Props halo 4 weapons WIP

[rickrtickr]

wait are you building that turret now or our you going to wait, because I've been working on one and I've ran into a problem the stand doesn't want to hold the weight of the gun, if you get around to starting on it let me know and i'll try and giver you some pointers.

yes I am working on the turret, but as i said when i posted about it. it is a long term project, so i have 1 or 2 pieces started but past that no it is not my main focus right now. as for the turret "stand" i am planning on building a full metal (but probably pvc) stand with height clamps, so the issue of weight should not be a problem.

 

[rickrtickr]

Ok guys sorry for the double post but i have an update on the sniper.

i have the blueprint "printed" and i wanted to give you a sense of the scale of this rifle.



it pans out at near 4' 8" in length or more





so expect more progress in the next few days.

That is all for now, until next time...

 

[rickrtickr]

ok guys time for another update!

I have made quite a bit of progress













ok now before you say anything i know the barrel is the wrong size and i have corrected the problem. (pictures will be in the next update)

I have also made strides towards finishing the scope (pictures in the next update)

keep an eye open for the next couple of days, another update coming soon!

until next time...

 

[Chainsaw ninja]

Really awesome progress bro! I didn't see anything wrong with the barrel

 

[elusch99]

Can't wait to see the sniper finished! It's my favorite weapon

 

[rickrtickr]

ok here is the new update as promised



the fixed barrel













there is that. this will probably be the last update for a while (finals are coming up) after that i will continue to work on this project

until next time. . .

 

[rickrtickr]

hey there 405th i have a little something for you today.

as you guys know i have been working on the halo 4 sniper rifle; however, due to the cold conditions here i have been unable to move forward. and so in the mean time i have both started and completed a new weapon - the halo 4 SAW











and now the pre weathered pictures







I should be getting this weathered some time in the next week.

and thank you all for again for the support i have had on all of my threads thus far. It is extremely uplifting to have someone complement (and even point out fault) with my work. as an artist I sometimes feel bad if i don't have some negative feedback (whether it is on missing detail, to major design flaws) so please always be honest with your opinions (whether you like or dislike) because there is no greater disappointment for me to have a bunch of people praise my work, and then when i go some where else I am torn down because of things i could of easily improved upon - and example of this would be my original halo armor:



I had not realized until i was told at a convention that my ankles were too small, now while this was a minor thing i felt so stupid because i had not thought of padding my ankles (a simple task) which would have improved my armor.

Ok well i guess i've said my 2 cents. I guess what i was trying to say was don't hold back I have an extraordinary ability to accept "bad" or "not good" examinations of my work.

well guys thats all for now, until next time . . .

 

[rickrtickr]

Hello again 405th I have a new prop for you today.



The halo 4 M6 Magnum
Progress so far













And how it sits now



I should be finishing this today - expect another update very soon...

 

[MyrHerder]

Hello Rick! I'm new to the forums, but thought I should join now that I'm working on an ODST build (courtesy of Sean B.). I'm considering a magnetic weapon mount system, and found your thread in my search. I enjoyed browsing your project and looking at your pictures. Looks like you're going to have quite the armory! I was wondering how the magnets on your back have been working out for you- do they hold the rifle while you walk and against moderate bumping that happens in convention crowds? Are you seeing any damage to the paint over the magnets (from the weapon dragging along as it attaches/detaches)? Thanks!

 

[rickrtickr]

Hello Rick! I'm new to the forums, but thought I should join now that I'm working on an ODST build (courtesy of Sean B.). I'm considering a magnetic weapon mount system, and found your thread in my search. I enjoyed browsing your project and looking at your pictures. Looks like you're going to have quite the armory! I was wondering how the magnets on your back have been working out for you- do they hold the rifle while you walk and against moderate bumping that happens in convention crowds? Are you seeing any damage to the paint over the magnets (from the weapon dragging along as it attaches/detaches)? Thanks!

For the weapons that I have made (out of polystyrene foam - so they are light weight) I have had no problems. if you are planning on a magnet system i do sujest taking a look into Neodymium magnets, they have the highest magnetic pull with the smallest magnetic field (if you are planning on using a heavier prop try to get some thicker magnets) {a pair of 1/16 inch hard disk magnets is strong enough to hold the pistol - the number increases exponentially the larger the weapon gets, for instance my Halo 4 Saw requires a total of 8 magnets to hold it in place}

I hope this helps you out and I wish you luck with your build.

 

[rickrtickr]

ok here it is

i have finished the magnum.









that is all for now (the halo 4 sniper is next) until next time...

 

[rickrtickr]

OK man i have been away for too long.

Well i have started and finished quite a few props in the last several months and haven't had the time to get them up on the Forum so her they are.











I have also dived into the world of Destiny making a couple of the Handcannons





well that is all for now i hope you have enjoyed.

 

[qpJaKeWaGGqp]

Where'd you get the foam? And how thick?

 

[rickrtickr]

Where'd you get the foam? And how thick?

I start with a base polystyrene (avalable from most hardware stores - Home depot is where I got mine (online link - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Co...nd-Groove-Insulation-Sheathing-68WD/100320355

then i build up using EVA foam 3/8 and 1/2 inch are what i use as well as craft foams (link for EVA foam - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EJPGPA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) this is a bit much for a couple of weapon builds but is good

you can find craft foams just about anywhere (I use 3mm and 5mm foams) hobby lobby is where I get mine

 

[qpJaKeWaGGqp]

So you used Owens for the base and the Interlocking tiles for detail? And doesn't the tiles have a texture to them? I just want mine to look as good as yours does.

 

[rickrtickr]

So you used Owens for the base and the Interlocking tiles for detail? And doesn't the tiles have a texture to them? I just want mine to look as good as yours does.

correct the interlocking tiles are textured on one side but smooth on the other, and craft foam is smooth on both sides.

the polystyrene board doesn't have to be the Owens (it just happens to be the easiest accessible polystyrene foam in my area (almost all polystyrene foam boards will work)

the biggest thing that you have to know is that the polystyrene foam reacts teribly to spray paints (a good coat of acrylic paint can fix that though)

 

[rickrtickr]

wow i have been busy lately here is what i have been up to.







(and this is a different rifle, also came before the one above)



and now a few pistols









enjoy

and i will see you back here again when I finish some more.

 

[rickrtickr]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen

i has sure been a while since I have done anything substantial on the 405th.

I a however trying to get back into the swing of things now, because i am going to be getting a little more free time than i had had previously.

i have started branching out into the world of destiny for my weapon builds and as such rather than creating a new dedicated thread i am simply going to keep all of my weapon builds here.

and so without any further adieu here is my most recent prop weapon!







I hope you have enjoyed!

see you guys next time!