Make: Steampunk Blunderbuss

Make: Steampunk Flintlock Blunderbuss

Because a little steampunk derringer isn't enough...

Golding up

So, this plastic flintlock blunderbuss was $2 from the local $2 shop - so the perfect price ^_^.  I removed the decorative panels from both sides and then used the Rubb 'n' Buff on them and the barrel of the gun, leaving the "wooden" stock alone (which had a light brushing of gold paint).  I also used it on the orange safety ring at the top of the gun, so it blended a little better.

Once dried, I went through the same steps as before, painting the raised surfaces to highlight them.  This time I used a little of the red with the copper over the top but mostly I used a delightful dark brown metallic colour* on what would be the bands holding the barrel to the stock.

The I added a few gears 'cause "steampunk" and then put a layer of gloss varnish over the lot.

Lovely! ^_^

Time/Cost

Toy gun - $2.00
Rubb 'n' Buff - $14.00 (but I used only a tiny bit)
Paint and varnish - already owned by MrIcy

About an hour and a half all up.

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* Vallejo Paints Tinny Tin. Yes, it's dark brown.

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