Welrod (WWII Silenced Pistol)

myminifactory

If you'd like more information or to see more of it, check out this video: This week's design is a Welrod silenced pistol from WWII that I'm excited to share with you. I created this model in memory of my dad because we used to play Medal of Honor Rising Sun together when I was younger and he loved guns. So I thought this would be a great way to honor him. I brought this concept to life in Fusion 360 by importing an image and tracing it with sketches, which allowed me to capture every detail accurately. The handle and most of the details were extruded, while I used the rotate tool to create the barrel with precision. Then 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, and the whole thing took about five hours to print. Post Processing: Step 1: Sand/file any rough spots. Step 2: Glue the three pieces together. No keys this time, but it's pretty clear what pieces attach to what and in what orientation. Step 3: We applied some Contour Putty to help fill in the seams between parts. Spread it out evenly and sand it down if necessary. Step 4: We 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 sand paper 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