Author Topic: Prototype Gun (Read 13240 times)

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **on:** June 17, 2016, 07:18:38 pm »

I've embarked on a project to design a gun with a tentative view to making moulds and casting the finished item in resin. Having great trouble in both visualising or drawing what I want I have to resort to building and trial and error. The work's been done quickly so a bit rough and ready using scraps as usual
Mkll

Mkll

Maets · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2016, 01:51:49 am »

Is this the model or the cast?

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2016, 08:24:48 am »

Quote from: Maets on June 19, 2016, 01:51:49 am

Is this the model or the cast?

Still at the prototype model stage, not happy with the design yet, quite a few ideas to try.

Mme. Ratchet · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2016, 11:12:27 am »

That's really cool! An idea might be to change the grip angle and/or style to something like a Luger or a C96.

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2016, 12:35:03 pm »

Quote from: Mme. Ratchet on June 19, 2016, 11:12:27 am

That's really cool! An idea might be to change the grip angle and/or style to something like a Luger or a C96.

The grips the only part I'm happy with

that was the starting point.

Miranda.T · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2016, 07:11:59 pm »

I do like the tripple-barelled version, but a version where you could have interchangebale barrels would be really really nice. Maybe in a nice presentation case with the barrels nicely lined up ready for use?

Yours,
Miranda.

Astalo · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2016, 09:15:19 pm »

I also like more from that three-barreled version. Colour scheme and the grips look very nice, but i would like that even more with buffier side plates.

For example traditional Derringers have very fat grips and i'm big fan of that style.

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2016, 03:38:37 pm »

Quote from: Miranda.T on June 19, 2016, 07:11:59 pm

I do like the tripple-barelled version, but a version where you could have interchangebale barrels would be really really nice. Maybe in a nice presentation case with the barrels nicely lined up ready for use?

Yours,
Miranda.

Great minds do think alike Miranda

RJBowman · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2016, 12:22:21 am »

The Thompson Contender is a real gun with interchangeable barrels for different calibers and purposes. A fantasy gun with varied barrels (ray gun, coil gun, pepperbox, etc.) Is an interesting idea.

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2016, 06:47:35 am »

Quote from: RJBowman on June 21, 2016, 12:22:21 am

The Thompson Contender is a real gun with interchangeable barrels for different calibers and purposes. A fantasy gun with varied barrels (ray gun, coil gun, pepperbox, etc.) Is an interesting idea.

I shall Google it right away.

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2016, 10:49:26 am »

Mklll. I like this a lot, can't say it's what I had in mind because I only had vague ideas. Still a crude model but I'll hopefully finish it when the design's right. If I'm not happy by MkX I'll give up

RJBowman · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2016, 11:44:54 pm »

It looks like it could be a pop-gun, with that plunger on the back of it.

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2016, 07:28:54 am »

Quote from: RJBowman on June 30, 2016, 11:44:54 pm

It looks like it could be a pop-gun, with that plunger on the back of it.

True. It's a 22mm calibre if anyone's wondering

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2016, 09:55:44 am »

The latest variation. I may get tired of this one day. but not yet.

Steam Titan · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2016, 10:00:30 pm »

any chance of a ruler or hand next to them to get a feel for their size?

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2016, 12:40:39 pm »

Quote from: Steam Titan on July 16, 2016, 10:00:30 pm

any chance of a ruler or hand next to them to get a feel for their size?

I overlooked that. Here you go. Overall length is 8 1/2 inches

Maets · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:06:00 pm »

Helpful seeing the hand. The pistols are a little larger than I assumed, unless you have tiny hands and we don't want to go there.

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2016, 06:40:05 pm »

Quote from: Maets on July 17, 2016, 04:06:00 pm

Helpful seeing the hand. The pistols are a little larger than I assumed, unless you have tiny hands and we don't want to go there.

Average size

Steam Titan · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:04:03 am »

much larger than I thought. I was thinking small derringer size

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2016, 07:37:28 pm »

Last version, the project will have to be shelved for the time being. This is not my favourite one.

Mme. Ratchet · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2016, 06:17:33 am »

I like it!

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #21 on:** July 23, 2016, 10:31:47 am »

Quote from: Mme. Ratchet on July 23, 2016, 06:17:33 am

I like it!

Me too! But not as much as the others

Cmdr. Storm · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2016, 10:59:35 am »

You could say This Latest Gun is a Signal Pistol for Steampunk Adventuring Parties. You'd Need something like that to Shoot a Signal Flare to Summon Help.

Kevin C Cooper Esq · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2016, 12:09:12 pm »

Quote from: Cmdr. Storm on July 23, 2016, 10:59:35 am

You could say This Latest Gun is a Signal Pistol for Steampunk Adventuring Parties. You'd Need something like that to Shoot a Signal Flare to Summon Help.

A distinct possibility .

RJBowman · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2016, 01:34:24 pm »

The gun needs a carrying case with spots for each of the different barrels. If your intention if to cast guns to sell, you could design inserts for a stock briefcase and cast them in foam epoxy for reduced weight.

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Author Topic: Prototype Gun (Read 13240 times)