How to Make Rey's Star Wars Blaster - Prop: Shop Tutorial

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[@sleepyheadsarah]

I would love to see you do a Low Budget challenge. You have like 30 bucks worth of supplies and three hours. Make the best version you can. Go!

[@LuisCabrera-ll5rn]

Sarah Cormiea remember Indy mogul .

[@naaiiledit7083]

So cool to see it finally all together! I have been keeping up with the build and think it turned out great!

[@vidiotzak]

Love that you want people to create, not just donate, keep it up brother, we need more of what you bring/share

[@UthoRiley]

*LOVE* these build videos! :D Definitely cause it's done in such a professional way. Thanks Billy, keep the good stuff comming!

[@IJustWannaOpenThings]

Looks great!! I love the weathering and scorching!

[@MarkRimmell]

Thank you for the blueprints. And a most excellent build sir.

[@tsayre]

I'm watching this again about six months after I saw it for the first time. Since then, I've gotten a 3D printer and printed out a kit for this Blaster. I'm almost done priming and sanding, and I have to say the quality of your work makes me want to start over (in a good way)! I think I'll finish this one and immediately work on another so I can attempt to do the painting and finishing based on your video. The barrel and weathering look awesome. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@tsayre]

Punished Props That's excellent. As always, before I've learned to use the fun new gizmos I buy at Harbor Freight, I have three or four more that I add to the wish list. I saw a beginner airbrush that looked tempting.... maybe I can justify it by saying it's cheaper than all those cans of spray paint.

[@mianerdia]

so cool! gonna attempt to make one of these out of EVA for my rey cosplay. thanks for the blueprints, very helpful!

[@Geeksmithing]

Awesome Bill! This helped me out a bunch, thanks!

[@timmerenator]

Showing how it's done and free blueprints.... Your a good person ;) love these vids!

[@noisydoll168]

ughhh I love how smooth the black grips came out. sooo nice

[@punishedprops]

+noisy doll The grips are my favorite part!

[@mitchellradspinner4491]

I appreciate so much that you push us to make!

[@3DPrintingNerd]

WOW. Great work, Bill! I was just made aware of your channel - you bet I hit that subscribe button!

[@3DPrintingNerd]

***** Wonderful! #highfive

[@DIYModernTwins]

Outstanding work Bill!

[@TheMarcball]

very nice and inspiring, Bill. Thanks. Keep on trucking ! (from France)

[@PuzzleboxProps]

Looks really good! im makin a metal version also and have vids on my channel showing the progress so i know the details well! Your version is very well done!!! Great work!

[@danielebabini7528]

You are the best! A monster! Thank you for all these tutorials

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool nicely done.

[@serious_geek]

looks amazing! 😍

[@christophersoprano-sculptor]

AWESOME WORK!!!

[@felixdietzCGN]

havent seen the movie yet but this piece looks really cool. Again, great work!

[@Bpdiericks]

I printed out the blueprint years ago. Finally got around to building it. Thanks for the help.

[@punishedprops]

You're so welcome!

[@Jpetersson]

Beautiful!

[@Crixe]

Bill you did an amazing job on the paint I need to make a list of those paints you used so i can pick them up myself. I do most of my weathering just with oils enamels and acrylics but this looks so much more polished.

[@Crixe]

Thanks Bill, that was a great read. I'm always doing props and (generally guns lightsabers etc) even some non-sifi stuff (in polished gold color I hate doing most). Getting a realistic looking metal finish is important to me so I love watching videos like this. More so when it's things I have the tools to actually do.

[@Shell-wr5ie]

i like this gun (and video) so much that i watch tis video two or three times every day

[@ice-tray6204]

YES! Just what I was looking for!

[@punishedprops]

You're very welcome!

[@mlubecke]

It really came out great! Nice job and video...

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@tiagoalves7760]

Amazing work, one more time!

[@yogeebear2599]

it's a rey gun

[@thewonojono7112]

Yogee Bear no just.... no

[@natethegr8925]

Yogee Bear lol

[@ADXYONMC]

Lol

[@BillyCLeWorth]

Sweet !

[@placidrenegade]

Nice work Subd👍🏼

[@jmillerdesign]

You sir are amazing.

