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So, over a year ago, I made this to go with my cryptozoologist steampunk character (who happens to be a domesticated lycanthrope). I’ve carried it several times at various costuming events, and while it’s large and clunky, I’m very fond of it (It is my childgood supersoaker, after all.) I loved carrying it at Ohayocon, where I met a bunch of wonderful local furs. It’s had some modifications to it, which, if you feel like boring yourself, you can see in this video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXQxLfVP8o4. Anyway, at the time of posting, I wrote:
P.H.R.E.D.D. (Pronounced “Fred.”) Pneumatic Hypergolic Reaction Enigma Disposal Device
Everyone knows that vampires are vulnerable to wooden steaks. But what you may not know is that a wooden bullet is just a teeny, tiny wooden steak. Likewise, salt, a purifying mineral, is able to help dispose of pesky poltergeists, and werewolves are repelled by mistletoe. They’d be so useful as ammunition, however, all of these items would be destroyed by the explosion caused by typical gunpowder.
And that’s where P.H.R.E.D.D. comes in! This gun uses the power of pressurized steam to launch its projectiles, preventing the ignition or melting of more fragile ammunition!
Initially, glycerin is loaded into the backmost tank, while potassium permanganate is poured into the reservoir in the main body of the gun. Meanwhile, the topmost canister is filled with water.
The first pull of the trigger will load a specified amount (as regulated by the component adjustment knobs) of these two chemicals into the water canister, where a hypergolic reaction occurs, resulting in steam. This canister is within a larger one, where the steam collects and pressurizes. When the pressure reaches a certain level, a small door inside moves, allowing the steam to go into the second compression chamber (the rapid depressurization of the first chamber cools it off enough to be safe. However, if the temperature spikes too high, there is a pressure release switch that will vent the steam before the gun overheats) The rushing of steam spins tiny turbines, generating a small electrical charge, enough to cause little lights to turn on, indicating that the weapon is ready to be fired.
When the trigger is pulled the second time, it releases the extremely compressed steam into the barrel, propelling the projectile toward its target, be that projectile a bullet or magic scroll.
Happy Hunting!
P.H.R.E.D.D. (Pronounced “Fred.”) Pneumatic Hypergolic Reaction Enigma Disposal Device
Everyone knows that vampires are vulnerable to wooden steaks. But what you may not know is that a wooden bullet is just a teeny, tiny wooden steak. Likewise, salt, a purifying mineral, is able to help dispose of pesky poltergeists, and werewolves are repelled by mistletoe. They’d be so useful as ammunition, however, all of these items would be destroyed by the explosion caused by typical gunpowder.
And that’s where P.H.R.E.D.D. comes in! This gun uses the power of pressurized steam to launch its projectiles, preventing the ignition or melting of more fragile ammunition!
Initially, glycerin is loaded into the backmost tank, while potassium permanganate is poured into the reservoir in the main body of the gun. Meanwhile, the topmost canister is filled with water.
The first pull of the trigger will load a specified amount (as regulated by the component adjustment knobs) of these two chemicals into the water canister, where a hypergolic reaction occurs, resulting in steam. This canister is within a larger one, where the steam collects and pressurizes. When the pressure reaches a certain level, a small door inside moves, allowing the steam to go into the second compression chamber (the rapid depressurization of the first chamber cools it off enough to be safe. However, if the temperature spikes too high, there is a pressure release switch that will vent the steam before the gun overheats) The rushing of steam spins tiny turbines, generating a small electrical charge, enough to cause little lights to turn on, indicating that the weapon is ready to be fired.
When the trigger is pulled the second time, it releases the extremely compressed steam into the barrel, propelling the projectile toward its target, be that projectile a bullet or magic scroll.
Happy Hunting!
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Fursuit
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 874 x 531px
File Size 583.9 kB
Very intriguing! I know it's all sci-fi, but compressed-steam operating gun? Neato!
I know it also goes without saying, but that old supersoaker is only a shadow of it's former self, I imagine. A great (not to mention creative) way to repurpose old stuff into useful props. Nice work!
I know it also goes without saying, but that old supersoaker is only a shadow of it's former self, I imagine. A great (not to mention creative) way to repurpose old stuff into useful props. Nice work!
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