My first RPF project - it's a doozy!

jktechwriter

jktechwriter

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Okay, there's quite simply no way I'm about to start BIG... so I've decided to start small with something truly unique - the Bud Light 3-in-1 Condiment Gun.

http://www.tailgateapproved.com/tg/#/condiment-gun

As you can see, they're taking bids on the one-of-a-kind prop and the current bid is just over $600.00. I think I can do better. Wish me luck. Research and pics will hopefully follow.

Encouragement, suggestions, and light-jabs welcome...

Jim
 
So, some things to figure out:

1. That's not a standard caulking gun frame that I've ever seen, but maybe I'm wrong - anyone seen that unusual handle in a caulking gun before?

2. My guess is the best solution will be a removable/rechargeable insert with dividers for holding the ketchup/mustard/relish - thoughts?

3. The nozzle will probably need to be created from scratch as the nozzle on most caulk guns is probably too small.

Off to the hardware store for some research.

Jim
 
Looks like a barrel gun for plastering, with some minor mods and logos.

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Here is one even closer, it does not have the hanging ring above the trigger and it has the right knob as the plunger handle.

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Sausage gun SP600

You don't need dividers in the housing except when you load it. then you pull the divider out and load it in the gun. The contents will come out evenly.
 
Close... the one you post has a ribbed handle where the fingers are... the actual one doesn't have that... plus the diameter of the tube appears to be smaller than the 10.3oz original... but the mechanism looks dead-on.
 
I love this place, and LOVE that someone is actually making one of these. I can think of a few friends of mine that tailgate all the time and this would actually make an awesome gag gift for them:thumbsup
 
You are, for sure, looking for sausage guns(Sausage refers to the material coming packed like sausage in a membrane)
I missed the ribbing on the trigger. There is a company, Albion, that makes some that look real close but have the ring above the trigger. You could remove that pretty easy, and that may be what they did.
The surprising thing is that they did not use some of the crazier looking sausage guns. Some of them look like ray guns.
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Yes, during my evening research, I figured out the "sausage gun" option... I also found just the sausage canister... I know a place in Atlanta that should have all these in stock - a visit on Monday or Tuesday is in order.

I'm a tech writer by trade... I photograph EVERYTHING I do... so expect plenty of documentation as I try and get this thing made. I have a lot of friends that tailgate and have cookouts, so I'm hoping to make a fully-functional one that I can take to the parties.

Thanks for all the comments, friends...

Jim
 
That's what primer and paint are for, right?

Ordered one today... can't wait to take it apart for photographing, priming, and painting... already have some ideas on how I'll keep the 3 condiments from "bleeding" together.

Jim
 
Got the sausage gun...

Okay, so I ordered and received the correct sausage gun (thanks again, Paradox!) - it's identical as best I can tell with the exception of the color.

This thing is ABS plastic, I believe. It's also using some sort of rivet that's going to make taking it apart fairly difficult. Looks like painter's tape will be required.

A few questions - would love your thoughts:

1. Being plastic, is there a recommended primer and/or method for painting over plastic?

2. If you watch the video, you'll notice that the line between the ketchup and mustard is very sharp - no blending of the condiments. I think they may have painted the inside or outside of the tube to get that effect - agree? I don't think painting inside the tube is a good idea since the condiments will be in there, but not sure if painting the outside red/yellow/greenish color will look good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8gihmZT9EQ

3. One idea I have for loading the tube is to use wax paper - I'll cut strips of wax paper and fold/tape them in such a way that they create 3 vertical compartments down the tube... it may require me to carve a little dowel to insert in one or two of the compartments as I'm filling one... any better ideas?

My first step is to get this thing painted, so any assistance there for getting a great paint job will be appreciated... my only painting skills are in the wall and wood areas...

Jim
 
Re: Got the sausage gun...

Looks like it's gonna work!

As for painting around the rivet(s), you could try applying some clear nail polish to it, then paint it. When the paint is try, scratch off the nail polish and go around it with a razor blade or exacto knife.

I don't believe the tube itself is clear on the commercial showing what's inside. Watch both sides of it again as he waves it around, it's striped red and orange on both sides. I don't see any green for the relish. Plus, when it's squirted out on the hotdog, the three items are *sort of* separate. They mix together when pushed out the nozzle. You could probably get away with this:

- Lay tube on side, or angled upward slightly
- Put ketchup in length of tube on bottom
- Put relish in length of tube on top of ketchup
- Put mustard in length of tube on top of relish

The consistencies of each condiment *should* keep them separate. To ensure this, add a trimmed layer of wax paper between each, then remove before pumping out.

I'm not the best resource for priming/painting plastic, but I know there are several people here that could pitch in.

-G
 
Re: Got the sausage gun...

What I don't like about the commercial is that the relish looks very watery... I'm going to have to pay a visit to Costco for some large containers of condiments to experiment with...

Not sure if it's the video or the screen caps I got from the actual web site (www.tailgateapproved.com) but at some point you can see the green of the relish... but the tube is not clear at all but more of a milk carton white... maybe not even white... definitely hazy and not enough for ketchup to look like the red seen in the photos.

I'll be playing around with it for the next few days and hope to post some pictures soon.

Jim
 
If you're going to use this to actually distribute condiments, I'd build seperators out of .020" styrene. It's not even as difficult as you might think. Draw yourself a circle template, the exact diameter as the inside of the tube. Now, cut 3 strips of styrene, the length of the tube (by) the radius of the ID of the tube (if the tube is 10" long and has an ID of 2", cut the styrene into 10"x1" strips). Using styrene cement (liquid cement, Thin, by Tamiya, is great for this), arrange the strips so they divide the circle into 3 equal parts. Once dry, insert into the tube and you're done. It's a one time construction, easy as pie and probably under $5.

If you can't find styrene (usually sold under the Evergreen brand at your local hobby store), you can use one of those plastic For Sale/ Beware of Dog signs, from the hardware store.

And honestly, I wouldn't paint the inside of the tube. I wouldn't trust the stability of the paint or any sealers you might use. Be safe and paint the outside. Just use masking tape to act as an edge mask. You can use krylon fusion for plastic as it bonds to the plastic and doesn't need a primer.

-Fred
 
The problem I'm seeing with having permanent separators is that the plunger will make contact with them, thereby stopping it from working.
 
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