[@alaskankare]

wow, and you did this for several guns that you gave away? Wow, I hope they really appreciated how much work came in. ;)

[@Miniac]

Dirty Hairy + Star Wars mashup!?

[@traveling47]

love your vids.

[@randystrauss1542]

Good trigger discipline. :)

[@EltonMcManus]

Thank you for the blueprints, once I've finished the Mass Effect armour I'm building I'll give this a go. Cheers.

[@sunder9363]

Did you ever finish the armor??

[@EltonMcManus]

Sunshine Machine certainly did. You can find photos on Instagram, follow Andp3e and Orbis Cosplay.

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

Nice, i also use Autodesk Maya for modelling and other areas in 3d as well as other 3d programs like Zbrush, personally i would of made most of those modifications directly in 3d so they all fit together including all the details.

[@Luthlan]

Thanks so much for doing this. Would be awesome if we could get those CAD files though!? ;)

[@laurakampf]

very cool project! i gotta try and make a prop myself one of these days-would be interesting to work with new materials and techniques! have you seen turbo kid? there are some sweet weapons in it :) also thanks for the sticker!!

[@CreepaMinecraft]

+Laura Kampf I actually made a replica of Skeletron's buzzsaw glove from Turbo Kid

[@BilliLovesMargot]

QUESTION: the alclad hot metal blue... would I be able to brush that on with a traditional brush? I don't have access to an airbrush so I was wondering if it's worth buying and brushing it on. This looks amazing by the way and I absolutely love everything you make. You're such an inspiration and I've been making loads of stuff with tips you've given us! :)

[@Kayakasaurus]

Such a great tutorial?

[@Kayakasaurus]

! Not ? 😄

[@larsvanwijgerden9246]

Nice! I love it! Might make it one day, but first i am making a 1:1 scale battle droid.

[@larsvanwijgerden9246]

+Bill Doran Thanks!

[@renegadesandrouges2981]

+Bill Doran I just found your channel and damn your stuff is friggin amazing!! I was wondering if you take commissions? Anyways keep up the amazing work!

[@bluebacon8873]

Woah this is awesome! The metalic finish is just spot-on. I really enjoyed the tutorial yoy made for it. You really are inspiring. If you don't mind answering: If you had to choose between a belt sander and a circular saw, which one would you pick? I'm leaning towards the sander, since like 80% of the time I spend sanding, but still, I wanted an expert opinion on the matter. Keep up the good work!!

[@bluebacon8873]

+Bill Doran Thanks a lot for the reply! Much appreciated. I'll go for the sander then.

[@noisydoll168]

unf! That weathering is so sexy!

[@madrobotprops4559]

Hey, Bill! Awesome work, it really is an inspiration! Long time I follow and I really consider myself a true fan! I'm going to start this project, in fact I have the same printer, my question is: What configuration did you use? Did you use any custom profile? or the ones the printer brings? In advance I thank you very much and hopefully soon come to Mexico! Greetings!! =) Carlos

[@punishedprops]

I'm sorry I don't recall what the print settings were. I'm sure you'll get it to work just fine with a little bit of experimentation.

[@mobspeak]

Now I just need to get everything you used to make this gun.

[@delta7_actual]

awesome intro

[@relykofwar4039]

do you have a video on making a reusable afordable mold for larger objects? u made a full size lazer rifle from fallout. an i wanna make replicas to try and sell it but have no clue where to start or. what to use. to make the mold. etc. please help

[@w0mblemania]

Beautiful work, Bill. The detail and finish are outstanding. Question: you show a bondo technique for making deep impressions. How did you do that? When I stick something (ice cream stick, back of tweezers etc.) in to the bondo, the bondo just sticks to that item, and I can't get any clean slots like you made.

[@w0mblemania]

***** Ah, that's a good idea. Thanks Bill!

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

What 3D printer do you use. Any tips on what to look for in a 3D prinder

[@tessa1114]

Hi! I need HELP with Chirrut Imwe's props from Rouge One,A Star Wars Story! When can you make a tutorial ? Thank You!!!!!!!!

[@DudelidouX42]

I have a quick question. Is a resin model much lighter then a 3D printed one? I had this question since i'm planning to get a 3d printer and i have a few props planned like a rifle and a knife. If i'm gonna hold the rifle for a whole con and the printed one is really heavy i might have to invest into resin molding.

