blueofhills
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Its so good. Are the LEDs always on or do they fade in and out?
Aztlan's Halo 4 Rogue + Binary Rifle + M6H + Exo-suit WIP, PIC HEAVY!
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EVAkura
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Thanks to all who commented! 
They are constant. I checked them out in-game and they don't appear to pulse, so either I am not looking at them correctly, or the name comes from the action they do when they are set off.
So, my painting attempt failed today... but luckily, it simply rubbed right off... (Just say "no" to acrylic on bondo!!!) Now I Have to wait until tomorrow until I can pick up some enamel model paint to do it properly.
Lesson learned!
They are constant. I checked them out in-game and they don't appear to pulse, so either I am not looking at them correctly, or the name comes from the action they do when they are set off.
So, my painting attempt failed today... but luckily, it simply rubbed right off... (Just say "no" to acrylic on bondo!!!) Now I Have to wait until tomorrow until I can pick up some enamel model paint to do it properly.
Lesson learned!
EVAkura
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Well, it is finally finished!
I present: Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized (Pulse Grenade)
Indoor lighting:
Outdoor Lighting:
As a wrap-up:
All 6 sides cast out of Rondo, then filed and wet sanded.
All 8 spikes cast with crystal clear epoxy, then filed and wet sanded
12 edges made from 3/32" acrylic
20 Orange LEDs
15 custom circuit boards
Powered by 3 1.2v AA batteries
Three major failures (attempts to make it out of balsa and then foam... then the interior metal box) and one minor failure (tried using acrylic paint)
I am SO glad I decided to only make one of these... I would have lost my mind trying to make two or more!
I present: Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized (Pulse Grenade)
Indoor lighting:
Outdoor Lighting:
As a wrap-up:
All 6 sides cast out of Rondo, then filed and wet sanded.
All 8 spikes cast with crystal clear epoxy, then filed and wet sanded
12 edges made from 3/32" acrylic
20 Orange LEDs
15 custom circuit boards
Powered by 3 1.2v AA batteries
Three major failures (attempts to make it out of balsa and then foam... then the interior metal box) and one minor failure (tried using acrylic paint)
I am SO glad I decided to only make one of these... I would have lost my mind trying to make two or more!
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HALOSPRTAN
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Let me find my jaw, it ran away after it hit the floor, i just heard a car pull out of the driveway, brb
EVAkura
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Thanks so much y'all!!
Had I not had the file to view it, I would have thought the same! There are a few discrepancies with mine to the original (like the orange side lines are supposed to go around the base of the spike and the "X" is more recessed), but I am fine with that
Quick update: I have been kickin' serious rear-end on the chest piece and will have something to show soon. Also, I finally finished all the needles for the Needle Rifle!!!
Had I not had the file to view it, I would have thought the same! There are a few discrepancies with mine to the original (like the orange side lines are supposed to go around the base of the spike and the "X" is more recessed), but I am fine with that
Quick update: I have been kickin' serious rear-end on the chest piece and will have something to show soon. Also, I finally finished all the needles for the Needle Rifle!!!
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Bobby Boucher
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Your pulse grenade looks really sick! Those rondo casts came out really well
EVAkura
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Thanks y'all!
As far as the Needle Rifle's mechanisms go, I have a really good idea of how they will work. If I manage to put my thoughts onto paper, then transpose that to a real working design, I should be good to go. The ultimate plan is to have each pull of the trigger recess the needles in series. Then, either it will "run out of ammo" (which requires a reload), or the user will reload before... either way, when the scope is lifted and the reload chamber is exposed, that motion will bring all of the needles to their most recessed position. After it has been reloaded, and as the cover is being closed, the needles will return to their fully extended position. I am really good with mechanical stuff like that, and my biggest challenge will be to get the electronic sensors to coincide with the actions... well, that and programming the RP to perform all the functions I want it to!
Anyways... back to the Rogue set. Like I mentioned before... I am barreling along with the chest. Today's challenge was to create the detail piece on the center part. Now that I have a few good reference pictures, I can see what was missing out of the pep file (Thanks Arcanine!!)
Here is a part of the reference picture. The bottom two arrows were my focus for today.
This picture shows the template I cut out of balsa.
Then, after that, I cut a thin border around the newly finished center piece.
Here I have layered an ample amount of bondo on it, then cut away the excess while it was in the rubbery stage.
Semi-finished from one angle
... and another
And here is the upper arrow on the reference picture. I did all this freehand... and will probably never do again after seeing how easy it is with a template!!!
'till next time!!!
As far as the Needle Rifle's mechanisms go, I have a really good idea of how they will work. If I manage to put my thoughts onto paper, then transpose that to a real working design, I should be good to go. The ultimate plan is to have each pull of the trigger recess the needles in series. Then, either it will "run out of ammo" (which requires a reload), or the user will reload before... either way, when the scope is lifted and the reload chamber is exposed, that motion will bring all of the needles to their most recessed position. After it has been reloaded, and as the cover is being closed, the needles will return to their fully extended position. I am really good with mechanical stuff like that, and my biggest challenge will be to get the electronic sensors to coincide with the actions... well, that and programming the RP to perform all the functions I want it to!
Anyways... back to the Rogue set. Like I mentioned before... I am barreling along with the chest. Today's challenge was to create the detail piece on the center part. Now that I have a few good reference pictures, I can see what was missing out of the pep file (Thanks Arcanine!!)
Here is a part of the reference picture. The bottom two arrows were my focus for today.
This picture shows the template I cut out of balsa.
Then, after that, I cut a thin border around the newly finished center piece.
Here I have layered an ample amount of bondo on it, then cut away the excess while it was in the rubbery stage.
Semi-finished from one angle
... and another
And here is the upper arrow on the reference picture. I did all this freehand... and will probably never do again after seeing how easy it is with a template!!!
'till next time!!!
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Chernobyl
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's quite alright. You're doing a stellar job so far. And, I'm happy to have helped in some way - the textured files I gave you might prove useful if you aren't able to access your Spartan's preferred loadout on Halo 4 yet.
EVAkura
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Still working on the mechanics for the Needle Rifle... have to make a trip to Home Depot because my local small hardware store just does not have what I need.
Got a chance today to get outside with the Exo-suit, MC helmet, and Binary Rifle for a couple of quick shots
I still have a couple of tiny parts on the Exo-suit to adjust, but am overall very happy with how well it is holding up. The MC helmet is still a WIP, and the Binary Rifle goes right back into its hidey hole until it gets called back into service again
Also, I have started working on the two rear sides of the back.
With the weather holding up, I should be getting some good progress going.
Got a chance today to get outside with the Exo-suit, MC helmet, and Binary Rifle for a couple of quick shots
I still have a couple of tiny parts on the Exo-suit to adjust, but am overall very happy with how well it is holding up. The MC helmet is still a WIP, and the Binary Rifle goes right back into its hidey hole until it gets called back into service again
Also, I have started working on the two rear sides of the back.
With the weather holding up, I should be getting some good progress going.
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Halo Master
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Dude that exo-suit could be a set of armor on its own!! Its soo awesome! Great work.
Bobby Boucher
Active Member
THAT THING IS HUGE! Seeing you pose with it puts it into perspective. Looks awesome.
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