How to Make a Cosplay Flintlock From EVA Foam. DIY Pirate Gun, Pistol

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In this tutorial, I will show you how you can make your own flintlock from EVA Foam and some PVC plumbing parts.
To be technically correct, this is actually a representation of a cap lock pistol, which was the successor to the flintlock, having a percussion cap rather than using flint and steel. I refer to it as a flintlock in a general sense, as it is terminology people would use to refer to "an antique looking pistol"
This is a great accessory for a pirate costume, or any other period costume. Safe, quite durable, yet still looks fantastic!
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[@ac.e8253]

“Now it’s time to stop living in the past.” **shows gun from past**

[@Ekrise372]

20008

[@Shindai]

"hi daddy" :D Your kid is so adorable.

[@ZhariaTheFury]

I need to make a flintlock pistol for an upcoming musketeer cosplay, and let me tell you your video SAVED me! You explain so accurately and simply, and the visuals help a ton, too. Thank you so much ❤

[@katejouanneau1560]

Always get excited when I see a notification for a LostWax tutorial, These pieces look so WOW and even though I have no need of them, I soooo want to make them. Can't wait for the painting tutorial coming up ;)

[@violetrayn3639]

This channel is so underrated, I love your videos so much.

[@DrPandemonium]

Yay! A new vid from Chris... loving the gun and can’t wait for part two. Plus Chris has the most relaxing voice ever... if you’ve had a hard day then his vids are the perfect stress buster. Check out his other ones if this is your first time watching 😄.

[@tromberries]

TBH that looks more like a percussion cap pistol, like the one John Wilkes Booth used, rather than a flintlock since the hammer is a different shape to hold a piece of flint, and the frizzen is nowhere to be seen. Other than that, cool pistol, looks great.

[@jaytemplin9364]

It IS a percussion gun. Overall a great pattern, but not a flintlock.

[@seangraczyk3039]

Small trick to make it easier, you sand down the textured side before you do your cutting. The larger area and able to hold means you can use a power sander easier on it.

[@wolfpaul2010]

great Sunday morning viewing, thanks Chris

[@itsrichardintt]

I tried this and it came out perfect. Thanks for the vid.

[@Keixer]

Thanks Chris. I purchased the Ultimate Everything bundle a couple of years ago to make some steam punk shoulder armor( which came out great). Now I am off to a pirate themed renaissance fair and wanted to make this pistol. No problem logging back in and printing off the pattern. And thanks for the continued updates to this purchase. Makes making stuff fun when somebody else has figured out all the hard parts.

[@LostWax]

Thanks so much for sticking around! Glad you are getting value out of the bundle, I'm a bit slow adding new patterns sometimes, but still trying:)

[@_Henners_]

I have a replica flintlock pistol and it's really cool but your video is good and you did a great job 👍

[@N3croAc3]

Love your work as always Chris!

[@facetiousfemme]

Thank you again for another fabulous video. 💜 This is a great prop idea!

[@justinmegannoel9097]

Awesome tutorial 👍I bought the pattern for $4, thanks for making it affordable and offering it. I didn't have all the cool stuff you did to make mine however it turned out just fine for me. Now I just have to paint it.

[@LostWax]

Glad it turned out for you!!

[@s33amoose]

Looks great, Chris. Can't wait to try this

[@renlish]

This made me giggle. My boyfriend made me a couple of these but with wood and brass. Surprisingly it uses pretty much the same method. :)

[@WitteArtistry]

Them: "Happy Thanksgiving!.... Wheres the turkey carver? " Chris: "uh...."🤣 The verbs used it this video are beautiful 💚

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[@otaviovideo]

It's a delight to watch your videos!

[@SeareanMoon]

was so excited to see in my emails an update to your bundle pack, raced on here to see if a video was uploaded too. Love your videos and hope you make more, even just talking ones since your voice is cool and you are funny!

[@LostWax]

Thanks! I really appreciate all your support!!

[@michaelannfitzgerald8742]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@jameswhitmer1201]

Super impressed. Very well done.

[@stevem8373]

This is currently my new favourite channel 😂 awesome skills bro

[@LostWax]

Awww, thanks!

