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Title: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: Darth Verthilus on June 30, 2015, 03:29:49 PM
Okay yeah this might... or actually sounds rather funny. A Blaster Pistol on a Sith Lord hasnt probably ever seen or done... or at least i havent heard of one. Then to my problem: I want to create a pistol to my Sith character and i'm running low on ideas.

So what i ask is what kind of a pistol would be worthy for Sith Lord to wear? How would it operate and what should i use as a base to start making one.
I have some base idea about it's use. My character fights on frontlines and has learned that lightsaber wont sometimes be enough and carries a pistol in case it is needed. And of course to execute failing subordinates. So simply i'm seeking a pistol to be used in combat and not some small World War II execution gun.

At the moment i'm taking all serious ideas into consideration as Episode 7 premiere is starting to be really close and i have other projects for the costume to finish. So i'm kind of in rush.

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Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: scythe1980 on July 01, 2015, 12:25:52 AM
did a quick search just for fun, found these on ebay. i think they would be a great start for a sith that likes a side arm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-2-Worlds-Of-Wonder-Lazer-Tag-Gun-Laser-StarLyte-Pistol-1986-1413-/361329099284?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5420e48214


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: Jev Moldara on July 01, 2015, 02:51:19 AM
did a quick search just for fun, found these on ebay. i think they would be a great start for a sith that likes a side arm.

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-2-Worlds-Of-Wonder-Lazer-Tag-Gun-Laser-StarLyte-Pistol-1986-1413-/361329099284?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5420e48214[/url]


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Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: Sicarious on July 20, 2015, 07:44:27 AM
I had a similar idea I was looking at the Bobba Fett toy blaster, remove the stock and scope, paint it up and weather it so its like large side arm. its just getting one for a half decent price.


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: ninjariguy on July 27, 2015, 05:03:30 PM
try this one
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070224204233/starwars/images/5/59/Dh-17.jpg)


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: ninjariguy on July 27, 2015, 05:04:16 PM
try this one
([url]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070224204233/starwars/images/5/59/Dh-17.jpg[/url])

Base it off this


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: ed_ification on July 28, 2015, 03:45:09 AM
Okay yeah this might... or actually sounds rather funny. A Blaster Pistol on a Sith Lord hasnt probably ever seen or done... or at least i havent heard of one. Then to my problem: I want to create a pistol to my Sith character and i'm running low on ideas.

So what i ask is what kind of a pistol would be worthy for Sith Lord to wear? How would it operate and what should i use as a base to start making one.
I have some base idea about it's use. My character fights on frontlines and has learned that lightsaber wont sometimes be enough and carries a pistol in case it is needed. And of course to execute failing subordinates. So simply i'm seeking a pistol to be used in combat and not some small World War II execution gun.

At the moment i'm taking all serious ideas into consideration as Episode 7 premiere is starting to be really close and i have other projects for the costume to finish. So i'm kind of in rush.

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So, to me, anyways, it should be something like a holdout blaster - similar to the pistol that the Scout Troopers wore in ROTJ.  Small, inconspicuous, and pretty nasty.  Not the sort of blaster you see coming a mile a way, but more something that's like "Wait - is that - OH F- ZZAP!"


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: dasweallycool on July 28, 2015, 10:01:28 AM
My son curiously had the idea that his lightsaber could also shoot out "blaster bolts" when the blad bit was not in use. I guess after all it is an ENERGY sword.. and that all blaster fire is right? not sure how you'd amend the saber to show that though.. maybe a fold out arm which will look like a handle? kinda like Zeb's Bo rifle in Rebels.. LOVE that weapon..  ;D


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: CZ3RO on August 10, 2015, 09:07:22 PM
Okay yeah this might... or actually sounds rather funny. A Blaster Pistol on a Sith Lord hasnt probably ever seen or done... or at least i havent heard of one. Then to my problem: I want to create a pistol to my Sith character and i'm running low on ideas.



Doesn't sound funny.  The Sith I created (actually a Dark Side Adept) can't produce Force lightning, he just doesn't have the knack for it.  So he carries a blaster pistol to take care of irritating non-force wielding enemies at range.  I used a Nintendo Zapper as the base.

 (http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa323/CZ3RO1/SAM_1174.jpg)

Check out more detail on the prop here:

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=8487.0


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: Roband on August 18, 2015, 02:21:13 AM
Doesn't sound funny.  The Sith I created (actually a Dark Side Adept) can't produce Force lightning, he just doesn't have the knack for it.  So he carries a blaster pistol to take care of irritating non-force wielding enemies at range.  I used a Nintendo Zapper as the base.

 ([url]http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa323/CZ3RO1/SAM_1174.jpg[/url])

Check out more detail on the prop here:

[url]http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=8487.0[/url]



This actually works with the aesthetics of your Sith! nicely done.

As an aside, why does the trooper on your left have a BDSM style zipper on her crotch?


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: CZ3RO on August 18, 2015, 08:24:07 PM
This actually works with the aesthetics of your Sith! nicely done.

As an aside, why does the trooper on your left have a BDSM style zipper on her crotch?

That zipper comes all the way down from the collar at the back of the neck and is to get in and out of the suit, but also to pee.  In hindsight, we both agree it should have been a white zipper... hahah.


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: Merkatrig on August 20, 2015, 04:28:39 PM
Well my character concept is my dark side character will carry a pistol. Why? because he views most individuals - ESPECIALLY non Force using individuals- as not worthy enough to  "dirty" my lightsabers with. As such simply shooting them is the best solution. Especially when using the Force I don't even have to aim- I KNOW where the shots will land and they cant deflect it.

Plus I carry two sabers - a full size and a 16-inch. At ren faire I used to fight rapier and dagger so am emulating that also which I think is kind of unusual.


Title: Re: Blaster pistol for a Sith Lord?
Post by: Lord Raváge on September 03, 2015, 10:13:39 AM
Ezra created a really interesting twist on the saber/gun (Clip 1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVewMC3WGvA) (Clip 2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TArDGuABjw4) idea when he constructed his on the animated series, so check out the links which may inspire your final result. See static image results here (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ezra%27s_lightsaber) & here (https://www.google.com/search?q=ezra+lightsaber+footage&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CDEQsARqFQoTCMGjk6LO2scCFQaqgAodZh8FDA&biw=1252&bih=953).
Made the links above "clickable for ya. ;)