Well it's been a while since I've given an update, but I've had some free time recently to work on the laser musket. I can't recall all of the changes and new pieces I've made, but It's more than it appears. Probably the biggest change is the stock modifications:
I still have some sanding to do, and I need to re-stain the cuts. I ended up using a saw to divide the sections up repeatedly until they were small enough to break off smoothly. These will accommodate the cogs and the capacitor tube.
With all of the holes drilled, I can now attach the trigger guard, gear holder, and side brace.
I also finished all the pieces for the barrel grip. The beveled pieces were each cut out into long strips, bent individually, and then sanded to shape. There is also an end piece which accommodates the octagonal barrel.
I decided at one point to stick to the original barrel focuses and sights, so I won't be doing Preston Garvey's anymore. These are miscellaneous plumbing pieces with a few modifications to be more accurate to the in game version.
The sight rails are copper tubing. I used the salt method to bend them, but in hind sight I should have cut them after bending, since I did end up with some kinks. The sight holder is made from a clothes hanger, since it had the perfect diameter, and the actual sight is just card stock hardened with acrylic sealant, since I don't have any sheet aluminum around. Here is most of the laser musket, held together with tape:
I won't be finishing the laser barrel until i'm done with the electronics, which will be housed inside.
Currently I've been working on the trigger. I found some extension springs which will be anchored to the stock and allow for enough travel to activate a switch.
Unfortunately I will be leaving the country for a semester, so the progress will essentially have to stop here for some time. Again.
By the way @
jellis359, how did the 3d printed cogs end up working for you in the end?