Welrod (WWII Silenced Pistol)

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If you'd like more information or to see more of it, watch this video: This week's design is a Welrod silenced pistol from WWII that I created as a fun gift for my dad. We used to play Medal of Honor Rising Sun together when I was younger, so I thought this would be a great way to reminisce about old times. I designed this model in Fusion 360 by importing an image and tracing it with sketches. The handle and most details were extruded while the barrel was created using the rotate tool. I printed it out on my Robo 3D R1 using Hatchbox white PLA. Print settings are listed below. It printed in three easy-to-print sections, taking about five hours to complete. Post Processing: Step 1: Sand/file any rough spots. Step 2: Glue the three pieces together. No keys this time, but it's clear what pieces attach to what and in what orientation. Step 3: I applied some Contour Putty to help fill in the seams between parts. Spread it out evenly and sand it down if necessary. Step 4: I applied some XTC-3D epoxy to improve the surface finish and hide some of the print lines. Step 5: Apply plastic primer. Give it a few coats, letting it dry completely in between. Step 6: Apply Hammered Metal spray paint. Step 7: Apply black spray paint. Step 8: Scuff the finish strategically with sandpaper and a metal pick for scratching it. This gives a nice weathered effect. Leave the handle alone to give it a distinct appearance. Print Settings: Layer Height: 0.3mm Infill: 20% Supports: Yes (under the trigger) Raft: No