Initialy I thought to replicate them with silicone rubber moulding and bicomponent polyurethane resin, but the short time made me choose the old aproach.
I replicated them with plastic sprue (for the barrels), some thick plastic sheet for the swivels, lead foil for barell strenghtening braces and some epoxy putty for the ball handels.
First I measured and cut equal portions from a plastic sprue, the same diameter like the model. The middle part was protected with tamiya tape.
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Extremities were sanded according to the model.
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Every barell was then drilled to receive the ax of the swivel.
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The forks were then cut from the material. It was a tedious job because the plastic was a bit brittle. Especialy when drilled.
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After looking for the right kind of balls ;P for a few hours, I opted for Tamiya epoxy putty ones.
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The clones were then painted with a mix of copper and brass from the Agama range of metalic paste.
After drying and buffing, a layer of dark wash was applied.
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Compared with the orriginal, the clones have also a perforated muzzle.
Succes in less than 4 hours !
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