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[PaiganBoi]

It would be a good idea that after you embed the magnets, take some felt or craft foam and glue that on top to keep the magnet from potentially popping out.

I was thinking the same thing. Great minds think alike.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

You can even incorporate it as a design detail of the weapon.

 

[RetiredClone]

I will most likely embed the magnets into the foam and adhere it with some superglue.

Sounds good, yes you'll definitely need to secure the magnets well, especially if the rare earth magnets come in direct contact with each other. Those little critters are strong!

 

[PaiganBoi]

Haven't posted on this in some time. I know my original plan was to use rare earth magnets to make the suppressor and holo sight removable. I was mocking up the parts for the suppressor and noticed that it dipped a little and looked crooked when I stepped back. What I figured out was the combination of a small magnet size and the weight of the tube was causing the wonkyness.
So I scrapped the magnet idea and just cemented all the parts together. I might add small details here and there but, this build is pretty much finished. Since the weather has warmed up quite a bit I can got outside and start sealing and painting.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

Very sweet piece.....Nicely done.

 

[Gizinski117]

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I haven't been able to work on this since the weekend. I have a lot of ideas going through my mind on how to proceed. One idea is to be able to remove/interchange the sight and suppressor. I want to attach the holo sight via magnets as well as the suppressor. As well with the suppressor I was thinking of being able to switch it out with a muzzle break, flash suppressor or stubby barrel.this way it would look more akin to the SMG in H2.
The other idea was to attach a quick release swivel so I could connect a single point swing to it. But, where would I place it?
Would anyone know where to get some rare earth magnets that would ship to Canada? I checked my local hardware stores and no one sells them.

What thickness foam do i use for this

 

[PaiganBoi]

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What thickness foam do i use for this

I used half inch EVA foam mats, 6mm and 2mm craft foam.

 

[Voren Marr]

Were you using barge cement for your build?
Awesome work buddy

 

[PaiganBoi]

No sir. Not available in store locally. I would have to order it online. I am currently using LePage contact cement.
I just learned about an online cosplay supplier who has it available and will buy if from them when the times comes.

 

[Voren Marr]

Same here. No barge cement available.
I did watch loads n loads of YouTube videos before beginning and settled on Angelegends process of using Loctite the reinforcing with hot glue

 

[PaiganBoi]

Productive weekend. I was able to finish the thigh plates for my ODST armour and got to work on my weapon a little bit as well! I added some dots for detail on the grips and stock. Then sealed with about 4 coats of 50/50 mix of Modpodge and water. Then two coats of primer then ran out of paint.

 

[SierraJeep]

Aw that looks sick. Awesome job

 

[Husky1988]

Wow man thats next level stuff there!

 

[PaiganBoi]

Wow man thats next level stuff there!

Thanks! I have been really lazy lately so I haven't done any work on it. Same goes for my ODST armour. Hopefully I can get motivated again and finish this up.
Bad Paigan! Bad Paigan!

 

[SI3RRA 117]

Yes get on this!! How dare you leave something in primer!!! Just playing sorry I lack patience, especially when it comes to paint at least be nice to see this amazing piece in black

 

[PaiganBoi]

Started painting my SMG today. I don't have any black spray paint so I'm using some black acrylics and painting by hand. Since I am doing by hand, I can only paint one side at a time.

At this point I have one coat all around. Let dry and now have the second coat on one side. I will end up having 3 coats in total.

I'm uploading an image of my magnum here cuz I'm too lazy to dig up the thread that I have for this build. I reworking the paint on this. I really didn't like the paint I used for weathering. It was a silver paint with glittery stuff in it. So I ended up going over it with a thin layer of black to dull out the glitter. Next step to use some Grey's that I bought and weather and highlight the edges.

 

[SI3RRA 117]

Much better in black

 

[Austin3991]

Looks awesome man!

 

[NZSpartanz]

Nice job. Did this one myself, I like some of the detail you added.

 

[Kula]

Great work