[@kevinfinkel5536]

Awesome work and your daughter is adorable.

[@jonesohneindiana]

Boy a new video from chris! Today is a good day😄

[@roccoflores4225]

Your crafts are so cool!

[@jolenehatchman8458]

You are awesome, never stop, thanks so much x

[@Marcospbo]

Congratulations and thanks for your creativity ...

[@ay_azulita]

Your kids must have the coolest Halloween costumes ever.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

Oh, if you don't want to use the toxic PVC then I'd recommend some sheet styrene. It's WAY easier to use!

[@mattiasfagerlund]

Your videos always make me laugh, good work man!

[@danaguzzi3797]

Great Job!!! Looks Great!!! Even made your arm and helmet!!

[@LostWax]

Sweet!

[@lazanho]

hello, i'm brazilian and your videos are very awesome!

[@joshuasajabi8401]

0:37 "Wow," 0:40 "Wow," both wows sound the same 😂😂😂

[@TactownGirl]

I totally used this pattern to make one of these, but i made the handle out of wood cuz i had a small hunk of maple laying around. :D

[@Thicketworks]

The time and effort that you put into shooting and editing your videos is AH-mazing! Thank you for always managing to bring a smile to my face, and the urge to MAKE cool STUFF to my heart. xox

[@LostWax]

Awww, such a nice comment:) you just brought a smile to MY face!

[@youshallnotpass3937]

You look realy cool with that suit.

[@mijailfernandezr.5924]

You are an amazing artist, please keep doing videos about steampunk, I m going to be waiting for more.....

[@geef0813]

I see conflicting info on laser cutting Eva foam. Do you have an opinion?

[@ezekielvision]

You skills are very very very nice

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

I think the same basic concept could be adopted to make other firearms. Thanks for the video.

[@PrinceFlumph]

Would adding a metal wire down the centre of the pistol add strength?

[@medievalmayhem159]

Cool build! Have you thought about making a blunderbuss?

[@AdiarraS]

Hi Daddy! Hi Daddy!! LOLOLOL. Freaking hilarious. SO cute. Your vids are legit amazing. Thanks for another awesome tutorial.

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[@lupus67remus7]

I liked just for the intro!

[@Sylvan_Gg]

Awesome

[@leatherandjade]

YES!! Freaking sweet! :)))

[@TheWhovianWizard]

There are more pirate tutorials by you??? That's amazing! Edit: for gluing I recommend using baking powder to make the glue stick easier, thats what I tend to use

[@LostWax]

Can you explain how you use the baking powder? I am intrigued.

[@TheWhovianWizard]

Lost Wax if you sprinkle a bit onto the part you want gluing but only a small amount, then put glue on the part you want to stick it to, and do it as normal from there then the bonds will be slightly stronger and bond quicker! If I don't sound to clear, you can probably find a tutorial on KZbin.

[@LostWax]

Hmm, interesting, I'll have to try it sometime. Though it does sound a little bit messy- I can just see me​ with baking powder everywhere :)

[@TheWhovianWizard]

Lost Wax yeah, pretty much what happened to me when I first tried it! :)

[@BritishTea-eater]

@@LostWax please make a flintlock army rifle to American revolution. I am russian, please for fails with my english

[@vitorb.macarthy348]

Which paint did you use?

[@SimonasSileika]

Nice!

[@marthafries6512]

Hello just wanted to say thank you this is cool

[@LostWax]

Hey, thanks!

[@blueplacebo]

Omg your daughter it's so grown and so beautiful, and it's already telling u daddy, my god how much time it's been OoO Great project by the way, I needed some kind of steampunk gun, this gives me some ideas, thanks Chris, awesome as always

[@LostWax]

I know, they grow up so fast:)

[@Arkie80]

You can flatten pvc pipe by splitting the pipe down both sides lengthwise and heating it with a heat gun then flattening it between boards. It'll save youfrom buying endcaps all the time and you can make it any length you want essentially. Be sure to take all appropriate safety measures and keep in mind usinf rotary tools on pvc creates a hella dust storm.

