A few hours of acrylic washes and weathering. I think my workshop has cooler lighting so the colours arent matched up to the originals in the photos. Original EE3 included for reference.
Just got through a parade yesterday and had to hold the blaster for at least 3 hours straight. Definitely heavier, but after a while the jetpack pain makes you forget about the blaster pain. It all works out. Plus, my arms are super beefy now