GazB Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Hi all, something a little different today, which I hope falls within the scope of this channel, hah. As something of an aspiring writer, I've spent many a year building up lore for a sci-fi universe, to include a lot of custom weapon and vehicle designs where I attempt to blend practicality with something aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for the setting. While I have artwork, I also made a snap decision to try something I'd never attempted before: a full size prop. I only have access to basic prop making materials and tools: styrene sheets and pieces; the insulation foam I use for diorama bases; some Green Stuff putty; and the usual no.11 blade, ruler, craft saw etc. No 3D printing or vacforming or anything like that So I guess, here are the results of the two projects (I only have these two pictures of them to hand) The pistol was the first to be built, and when that turned out better than expected, I jumped a bit further and went with the carbine. The pistol has a movable selector switch (mirrored both sides), and the underbarrel module can be removed. The carbine has a simple charging handle that can be pulled back and will (mostly) snap forward again, courtesy of some tubing, a plunger and a spring. Selectors move, trigger moves thanks to another spring. Sights can flip up and be removed through the rail, along with the grip and laser module. Magazine can be removed. Made up the little press studs with some old screw cup washers I found in the garage to finish it off. Overall, pretty happy with how they both turned out Well, that's that. Thanks for looking ^-^ Gaz 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Gaz, nice work. They both look the part to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Very nice. Has a Halo look to them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 ‘The pistol turned out better than expected’ as I have often said on these pages scratchbuilding is generally speaking not as difficult as many folks think. The main thing is to have a crack and don’t expect perfection. People who have a go at this stuff almost always surprise themselves. Nice gear by the way! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 18 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Gaz, nice work. They both look the part to me. 18 hours ago, John_W said: Very nice. Has a Halo look to them. 6 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said: ‘The pistol turned out better than expected’ as I have often said on these pages scratchbuilding is generally speaking not as difficult as many folks think. The main thing is to have a crack and don’t expect perfection. People who have a go at this stuff almost always surprise themselves. Nice gear by the way! 👍 Thank you, Pete, John, Steve ^-^ Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Really like both of those, great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Hunter Rose said: Really like both of those, great work! Cheers, Hunter ^-^/ Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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