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Hey, gunsmiths
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr. Nicholas Teal Jul 8, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I know this has been asked before, but its probably outdated and im lazy.Question: I eould like to build a blunderbuss but am totally stuck on the stock, I really dont have much experience in wood,…Continue
steam-power armor
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Campbell Apr 19, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
so i'm looking into building a suit of steam flavored power armor, you know what i mean, a body suit that could easily be mistaken for a small train, an entire engine on the back, basically anything…Continue
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Sawyer commented on Knight Redfeild's group Maine Alliance"I plan on attending, id love to meet our active members"
Sawyer commented on Knight Redfeild's group Maine Alliance"excellent! a hands-on approach, but why a cemetary? steampunks are more than just brown goths you know"
Dr. Nicholas Teal replied to Sawyer's discussion Hey, gunsmiths"Thank you for the "'Atta boy" Captain ! I am most willing to share any tips or experience. However, sitting on my backside typing, when I should be out in the shop, is a temptation I need to resist. -You caught me on a break, as I…"
Captain replied to Sawyer's discussion Hey, gunsmiths"If you are really lazy you could just buy a blunderbuss like:
http://www.middlesexvillagetrading.com/ then steam it up a bit.
Once I stripped off the nasty varnish, mine had a surprisingly nice piece of wood…"
"Have you tried a styrene model kit? Lindburg makes a 1/1 scale Blunderbuss. Around $17 US it is a bit small, more pistol sized. It is part of a line of Pirate Pistols that is back in production.
Acquiring a piece of plastic:
Search the…"
Dr. Nicholas Teal replied to Sawyer's discussion Hey, gunsmiths"Yeees. -If one has a limit on funds, time, and tools, and if it fits the vision, that is an option. The butt could be beefed up with some obviously applied pieces to add some more dimension and visual interest, and help spread the recoil that is…"
Major Girth replied to Sawyer's discussion Hey, gunsmiths"Drumline or band rifles. $16 each US for unpainted blanks."
Dr. Nicholas Teal replied to Sawyer's discussion Hey, gunsmiths"I have done quite alot of blackpowder gunsmithing in my time, including making some of my own stocks and locks.
Are you interested in building something that will actually fire, or a prop?
"Dixie Gun Works" and "Track of the…"
John Campbell replied to Sawyer's discussion Hey, gunsmiths"Try http://www.dixiegunworks.com/advanced_search_result.php?osCsid=f1d933d388858860dc54cb5da3cd515f&keywords=stock&x=0&y=0. The first page has a book on stockmaking; the second has stock blanks. Otherwise, try Home Depot or…"
Sawyer posted a discussionHey, gunsmiths
I know this has been asked before, but its probably outdated and im lazy.Question: I eould like to build a blunderbuss but am totally stuck on the stock, I really dont have much experience in wood, plastic is more my bag. What materials would you gents suggest, and even were I to use wood, where would one aquire a peice of acceptable thickness?See More
John Campbell replied to Sawyer's discussion steam-power armor"I have been giving thought to making a steampunk version of this:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Size-Power-Loader-Costume-from-Aliens/
Not ARMOR, per se, though it could be armored. It is an alternative to form-fitting…"
Major Girth replied to Sawyer's discussion steam-power armor"I've been making leather armor for over 25 years...but if I were to tackle a big steampunk power suit I'd probably go with a foam base. Specifically the foam floor pads from Target and Walmart. Weight and cost are gonna be big…"
Phineas G. Marsh replied to Sawyer's discussion steam-power armor"I've seen w40k space marine armor made with foam, vacumformed plastic, and/or fiberglass.
Haven't tried it myself, but whatever you figure out, post pictures"
"I do like this discussion. Please, Sawyer, post oictures as you go."
Persephone Brooks replied to Sawyer's discussion steam-power armor"this is a friend of mine who made his own suit of armor. http://tungstenwolf.deviantart.com/ maybe u can contact him for advice. sorry fi this post was kinda sucky hehe"
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- At 12:32pm on August 8, 2010,
Absinthe d'Accalia said… - Bon anniversaire!
- At 8:41pm on December 23, 2009,
Christian Matzke said… - I didn't realize you were a Mainer! I'm a bit north of you, but I'm also working on a large scale project. Good luck with yours!
- At 11:28pm on December 11, 2009,
The Doctor said… - No, Sawyer, that's a bad crazed gun-man.
- At 8:24pm on December 9, 2009,
Knight Redfeild said… - it is good to see you have made it.
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