Satchmo III
Well-Known Member
Word up four-oh-fifth. This thread will contain updates and details pertaining to the creation of a focus rifle.
I've recently taken to the weapon and decided to have a go at building one. I'm going to be working on this on and off but am setting a deadline to complete it before the end of this month (August). Updates will be provided as work plays out.
The model I'm using was created by me. If interested in using it please check it, and a few other choice submissions, out at my modeling portfolio thread (http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/32448-Model-portfolio-(Satchmo-III)).
WEEK #1.1 PROGRESS...
The paper took between 12 and 14 hours to assemble. It wasn't terribly difficult and skew, although present, is minimal. I started assembly at the muzzle and worked back to the butt.
The general build plan is to use fiberglass resin and rondo to harden the model and bondo for the bulk of the shaping/detailing. If/when I get it to a point where I'm satisfied with it I intend to mold it (but we'll get there when we get there).
Thanks for checking out the initial post. Any and all feedback throughout the build will be welcomed and appreciated. Keep it tight, Nobles!
I've recently taken to the weapon and decided to have a go at building one. I'm going to be working on this on and off but am setting a deadline to complete it before the end of this month (August). Updates will be provided as work plays out.
The model I'm using was created by me. If interested in using it please check it, and a few other choice submissions, out at my modeling portfolio thread (http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/32448-Model-portfolio-(Satchmo-III)).
WEEK #1.1 PROGRESS...
The paper took between 12 and 14 hours to assemble. It wasn't terribly difficult and skew, although present, is minimal. I started assembly at the muzzle and worked back to the butt.
The general build plan is to use fiberglass resin and rondo to harden the model and bondo for the bulk of the shaping/detailing. If/when I get it to a point where I'm satisfied with it I intend to mold it (but we'll get there when we get there).
Thanks for checking out the initial post. Any and all feedback throughout the build will be welcomed and appreciated. Keep it tight, Nobles!