Trigun: Functional Vash Revolver WIP
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Tobar the Bear
New Member
I agree!OhmYGaHWd!!!! This be awesome!!! Can't wait to see it finished
arcangel531
New Member
You are doing an incredible job! The time, effort and skill you've put into this project has got to be ungodly. Bravo!
ConvergencePro
Master Member
Been watching this build closely, and I can only say that you're doing an excellent job thus far. Keep it up!
All I can say is WOW! I had actually started working on my own gun about 14 months ago but had to stop due to lack of any really good references.
Were you able to get the auto ejector working? You should have plenty of space to put a solenoid and battery inside that body. especially since its 3d printed.
When I started my build I also worked off the dimensions of a .45 casing but ran into the blockade of trying to get everything to work together proportion wise. I also would ask if it would be possible to have access to some of those solidworks files, as your work on the dimensions and trigger/hammer mechanism is spot on, mine was much more crude and wouldn't turn the cylinder and as you stated,having an accurate set of blueprints is a crucial part in having a well made prop!
Were you able to get the auto ejector working? You should have plenty of space to put a solenoid and battery inside that body. especially since its 3d printed.
When I started my build I also worked off the dimensions of a .45 casing but ran into the blockade of trying to get everything to work together proportion wise. I also would ask if it would be possible to have access to some of those solidworks files, as your work on the dimensions and trigger/hammer mechanism is spot on, mine was much more crude and wouldn't turn the cylinder and as you stated,having an accurate set of blueprints is a crucial part in having a well made prop!
MrGreene
Well-Known Member
WOW, I've neglected this project for WAY too long.
I'm actually in the process of reshaping the back frame and grip, since I've learned a ton of new modeling tricks, so the goal is for version 2 to be finished sometime in December.
I've done some electronics research, and I'm going to try using a solenoid for the ejector (which would make it an Electrically Fired Auto-Ejector, so that makes sense).
I'll be trying the one that SparkFun sells, and if that one doesn't have a long enough throw, I'll have to resort to mass-ordering from China.
As it is, though, kits of some form will DEFINITELY happen within the next few months. It's been a long wait, but I promise it'll be worth it!
I'm actually in the process of reshaping the back frame and grip, since I've learned a ton of new modeling tricks, so the goal is for version 2 to be finished sometime in December.
I've done some electronics research, and I'm going to try using a solenoid for the ejector (which would make it an Electrically Fired Auto-Ejector, so that makes sense).
I'll be trying the one that SparkFun sells, and if that one doesn't have a long enough throw, I'll have to resort to mass-ordering from China.
As it is, though, kits of some form will DEFINITELY happen within the next few months. It's been a long wait, but I promise it'll be worth it!
Grey
Sr Member
The practicality of the auto-ejection system has always bugged me, most likely it would just send shell casings into your face. In the show, the barrel swings down in a very quick motion but I can tell you from experience that is not the case with the prop. The hinge would need to have virtually zero friction (maybe some kind of ball bearing system) and the front would have to be very heavy to replicate that kind of motion, certainly not impossible but definitely not easy.
That quick motion is what makes the auto-ejector work, because it happens so quickly that the cylinder is vertical by the time the ejector fires, sending the casings straight up instead of backwards.
That quick motion is what makes the auto-ejector work, because it happens so quickly that the cylinder is vertical by the time the ejector fires, sending the casings straight up instead of backwards.
WeaselPwnage
New Member
At the risk of sounding stupid... What exactly would a "kit" contain? I would absolutely LOVE to have this gun, but I am clueless as to what a kit entails.
(So sorry if this is a dumb question)
(So sorry if this is a dumb question)
MrGreene
Well-Known Member
A kit would be a set of raw casts and hardware that would require a little finish work (sanding, trimming, painting, etc.) before assembly. I try to make my kits with as little required cleanup as possible.
WeaselPwnage
New Member
Ah, okay.
As someone who hasn't attempted building a prop (yet) would this be too much to handle? I would hate to ruin such an amazing piece with my non-existent skills...
For the ejector, just put a micro switch right in the pivot point. have the switch be pressed when the angle is where you like it and that will fire your solenoid! MrGreene,the solenoid may provide adequate weight to give the downward swing of the barrel sufficient realism, and since you don't have to have an actual barrel you could place the solenoid directly in line with the cylinder.
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Re: Trigun: A Proper Vash Revolver WIP
As you can see,you could shorten this leaver to about 1/4-1/8 inch and place your switch slightly offset from dead center above the pivot point. thus, as the barrel swings down, when it reaches the point you have set for it to go off at it will hit that button and stop moving. While at the same time firing your solenoid.
As you can see,you could shorten this leaver to about 1/4-1/8 inch and place your switch slightly offset from dead center above the pivot point. thus, as the barrel swings down, when it reaches the point you have set for it to go off at it will hit that button and stop moving. While at the same time firing your solenoid.
RadicalxEdward
New Member
I cannot explain just how grateful i am that someone is putting this much work into making this. I would absolutely be one of the first to order a kit of this detail should you still make one available if it's not crazy expensive. It seems there hasn't been an update in several months but considering how much work has already gone into the project i'm sure you're still tinkering with it somewhere. This is really amazing work so far. Can't wait to see it completed. I wish I had anywhere near the skills to do something like this.
HyruleInfantry
Active Member
Is there actually going to be a movie? If so, it's about time.
RadicalxEdward
New Member
MrGreene You've already done a ton of work on this so i can't see you adjusting anything major at this point. But I'm curious if you or anyone else has suggestion gaining some inspiration from a Mateba revolver. It's similar in style and function to vash's revolver (the airsoft version looks similar too).
Airsoft version:
Real version:
Airsoft version:
Real version:
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Noeland
Master Member
Those are 2 different models of Mateba's. The top is a replica of 2006M, the bottom photo is a Unica 6. There was indeed a real steel version that looks like the top picture.
The only thing they have in common with Vash's gun is that they fires from the bottom of the cylinder. Otherwise, Vash's gun is a break top.
The only thing they have in common with Vash's gun is that they fires from the bottom of the cylinder. Otherwise, Vash's gun is a break top.
RadicalxEdward
New Member
Thanks for the clarification. I read a bit about the different models but was a little confused about that.
As far as relation to Vash's gun, I was just thinking some inspiration could be taken from various real world guns as far as mechanisms. For instance I was just checking out a Webley Mk. 6 that's a break top revolver where the ejection rod gets pushed up when the front half of the rifle rotates past a specific point. It wouldn't be hard to go from pushing to ejecting using a similar mechanism. But like I said earlier, he's already done so much work on this that he probably has his own ideas. I just thought stuff like this was more practical than an electrical solution like someone else suggested.
You can see at the pivot here, the external mechanism. I was thinking do something like that, but instead of a slow push, just have it trip a spring loaded ejection rod at a specific point in the turn and obviously put it on the inside of the pivot.
