Halo Weapons build from scratch *PIC HEAVY*

[testdrive]

Side projects to keep things fresh while I work on my Halo Reach helmets.

This is my first time building anything from scratch, so it's been a loooong process, with plenty of mistakes...but I'm learning as I go, and I'm actually having a blast. I also love the level of control over the details when you build from scratch versus building from peps, which I've been doing all this time.

Anyway, I will post my progress as I go.

My first weapon is the M6:

 

[lofoog33]

that looks pretty sweet! cant wait to see these things painted and finished

 

[Brin]

Quite ingenius how you filled the open space of the pistol like that, I actually like the way that seems to work vs other methods I've seen.

 

[ventrue]

Looks like marshon's tutorial is bearing fruit already :-D

 

[marshon]

Very, very cool work my friend. Let me know how you find the duability when you've done eh?

 

[thorn696]

You're off to a great start and its already looking sweet. Keep us posted.

 

[testdrive]

Very, very cool work my friend. Let me know how you find the duability when you've done eh?

Thanks! Your tutorial was very, VERY inspiring/amazing so I had to try my hand at it.
Also, I felt it was a cheaper alternative to very high-detailed replicas I've seen on the forum. I don't have access to fancy tools and gadgets, so this was the way to go!

Thanks everyone for your comments!

 

[J450]

Looking good can't wait to see this complete.

 

[slawrence]

whoa what are you using with cardboard - foam styrene

 

[testdrive]

whoa what are you using with cardboard - foam styrene

I just got regular craft foam http://www.dickblick.com/products/creativity-street-wonderfoam-pieces-and-sheets/

 

[testdrive]

I suppose slow progress is better than no progress!

 

[workbook51]

sweet looking mag
is that foam or plastic on the grip?

 

[testdrive]

sweet looking mag
is that foam or plastic on the grip?

It's just foam. Real easy to work with..but stuff like this happens:

This JUST happened...I wasn't watching my x-acto knife as I moved... SO SAD. I don't know how to fix this.

 

[workbook51]

It's just foam. Real easy to work with..but stuff like this happens:

This JUST happened...I wasn't watching my x-acto knife as I moved... SO SAD. I don't know how to fix this.

oh I see
well it still looks awsome and that could just be battle damage

 

[J326]

this looks awesome! i was considering doing the mag the same way when i read Marshon's tutorial. you are making excellent progress

 

[tankball]

all i can say if holy crap thats good. (go to win 7, vista is evil)

 

[skylow]

Wow, that really is coming along nicely. Great work so far!

 

[testdrive]

Thanks for all the comments, guys!

Here's where it's at so far. I think this is all I'm going to get done on the gun today. I'm getting restless.

The only functional part of this gun is the safety (it moves).
I'm hoping to finish building this by Tuesday so that I can start painting it on Wednesday *EXCITED*

 

[Shade88]

:eek Woah. That. Is. Amazing. :cool

 

[testdrive]

Okay, I lied. I couldn't stop working on it.

Save for a few minor details, this beast is ready for painting. Since I won't have access to my paints until Wednesday, I'm going to go ahead and get started on my next weapon.