{"id":4726,"date":"2025-06-23T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/?p=4726"},"modified":"2025-05-18T13:55:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T18:55:37","slug":"finishing-old-projects-2-bioshock-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/?p=4726","title":{"rendered":"Finishing Old Projects 2 &#8211; Bioshock Pistol"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This second project is the pistol from Bioshock, it is primarily 3d printed with some extra materials thrown in. I picked up a toy pistol, cleaned out some old cans, and printed off some of the pieces to mod it into the fully upgraded pistol from the game. Except the problem is I never got further than painting a few of the printed parts, no assembly was ever started, so now it&#8217;s time to fix that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting Parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I started out with a few parts, though was certainly missing plenty of things needed to finish up the pistol in the end. Below are the parts I started with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 tin cans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toy gun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some 3d printed parts\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Various rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ammo can gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel mount for the damage mod (though the wrong size)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ammo can center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testors model paint (rust, steel, black)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250114_0236019274727683355296224594-edited-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250114_0236019274727683355296224594-edited-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250114_0236019274727683355296224594-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250114_0236019274727683355296224594-edited-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250114_0236019274727683355296224594-edited.jpg 1325w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gear for the magazine and various ammo types<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parts Remaining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After going over the current printed parts, and the references I came up with a list of items I needed to finish up the creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom 3d printed parts for my toy gun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra details printed\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ammo reload segment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>front plate for the can<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>backplate for the can<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>top and bottom mounts for the can<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>damage mod side light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>correctly sized barrel front piece<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clip spacer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copper wire (household wire works)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional Testors model paint\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>metallic gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flat brass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bolts and nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paints Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testors flat steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testors flat rust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testors metallic gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testors flat brass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testors flat black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reference Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For my design\/modifications, I used both in game shots of the pistol as well as images of other 3d printed versions of it. I know my design in the end won&#8217;t be perfectly game accurate, but I want it to be recognizable as from the game either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4725\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/uktjsjcaum471304949806230027623-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/uktjsjcaum471304949806230027623-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/uktjsjcaum471304949806230027623-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/uktjsjcaum471304949806230027623-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/uktjsjcaum471304949806230027623.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"878\" data-id=\"4723\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/new_render_display_large1085698952541031356.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/new_render_display_large1085698952541031356.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/new_render_display_large1085698952541031356-300x257.webp 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/new_render_display_large1085698952541031356-768x659.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" data-id=\"4724\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bioshock_pistol_assembly_jpeg_11-09-14_display_large2530808816465429208.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bioshock_pistol_assembly_jpeg_11-09-14_display_large2530808816465429208.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bioshock_pistol_assembly_jpeg_11-09-14_display_large2530808816465429208-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bioshock_pistol_assembly_jpeg_11-09-14_display_large2530808816465429208-768x593.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"430\" data-id=\"4733\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistol_d_display_large1196751325811053116.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistol_d_display_large1196751325811053116.webp 430w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistol_d_display_large1196751325811053116-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistol_d_display_large1196751325811053116-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistol_d_display_large1196751325811053116-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">References<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Front Mount <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The original models I used for my baseline included the damage mod for the front of the pistol in the Bioshock style with the only problem being they wouldn&#8217;t fit my pistol. Time to CAD up a new design that fits the original style while being made for my gun! I designed and printed a new unit for the front that only needed a &#8220;little&#8221; dremelling to get it to fit right, and mounted that to the gun (with epoxy). I ended up painting it metallic gold after these photos were taken as I preferred that gold look over the gold ABS I had printed it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_023515977496053828980996618-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_023515977496053828980996618-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_023515977496053828980996618-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_023515977496053828980996618-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_023515977496053828980996618-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_023515977496053828980996618.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Front barrel mount<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ammo Can<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I cut down the can&#8217;s length to be closer to that of the center piece I had printed off (if I were to redesign it, I&#8217;d probably reduce the length of the center piece and can to closer match the rounds). I installed the magazine can center with 5 minute epoxy and then went to cutting the can and opening up the side. I decided to use the centerpiece to stabilize the edge that I cut open, though that choice isn&#8217;t quite as aesthetic as putting it near the top would have been (since the bottom area there will be somewhat open).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_0209316125806656945591185102-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_0209316125806656945591185102-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_0209316125806656945591185102-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_0209316125806656945591185102-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_0209316125806656945591185102-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250114_0209316125806656945591185102.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magazine can<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I printed off a spacer to sit in the bottom of the can and hold the bullets up near the top\/gear area. This fit well and was designed to have a similar style to the gear itself. It will be painted before being permanently installed. I did need some extra spacers around where the centerpiece is mounted since I didn&#8217;t want to worry about overlapping that with my spacer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"4742\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034444231531553928276040114-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034444231531553928276040114-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034444231531553928276040114-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034444231531553928276040114-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034444231531553928276040114-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034444231531553928276040114.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magazine spacer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4743\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034281709174227075377011797-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034281709174227075377011797-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034281709174227075377011797-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034281709174227075377011797-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034281709174227075377011797-1154x1536.jpg 1154w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250115_0034281709174227075377011797.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With bullets in place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With some of it painted\/mounted, it&#8217;ll end up looking closer to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"4778\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250120_0139279762680543866980744021-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250120_0139279762680543866980744021-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250120_0139279762680543866980744021-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250120_0139279762680543866980744021-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250120_0139279762680543866980744021-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pxl_20250120_0139279762680543866980744021.