Seburo MN23 Bullpup Rifle:

Another reproduction based on design by artist Masamune Shirow.

Construction Notes:

Need a specific rifle to compliment your costume? Email me for pricing and availability: mike@fantasyprops.com

I just wanted to own one of these, so I made it! It's my own personal reproduction and not for sale. I posted it to give viewers an idea of what I can do. I built this cast resin model the same as the Gong. I start with pink polystyrene foam, drawing the gun in full detail. Then I trace and transfer to the opposite side to get a symmetrical design. It's carefully carved and sanded, then sealed with epoxy resin and silicone casted. Finally it's poured in polyester resin, finished and painted. The foam model itsself can be painted if all you need is a light-duty prop. I painted this one in my favorite "battle veteran" well worn finish.

Tools: 1"extruded polystyrene foam (pink insulation from Home Depot), 6" retractable utility knife, several grits of sandpaper, fiberglass resin, fiberglass cloth or filaments, palm sander, silicone rubber/dispenser gun, dremel tool, acrylic paints, Krylon Fusion spraypaint, clear spray sealer, Luma inks, airbrush, paintbrushes, modeling clay, heavy-duty marine glue.