Herr Döktor's new weapon: THE STEAM PISTOL-FINISHED PICTURES PAGE 9!

[WillRockwell]

Very impressive workmanship. What great development since page 1. You are an inspiration, Herr Doktor.

[mephit]

I was thinking about adding a hinged panel in the lid, with a latch to hold it closed, so papers can be stored, and maybe the ammunition; it would have two finger holes that correspond with the round bottle stoppers- that would also help to keep them secure during transit...

I really like the hinged panel idea. I think it should be for the manual for the gun. As for the ammunition, if it looks as nifty as the rest of the kit, I'd say it should have a spot clearly visible in the main case, the same as ammo usually does in 19th century revolver cases. And after all, you've got square ammo! That's got to get shown off!

[mephit]

Oh, and I hate you in the best possible ways. You are a steampunk ghawd, sir.

[WillRockwell]

Only one way I can think to make it even better. Don't hate me now. But what if it was.....distressed? The handle..worn through the finish where it is gripped. The controls....polished and worn from constant use. Nicks in the metal from close calls. After all, this weapon has seen a great deal of action, been through much combat. It is a relic of another age, and wears its signs of use as a badge of honor. A collector would never think of restoring it to new condition.

[mephit]

Only one way I can think to make it even better. Don't hate me now. But what if it was.....distressed? The handle..worn through the finish where it is gripped. The controls....polished and worn from constant use. Nicks in the metal from close calls. After all, this weapon has seen a great deal of action, been through much combat. It is a relic of another age, and wears its signs of use as a badge of honor. A collector would never think of restoring it to new condition.

That, I think, depends upon whether the good Döktor wants it to look like a 19th century weapon would look today (after 100+ years) or when it was reasonably new. Personally, I prefer the newer look. Steampunk is, after all, a 19th century that never was, not a 21st century that might be.

But that's just my point of view.

[bluefizzure]

I'm so impressed with this (as well as all of your work). Fabulous job. I wish I had one inkling of your skill and creativity!

Elizabeth

[WillRockwell]

Only one way I can think to make it even better. Don't hate me now. But what if it was.....distressed? The handle..worn through the finish where it is gripped. The controls....polished and worn from constant use. Nicks in the metal from close calls. After all, this weapon has seen a great deal of action, been through much combat. It is a relic of another age, and wears its signs of use as a badge of honor. A collector would never think of restoring it to new condition.

That, I think, depends upon whether the good Döktor wants it to look like a 19th century weapon would look today (after 100+ years) or when it was reasonably new. Personally, I prefer the newer look. Steampunk is, after all, a 19th century that never was, not a 21st century that might be.

But that's just my point of view.

Absolutely correct, it's a matter of philosophy. I find it interesting to consider the possibility of Steampunk items as artifacts, recovered from an alternate dimension, and possessing evidence of a history of use.

[Arvis]

Oh, and I hate you in the best possible ways. You are a steampunk ghawd, sir.

 I couldn't have said this better myself! I have started several projects since being introduced to steampunk about six months ago and my apparent lack of skills are a bit daunting. 
 Just as I have what seems to a great idea and I get started on my project, it seems to not go "exactly" as planed and then I get a look at the good Döktor's progress on any of his projects and my delusions of adequacy start into their downward spiral.
 It's all good though, I am far from giving up and plan to press on until I have something worth sharing.
I find Herr Döktor's work inspirational and I know I'm setting the bar way too high for my own skill levels but it's my time and effort so I torture no one but myself. 

[maduncle]

Oh, and I hate you in the best possible ways. You are a steampunk ghawd, sir.

 I couldn't have said this better myself! I have started several projects since being introduced to steampunk about six months ago and my apparent lack of skills are a bit daunting. 
 Just as I have what seems to a great idea and I get started on my project, it seems to not go "exactly" as planed and then I get a look at the good Döktor's progress on any of his projects and my delusions of adequacy start into their downward spiral.
 It's all good though, I am far from giving up and plan to press on until I have something worth sharing.
I find Herr Döktor's work inspirational and I know I'm setting the bar way too high for my own skill levels but it's my time and effort so I torture no one but myself. 

