Halo 3 Spartan Laser (3D Printing)

[The Apropalypse]

Under ten pounds LoL. That's light! I attached the decal and stencil designs I used to finish mine. They are scaled to the full-size 38.3 inch Halo Encyclopedia specs. Hopefully they will be useful to you. I am loving seeing this come together.

Redshirt
Guess who's not coming back from the Slayer match--the guy in the Red Shirt
Signature Project: Halo 3 Working Airsoft Spartan Laser in Metal & Fiberglass

Oooh thank you so much! Those will come in handy ! Mines about the same size, i actually used yours as reference for some of the 3d modeling !

 

[Redshirt]

Oooh thank you so much! Those will come in handy ! Mines about the same size, i actually used yours as reference for some of the 3d modeling !

No problem. I can send individual graphics if you need. The best color match I found for the game model is Tamiya Color TS-28 'Olive Drab 2'. I applied decals over that then used an automotive catalyzed clear over that for toughness. Lasted 4 years of play before I had to redo it. Not happy with current color (not Tamiya) and finish that I applied in May.

 

[TurboCharizard]

I had pretty good results with a gray basecoat and then using Vallejo Surface Primer US Olive Drab 70608. It's fairly close to the more brown tones of Reach but could work as a mix for H3.

 

[The Apropalypse]

No problem. I can send individual graphics if you need. The best color match I found for the game model is Tamiya Color TS-28 'Olive Drab 2'. I applied decals over that then used an automotive catalyzed clear over that for toughness. Lasted 4 years of play before I had to redo it. Not happy with current color (not Tamiya) and finish that I applied in May.

Ooh thank you for the advice ! I may have to look into that !

 

[The Apropalypse]

I had pretty good results with a gray basecoat and then using Vallejo Surface Primer US Olive Drab 70608. It's fairly close to the more brown tones of Reach but could work as a mix for H3.
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Dang, that looks good ! Thank you for the advice !

 

[The Apropalypse]

final part finished, now it can be assembled !

 

[he4thbar]

What a beauty

 

[The Apropalypse]

pretty much all assembled, a few detail bits are not attached to make painting easier...

 

[Redshirt]

Yes! Looks really good. Very top heavy isn't it?

Redshirt
Guess who's not coming back from the Slayer match--the guy in the Red Shirt
Signature Project: Halo 3 Working Airsoft Spartan Laser in Metal & Fiberglass

 

[TurboCharizard]

View attachment 286346 pretty much all assembled, a few detail bits are not attached to make painting easier...

T R I G G E R D I S C I P L I N E

 

[The Apropalypse]

T R I G G E R D I S C I P L I N E

Lol you right.

 

[The Apropalypse]

Yes! Looks really good. Very top heavy isn't it?

Redshirt
Guess who's not coming back from the Slayer match--the guy in the Red Shirt
Signature Project: Halo 3 Working Airsoft Spartan Laser in Metal & Fiberglass

A bit but not too bad, pretty balanced from front to back, about 10-11 pounds, scale might be off tho

 

[Dreamster]

That is super awesome, I wonder how many more creative thing like that you can do in the future, good job!

 

[MattAttack771]

that looks really cool, just how many spools did it take?

 

[Deadman627]

That is super awesome, I wonder how many more creative thing like that you can do in the future, good job!

That’s a really cool build and it looks great! Can’t wait to see what you do in the future. Great work you’ve done.

 

[Sharpworks]

Daaaaaaaamn dude! Watch where you're pointing that thing soldier, you got friendlies over here!

 

[The Apropalypse]

Been slow, did some filling, sanding, and threw on a coat of primer, gonna let it cure, do some more filling, sanding, and another coat of primer, then I will be able to begin basecoating, masking, colors, and the weathering ! Will update once its ready for basecoating

 

[he4thbar]

Awesome

 

[The Apropalypse]

Its done. There are some minor issues but overall I am really happy with how it turned out. Solid as a rock, good weight, good size, and feels awesome. I purposely left off the text bits...

 

[he4thbar]

That's so sick.