V Visitor Laser Gun Replica Prop - Idealized Version - Development & Improvements

[skyit]

are you going to sell also the hero version without electronic?
i would like to play with arduino

 

[the.rebel.agent]

Sure, no problem. As a matter of fact, I don't know If I will be able to sell them with all the electronics installed. IF I do some of them, will be a few.

 

[skyit]

OK!
did u already plan where to place the speaker?

 

[the.rebel.agent]

Inside the handle, that has lot of room for that. will have to drill small holes to improve audio output. Those holes will be in the resin cast. Will have more details when I start that mold.

 

[skyit]

but inside the handle don't you think the hand will cover the sound emission?

 

[the.rebel.agent]

In my early designs I put them under the handle base. I deleted those images. Will do a render and post back

 

[the.rebel.agent]

Quick update. Today I applied the first primer coat. As you will see the surface is porous, but several coats will smooth it.

This week will be doing the filling and sanding stuff to start with the mold. Also I will open the "Stunt" kit list. I will start with the Stunt version, cause It is the affordable one, and since there are several Do It Yourself fellows, don't want to stuck them until I finish the other versions.

 

[Felgacarb]

Looking nice! I love CAD based builds.

I've found that skinning a porous part with a thin layer of model putty (or something similar) helps a lot in getting a good surface for painting. I've put down six coats of filler primer and still not gotten the surface I've wanted, while the details soften... Of course it's easy when you have big flat surfaces to sand- with all the detail on this it may be tricky...

 

[Father]

Quick update. Today I applied the first primer coat. As you will see the surface is porous, but several coats will smooth it.


This week will be doing the filling and sanding stuff to start with the mold. Also I will open the "Stunt" kit list. I will start with the Stunt version, cause It is the affordable one, and since there are several Do It Yourself fellows, don't want to stuck them until I finish the other versions.

Now, as you apply more primer to "smooth it out" will it start to lose the sharp edges and corners and look more like the "stunt gun", where from a distance it looks cool but up close it looks all gloppy and not as "precise and machined"?

 

[the.rebel.agent]

I won't. I will take care of those details. Only want to reduce the porosity in some plain places.

 

[the.rebel.agent]

As you can see in the next photos, the primer I am using won't hide any detail. As a matter of fact, It is smoothing the porous texture here and there:

Already sanded those gaps and will be checking for more flaws in the Nylon, which is really strong to sand.:love

 

[Father]

So far so AWESOME!!!

 

[the.rebel.agent]

This morning did the fine sanding process. Will be applying last coat of primer IF the weather helps. Keep you posted guys. About the price for the Stunt Resin Kit, we are discussing it here:
http://www.therpf.com/f13/v-visitor-laser-gun-replica-prop-idealized-150727/index3.html#post2796649

 

[the.rebel.agent]

I started a new Int thread for those interested in get a Stunt version as a kit. Set the price and conditions there:

http://www.therpf.com/f13/v-visitor-laser-gun-replica-prop-stunt-179523/#post2804362

 

[CGeorge]

Awesome work my friend. I can't wait for the hero version.

Christian

 

[the.rebel.agent]

Thanks, hopefully, once the stunt mold is done, hero version won't cost that much

 

[phase pistol]

Sweet Visitor goodness!

I am going to rip my face off and swallow a mouse to celebrate.

Karl

 

[skyit]

Were you able to test it?

tested and it works fine with mp3 files
doesn't support wav files

WT5001M02-28P another mp3/wav cheap sound module - Arduino Forum

 

[the.rebel.agent]

Thanks Gil, that will help a lot for those looking to improve the FX circuit.

 

[the.rebel.agent]

I am really thinking in buying one of them and transform it into a pressure chamber:

Any experience? any comment? I want to get super clear cast and I know this is just a way to do it. Quite an investment from me since I have to ship it from USA to Argentina and It is really heavy.