OK, now I am working to put electronics in it, at least a bright blue LED (a la Jango 5204's awesome rotary cannon build) that's controlled by one of those new-fangled magnetic switches. I hadn't planned any trigger for this version, but once I realized that I could use the magnetic switch in the barrel, well that got me thinking. Now to find a way to "strobe" the LED with an automotive flasher or such, so I only have to trigger it on/off once.
In other news, here's a preliminary parts list and templates for anyone that's inclined to take on their own DIY blaster. I'll add some more specifics later, but this should get you started.
Updates: bondo, sand, primer, sand, bondo, sand, primer ... lather, rinse, repeat.
Also made and installed various greeblies.
I've made some progress with installing an automotive LED in the barrel. Waiting on the switch before I install it. Also, still can't decide whether to try to build a flashing circuit, or just use an LED bulb with integrated flash.
Looking good there ,coming along nicely , be interested to see how you do the wiring circuit for the flashing LEDs as I am pants with anything like that ,it makes my brain actually hurt :cry
I know very little about casting, but I do plan on giving it a try. There are a few modified parts (especially the folding stock) that I'll switch out for molding purposes.
Working to finish this up so I can get cracking on the helmet. A friend of mine helped me build a flashing LED set up, which is waiting to be installed.
Here it is with black under coat. Still a bit of sanding to do before the final paint up.
I'm trying out the Krylon "Oil Rubbed Bronze," which I thought gave a nice dark metallic look without being pure black. It also let's me add black shading in addition to the highlights. The weathering is only half done, just the base and some highlights, but here are a couple shots to show the color.
Under natural light:
If you want to see larger versions, they're on Flickr.
The weathering is pretty much done, other than some spot touch-ups on screw heads, etc., and ready for coats of clear satin. Still haven't come up with a good way to keep the folding stock up against the front of the barrel.