How to Construct the Battle Worn Plasma Rifle

Hi, its me once more - so here it is a half-ible on how to make my plasma rifle.

Here is a quick vid i put together also!

Firstly to all you eager 'im gonna rip you to pieces and ignore the be nice policy' commenters

This has been put on instructable before in the form of a slideshow. The only reason i am writing this -ible is for gothic-valentine, who after seeing my slideshow expressed a wish to know how it was made in more detail, luckly for them i had replica parts of all the main elements laying around.

I do not expect this to be a full -ible, more of a guide.

So, lets get to it.

Step 1: The parts

Ok, here are some pictures of the main parts i used before being put together,

There are 4 main sections

The Oki Toner cartridge, from the digital press at work.

A metal L bracket from my local Wickes store

A 270 degree(i think) hinge, also from my local wickes store.

A Selection of carrogated cardboard,

A role a Industrial strength Double sided Tape (50 GBP worth!)

An also alot of other various bits of rubbish that ive collected from many places!

Comments

[starfox384]

where would i find the ink cartridge?

[starfox384]

so EPIC!!!

[citason]

hey whats the handle/trigger made of??

[KentsOkay]

This is cool! To imagine I've never seen it before....

[gmjhowe]

Ha, it was my first project as part of my redeux.

From the age 16-19 i did very little 3D model work, then ive had this recent flurry of items.

_{^{btw ive got some paper for my book of time! woot!}}

[KentsOkay]

Excellent!
_{^{*moans* stupid weather!! warm up so I can spray paint already!!!}}

[gmjhowe]

I always spray in the bitter cold, its rains thats the biggest pain.

[KentsOkay]

So I can spray in the cold? ACK!!! *runs to go get silver spray paint and glue*

[gmjhowe]

what made you think you couldnt... i always have, and its always cold over here. Make sure you wear gloves, the exiting pressure make the can super cold.

[Berkin]

LOL, I'm sure it would... Have you gotten burns from the freezing metal yet?

[thequestioner]

wow, im gonna make this, u dont mind if i use it in a short film do ya?

[gmjhowe]

Your welcome to use my work, for free, as long as full credit goes to me.

[thequestioner]

you will be personally named in the credits :D

[SKINZ]

looks the dog bollocks

[grevious]

wtf? "looks the dogs bollocks"
is that even proper grammar...

[thequestioner]

its an english thing

[grevious]

yeah i see that, i guess you dont have "the bees knees" or "the ducks nuts" either lol. or knackers.. bet you dont know what they are =D

[gmjhowe]

I don't know, but if you're going to pick at peoples grammar at least get your punctuation right. WTF is an acronym, and therefore requires capital letters, and i think you will find that 3 periods is the incorrect symbol, and it should in fact be '…'

[gmjhowe]

thanks! be sure to check out my other more advanced weopens.

[Maffu]

Information: "The Dog's Bollocks" is an English colloquialism meaning excellent, great, or the very best. Also "the puppy's privates", "the badger's nadgers" or "the bee's knees".

[gmjhowe]

Thanks!

[Black Cat]

this is awesome mate...have to say, ur one of the best gun replicators on instructibles rite here!!

[gmjhowe]

Thanks, thats a great compliment!

[GING]

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[gmjhowe]

Thank you!

[SKINZ]

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[gmjhowe]

You need to remove that comment right now, i take back any kind of defence i gave you before.

[mariome101]

Love the job hoping i can build a good replica

[gmjhowe]

Glad you like it, be sure to post some pics when its done!

[Mattrox]

AWESOME

[gmjhowe]

hey! thanks

[Magnus Cole]

That is the coolest thing I have seen in ages. I have the very same Ink cartridges at work we go through three or four a quarter easily. So I am looking forward to making my own. Thanks!

[gmjhowe]

We get through 3 or 4 a week! good thing were on click charge!

[Magnus Cole]

Glad we don't go through that many, I'd freak out. Will let you know how mine comes out, planning on adding a magazine with a LED power meter.

[gmjhowe]

im currently in the process of bulding V2 complete with glasware, lasers, and folding bits

[Magnus Cole]

Now that sounds fantastic, hmm Lasers now that is an idea, I am tossing up with trying to figure out how to put in a sound effect. Power up and firing noises. That would be cool.

[gmjhowe]

sound effects are a hard one, im no expert at electronics really, i bort one of these for the light effects Ebay laser torch

[gmjhowe]

ps, thanks for the comment, im glad you like it!

[Azulao]

This is an incredible achievement, I hope you are applying your abilities in the film industry. I know I would kill to have someone with your skill as a prop master. I particularly love the reverse-arc concept, is it your own original design? Also, the handle of the rifle seems somewhat choppy and dull compared to the sleek edge of the main body; was this done for the "worn" effect? Is there any way to order a copy of this or your other pistol? Can't wait to see your next project.

[gmjhowe]

hello, there, firstly, thanks for your comment it has been the great end to whats has turned out to be a great day. I actually work as a Junior Graphic Designer, so my skills dont even touch the film industry. Pretty much all the items a create are based on my own ideas (tho i do subconsciously pick up ideas from all sorts of places) The handle i must admit, i was sure what to do with, and i have been thinking about reworking it. The plasma rifle itself i have already decided to sell, as im currently building V2. Which has added light effects and glassware. So if you want the original, just name a fair price, and its yours. If not, then i would be more than happy to create your own custom piece, we can easily discuss costing via email. I will send you a message with my email in it (this also doubles as my Msn instant chat address so feel free to add me) Thanks again, jake

[stian]

awsome god jobb

[gmjhowe]

thanks!

[patnet369]

i would put a cheap laser or some king of light thing

[gmjhowe]

hey i currently working on my new plasma rifle, complete with laser, uv leds, and camera flash

[HardCoreHacker]

Awesome

[LinuxH4x0r]

sweet! looks really good

[Dominion-Network]

Thanks for this, I'll start gathering parts together for the project, I will be planning on taking step by step pictures and I'll post it on here with credit to you for the original plasma gun :) is that circuit board on the side from a scanner or something??

[gmjhowe]

also any parts you want, i have the cartridgeand the metal bracket, if im sending you those i had mareswell chuck in a few circuit boards etc

[Dominion-Network]

that would be great, check your inbox, i've pm'ed you with my email address

[gmjhowe]

its actually from the inside an old tft flatscreen!