Props Halo Reach Version Ma37 Assault Rifle Wip

[Xtreme TACTICS 101]

Hey everyone,



After the recent release of images of what I believe is the Halo Reach version MA37 Assault Rifle, I have been hard at work drafting it for my own project. I still have not been able to draft the lower receivers butt area because of there being no good reference of the area, but I have made due with what I had reference material wise to achieve an accurate looking draft of the Assault Rifle.

The Assault Rifle’s length in my draft is exactly 87.6cm with the barrel (not shown in my draft). So, it is the exact same length of the Halo CE version MA5B Assault Rifle.



I am currently working on the ammunition counter system (ACS) module, so it should be finished by midnight tonight.



I will be using cardboard for this build, as I have used on every other build I have done. My goal is accuracy over creativity with this project, but I do plan to add in some extra details as I go along.



I may release the blueprints for the public (You guys and galls) to use.



Wish me luck, and tell me what you think.



Cheers!

 

[mkshane81]

The draft looks fantastic!! I know you won't disappoint with your cardboard skills.

 

[ACDCrockr209]

*sniff* So...beautiful!



Why are you so cool Xtreme? WHY!



Can't wait to see it built.



-Pony

 

[Sniperbaas]

Very nice draft! (Once again, much of the 405th wonders how a 15 year old can be doing all of this ) Are you planning on wiring an LED counter into the Ammunition Counter module? I'd say that's a pretty sweet job, especially when there are so few good reference pics of it.





Cheers!

 

[SchizophrenicMC]

Hot mah damn. That's a helluva good work.



And you say you're 15? Man, I wish I was that good. (I'm 15, myself, and completely hopeless. I can't even pep right. )

 

[drgon47]

*Should* you release it, would you mind/care if I used it to base a 3d model off of for CNC work?

 

[Xtreme TACTICS 101]

Very nice draft! (Once again, much of the 405th wonders how a 15 year old can be doing all of this ) Are you planning on wiring an LED counter into the Ammunition Counter module? I'd say that's a pretty sweet job, especially when there are so few good reference pics of it.





Cheers!

Thanks for the comment.



Being only 15 has nothing to do with my skill set. That is my first draft from scratch. All of my other projects blueprints were simply scaled up from Wizardofflights blueprints. Its a simple thing to do when you have decient reference material, a creative mind, and your skilled with a pencil and a ruler. My advice to anybody out there would be to learn everything you can. You may find that one day your skills will serve you very well. Schooling isn't everything when it comes to costuming and building props. In my experiance, when it comes to this, creativity and the lust to learn more about a certian method outrules most artistic education provided in schools any day.



I do plan to wire an LED into the ACS module. I have a few tricks to come in order to make this project the best it can possibly be.

Hot mah damn. That's a helluva good work.



And you say you're 15? Man, I wish I was that good. (I'm 15, myself, and completely hopeless. I can't even pep right. )

Again, thanks for your encouragement.



Again, being 15 has nothing to do with anything. Its the same with playing guitar. Somebody who started playing when they were 8 years-old who is 15 now, and somebody who started playing guitar when they were 14 years-old who is 15 now face off in a "guitar battle". No doubt, the more experianced 15 year-old wins. I have been making weapon props since I was 13, and I'm 15 now. With 2 years experiance I can make something that is nearly as good as the props in movies. That is because I am dedicated, learn as much as I can whenever I can, and always criticize my own work, harshly. Although I don't say what I think of my own work very often, I normally think of a hundred ways to improve it. This will help improve your work. As long as you have a positive attitude about your work, and your willing to learn the skills and practice them to perfection, your skills will improve drastically. Everybody starts somewhere, and its good to start when your young.

*Should* you release it, would you mind/care if I used it to base a 3d model off of for CNC work?

Sure you can use it. Just as long as you give proper credit.



I should have the ACS module posted soon. Until then, back to work.



Cheers!

 

[vector499]

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Its a simple thing to do when you have decent reference material, a creative mind, and your killed with a pencil and a ruler.

might want to fix that, also from seeing your BR build and your general skill i know this will be epic.

-Dusty

 

[Xtreme TACTICS 101]

Thanks Dusty for picking that up. And now I know what happenes when you forget the "s" in "skilled".

 

[drgon47]

Of course. And it is appreciated.

 

[SchizophrenicMC]

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Again, thanks for your encouragement.



Again, being 15 has nothing to do with anything.

Well, I've been building all sorts of everything since I was small, and I've been drafting since I was 13, as well, but I don't catch on very quick, it seems.



My point is, given that you're 15, you do great work, especially since the older, more experienced members are only a touch above or equal to your work. You catch on quick, is my point.



If you do release this to the public, I may yet attempt it. Great quality schematic means higher chance of success in 3D.

 

[6uyiz]

Ive made a sucky reach AR, and i think you'rs is gonna be better.

 

[Xtreme TACTICS 101]

Alright, I have the ACS module nearly finished.

I decided to add in some extra details, so I but the Misriah Armory symbol on the left sides upper corner.

I also put “UNSC Property” on the top.

I will update later with better pictures of the finished piece. There is lots more detail to come in this little part, so be ready to rub your eyes in disbelief (lol).



Tell me what you think!

 

[Boba Fett]

(Once again, much of the 405th wonders how a 15 year old can be doing all of this

I echo the sentiment, but actually, for how MUCH you do! I'm 16, I do about 1/3rd of the stuff you're doing, and yet I'm totally cramped for time with homework. lemme guess, you built something that does all your work for you... right? Nice plans, looks accurate to me.

 

[RaspyOrangutan]

Thats looking ossum already mate!

 

[Xtreme TACTICS 101]

Thanks for the support everyone!



I'm putting this project on pause for a week while I finish one of my former projects that I didn't have the time or money to do. I'll be right back on it as soon as I finish up my other project, so don't worry!

 

[Shaymin Sky]

Dude, Thats seriously awesome!

 

[SPARTAN II]

Lookin' good there, buddy! Both the schematic you drafted, and your beginnings of the actual build. That schematic looks to have the same level of detail I put into mine. Nice job.



And I like the extra details you've added to the ammo counter. The more detail the better, I always say, lol. Gives it more of a "personal touch", imho. Can't wait to see the rest of this build

 

[WMHunterTLS]

How can such a small part look cool? Lol, looks awesome.

 

[gingersnapples]

i Know what that project is *cough*BR*cough*