1:6 Syringe

[robbiethepainter]

Just thought I would share my first "stab" at making a one sixth syringe.

Im really hard on brushes so I buy cheap ones that I can throw away and so I had these laying around and it got me thinking. I thought it would be easy to turn them down on a lathe to make the base and sure enough it was. Its basicly in three parts. First is the main body that is turned and polished. The second is the plunger that was turned and sanded so that it would have an semi-translucency. And finally the third part is a hair from a brush that I cut and painted. Its great ebcuase its closer to scale and I dont have to worry about breaking it becuase its still flexible.

I dont have a lathe and I cant seem to find on that small anyway so I clamped a drill to my table and used it instead. Worked great. Used a combinations of sand paper, exacto knife, files and other things laying around. I don't think its too bad for a first try. I roughed the scale and size but if I get time, I'm going to scale it accurately so its looks right. This one seems a little short and a touch too thick.

Version 2

My research photo.

 

[Calcifer]

That looks great so far Robbie, so will you be selling these?

 

[robbiethepainter]

I dont know. Maybe at some point. Still not in the position to do anything custom yet.

 

[lt0778]

awesome robbie really like the way they turned out.

 

[Calcifer]

I dont know. Maybe at some point. Still not in the position to do anything custom yet.

Well keep at it bud! keep in mind there is probably a big demand for these with all the Dexter customs, you will sell loads of them I'm sure!

 

[robbiethepainter]

Problem is they are hand made and not cast. Cost of materials is almost nothing but the time it takes to turn each one may make it too expensive for people. I'll have to think about it.

 

[Calcifer]

Problem is they are hand made and not cast. Cost of materials is almost nothing but the time it takes to turn each one may make it too expensive for people. I'll have to think about it.

Sorry Rob I just glanced over your post and didn't read it fully, I see now that this is more a personal project of yours, I could actually make this myself if I can find something similar to the clear plastic you got from that brush.


Edit:Is that the top of a clutch pencil?

 

[robbiethepainter]

Super easy. Im sure you could find something similar. All it really is, is clear plastic.

 

[Calcifer]

Super easy. Im sure you could find something similar. All it really is, is clear plastic.

How about those plastic poles that come with some of the hot toys figures? I could clip a bit of one of those.

 

[Cheungkinmen]

awesome work Robbie, very creative!

 

[lt0778]

robbie when you get back into making stuff again keep me in mind for those bone claws their awesome and i can't wait to buy a pair from you. thanks,luis

 

[Dark Passenger]

I need this! I don't care how much, make me one!

 

[El Calvo]

WOW that looks great! I want one if you do sell them.

 

[twik25]

Nice work! It really does look great!

 

[sueworld]

Oh that looks superb. Let us know If you ever decide to sell any.

I suppose casting in copies in clear resin would be out of the question as they're too small?

 

[Tesio]

Put me down as well if you end up doing these, this looks amazing! Great work!

 

[Rbeato]

I have been searching all over for one of these for my dex figure with no luck, if you sell them please please hit me up

 

[robbiethepainter]

Version 2

 

[steve74]

Man that is so cool, great job brother.

 

[genorules]

Great job! I would buy one of these for sure. There is a market for this Robbie.