Fifth Element: Korben Dallas blaster (mostly metal)

[Risu]

It's been literally years since I posted a build thread over here, but I really wanted to share this one. Using the HCG gun as a base, I modeled Korben's gun in Solidworks. I learned how to program a CNC machine and yesterday I finally made the first part.

I have to do a manual operation on the back of this piece, then I've got 3 more parts to machine with the CNC, then 7 pieces to turn on a lathe. I'm going to 3d print the frame around the grip because it's a little too complicated to manage on a 3 axis mill. I'll post more as it develops.

 

[MangyDog]

Much envy

 

[eethan]

nice!! looking forward to see more

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

Whoaaa, shiny!!!
Excellent work!

 

[Sean]

Oh hell yeah! That's swweeeeeeet!

 

[Sundowner]

How cool!

 

[Chimera59]

Really nice project !!
Thanks for sharing !

 

[Nicksdad]

Looking great so far.

 

[BrooklynGuy]

!!!! WOW, one of my favorite prop guns! Looking really good!

 

[Risu]

I finished the first piece and machined the second. Both of these just need a couple holes drilled and tapped, but I'm holding off on that until the screws come in.

 

[Nostromo2124]

Solid How much time does it take for machining the big part?

 

[Risu]

The front receiver took about 2.5 hours, but I was running it at a lower feed speed. I think the simulated runtime was something like 90 minutes. That's not including planing the block to size, though. That took a couple hours as well.

 

[eethan]

this really look amazing! keep up the good work

 

[Kokanee]

Holy cow, that is going to weigh a TON when it's finished; amazing!

 

[Risu]

The parts aren't actually that heavy. They're mostly hollow. It'll be heavier than the HCG gun, but still lighter than most real pistols.

 

[BrooklynGuy]

Will these parts be anodized black or are you just going to paint?

 

[xl97]

Nice!

I have both mill and lathe! but nothing is CNC'd! LOL

Great job, look awesome!

 

[Kokanee]

Oh that's cool about them being hollow.

 

[xl97]

I dont think thats what he meant?

I think he saying they are not completely solid blocks on aluminum... with all the milling and what not.. much material has been removed.. (including the 'U' channel under each part.. that sort of 'makes them hollow')

 

[Risu]

Yep, that one.

I'd love to anodize them, but I don't have the setup for it. I'm planning to look into it, but for now the plan is to paint them.