Felgacarb
Sr Member
The parameters: Approximately 6 hours over two days to construct a replica of one of my favorite movie props using only materials I already have at hand, preferably scrap- working from memory and a crude hand sketch.
The goal: Have fun!
Note: If screen accuracy and extreme attention to detail is your passion, well, that didn't happen here. (Perhaps you'd care to visit Adam Savage's excellent thread instead?) You've been warned...
The materials were mostly left over PVC pipe. 1/2" and 3/4" Schedule 40 were used for the barrel and the upper bolt carrier. A 2" PVC elbow was cut up to make the cylinder covers, bolt handle, and triggers. The 'frame' is pine, and the grip panels were cut from 1/4" plexiglass. Most of the assembly is done with wood screws, but some Duco cement was used as well.
The primary tools used were a miniature scroll saw, a belt sander and a dremel.
The finish is the three rattle can approach, using spray on black, silver and 'hammered copper' for the grips. A bit of dry brushing was done for some rough weathering.
As for scale, no measurements were used, I simply tried to make it fit my hand. Proportionally, I think it came out a bit stubby...
The goal: Have fun!
Note: If screen accuracy and extreme attention to detail is your passion, well, that didn't happen here. (Perhaps you'd care to visit Adam Savage's excellent thread instead?) You've been warned...
The materials were mostly left over PVC pipe. 1/2" and 3/4" Schedule 40 were used for the barrel and the upper bolt carrier. A 2" PVC elbow was cut up to make the cylinder covers, bolt handle, and triggers. The 'frame' is pine, and the grip panels were cut from 1/4" plexiglass. Most of the assembly is done with wood screws, but some Duco cement was used as well.
The primary tools used were a miniature scroll saw, a belt sander and a dremel.
The finish is the three rattle can approach, using spray on black, silver and 'hammered copper' for the grips. A bit of dry brushing was done for some rough weathering.
As for scale, no measurements were used, I simply tried to make it fit my hand. Proportionally, I think it came out a bit stubby...
