lost in space laser rifle
- Thread starter mlewy
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From what I can see, I'd say the back stock part is too big
Strikerkc
Sr Member
I gotcha.
I'd move the grip back, take that chunk out of the interior cut out that you have marked on the stock, and make the bottom of the stock shorter from front to back, but leave the part hooked to the dowel the same length. You'll just need to cut it at a more severe angle. You've got a good start and are on your way to a nice prop.
I'd move the grip back, take that chunk out of the interior cut out that you have marked on the stock, and make the bottom of the stock shorter from front to back, but leave the part hooked to the dowel the same length. You'll just need to cut it at a more severe angle. You've got a good start and are on your way to a nice prop.
Strikerkc
Sr Member
The original looks like it's a pretty spindly prop to begin with, all things considered. You'll probably want to treat it with kid gloves no matter what, so that extra chunk being taken out shouldn't hurt it.
For that tip, I think you are probably best off casting it in a clear resin, unless you know a vacuum forming expert. casting a smaller simple shaped part like that isn't all that expensive or difficult. You'd end up making an original out of wood, or on a 3D printer, or just out of different shaped things you'd glue together, make a latex mold of that, then pour your clear resin into it. There's lots of good resin casting stuff here on the forums. It's surprisingly affordable.
For that tip, I think you are probably best off casting it in a clear resin, unless you know a vacuum forming expert. casting a smaller simple shaped part like that isn't all that expensive or difficult. You'd end up making an original out of wood, or on a 3D printer, or just out of different shaped things you'd glue together, make a latex mold of that, then pour your clear resin into it. There's lots of good resin casting stuff here on the forums. It's surprisingly affordable.
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