222]

Happy Trooper, How much of the sink tailpiece is supposed to be exposed? I can't really find measurements for that in the video.

[@jessekummer7093]

501st approval says 4.75 inches. Then again this blaster needs a lot of modifications to reach 501st standards

[@ryanflames8602]

you should do a giveaway for one of your props

[@fr2045]

Why does the rotj boba fett have the esb ee3?

[@Khanclansith]

Geminijet542 3 Fett upgraded his blaster during the time between ESB and ROTJ. The legands story is that his blaster was damaged while trying to deliver Solo to Jaba and other Bounty Hunters ambushed him. IRL the prop department had to take all the stuff off the flaregun after wrapping ESB and built a new one blaster from the same flaregun for ROTJ

[@whitepre]

The EE-3 I supposed to blast 3 at a time, not just 1. That's why it's called a EE-3.

[@SteveSmith-wm4qy]

only in Battlefront

[@samhoudyshell8302]

Dose it have to exact?

[@nikushim6665]

Did this pass 501st approval?

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

It is my understanding that weapons are not approved or disapproved. They should match the CRL. Please check with your GML. Perhaps you can show him a photo of this build and see what he/she says. If you have access to a 3D printer, you can print out those greeblies on the stock, they are available for free online.

[@benw9798]

hi,would you mind to upload the EE-3 Templates (CAD or PDF）again. the website could not be worked. thanks

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

The website appears to be up and running. here is the direct link: bit.ly/2zg3h8q

[@benw9798]

finally got them thx a lot!

[@r4y0fth3sun5]

What was the length of the 1.5" PCV Pipe that you cut off?

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hello Awkward Talker, the measurements are on the 1.5 inch PVC template paper. The PVC pipe should be about 22.5cm long. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

[@r4y0fth3sun5]

HappyTrooper OK. Thank you, by the way, you did an awesome job with the EE-3. 👍

[@callsignsleepwalker7231]

Does anyone know what the real life pistol is used for the rifle

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

They used a Webley #1 Mark 1 flare gun

[@traynorfong]

Really want to make a working airsoft prop XD

[@devinmarcus8755]

Traynor Fong u can pre order a E-11 off evike but is almost 300$$

[@theknightstemplar8508]

The tools cost more then the actual diy prop

[@R3troZone]

How often have you made something that ended up being $-wise more costly than the tools you built it with?

[@genjishamnda5615]

Do pyro flamethrower

[@inquisitivelittlebird]

Just buy a toy revolver and add everything else

[@roguecomics4775]

Its similar, but not at all an "ESB VERSION"

[@poley3695]

Bernie Sanders: I'm coming for that gun.

[@AlystrZelland]

U: 🤡

[@74jlol_22]

That's so cursed

[@taramoser3840]

how?

[@HomeGunMaker]

Awesome! Would you check out my channel and my homemade 1911 I built from scratch, fully functional? It took me 4 months and a half!