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CaelynTek — Steam Punk Ray Gun WIP 01
Published: 2010-03-08 01:35:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 6598; Favourites: 161; Downloads: 70
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EDIT: You can find the finished version of this gun here: [link]My steam punk obsession continues.
My goggles project is on hold awaiting a new tool I need, so I got started on my Ray Gun.
This started out a cheap chinese plastic toy gun with a noise maker.. I found it at Goodwill for a buck. Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo of it before I got started.
It was blue, red and clear plastic to start with.
All metallic finishes accomplished using a product called Rub and Buff that I got at Michaels.
This is the base look. I have a lot more to do with it.
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Nice work! I am definitely going to have to look into that product, lol.
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Yeah I am amazed at how good the Rub n Buff works. I found out about it by watching a tutorial on Youtube. But I can't for the life of me remember the name of the video.
This piece will hopefully be done soon. I just ordered a part on ebay, to fill that hole in the receiver.
Then I can clearcoat it, but the screws back in and finally be done with it.
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Cool, I look forward to seeing the completed work!
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Fantastic so far!
I have been wanting to find a piece that someone used rub n buff on, and this is a perfect example.
Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Thanks, I've used Rub and buff on both of my goggles too. This gun is still stuck in limbo, I need to find something to put in that gaping hole in the side of the receiver, and I've been unable to find something I like that fits it.
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Just a couple suggestions I thought I'd throw into the mix here...
I'm not sure of the scale of that gun, but I would wonder if a lawnmower gas cap (a bit bigger) or a clock movement spring enclosure cog (a bit smaller) would fit in there.
Since the hole is circular, you could also find a globe of some kind that you like from a hobby store, or a toy ball that you can do something with.
And when nothing else works, you can always use pvc and some styrene sheet to make something from scratch.
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And a brilliant obsession it is 
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Thumbs up for your steampunk ideas and work. It reminded me of a great guy in Croatia who is doing really good steampunk things (and 40k scratchbuilds) called Magi. I do not think he has a DA account. Check out some of his work here: [link] (the picture links, especially those a bit down the page).
Still, I hope that your Sisters of Battle army is progressing well too
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