[@_techniker_]

I'm just curious what program did you use to make the blueprints? I've been looking for a way to turn my 3d models into 2d drawings. Thanks

[@dge4560]

Great job. Really impressive paintjob. Im doing a mandalorian costume, would that paint method work for the beskar?

[@punishedprops]

Totally! Cold casting might be challenging for armor pieces, but you can absolutely use the weathering techniques!

[@lgoode124]

Now to see if I can turn the blueprints back into a 3d model and see how it turns out in my dremel printer.

[@ethanhyder4044]

What is that resin called that cures jet black that you used for the handles?

[@hirolives]

I don't have access to spraypaint gun , can you recommend some type of brush on paints I would use to create a similar look to what you have done? Also, what type of primer would I be able to brush on plastic for using acrylic paint as the finished color, if acrylic paint is what you recommend?

[@hirolives]

Ok, maybe I can try it outside. I live in apartment and was kind of wary of walking around with what would look like a weapon downtown and have someone swat me.

[@loganfulford6062]

Really amazing video. If metallic aluminium tape were used for the metal effect, would I still be able to use the same painted weathering effect on top of that? Not sure if paint would want to stick to that kind of surface.

[@loganfulford6062]

***** Good to know, thanks for the info Bill! Much appreciated.

[@xxgo0nxxgoon470]

Bill, I'm pretty new to your channel and I must say I enjoy the things you make. Would it be possible to create something on your channel that doesn't require special tools or applications. For all of us that dont have those specific tools, nor the budget to buy everything in creating a prop. I do understand that it wouldnt look as great but something fun for an average/ beginner fun prop. maybe even something a child could help in the process. thanks

[@xxgo0nxxgoon470]

+Bill Doran thanks Bill. I must say I'll give it a try. Going to need to get a dremel first.

[@jackwilson183]

Could you try making the bastard (from metro 2033/ last light)

[@GamingDad63]

Any insight on when the next foamsmith book (guns) is coming?

[@ninjanova500]

+Bill Doran I'm very excited for it

[@x.davidwilliams83]

Huzzah Bill Huzzah!

[@racman1989]

could you cast this with the the aluminum or metal powder and negate the need for multiple layers of paint...

[@leea-123.A]

that was amazing . Ive just started thinking about prop making. any videos I could watch i.e beginners guide? Have you ever done any star trek props?

[@leea-123.A]

+Punished Props I always wanted a star trek first contact phaser rifle but very complicated ( for me anyway :) like your district 9 gun

[@scottmurphy3018]

Is this gun purchasable as a resin kit?

[@giovaniortiz7832]

2 words bruh awesome

[@AragornElessar]

i made my blaster a tad smaller and from cardboard.

[@hawqon5350]

what 3D printer do you use?

[@BigPropane]

What printer did you use?

[@malkavian5]

where do you get filler-primer?

[@ShotByESC]

Can u please make a Gravity Spikes weapon from Black Ops 3?

[@geranarthy2309]

Could you make the shambler or duplet shotgun from the metro series? Please!

[@geranarthy2309]

Ah well worth a shot. Keep up the great work anyway!

[@mrstarfishh33]

Right as I was going to say do a run...

[@Zolous.]

Do you think that you could've gotten away with a smaller sprue on the "body" of the gun? You made it almost the same shape, and size as the 'face' you glue'd it to.

[@carrierayblack8002]

could you make a green lantern ring

[@couscouskingpin7978]

I really need those files for the grips, because I don't know anything about Maya and wouldn't be able to do it in Fusion. Would anyone be able to help?

[@javiersalabarria8261]

I checked the link for the alclad lacquers and for some reason you can’t buy them on there website is there any other website or place that sells those lacquers???

[@punishedprops]

You can use their website to look up colors and find distributors in your area - some colors are also available on Amazon

[@willdavies7340]

He dude could you possibly do some firefly props?

[@z6n387]

I thought this was a real blaster looking at the video thumbnail xD

[@snow-in4zp]

Well with an imperial like you than yes i do feel lucky

[@troy4393]

1:09 Hmm. My slicer doesn't seem to accept 2 dimensional drawings.

[@archiemullins331]

Please make the deliverer from fallout 4 it would look so cool on someone's shelf

[@archiemullins331]

+Bill Doran thanks can't wait too see the other fallout project though oh well

[@samaker4]

*sigh* that looks so pretty...

