Steampunk Blaster
Preparation You will need:
- Cutting mat or something to protect your table.
- PVA/Wood glue or superglue if you prefer.
- Small file or sand paper.
- Small blade / hobby knife
General Process - Clear plenty of table space, you will need it.
- Parts should remove easily from the board by pressing through and
popping them out. It’s a good idea to cut through the tiny joins first
though, and some parts (particularly smaller, more detailed parts) may
need more carful persuasion.
- Use file or sand paper to remove the small bur caused by the con-
nection to the frame.
- It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with how the pieces fit to-
gether before gluing.
- Slot the parts together as shown by the pictures below, applying
glue wherever there is a connection. (unless shown otherwise)
- Parts may be a very tight fit, slight trimming or sanding of parts
may be needed for ease of assembly.
It’s recommended that
these parts are
clamped or allowed to
dry under some heavy,
flat weights to ensure
straightness.
Shorter face to bottom
NOTE: No ring on
rear-most face.
Make Six.
Note angle.
Align these slots
carefully.
For best effect, sand the
top part to shape.
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Plastic pipe. An epoxy type
glue is recommended.
For best effect, sand the
top part to shape.
Keep checking the
Bayonet assembly
against the stock for
fit, but don’t glue into
place until completed.
There will be a small
gap here
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This assembly will re-
quire some sanding to
fit easily within the
stock.