Retro Raygun * Now with display stand on page 2

[Valor]

Hello, I wanted to share a recent project I just completed. After being massively inspired by DARK SABER and his work in this thread:

http://www.therpf.com/f9/retro-steampunk-raygun-finished-showoff-thread-34863/

I set out to make my own full-metal raygun. I took several ideas from that project. But as I set out to the junkstores I quickly realized I had to wing it based on what found pieces I could find.

I don't think I'll spoil the illusion by telling you what every part is. I will tell you I'm pretty proud of the solid Cherry wood grip I carved. And the emitter tip became a project in itself. It is completely scratch built.

As far as the design goes, I wanted to have a thirties or forties serial sci-fi look to the gun. Nothing against a more steampunk aesthetic, I just wanted mine to be more streamlined. Less greebles. I also decided against painting or weathering it to look vintage. This is more of a fresh from the factory look. Again, I love what Dark Saber did with his, but as I worked on it, I was very anal about what material I used because I wasn't going to cover it up with paint.

As always, thanks for the inspiration RPF.

 

[terryhimself]

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Absolute class act. Beautiful!

 

[Darth Mawr]

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Well done, it's beautiful piece of art. I love your photography as well. What's next on your plate?

 

[themanwoaname]

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that is too awesome! i love that style a million times over steam punk anyday. pulp/serial heroes and designs are timelessly classic

 

[renaissance_man]

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Very cool, nicely done.

 

[Jack T Chance]

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Seriously. If you were ever to make any more, I'd seriously consider buying one.

 

[Mercury]

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Every thing you hoped to achieve, you accomplished! Fantastic Build!!:thumbsup

 

[Bad Wolf]

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now that is just a beauty!!
amazing job!!!!

 

[Salima38]

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Loving it!!!

 

[Jeff C]

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Really fantastic. I'll never look at a cocktail shaker the same way again.

Man, now I want a ray gun.

 

[Lichtbringer]

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I pull my hat for you, sir.

It´s a "wow", a very big "WOW"! :cool

 

[zorg]

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the quality of finish pushes it wow factor up considerably

can i see door knobs?

-z

 

[Step]

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Amazing work! Very well done.

 

[Valor]

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Thanks for the compliments everyone. Okay, here's a roll call of parts front to back:

• Emitter tip is a small glass vial found a a medical supply store. The emitter filament is a brass rod with 20 brass washers slipped over.
• Brass emitter is the top of a candle holder.
• Heat sinks are a series of large steel washers and smaller steel bearings.
• Gold mid section is from the same candle holder.
• The body is, someone guessed it, a small martini shaker.
• The rear knob is also from a found candle holder.
• All held together via a 1/4" threaded rod down the middle.
• The Right control knob housing is a half-inch aluminum spacer with a found knob
• Micro switch on top
• Micro jewel for the indicator light.
• The Uranium Pod is a 10G CO2 cartridge.
• The grip is from a really nice scrap of cherry wood I got from Rockler Woodworks for a buck.
• The grip sides are aluminum plate.
• The trigger is a vintage machinery switch I found at my Dad's
• And there's a few other washers and fittings.

This project was a blast. Took me the better part of 3 weeks working in my spare time.

 

[Walter]

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Sweet ***** that is beautiful.

 

[Kylash]

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sooo.......beautifuuuuulll

 

[TheSt.LouisKid]

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Very nice!

 

[phase pistol]

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I like!

 

[kdawg1]

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Love it you did a great job on this you should be proud! I want one every time I go to start I see ideas from other builds so I quit I want mine to be mine! Nice build!:thumbsup

 

[DARTH SABER]

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I love it!
Very nice, crisp and clean!