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 Blaster Concepts WIP

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Blaster Concepts WIP
« on: Jun 23, 2022, 01:35 AM »
I originally had it in my build log for my main costume but didn't know this section existed.

I wanted to create my own blaster for my build and went through some world war 1 weapons to find something that looked like it could be modified to be a star wars blaster since surplus weapons were the original prop bases.

I decided to work on two concepts for my Mando's blaster.
From my research so far I can't quite figure out if they're the same weapon in different stages of development but regardless i like both designs.

Both are heavy blasters and will have the capability (Not really of course) to launch a projectile like an ion or regular grenade depending on the situation using the lower larger barrel.
The lower weapon in the first image I am tinkering with a concept I've wanted for my blaster before seeing the two real weapons. I wanted a long range gatling rifle either for taking out large amounts of enemies at a distance or distracting a target while my Mando's companion droid flanks and eliminates the target. Even with only 3 barrels and not circular I've thought of how I can print a housing that can slot in a large bearing that would allow it to rotate with a servo.

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Re: Blaster Concepts WIP
« Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2022, 11:52 PM »

Making some progress on both blasters. Working on how I want the power pack to work for the gatling rifle. The original weapon uses a top flat cylindrical magazine similar to a Lewis Gun. The ammo appears to load from the left side of the rifle so I figure I can make a section that wraps around from the left side and allows the power pack to clip in from the right so as to not obstruct the user's vision. The ammo capacity would need to be large to justify the gatling function but not so much it hinders the user so I am thinking about making the power packs longer but thinner than in the picture.
Finally like the original weapon I intend to keep the wooden stock but like the T21 the wood would be darker. 

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