Been three weeks and have I got an update for you =D
100% Complete: Splodeys Model I:

Here's my attachment method. I epoxied the chain on, and the latch is from a $1 lanyard from Walmart sewn into a beltloop made from my pleather. Super simple, easy to remove if I want to, won't fall off accidentally.
100% Complete: Splodeys Model II:

And yes, they do still light up and make "sonic distractor" noises =D
100% Complete: Besbev (Henceforth known as "Noisy" because I can't music lol)


Really, really pleased with how Noisy here came out. Again, $1 lanyard from Walmart saves the day. Also, button epoxied to the end = perfect stringholder
100% Complete: Stabby
Yup, he sure is stabby. The "miniaturized vibro-emitter dishes" on the sides are actually chapstick ends - you know, the ones you twist to get more out. They're actually perfect, haha!
30% Progress: Shooty
Got the plating cut out. Got the scope glued together and the barrel parts lined up correctly. Still have to:
-install weight in hilt
-glue barrel in place
-reseal everything, screws back in place
-bondo screw holes, sand seam
-heatform plating to gun's new shape, attach
-bondo plating to integrate
-attach hanger holster (on opposite side than picture. Am actually not left-handed, haha.)
-attach scope
-paint & weather
So with alla that said, my question for you paint-lotsa-guns types is this: when should I paint the trigger? At the end, after everything's all put back together? Separately, then protect it from the new paintjob at the end? Once in the beginning and again with the whole gun? Something else entirely? Inquiring minds want to know D: