CyberRifle
by Matt Fairfax · 10/31/2008 (2:02 pm) · 13 comments
Happy Halloween!
A few months ago I stumbled across these plans for a awesome Steampunk rifle. So when Halloween rolled around I decided it would be pretty cool to build one for myself and use it as the centerpiece for a "cyberpunk assassin" costume.My finished product definitely isn't as nice as the one I was inspired by but I think it came out really well given that it was my first attempt at something like this. I figured you guys might enjoy some of the "making of" pictures. I learned a lot doing this and it was a ton of fun!
Are you sure want to report that TGEA bug again?
The assembled "barrels" made from shelf brackets and copper pipes.
Cutting out the template and coverings from heavy vellum. A closeup of the bracing holding the wooden stock and "barrels" together.
A full shot of the "barrels" and stock attached. The rounded part of the stock was built up from pieces of heavy vellum.
Waiting for the glue to all dry and a closeup of some of the finished metal details
One awesome CyberRifle ready for use!
About the author
By day, I am a senior programmer at The Playforge, makers of the popular iPhone game Zombie Farm. By night, I work on my own games as Night Heron Games. I am an ex-GarageGames employee who helped ship TGE, TGEA, Torque 3D, and Constructor.
#2
10/31/2008 (2:10 pm)
Outstanding!!! I love when people really involve itself in this kind things... 
#4
10/31/2008 (2:15 pm)
I love the door lock on the side. Matt really should win GG Halloween prop this year. 
#5
That just makes me wish all the more that my vault dweller costume had worked out. Stupid Orlando and its not stocking of coveralls. Ah well, The Man in Black seemed to be a hit anyway.
10/31/2008 (2:36 pm)
Awesome! That just makes me wish all the more that my vault dweller costume had worked out. Stupid Orlando and its not stocking of coveralls. Ah well, The Man in Black seemed to be a hit anyway.
#6
10/31/2008 (2:46 pm)
Great job Matt! But.. I need that in DTS format! :) 
#7
10/31/2008 (2:56 pm)
Wow Matt - that's quite cool! Maybe you can start a side business making these :-) 
#8
10/31/2008 (3:54 pm)
cool !!! i like your rifle... also you can add some broken computer parts and led lights... :))
#9
11/01/2008 (12:37 am)
How many polys? ;) 
#10
So only for fun.. you can get a DTS version here:
http://virtuchat.dk/Mattsgun.zip
And take a look here:
http://virtuchat.dk/Mattsgun.jpg
Remember to adjust the Hand positions in the gun script.
Jan ;-)..
11/01/2008 (10:13 am)
Sorry Matt it was impossibly for me to stop :-DSo only for fun.. you can get a DTS version here:
http://virtuchat.dk/Mattsgun.zip
And take a look here:
http://virtuchat.dk/Mattsgun.jpg
Remember to adjust the Hand positions in the gun script.
Jan ;-)..
#11
Btw, saying "Remember to adjust the" and then not finishing the sentence is pretty scary... =)
*dances the happy dance*
Edit: ah, you did finish the sentence.. =)
11/01/2008 (10:20 am)
Lol! I did get my DTS!! Go Jan! =) Btw, saying "Remember to adjust the" and then not finishing the sentence is pretty scary... =)
*dances the happy dance*
Edit: ah, you did finish the sentence.. =)
#12
ps dont over work this guy. :)
Seriously great work Matt
11/02/2008 (10:19 pm)
Whats the deal with Matt and guns... anyone ever notice? Lot of pics with guns..thats all I am saying...ps dont over work this guy. :)
Seriously great work Matt
#13
11/02/2008 (11:00 pm)
Very cool; especially like what you did with the stock. =)
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