[@dawidscheffler7152]

Have you tried cutting with a heat knife? It tends to speed up the cuts required and makes for a very clean edge

[@LostWax]

I haven't, but I'd be a bit scared of the fumes that would come off that.

[@darkangelplays3330]

Can't wait to use these for a Hamilton cosplay for me and my best friend

[@LostWax]

Nice.

[@Martuszewski]

Best part is "hi daddy"....she real star. She needs a longer roll in clip. Now buy her stuff bear and new food tray. Lol Good job... Florida Tampa Gasparilla here I come

[@ilijaacimo5935]

Hello. It's great yob what are your makes... can you tell me where to get the patterns for cutting the sponge... thanks

[@LostWax]

I sell them at my website here: www.lostwaxoz.com/shop/

[@issyarts]

great :)

[@waywardwitch]

Hi just wanted so say I got your pattern for the plague doctor mask for my son for Halloween and it turned out amazing and he absolutely loved it lol next year he wants a biohazard mask so I was wondering if you had any patterns for that

[@LostWax]

Awesome, I am glad it turned out great. I don't have a biohazard mask at the moment, but it's good to know what people are looking for....I might have one by next Halloween:)

[@Aquila556]

That intro is beautiful , LMAO

[@evgeniykovalev3424]

It is a wonderful! I think you can make not only cosplay flintlock, but a AK-47 from FVA foam

[@alessandrolombardi7653]

Can you try to create the black panther mask?

[@haydenfrost2692]

What if you don't sand the foam so it keeps a rigid wood texture

[@LostWax]

Totally, that would work!

[@COEYRN]

Hi. I was wondering if you've ever made Jack Sparrows compass? I took apart a broken sander and a couple of the pieces looked like a good start to making the iconic compass. Could you help me?please!! Your so talented. I made this gun thanks to your plans, the kids really enjoy them.

[@LostWax]

Hmmm, I don't have plans for that, if I revisit the pirate costume, I'll probably do the eye patch and the baldric.

[@BigO27]

This is a dumb question but would 12mm foam work if I don't have 13mm?

[@LostWax]

Yep:)

[@KothsGamerHub]

Where were you when I was a kid haha

[@violetrayn3639]

Your electric carving knife reminds me of Rocky Horror Picture Show

[@russianagent9175]

Have you ever tried Wood Filler or QuickWood putty? It's like Scupley clay but air dries to wood in 30 minutes.

[@LostWax]

No I haven't. Does it stay flexible once it dries? I am always looking for something that is sandable, yet stays a bit flexible. I would be a happy man to find that.

[@russianagent9175]

Lost Wax, yes it is sandable but very sturdy when it dries. It molds very easily like clay and air dries quickly to be hard. It is epoxy type clay material.

[@LostWax]

So, I am guessing it would be prone to cracking if flexed when dry?

[@danaguzzi3797]

Do you have any tips with what to do without a rotary tool?? Thank you!!!!

[@LostWax]

I haven't figured that out yet. I am going to try though, because it would be great to be able to get the foam smooth without needing to spend on a rotary tool. I tried rubbing it really fast......not fast enough.

[@danaguzzi3797]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@soapygirl5]

If you use a heat gun it will help to smooth out the foam

[@Gulronike]

I have a cheap Habor Freight rotary tool. Mine plugs into a wall and does not have speed control but it was about $10. I have not done this project but think I might in a few days.

[@RCVOODOO]

Dana Guzzi use a couple coats of Plastidip. ( spray can )

[@miraxterrik]

Im watching this for your humour XD

[@user-ci6ob9gf1k]

お洒落なオチがついてるね。センスがいいですね。材料がポリ塩化ビニルかー｡なるほどね。

[@gablava9099]

I can’t look at a flint lock the same since I watched Hamilton

[@itsrichardintt]

Cosplay competition Sunday

[@JomasterTheSecond]

I don't think I've ever seen someone use an electric carving knife on EVA foam.

