HaloHunterChief
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absolutely stunning
Props Halo weapon props
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PaiganBoi
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Thank you kind sir. Still not done with it. Need to detail and weather it.
HaloHunterChief
Jr Member
i'd wish u luck but I know either way it's going to look amazing...
but anyway good luck
but anyway good luck
PaiganBoi
Sr Member
Instead of starting new threads for every Halo weapon prop I make I am going to dump everything into my SMG thread (which still needs a finished paint job), which has been renamed.
If you have been following my Project Mini Chief thread, the armour is finished but, my son doesn't have a weapon. I've downloaded the foam files for the H3 assault rifle from the Armoury. It seems the files are for a foam board build. I will try to do the build out of EVA foam. As far as progress goes I've had to edit the file slightly on Armorsmith by simplifying the amount of templates by joining some together to lessen the amount of cutting out I would have to do. I also scaled the AR down by 15% so it wouldn't look like some honking cannon in my son's hands.
If you have been following my Project Mini Chief thread, the armour is finished but, my son doesn't have a weapon. I've downloaded the foam files for the H3 assault rifle from the Armoury. It seems the files are for a foam board build. I will try to do the build out of EVA foam. As far as progress goes I've had to edit the file slightly on Armorsmith by simplifying the amount of templates by joining some together to lessen the amount of cutting out I would have to do. I also scaled the AR down by 15% so it wouldn't look like some honking cannon in my son's hands.
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HaloHunterChief
Jr Member
Sweet bro im making an assault rifle too but its my first time so maybe I can get some tips from this
PaiganBoi
Sr Member
Decisions decisions... Should I follow the templates and have 12 layers of 6mm foam and have to deal with filling in all the areas that should be smooth instead of having that weired staircase look. Or should I use roughly 6 layers of 1/2 and have to carve off the excess foam to get the right shape and slope at the front of the rifle and around the grip.
mblackwell1002
Sr Member
I think you should go freehand with the front of the weapon. Or you can shoot me the model with some dimensions and I can model an easy attachment on there, If that helps at all.
PaiganBoi
Sr Member
Thanks for the offer.I think you should go freehand with the front of the weapon. Or you can shoot me the model with some dimensions and I can model an easy attachment on there, If that helps at all.
I'm gonna see what I can do freehanding the front or Frankenstein these templates with the AndrewDFT AR templates that I have as well.
If that doesn't work I may hit you up for help.
HaloHunterChief
Jr Member
ya i know if u spend like two hours straight just focusing that foam weapon u can get a lot done although I also do suffer from that lazy butt syndrome and still haven't finished my assault rifle
looks great so far bro keep it goin
looks great so far bro keep it goin
SI3RRA 117
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Nice this looks like it’s coming along great! Look forward to see more progress
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PaiganBoi
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I understand where you are coming from. Surprisingly my build isn't flimsy. I tried giving it a shake and it didn't flex. It may a combination of having a 1/2 inch dowel in the centre. The core is 3 layers of half inch foam mats. Then a layer on each side of 6 mm foam that is denser than the mats.
PaiganBoi
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Worked on the AR a little bit tonight. Started on some details.
Rounded out the grip so isn't so blocky and would fit my son's tiny little hands a little better.
I also tried my hot knife for the first time to do the scoring details... As seen in the pics... My hands are not as steady as they should be. Even with the aid of a ruler. Lol.
Rounded out the grip so isn't so blocky and would fit my son's tiny little hands a little better.
I also tried my hot knife for the first time to do the scoring details... As seen in the pics... My hands are not as steady as they should be. Even with the aid of a ruler. Lol.
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TurboCharizard
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Density of foam is the key here. I have had a wide variety of densities in floor mat packs and now I've started to find a few different ones that I like for different purposes. The Canadian Tire black puzzle mats in the automotive section are by far the toughest I've found and are great for thin, overhanging detail pieces such as visor brims or thin objects such as knives.
CamoNinja128
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Those look really awesome. I hope I will be able to make stuff that well, or at least close
SI3RRA 117
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That looks like a mighty fine piece for a foamy!! Awesome job
PaiganBoi
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Thanks SI3RRA 117! It has been a fun build. There are a few things I would do differently the next time I do this.
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