Foam MA40 prop build

[bajk02]

Recently started to working on my MA40 AR prop. I'm using templates made by Andrew_DFT because I used some of his other templates in my previous builds and they worked quite well.

As of right now I made a little bit of progress but I'm waiting for more materials I ordered online to arrive. Also this is going to be my first "reloadable" weapon.

 

[bajk02]

Another update. Here's a visual representation of what I did and what is still need to be done. Basically all the parts that are underneath the templates still need to be worked on.

 

[bajk02]

Another update.
Today I made fully detachable magazine. I had some issues with gluing the magnets into place but everything is great now. And here's how it looks

Then I added more layers of thinner foam to the core of the prop and glued it together with the stock/ handle part.

There is still some work ahead of me but I'm getting closer to finishing the building part.

 

[bajk02]

Greetings prop and costume making enthusiasts. I have a question for you. Do I have too much time on my hand? I'll answer it for you. Yes, yes I have. That's why today is yet another update.

So today I made the ammo counter for my assault rifle. And honestly I didn't expect it to take me as much time as it did. I thought it would be quicker but I guess with the amount of detail I'm putting into it I probably shouldn't be surprised. But oh well.
Here's the picture of it:

 

[Rock Lobbster]

So detailed, so smol!

 

[bajk02]

The stock area is finished. Now only the handguard and the barrel are left to be made.

 

[NewBrody]

Looking killer! Going to be a great prop when it's done

 

[bajk02]

And here it is. In all of its glory...
Next step: filling up all the seams

 

[SpartanSweed]

That’s pretty dang clean! Good job!

 

[bajk02]

Here's a little bit of progress.
Firstly I applied some acrylic caulk and filled the gluing seams with it. Then after everything was dry I sanded it.

Next I used some spray rubber to prime the whole prop.

Now what's left is to figure out how the paint job will look like and then do it.

 

[Rock Lobbster]

Do you plan on adding magnets or something so it can be magnetized to your back? That would be awesome!

 

[bajk02]

Do you plan on adding magnets or something so it can be magnetized to your back? That would be awesome!

Unfortunately no. I'm not quite there yet with magnets technology. But in the future why not.

 

[SpartanSweed]

Can’t go wrong with the classic paint job, but if you wanna be funky, go with a coating

 

[bajk02]

Update time.
So... the painting process is coming along pretty nicely I would say. I don't have any pictures of the gun mid process but I do have one of the magazine.

It's done but still I'm gonna need to weather it. I'll do it at a later date.

Also I did a little bit of designing of the template for the display of the ammo counter. And here it is

I know it ain't perfect but it will work nicely... I think

 

[bajk02]

And here's how the display is looking. It ain't perfect but it's ok. And honestly with the resources and skills I possess I'm quite happy how it turned out.

And yes, the rifle is painted but it still needs some weathering. And once I done it I'll present it to you.

 

[bajk02]

It is finished. After 2 weeks of work it is completed.
And now I present to you my MA40 Assault Rifle

It looks great if I do say so myself.

I want to thank everyone who came by this thread and interacted with it. Thank you. And see you around.

 

[NewBrody]

Ah there it is! Looks so good, turned into a great prop

 

[PlanetAlexander]

Woo, you did an incredible job with those details!

 

[Unfit Armory]

Looks amazing! Made it with foam too, 10/10

 

[pippon]

I saw this on your insta, and despite the updates i still struggles to believe it wasnt a repainted nerf gun at the end, quality work!