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lever action steam gun.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Will Goddard Sep 21, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
so, i just discovered an idea that may or may not work. imagine this: a 1866 yellow boy that shoots metal darts and is powered entirely by steam. this is a definite maybe on a build for me. please,…Continue
The Steamship Pirate!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Professor Beauregard Diggs Aug 30, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
So, I am starting my steamship captains costume, and I am wanting some help and feedback with it. Any respectful ideas would be amazing, from color schemes to style of hat. Also, if the idea is over…Continue
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John Campbell replied to SGT Alex Torsey's discussion lever action steam gun."My nephew and I are working on a sidearm for airship crews; it consists of a Volcanic pistol (http://replicaweaponry.com/usvorepire.html) with a pressure tank to be attached to the belt and a pressure hose to connect it to the pistol. The…"
Captain replied to SGT Alex Torsey's discussion lever action steam gun."OK, those would be cool to mod.
A little air rifle history: http://air_guns.tripod.com/air_gun_history.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girandoni_Air_Rifle
If you were building a working lever action air rifle then the lever could be the air pump…"
Professor G. L. MacGregor replied to SGT Alex Torsey's discussion lever action steam gun."I've always thought that the wall anchors that have a metal expanding bolt look like very intimidating darts.
They look like this:
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SGT Alex Torsey posted a discussionlever action steam gun.
so, i just discovered an idea that may or may not work. imagine this: a 1866 yellow boy that shoots metal darts and is powered entirely by steam. this is a definite maybe on a build for me. please, any ideas or designs to help with this would be nice.
"ah yes...the gun on a disappearing recoil mechanism...it pops out...fires...and recoils back in for reloading...excellent idea s.d."
"a cannon that pops out of a hat and fires...hmmm...a taller top hat...hmmm...an abe lincoln would be tall enough me thinks"
Sqn. Ldr. William Barr replied to SGT Alex Torsey's discussion The Steamship Pirate!"You will also need to start looking for an appropriate holster/lanyard for your Schofield Russian revolver or perhaps a Le Mat. Both are very distinctive and completely appropriate for such an individualistic persona."
SGT Alex Torsey replied to Ryan Gunwitch-Black's discussion What's your favorite steampunk novel?"You will love Tin Swift. Trust me, I may be young, but I am most definitely not stupid. As for others, any suggestions?"
SGT Alex Torsey replied to SGT Alex Torsey's discussion The Steamship Pirate!"Thank you. Also, i plan on detailing my work on such items as soon as i have the cash to do so."
Sqn. Ldr. William Barr replied to SGT Alex Torsey's discussion The Steamship Pirate!"I would think a high, peaked cap works well, something Russian miliyary surplus."
"Actually you are the first steamship pirate I have run across here. As a pirate, most any hat you choose to wear will work just fine. If your back story has you as a member of the losings sides navy in a war, you might want to research…"
SGT Alex Torsey posted a discussionThe Steamship Pirate!
So, I am starting my steamship captains costume, and I am wanting some help and feedback with it. Any respectful ideas would be amazing, from color schemes to style of hat. Also, if the idea is over worked, then please give me a new one.First order of business, the hat. I am contemplating a short top hat. I am not entirely sold it will work.Second, the coat. I have an old tan trench/fog coat. Will it work?See More
SGT Alex Torsey replied to Count Jackula's discussion Steampunk RPGs"I found Something entitled Urban Steampunk. It is apparently some form of steam/urban RPG system. I am a firm believer in a "free invention" system. I do not like games that are based solely on the pre-requisite system. Within boundries, I…"
SGT Alex Torsey replied to Ryan Gunwitch-Black's discussion What's your favorite steampunk novel?"Definitely the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfield. My second choice is easily Tin Swift. They are both great novels, but still geared towards younger fans, yet enjoyable by all."
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