1879 Webley 'Piecemaker' revolver carbine

[Madasasteamfish]

Yes ladies and gentlemen it's (yet) ANOTHER Nerf maverick mod. It's fairly simple, but a little beyond the basic paint job.







Sorry about the picture quality (I took them with my phone)

The maverick itself hasn't been modified in anyway internally, I go the stock and the under barrel grip are from a foam dart 'shotgun', I had also intended to attach one of the barrels from it as well but couldn't get it to attach in a satisfactory way that would also allow the maverick to work as well (which it does, other than one or two of the barrels which won't 'fire' properly and the return spring for the cocking mechanism isn't connected so the slide only returns when fired).

The paint job is two coats of black enamel spray paint covered in two coats of acrylic then sealed with two layers of clear lacquer.

This is my second steampunk firearm (I have made another dual, over and under barrel rifle from foamboard, paper mache and copper pipes) which I haven't uploaded any pictures of. And I just wanted you guys to let me know what you think?

[Julian]

That's cool.  I hadn't thought about doing something like that.  How did you make the brown looking parts under the cylinder and on the extended handle?

[Madasasteamfish]

Well, I hadn't thought of it myself until I saw something similar on this thread;

http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=31266.0

As for the extra parts I didn't make them, (I bought one of these http://www.firebox.com/product/1769/Double-Shot-Dart-Blaster and opened it up and cut it up for parts). I had intended to use one of the barrels as well, to make it more like a 'true' carbine but I wanted to retain the functionality of the Maverick but couldn't figure out how to do both.

[Atterton]

I'm sorry but the handle looks like it was smeared with Nutella.

[Madasasteamfish]

I'm sorry but the handle looks like it was smeared with Nutella.

Yeah, I'll admit the paint job isn't the best, if I were to do something similar in the future I'd use enamel paint rather than acrylic. And I had one or two problems merging the two guns together and I ended up filling in the holes with paper mache and some 'no more nails' type adhesive. To be honest, it doesn't look that bad in reality (the flash reflecting on the lacquer I sealed it with makes it look worse than it is).

[Skulptor]

Interesting enough design...your next move would be to sharpen the overall craft quality and upgrade materials, perhaps use quality wood, metals, fittings... as opposed to trying to paint objects to mimic the materials.

The problem with the paint here is certainly not the type of paint youre using, it is the surface on which you paint...

Maybe look into sculpting, mouldmaking, metal working, wood working, leather working skills. As always, keep your eyes open at those flea markets for things to take apart. Fabulous mechanisms and bits inside those old clocks and cameras...

[Uncle Arthur]

It is a great start. Each project will get easier and come out a wee bit better. As with anything , the more you do it the better(hopefully) you get. Keep making stuff!

[Madasasteamfish]

Interesting enough design...your next move would be to sharpen the overall craft quality and upgrade materials, perhaps use quality wood, metals, fittings... as opposed to trying to paint objects to mimic the materials.

The problem with the paint here is certainly not the type of paint youre using, it is the surface on which you paint...

Maybe look into sculpting, mouldmaking, metal working, wood working, leather working skills. As always, keep your eyes open at those flea markets for things to take apart. Fabulous mechanisms and bits inside those old clocks and cameras...

Well I was quite limited by time and materials I'll admit this isn't anywhere near the quality of some other builds, but not bad for a first attempt I reckon. I'll also admit I'm not too skilled artistically.

[Skulptor]

Give yourself some credit...you had enough creativity to make something and enough courage to share with strangers, that alone deserves respect. Now then...keep at it and by all means do not sell yourself short, do not give up, and learn from good criticism...my apologies if this seems like a lecture...ha!

[Madasasteamfish]

Cheers, I was feeling quite proud of it actually having done something out of the ordinary with something that is almost a staple in Steampunk, despite the limitations of my skills, but some of the comments I've received so far (although intended constructively) were getting me a little down. I suppose it's simply the familiarity people here have with the work being exhibited by other people who are (let's be fair) MASSIVELY more skilled and experienced than I am, or are trained to professional standards, which something like this doesn't compare to. I do feel proud however having done this and I'm sure when I take to the asylum later this year (my main motivation for making it) I'll get some comments on my originality.

Unfortunately, I am one of those 'rough and ready' bodger types and am willing to give most things a go provided I understand the concept and have the materials to do in such a way it works I'll do it.

[Uncle Arthur]

Jump in and make stuff! It's fun and that's reason enough to do it!