AGREED Arvis - sometimes I too throw my many arms in the air and wave them all about in a despairing motion when I see the good work of such people as the God Doktor, and many many others who post their wares here.

BUT - I also use that arm flailing as brain excercise and then recommit to the item I am working on - duly inspired by the great works and kind words of my fellow forum followers.

THEREFORE - do not be put off good man, step up to the boilerplate and continue to enjoy the creative process., it is far more rewarding than the end result - planned or even better - unplanned.

[Don Tragos]

Absolutely Brilliant good Doktor, just brilliant.....

[Herr Döktor]

Oh, and I hate you in the best possible ways. You are a steampunk ghawd, sir.

 I couldn't have said this better myself! I have started several projects since being introduced to steampunk about six months ago and my apparent lack of skills are a bit daunting. 
 Just as I have what seems to a great idea and I get started on my project, it seems to not go "exactly" as planed and then I get a look at the good Döktor's progress on any of his projects and my delusions of adequacy start into their downward spiral.
 It's all good though, I am far from giving up and plan to press on until I have something worth sharing.
I find Herr Döktor's work inspirational and I know I'm setting the bar way too high for my own skill levels but it's my time and effort so I torture no one but myself. 

AGREED Arvis - sometimes I too throw my many arms in the air and wave them all about in a despairing motion when I see the good work of such people as the God Doktor, and many many others who post their wares here.

BUT - I also use that arm flailing as brain excercise and then recommit to the item I am working on - duly inspired by the great works and kind words of my fellow forum followers.

THEREFORE - do not be put off good man, step up to the boilerplate and continue to enjoy the creative process., it is far more rewarding than the end result - planned or even better - unplanned.

I'd hate for my work to put anybody off making things; as maduncle says, everybody looks at someones work and thinks "I wish I was that good!"- it's the inspirational work of others that spurs me on too!

[Herr Döktor]

Well, I finally tracked down some 1" borosilicate glass funnels, but they didn't really fit:



So I soldered up a brass holder for two funnels, like so:



But that needed to locate in the case, so from styrene sheet and various offcuts I made this:



I also added a small adjustable wrench, just for fun!

Here's what it looks like without the funnels and wrench:



It still needs the final finish, and I will probably set it into the case, as it looks a bit added on at the moment.

Oh, and I've made labels for the bottles:



Nearly there...

[Sir L. Cuilein]

Very impressive!

[The Kernel]

Seriously impressive
I am most envious

[Prof_Auerbach]

crumbs, that's lewvelysmeshingreeeeht.

You always concoct just what the doctor ordered.

[Torvald_Faust]

Where did you find such a fine wrench, herr Döktor?

[Herr Döktor]

The little adjustable spanner is a size 0 "King Dick", as seen in the toolkit of a mid-tewntieth century Bentley.

Not that I got it from a Bentley, it was acquired from eBay for small sum.

[Torvald_Faust]

Well, I figure I will fire my search engines, then - I could use such an item

[clockwork creation]

Doc you just keep making things better. jolly good show

[JosephR]

Any idea why the "KING DICK" on the wrench is backwards?

[von Corax]

Any idea why the "KING DICK" on the wrench is backwards?

It isn't — you're just reading it upside-down.

[JosephR]

Any idea why the "KING DICK" on the wrench is backwards?

It isn't — you're just reading it upside-down.

*facepalm* DOH!

[Herr Döktor]

Latest addition: the hinged panel in the lid, which has a reclaimed mahogany surround, with a 5mm exterior plywood central panel:

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It's got a sliding bolt to hold it closed, and the two 'finger holes' locate rather neatly over the two glass bottle tops; I'm going to cover the plywood panel with either a piece of mahogany veneer, or black velvet.

I've also inset the funnel/wrench holder.

I've come to the conclusion that the self-adhesive black velour looks a bit cheap and nasty, so I'm going to have a go at replacing it with some black velvet...

[Titus Wells]

There isn't an emoticon for salute.
If there was I'd be using it. 

[JosephR]

There isn't an emoticon for salute.
If there was I'd be using it. 

Hopefully these will do!