1930's to '40's era Model 1192 ray gun.Videos are up as of 6-26.

[TheSt.LouisKid]

The wonderful prototype castings from the master pattern I made are by Jeremy Monz. Jeremy made the clear parts seamless even though there is an undercut on the emitter.

I designed it to have the '30's to '40's look with metallic colors, a bit of red, long needle dial setting, zeppelin/rocket body style and fin since zeppelins were an actual mode of transportation back then. Grip is colored for that bakelite look and the coppery color has a patina. About 12.5 inches in lenth.

The files for the laser engraving were done by the fellow who taught me, Fabien Badilla. Super crispy text came as a strip and then inset to be flush with the master pattern surface. A blackwash is added to make it stand out.

The power setting switch.

First setting in white with yellow filckering charge lights(yellow lights not shown).

Second setting features a red laser with the atomic eye lit.

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

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Holy googlymoogly !!!

That is terrific !!!

Did you have 3D-files SLA´d ? Everything´s so crisp and clean !

 

[keelhauler]

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VERY NICE! :thumbsup

 

[GrenadeKing]

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That is one of the most realistic looking ray guns I have ever seen. I really looks like a function piece, like something you'd see strapped to the leg of a real old school sci-fi spacer. :thumbsup

I don't suppose you have anymore? :love

 

[jhusel]

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Awesome bud! I got your message but never got to reply. VERY nice! I love the grip and dials!!

Jhusel

 

[KojiroVance]

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I love it. I particularly like the 'PLS BLST' ("Please blast"?) touch.

 

[Remo]

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I love the old time look,:thumbsup

 

[OB10]

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That is freaking cool! :love

 

[DrMcoy]

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neat-o mosquito !

 

[Zodou]

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That is very cool! I love the big dial on the side. Well done. :thumbsup

 

[nickytea]

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Ooh, I like this!

 

[Walter]

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Beautiful!

 

[TheSt.LouisKid]

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Did you have 3D-files SLA´d ? Everything´s so crisp and clean !

Crispy and clean yet done by a human being. The body is done by conventional model making and some kit bashing...and I mentioned the laser engraving.

I made this prior to leaving McFarlane Toys(I posted threads on that topic about 2-3 weeks ago). When Hasbro sold their conventional shop equipment many many years ago McFarlane bought the machinery. This gun was made on the same machines that made many old Hasbro toys which for me was comparable to violinist getting a rare chance to play a Stradivarius. I took a picture of one of the lathes, a wonderful piece of machinery that I called "Bessie" that must have dated back to the '50's and I'm gonna miss it. If they could talk, the stories those machines could tell.

That is one of the most realistic looking ray guns I have ever seen. I really looks like a function piece, like something you'd see strapped to the leg of a real old school sci-fi spacer. :thumbsup

I don't suppose you have anymore?

Thank you! This means a lot. That was the look I was going for. Wanted it to look more realistic while keeping in the look of old sci-fi. Yes I have more prototype castings.

I have an opportunity to make a production run of these in China. I mentioned this on another board about 6 months ago and was promptly told I was spreading "B.S.". :rolleyes The original talk was to do a completed piece. The current economy leaves me thinking that is impracticle. I was considering a model kit and leave it open to the imagination of the builder as far as what electronics can go inside. I am always going on about how people should be creative anyway. I am on the fence for doing a kit with everything going on now. If it happens, there will no doubt be a discount for RPF members...if all goes to plan. Then they can make additions, adjustments, or steampunk them out if they want.

I love it. I particularly like the 'PLS BLST' ("Please blast"?) touch.

That would be "pulse blast" and "constant beam".

 

[TheSt.LouisKid]

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Here is the flickering light effect that corresponds to the white emitter light.

Slide the pulse blast/constant beam switch and those light go out and the atomic eye goes on.

Closer pics of the weld detail.

The needle dial turns.

Engraving and patina.

 

[Laffo]

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AWESOME.
Laffo.

 

[Propnomicon]

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Simply amazing work. The craftsmanship is outstanding.

 

[Kylash]

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Want!

 

[Jerseydevil]

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Simply brilliant. If there was run of these I'd definitely be interested. Lovely work throughout; you're insanely talented.

 

[antigravity]

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Yeah! It's wonderful!

The artist in me thinks this: there's a difference between simple skill and that lightning that visits from who-knows-where and takes a piece to a higher level. I feel that looking at these pictures. This piece isn't just well-crafted, it's charmed.

Hooray for you and your muse!

 

[greatwazoo42]

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WOW!!! Me likey!