Halo 3 Assault Rifle (3D Print)

[masterdude13579]

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Just gave it a bit of weathering, might do a bit more... not sure. I do still have to paint the amo counter a dark blue. It's almost done!
(edit) it looks better when the lighting isn't so bad. When I take it outside it's easier to see the grey area in the middle.

looking amazing cant wait to see the final product with al the components well done

 

[MrJamin]

Wow N8TEBB this looks amazing! I am getting ready to paint mine soon and will 100% be using yours as guidance.

Any tips / suggestions for how you did your weathering?

 

[N8TEBB]

Wow N8TEBB this looks amazing! I am getting ready to paint mine soon and will 100% be using yours as guidance.

Any tips / suggestions for how you did your weathering?

Well, I'm not an expert but I found this method gets the job done.

What I do use use black acrylic paint, and add water to it so it's about 50% water, 50% paint. Then I use a brush and put in on the area I want weathered. I use a damp cloth and dab away the extra paint until There's only a bit left. I don't use any brown but that's just a preference thing.

I also use silver acrylic paint to add the paint chips around the edges. I just put a little bit on the brush and brush it on until it looks about right.

 

[N8TEBB]

Super happy with how it came out!
(edit) If anyone was wondering, the amo counter is just a paper print out that I glued on to the gun. It's not fancy I know, but it gets the job done.

 

[N8TEBB]

I like making videos... so I'll probably post a build video eventually. Not that it would be informative to anyone, but in case you like watching me work instead of just reading about it.

 

[MrJamin]

Did you paint the ammo indicator, or is it printed

 

[N8TEBB]

Did you paint the ammo indicator, or is it printed

it's printed.

 

[MrJamin]

Out of curiosity - where did you get the image you printed?

 

[N8TEBB]

I believe it's from one of the assault rifle reference picture threads. Unfortunately I did not save the link so I have no clue where exactly I got it form, but this is the image I printed. You'll have to scale it before printing.

 

[N8TEBB]

Out of curiosity - where did you get the image you printed?

turns out I did save it. Halo 3 MA5C Assault Rifle Reference Images w/ and w/o Lighting
And I think you've already been there cuz you left a comment lol

 

[masterdude13579]

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Super happy with how it came out!
(edit) If anyone was wondering, the amo counter is just a paper print out that I glued on to the gun. It's not fancy I know, but it gets the job done.

Congrats on an amazing final prop it’s looks great wish I had one now ahahha keep up the good work can’t wait to see your next project

 

[PlanetAlexander]

That is BEAUTIFUL! I think the weathering you did really made the metal look worn and imperfect (which is a good thing).

 

[MrJamin]

N8TEBB - Wanted to say thank you for finally giving me the motivation to finish my MA5C!

- Hall of Honor - Post Pics of your finished armor/weapons

here's the one picture i have of my finished Noble Six/Grifball player armor and gravity hammer

www.405th.com

 

[N8TEBB]

Well It's been a while but I did make a video. It's more for when people who aren't familiar with 3D printing who ask me how it was made, but I figured you guys might want to see it anyways.