Styrofoam Weapons *WIP* ( many types)

[RTWHOCKEY]

Holy crapnuggets, this is insane! Fantastic job!

Just a quick question though, how do you cut out the initial outline of the gun with such smooth and crisp edges? I've been working with the same foam for about 6 months, and I've cut with blades that I got brand new the store and I still can't get my work that clean. Any tips?

 

[I AM J0HN RAMBO]

Looks like you guys are having fun! The scattershot is really shaping up nicely.

 

[Skullptura]

This thread is AWESOME! nuff said

 

[DocDailey]

Just a quick question though, how do you cut out the initial outline of the gun with such smooth and crisp edges? I've been working with the same foam for about 6 months, and I've cut with blades that I got brand new the store and I still can't get my work that clean. Any tips?

RTWHOCKEY, It just looks like nice clean edges. I sanded the heck out of it and wore a blister into both hands holding the blade EXACTLY at 90deg. Trust me, it wasn't easy and there were quite a few places that weren't level. Thanks a lot though. It really just comes down to technique. I hate saying that, but I can't describe any other way to help.

Everyone else, Thanks a lot for the compliments. The EL wire I have planned it due in 9 days....maybe......If it takes too long I'll use something else to get the glowing effect. Not sure yet. But I'm going to prime it tonight to check and see how it looks and if more sanding is required.

And yes the Soul Reaver is still coming along. I ordered some red LEDs for the sword. It WILL look epic!!

Until next time 405th, keep building.

 

[golem95]

Very nice work on the scattershot doc! loving the halo 4 weapons people are working on as you know im working on a scattershot of my own but not the one people on the 405th would think of

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Holy monly that hammer is huge lol!! I love it.

The scattershot is coming along nicely as well cant wait to see it painted up

 

[Liamthedevastator]

Amazing work Doc! I am inspired by your work to use this as a way to make some armour pieces for my own projects. Does it sound like normal white styrofoam when you handle it? I have a severe aversion to the sound of styrofoam rubbing against anything... like finger nails on a chalkboard but ~1,000,000,000,000x worse

 

[foxleader]

i've got the same thing when it comes to metal, even froks, god two froks stuck together just makes my jaw lock up.

 

[Liamthedevastator]

i've got the same thing when it comes to metal, even froks, god two froks stuck together just makes my jaw lock up.

I hear ya mate. We need some sort of support group. Luckily no froks in styrofoam weapon making!

Doc, has the EL wire come in yet?

 

[DocDailey]

I hear ya mate. We need some sort of support group. Luckily no froks in styrofoam weapon making!

Doc, has the EL wire come in yet?

It's suppossed to be in by the 24jan. We'll see....

 

[DocDailey]

Ok so the EL wire came in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess what I'll be doing tonight till the wee hours......

 

[RTWHOCKEY]

Absolutely sick! I use some blue EL wire on my energy sword, it worked great at night. Good luck, you're doing great so far!

 

[Croc co]

omg omg omg! you stole a knights shotty!!!

nice job!

 

[DocDailey]

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think it turned out pretty well.

Stay classy 405th!!!

 

[spartansonny]

that looks fantastic Doc! that el wire adds a nice zing to it!

 

[Croc co]

Do the saw next!, is this styrofoam the stuff you find in tv boxes?

 

[BeanwaterFox]

 

[DocDailey]

that looks fantastic Doc! that el wire adds a nice zing to it!

Thanks alot bud!

Do the saw next!, is this styrofoam the stuff you find in tv boxes?

Negative Ghost Rider. It's the wall insulation sheets. $15 for the 1in and #33 for the 2in thickness sheets. Good news is that they are like 16ft long and 4ft wide. Something like that....

I feel like I've made it now. I got a picture response to my artwork. Seriously, thanks for that! I totally got a good laugh at it!

 

[BeanwaterFox]

No problem. This scattershot, and all the other weapons for that matter, were absolutely fantastic. I'm anxiously awaiting the next update. Keep it up Doc!

 

[Spartan 010]

Oih iya hcud oadh angdsi.

Sorry, had to pick my jaw up off the floor.

That is INSANELY AWESOME!