Hello!
To compliment my ODST kit I've decided to make some firebomb grenades. I chose these because they'd be less bulky then the spike grenades, a little more rare then the plasma or frag grenades, and just plain fun to make. Plus they light up, who doesn't love things that blink at you?
So. First thing to do is get parts. I'm working with a 2 inch diameter plastic tube, and some everyday plumbing accessories. Also in use is a remote controlled LED light (waterproof) and some plastic sheeting.
So, first thing was to cut out the fins and spikes from the plastic sheet. Had to use the scroll saw because of the nature of the plastic (would melt from the dremel's cutting disk, would shatter with a higher powered saw). They don't look like much now, but just you wait.
The top of the grenade needs to have a removable lid (battery replacement, turning the LED on and off), but still be strong (as it's the attachment point to the belt). But it also is shown angling inwards towards the top. Mine won't do that, but I'll simulate it by angling the ridges at the top of the grenade. Here they are, more or less cut out of the plastic.
More to come as it develops. As always, please feel free to leave comments and questions.
To compliment my ODST kit I've decided to make some firebomb grenades. I chose these because they'd be less bulky then the spike grenades, a little more rare then the plasma or frag grenades, and just plain fun to make. Plus they light up, who doesn't love things that blink at you?
So. First thing to do is get parts. I'm working with a 2 inch diameter plastic tube, and some everyday plumbing accessories. Also in use is a remote controlled LED light (waterproof) and some plastic sheeting.
So, first thing was to cut out the fins and spikes from the plastic sheet. Had to use the scroll saw because of the nature of the plastic (would melt from the dremel's cutting disk, would shatter with a higher powered saw). They don't look like much now, but just you wait.
The top of the grenade needs to have a removable lid (battery replacement, turning the LED on and off), but still be strong (as it's the attachment point to the belt). But it also is shown angling inwards towards the top. Mine won't do that, but I'll simulate it by angling the ridges at the top of the grenade. Here they are, more or less cut out of the plastic.
More to come as it develops. As always, please feel free to leave comments and questions.