"V" - Visitor blaster

Wow! I got interested in papercraft only a couple of weeks ago and found this site today! I must say that the V blaster is a dream! Really nice work! :)
 
Hello fans! :)

Last night I had an inspiration on how to make the gun a bit more stable. I'm altering the plans and will test the new version when I resume work on the Visitor rifle. Please be patient with this one because there are two other projects in the queue which have to be finished first. I just want you to know that I haven't abandoned this one..! :)
 
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen (as well as any 5th column members or supporters).
Revell-Fan has made a couple of changes and updates to this (already FANTASTIC) blaster. So I am doing another test build and am continuing this thread with showing the photos of that build and highlighting the changes that have been made.

Thank you for watching.
So please stay tuned to the "FREEDOM NETWORK" for the latest updates on this project!
 
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Here is the upper receiver.

Starting with the recessed component.
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Here are the internal formers
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The main body of the upper receiver is (partially) assembled. As you can see, the recessed component is in place.
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The formers are in place.
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The upper receiver is assembled.
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Here is the barrel assembly.
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The barrel is assembled.
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The barrel is in place (but not glued in place yet).
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Now to start on the handle, trigger assembly, and the rest of the weapon.

So please stay tuned to the "FREEDOM NETWORK" for the latest updates on this project!
 
Excellent start! And thank you very much for doing this test! :)
 
Here is an update of my progress so far. I am now working with the handle assembly.
You will notice that this is quite different from the original one (from this point). The lower support arm now runs through and is anchored to the inside of the bottom of the handle.

Starting with the parts for the handle itself.
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Assembling the basic frame of the handle.
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This part is to help anchor the lower support arm.
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I have put the lower support arm in place.
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The internal formers are in place.
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The basic frame of the handle is complete.
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Here are the textured grips. I made two copies of the texture grips.

This set, I laminated to 1.0mm.
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This set, I laminated to 0.5mm and cut the "ribs" apart (and painted the edges).
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I started gluing the 'ribs" in place.
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All of the 'ribs" are now attached and the grips are now finished.
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I added the rivets to the handle.
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Now on to attaching the upper receiver and the other components for it.

So please stay tuned to the "FREEDOM NETWORK" for the latest updates on this project!
 
The ribs detailing looks great! I could add the parts to another page for those who want to give the model the same level of detail. What do you think, folks? :)
 
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The ribs detailing looks great! I could add the parts to another page for those who want to give the model the same level of detail. What do you think, folks? :)

I say do it! If a person doesn't want the ribs, they can leave them off. If they do want ribs, then they can print them without wasting ink on the "extra" pieces.

Another option might be a multi-layer PDF, however not all readers can handle these properly.
 
RB has just blown me away by some pretty fancy super-detailing. I have decided to put all "extras" on a new page. So you will be able to choose the simple version or use the parts for the detailed version.
 
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