Triple 8 Props
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So I decided that I wanted to move away from the EVA 10mm pistol's I've been making and build a durable one that could potentially get molded. So here we go!
I started by gluing two pieces of 1/2" MDF together to make a 1" thick piece (using regular wood glue).
I then used my brand new scroll saw to cut out the base, "spine" piece. This was traced form my blueprint which can be downloaded here. From this piece, more detailed will be added outward.
That notch on the end fit some half in PVC that I will be using as the barrel. I did this now to prevent me from having to drill a hole from the side of the MDF and worring about it being straight down.
Now I moved on to the lower "battery" piece. I would love to lathe this but I don't happen to have one. Instead, I used some wooden dowels. I mounted a small, half inch dowel inside of a larger dowel which actually took a ton of time. I was then able to put this in my drill and basically use it as a lathe. I used some files and sandpaper to add the angles and seams seen on the actual gun.
The final detail for this piece is a small piece of styrene heat-formed to the curve of the dowel.
I started by gluing two pieces of 1/2" MDF together to make a 1" thick piece (using regular wood glue).
I then used my brand new scroll saw to cut out the base, "spine" piece. This was traced form my blueprint which can be downloaded here. From this piece, more detailed will be added outward.
That notch on the end fit some half in PVC that I will be using as the barrel. I did this now to prevent me from having to drill a hole from the side of the MDF and worring about it being straight down.
Now I moved on to the lower "battery" piece. I would love to lathe this but I don't happen to have one. Instead, I used some wooden dowels. I mounted a small, half inch dowel inside of a larger dowel which actually took a ton of time. I was then able to put this in my drill and basically use it as a lathe. I used some files and sandpaper to add the angles and seams seen on the actual gun.
The final detail for this piece is a small piece of styrene heat-formed to the curve of the dowel.
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