Great Lakes Garrison & Base

Thanks! I very much appreciate the info!

Any suggestions on resources for blueprints? I have a bunch of visuals of the stuff but am TERRIBLE at scale....at least without at least one reference measurement....

I should be clear, the person doesn't need to be versed in TFA weapons, that was just the inspiration. I would take tips from anyone that is building weapons.

So...I have been toying with the idea of what costume I wanted to be my first build, but after getting "The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary" I am feeling somehow inspired to maybe try my hand at some blaster building. However, I am a complete novice in that regard. I am curious if anyone i...