[@aliemresozkesen7701]

Sword next :))

[@syedmuhammad2054]

Plz send the template

[@stopmotiongamer6817]

3:40 Smooooooth

[@maxmaxium7953]

Wow

[@vitorb.macarthy348]

Really awesome but this is a caplock not a flintlock pistol

[@lizrobinson6058]

Not all of us are historians

[@vitorb.macarthy348]

@@lizrobinson6058 i know, I was just pointing out

[@Uncle_Jacob]

It has to be a basketball bowl or it won't turn out right lol

[@annarosenboom3919]

Can someone please Write the Name of all the Things?🥺

[@annasmessyart]

Oh the tray ..lol

[@ghostwhisperie]

Shit, I don't have a basketball bowl, I guess I can't make the gun

[@LouieOfficial__0]

Wow.

[@LostWax]

😁

[@woertz6168]

hahaha~good!

[@luiscastro2918]

Awesome!!! But that´s percusion cap gun, not flintlock.

[@LostWax]

Yeah, I know, I just thought it would be easier for people trying to find it. I do mention it in the video description.

[@luiscastro2918]

Lost Wax True, I didn't saw it, my bad :)

[@Dartz69]

Hi Daddy! :D

[@ThatBarbGirl]

Smoothinating 😂 Whoever gave this video needs to be smoothinated.

[@gabmax1013]

Never been this early before :v

[@laureldeforge5962]

If you don't already, you should open an Etsy to sell your completed wares.

[@TactownGirl]

i'm a do this with wood :D

[@stuarttaylor3567]

That was a coping saw my friend, btw a jailers saw😁

[@stuarttaylor3567]

Not a jewellers saw, that was supposed to say. Dam autocorrect! Good video though, keep them coming 👍👍😁

[@LostWax]

It is actually a jeweller's saw- looks like a coping saw from a distance, but they are different- specifically the blades. Check out my jeweller's saw video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnyZhqWehZ2NnrM&list=PLIbQjQ4h9ZxEkZdBW7_jX_mSsk952zFuf&index=5

[@stuarttaylor3567]

Really?? Lol, sorry about that then. You learn something new every day, I will take a look at the vid, cheers 👍😁

[@connorandrews2859]

After several times of watching i noticed it´s actually not a flint lock but a percussion pistol. Not less cool though.^^

[@LostWax]

Very true! I just thought for most people it would be easier to understand if I just called it a flintlock:)

[@cameronfink7325]

How riveting

[@steamerbv]

Hi and sorry, that isn't a flintlock pistol. It is a caplock pistol which is a later technology. Flint was for the revolution, percussion caps were civil war tech. Many flintlocks were converted to caplock as an update. Percussion caps Were early precursors to the modern primer caps on modern cartridge amunition seen in the center of the bottom of the bullet. Back then they had to manually load a firing cap after loading powder and ball. Percussion caps were more reliable than flints (no more flash-in-the-pan failures where the pan powder flashed but did not ignite the main charge to make the gun fire). Also performed better in rain. Also, these guns never had rivets - all screws. I own working examples of each technology. Hope this helps for historical accuracy's sake. cheers! bv

[@pixel_ppl2504]

I thought it has working trigger and hammer

[@LostWax]

No, they are just glued in place. I have been designing one though for the future.....

[@pixel_ppl2504]

Lost Wax keep it up i know you can complete my wish

[@gravemarker]

I’m going to have to get all gun technical on you here. What you are making is a caplock, not a flintlock. And since caplocks were first invented in 1810 and not generally available until the 1830s, that would make these guns an anachronism in the 1700s. As in, not invented yet. A true flintlock system with the striker, frizzen, and pan, would be a more interesting and period correct piece to make.

[@CreepyMonkeyHeadGame]

Looks like your printer is running low on ink I've moved so I can't find them to her that I bought to cover the one top hat that I made and that Top Hat didn't survive well going to be using epoxy instead of hot glue apparently a hot glue gun and hot glue you buy from Dollarama in Canada is not good LOL XD but I can make good candles out of it LOL

[@shriharisonar7659]

Plz make wagh nakh weapon

[@thebeybladearmory]

Instead of using pvc for all those small pieces, use Wobla

[@LostWax]

That would definitely work, I'd need a few layers of worbla to get the right thickness though.