I'll be using this thread to update the progress on my projects. My items will be tailored for the Pyro. I'm a complete novice at modeling, but practice is the only cure to that.
I currently only have an idea for a flamethrower unlock, with a couple of loose ideas for the other two loadout slots. The flamethrower will play on the theme of the Pyro having access to firefighter equipment, specifically a fire hose modified from a lifesaving extinguisher into a weapon of incendiary death.
I figured the toughest part would be the nozzle of the flamethrower, so I tackled that first. I've only just begun the work on the project, so I'll post what I've made to it thus far.
First I got the shape of the nozzle modeled out. It resembles an ugly can of cola in this render, but I can't really complain given my low skill level.
Next, I'm trying to attach a pressure lever to the nozzle to give it the distinction of a fire hose nozzle before ultimately shrinking them down onto the rest of the weapon.
Looking at the handle I've attached, I'm thinking of reducing the length of the sides. I tried to make sure a hand could hopefully fit in there, but I think I overshot the boundary for that.
Sadly, that's all I have at the moment. I'll update the thread as I continue the process. Any thoughts, questions, criticisms and opinions are welcomed and encouraged.