[@ChozoSR388]

Any way to weight it? I'd like to make one, but, I'd want to make it feel "real"

[@TechnkTest]

ChozoSR388 you can always put some weight into your props

[@aidancarlson2771]

OH MY GOD I WANY TO MAKE ALL THESE THINGS SO BAD BUT I DONT HAVE AAANY TOOLS THAT I NEED

[@rodline9027]

Maybe this is a silly question, but, why mold and cast everything? Why not just use the 3d printed parts? Thanks. Fantastic work!!

[@rodline9027]

+Bill Doran Thanks for replying. That makes sense what you are saying. I wonder as tech progress's if it will be more time and material efficient to just print. Do you know if there are materials that a current 3d printer can use that might be as durable? Again thanks for the reply. Super impressive work. P.S. the fact you list all the supplies you use is so helpful, thanks.

[@rodline9027]

+Bill Doran Are there any plastics for current gen printers that would be durable enough?

[@reppert7]

listen, i don't have any of this equipment nor am i savvy with tools lol! how much would it be for you to just make one for me???

[@milestehmad117]

What was that tiny sander you had! i need it!

[@milestehmad117]

+Bill Doran I think it's a rotary tool that you were standing with.

[@n.j.e.9841]

+milestehmad117 Yeah I was wondering that also. It looks like a really tiny sanding bit for a rotary tool

[@da_plasma_catto1801]

I think I saw a gun from BF1 that looks exactly like that

[@volatilesky]

weird, I don't fully see why you would cast the print, you have to clean up all the layer lines anyways. for a one off you can't sell due to copyright, it could have just been sanded down and painted unless you're planning on multiple runs off this. for my own I'm just going to use 1mm sheet styrene and carve the pommel sides from wood.

[@alcatrazlongboards9257]

+Punished Probs Hey why do you print the whole gun and then make it again with Resin ? Can't you just use the replica you printed ?

[@beeseebee_]

I have the same question

[@obviouslycookies7469]

making a mold allows him to cast more than one replica. this way, he was able to "quickly" cast out like six or so copies of the prop and he actually gave them away at a convention :) If your only goal is to have one replica to display on your shelf, you absolutely don't need to make a mold. have a great day :D btw I know your comment is like four months old, but since i knew the answer anyways, I decided to respond.

[@alcatrazlongboards9257]

Alright yeah of course for making more copies its necessary. Didn't thought about that. Hehe thank you

[@aidanratner221]

Hi I was wondering if you could share your 3d print files I'v been trying to make the blaster but I just can't get my to look as clean and professional as your's. Thanks!

[@SyntheticFuture]

+Aidan Ratner "you can find the blueprints and files in the description"...

[@aidanratner221]

+ThaTyger I know I was just wondering if he would post the actual 3D print file not just the blue prints all ready download those. But thanks anyways!

[@beeseebee_]

he said at end of video he would not share those

[@HalArenson]

Is that an Imperial Shuttle on the bookshelf in the background?

[@geranarthy2309]

+Allison Halsey I think it is!

[@HalArenson]

I also see a Y-Wing and the Salve I :3

[@elishaeisen4321]

could we get the CAD files?

[@matthewbrost5560]

could you just make the blaster without casting it? I found the 3D parts on ebay but i dont wanna buy resin and silicon

[@TheRicochet18]

maybe this is a rookie question... why would you do all that molding etc over painting the PLA right off the print?

[@TheRicochet18]

+Bill Doran that makes complete sense, thanks for the info, and all the awesome videos they are super fun and very helpful!

[@pjforshort]

I had the same question. What was Bill's reply? It doesn't show up in the thread.

[@JamesforIne]

Making mine out of wood. Obviously not gonna get as clean and nice result as you get with a 3D printer but it's a very cheap option :)

[@punishedprops]

That's great!

[@thedankatheist3466]

That intro made me die a little inside

[@punishedprops]

But did you learn anything new about prop making? =)

[@mr.frogman9939]

Crap... You just reminded me I have to get onto designing and making a medal for someone (they're gonna cast it)

[@punishedprops]

That sounds like a fun project!

[@mr.frogman9939]

Punished Props it should be