Props Reach M45 Tactical Shotgun Scratchbuild - Cardboard
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Quick update: 3/12/12
Thanks guys!
It doesn't look like much of an update, but that rail took FOREVER! I cut out and glued around 220 little rectangles to build up all those rail pieces.
Also in front of the top rail/sights segment you can see my test shell. I want to make a set of fake shells to load into the gun. Maybe even make a shell sleeve to strap onto any of my costumes
Thank you! And its great that you are gonna stick around
Thanks guys!
It doesn't look like much of an update, but that rail took FOREVER! I cut out and glued around 220 little rectangles to build up all those rail pieces.
Also in front of the top rail/sights segment you can see my test shell. I want to make a set of fake shells to load into the gun. Maybe even make a shell sleeve to strap onto any of my costumes
Small update: 3/14/12
It will finally be good to see it built.
I mean even though its a low-temp gun, after getting enough of the burns, your fingers feel tender.
Okay Everybody, minor update this time. Whats my excuse? I wanted to give my back a rest, because my lower back started to ache all day the other day, and I realized it was because I was constantly leaning forward to use the glue gun, exacto out parts, etc. So I gave myself some time to rest. During that time I figured out how to make the pump function, so that will be next.
This picture is all I've got of progress, and all I've done is cut the metal pipe for the barrel and pump slide.
Next step will be to build the housing around the barrel and that box thing at the end of the gun. After that it will be on to the pump.
Well, hope you all enjoy my wee little update, and maybe it'll entice you to come back and see the rest.
And it will most likely prove to be the most difficult portion. Partly due to the detail/shape of the pump, and the pump system itself. I'm working on how it will all function in my head.Looks great so far! looking forward to the middle part of the gun
It will finally be good to see it built.
Thanks man
Thank you, I think I may have to do a little more work on the sights though. They look good from the top, but from the side you can see all the individual pieces that make it up, and it looks bad. May need to glue small cutouts to cover them upwow the sights and rail are turning out really good
Yes they are, mostly from the heat of the glue gun. Because they were so small, I kept bumping my finger on the hot tip of the gun. OUCHThe rail system looks awesome. You're fingers must be hurting after that one.
I mean even though its a low-temp gun, after getting enough of the burns, your fingers feel tender.
Okay Everybody, minor update this time. Whats my excuse? I wanted to give my back a rest, because my lower back started to ache all day the other day, and I realized it was because I was constantly leaning forward to use the glue gun, exacto out parts, etc. So I gave myself some time to rest. During that time I figured out how to make the pump function, so that will be next.
This picture is all I've got of progress, and all I've done is cut the metal pipe for the barrel and pump slide.
Next step will be to build the housing around the barrel and that box thing at the end of the gun. After that it will be on to the pump.
Well, hope you all enjoy my wee little update, and maybe it'll entice you to come back and see the rest.
Mini update: 3/17/12
And here is a tiny bit of progress for you. Couldn't do too much today, because my house was invaded by women for my sister's bridal shower.
Anyway here's what I got, start to the barrel/pump assembly.
Now that I have the barrel mounted I will start to make the rail guides and pump stuff. Cant wait to get it done and show you all!
Well thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :]This is looking awesome, and I can't believe it's made from cardboard! I'm surprised I didn't comment earlier, must have forgot while I was lurking the thread. Looking forward to seeing the progress down the road.
And here is a tiny bit of progress for you. Couldn't do too much today, because my house was invaded by women for my sister's bridal shower.
Anyway here's what I got, start to the barrel/pump assembly.
Now that I have the barrel mounted I will start to make the rail guides and pump stuff. Cant wait to get it done and show you all!
ACDCrockr209
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Dang, dude! You're doing one hell of a job!
Keep at it!
Keep at it!
Mstruvmgc
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and we cant wait to see it!! lol
Update: 3/18/2012
Thanks guys!
Alright so here's a tiny bit of an update.
There are a few issues I ran into, such as if you notice the seam under the end of the rear sight. That was because when I originally made that box with the barrel mounted in it, I accidentally glued it on the wrong spot, so I had to build a box to make it the right length. But then because of that error the barrel is a little bit too long, by about an inch and a half. But I dont really care too much about that. Also the seam wont be too visible after I make the rail guides and all the little details in that area.
Now If you can see it there, I started building the box frame thing that is the front of the shotgun. I dont plan on working anymore tonight, because exactoing out all the little holes in the pieces so the barrel can slide through it hurt my hand.
Well, thats what I got, and I hopefully will start to work on it more over the next few weeks to finis hit up, since Spring Break is coming up!
Thanks guys!
Alright so here's a tiny bit of an update.
There are a few issues I ran into, such as if you notice the seam under the end of the rear sight. That was because when I originally made that box with the barrel mounted in it, I accidentally glued it on the wrong spot, so I had to build a box to make it the right length. But then because of that error the barrel is a little bit too long, by about an inch and a half. But I dont really care too much about that. Also the seam wont be too visible after I make the rail guides and all the little details in that area.
Now If you can see it there, I started building the box frame thing that is the front of the shotgun. I dont plan on working anymore tonight, because exactoing out all the little holes in the pieces so the barrel can slide through it hurt my hand.
Well, thats what I got, and I hopefully will start to work on it more over the next few weeks to finis hit up, since Spring Break is coming up!
Cereal Killl3r
Well-Known Member
Nice progress!
Keep it going!
Keep it going!
Updates! 3/19/12
Alright everybody, here's some notable progress! I've almost finished the end box thing (I still dont know what to call it! LOL)
Well, here is the gun so far:
Close-up of the box:
All that is left is a small circle under the two on the bottom portion and its done.
Also I just got back from a trip to the stores to get some foam for details as well as for fixing up my Army Trooper Costume. So I took a piece and made the grip texture finally:
Well, that's what I have everyone. Stay tuned for more!
Alright everybody, here's some notable progress! I've almost finished the end box thing (I still dont know what to call it! LOL)
Well, here is the gun so far:
Close-up of the box:
All that is left is a small circle under the two on the bottom portion and its done.
Also I just got back from a trip to the stores to get some foam for details as well as for fixing up my Army Trooper Costume. So I took a piece and made the grip texture finally:
Well, that's what I have everyone. Stay tuned for more!
Inheritor95
Jr Member
Nice! This is really coming along great.
Cereal Killl3r
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Loving the progress!
What exactly is the foam material you used for the grip pattern? Looks good.
What exactly is the foam material you used for the grip pattern? Looks good.
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