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"4910\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250506_0153155836489433901966710025-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250506_0153155836489433901966710025-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250506_0153155836489433901966710025-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250506_0153155836489433901966710025-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250506_0153155836489433901966710025-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250506_0153155836489433901966710025.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magazine Can Round Inlet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The round inlet is a small piece added onto the ammo can near the top. It&#8217;s a minor detail in the game but it&#8217;s those small details that help give the design more character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"4946\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046432254700893055611131603-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046432254700893055611131603-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046432254700893055611131603-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046432254700893055611131603-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046432254700893055611131603-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046432254700893055611131603.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"4945\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046576645560505884581439343-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046576645560505884581439343-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046576645560505884581439343-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046576645560505884581439343-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046576645560505884581439343-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0046576645560505884581439343.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magazine Can Lower Mount<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lower can mount holds the cut segment of the can down towards the bottom of the cylinder of the original toy gun. I ended up with two designs for it, the original has a flat bottom and the one I ended up using for my build has a notch for a screw head to go into from the toy gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250514_212400064_preview-1024x769.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250514_212400064_preview-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250514_212400064_preview-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250514_212400064_preview-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250514_212400064_preview-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250514_212400064_preview.jpeg 1918w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magazine Can Upper Mount<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The magazine upper mount wraps around the entire length of the can and mounts to the toy gun just above the cylinder. I dremelled it down to better fit the side of the gun, rather than trying to model it perfectly into place (I was also unsure of the final location I wanted it to be in while modeling it). I might have gone a bit wild with the epoxy to make sure this piece was mounted solidly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250513_0029038549062763570860909403-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250513_0029038549062763570860909403-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250513_0029038549062763570860909403-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250513_0029038549062763570860909403-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250513_0029038549062763570860909403-1154x1536.jpg 1154w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250513_0029038549062763570860909403.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damage Mod Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The damage mod light has a small hole just big enough for some household copper wire to fit it. I also modeled a slot on the bottom to go over a screw in the toy gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0047017975252137018820495332-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0047017975252137018820495332-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0047017975252137018820495332-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0047017975252137018820495332-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0047017975252137018820495332-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250511_0047017975252137018820495332.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Front<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The front plate for the can was mostly to cover up the gap and provide some visual interest. I tried to give it a bit of a scrap metal look to go with the rest of the vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252497943767438270712445885-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252497943767438270712445885-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252497943767438270712445885-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252497943767438270712445885-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252497943767438270712445885-1154x1536.jpg 1154w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252497943767438270712445885.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The back of the can carries the same scrap metal look but also has to play a part in the ammo story. It keeps the rounds from falling out as they go from the can to the cylinder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252345625773034003022240301-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252345625773034003022240301-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252345625773034003022240301-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252345625773034003022240301-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252345625773034003022240301-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_0252345625773034003022240301.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I modeled up the stand with spots to place rounds for the pistol. I wanted someplace to add the HP, AP, and standard rounds that all go with it. I did however run into a problem with the original design, it was too big for my Ultimaker 2. I ended up shaving down the size until it was just barely able to fit on the build plate. I wish it were a bit wider for stability but it&#8217;s not not tipping over at least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_2123480376763866248904788211-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_2123480376763866248904788211-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_2123480376763866248904788211-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_2123480376763866248904788211-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_2123480376763866248904788211-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250514_2123480376763866248904788211.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the print was a few hours in, I realized I should have just made it out of wood, as the additional texture\/material variety would add to the overall project. I did however add felt to it to help hold things in place. I feel like material variety helps carry a project like this up a few levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_025000027940231744702423596-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_025000027940231744702423596-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_025000027940231744702423596-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_025000027940231744702423596-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_025000027940231744702423596-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_025000027940231744702423596.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finishing Touches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last details I added were the copper wires bent into shape around the entire pistol. With the one in the back, I also mounted the magazine gear into place. I tried to route the damage mod to vaguely match the game and also provide some visual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4965\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251187751109330739731108070-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251187751109330739731108070-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251187751109330739731108070-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251187751109330739731108070-768x1023.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251112835920467476711424932-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251112835920467476711424932-1154x1536.jpg 1154w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251112835920467476711424932.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"4994\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251236096071299666614860574-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251236096071299666614860574-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251236096071299666614860574-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251236096071299666614860574-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251236096071299666614860574-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250515_0251236096071299666614860574.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1502\" height=\"2000\" data-id=\"4996\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250516_1933565073179249760231243138.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250516_1933565073179249760231243138.jpg 1502w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250516_1933565073179249760231243138-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250516_1933565073179249760231243138-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250516_1933565073179249760231243138-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pxl_20250516_1933565073179249760231243138-1154x1536.jpg 1154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/1423569-bioshock-pistol-parts#profileId-1479419\">Makerworld models for the parts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/1147901-bioshock-pistol-parts\">Printables models for the parts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:7039770\">Thingiverse models for the parts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This second project is the pistol from Bioshock, it is primarily 3d printed with some extra materials thrown in. I picked up a toy pistol, cleaned out some old cans, and printed off some of the pieces to mod it into the fully upgraded pistol from the game. Except the problem is I never got &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/?p=4726\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Finishing Old Projects 2 &#8211; Bioshock Pistol&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-4726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-making","tag-3d-printing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4726"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5004,"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4726\/revisions\/5004"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lab.rapternet.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}