My BR55HB WIP - 405th Infantry Division

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mustang2500

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My BR55HB WIP

#1

06-22-2010, 09:44 PM

Hey guys! For the past few weeks, I've been working on a completely new project.

"But Mustang, you already have two projects on the go! What are you doing making more?!?"

Yes, I know. The MA5C is still coming along, and my shotty... well let's replace the 'o' with something else. I might start it again with my new favorite material... wood!

Now onto the BR. I started this project to see what I could really do as of now with all of my new skills. (You know, like nunchuck skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills...)
Also, searching around and seeing all of the beautiful BR's people have made really got me pumped to try and make mine as accurate as possible.

So, I got working. I should also mention - every single piece of this project is scrap wood! My Dad would have just thrown all of this stuff away. I guess that makes this the most environmentally friendly BR, right?

First...

And right now.
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whiteninja1990

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#2

06-22-2010, 09:46 PM

Looks kewl. finished product is gonna be epic.
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mustang2500

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#3

06-22-2010, 09:48 PM

Wow, that was quick! Thanks dude!

My plans are after I'm done the main body work, put a little Bondo on it. I'm worried about stuff like the carrying handle, because it's just MDF. I should have used some real wood for something like that. Fingers crossed.
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whiteninja1990

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#4

06-22-2010, 10:05 PM

if you make a mold and cast a new one you won't have to worry.
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mustang2500

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#5

06-22-2010, 10:07 PM

I probably won't. Hell, I'll probably just throw this one aside when it's done and start something bigger.
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whiteninja1990

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#6

06-22-2010, 10:13 PM

well it still looks nice. you could probably just sand it off and put on a new one.
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Jeddychan

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#7

06-23-2010, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by mustang2500 View Post

"But Mustang, you already have two projects on the go! What are you doing making more?!?"

WHO WOULDNT HAVE 20 PROJECTS AT THE SAME TIME? STRESS IS FUN!! ...lol good luck keeping up on all the projects...
currently Im working on parts of a jun costume, a sliced reach sniper rifle, and a subject delta costume... and on top of that, my mom wants me to get a job...
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nate98

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#8

06-23-2010, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by Jeddychan View Post

WHO WOULDNT HAVE 20 PROJECTS AT THE SAME TIME? STRESS IS FUN!!

I agree!!! stress is fun!!!
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mustang2500

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#9

06-23-2010, 10:39 AM

Indeed, stress is very fun.

How does this look for scale?

And while I'm at it, how about my AR? (I think it's pretty big...)
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Devious

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#10

06-23-2010, 12:12 PM

Great job!

I'm envious of all that MDF you got there though, I wish i had that much.

Keep it up,

-Devious
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mustang2500

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#11

06-23-2010, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by Devious View Post

Great job!

I'm envious of all that MDF you got there though, I wish i had that much.

Thanks! My Dad was doing some carpentry at our friend's house, so I had a bunch left over from molding and stuff. Apparently he had no idea I was taking all of his scraps from the garbage and using it. I yelled at him for trying to throw out an about 15" long 5" wide piece.
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bulldogresler

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#12

08-04-2010, 07:01 PM

man those look good. you should finish it up and post some pics, i wanna see these.
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sonic sod

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#13

08-23-2010, 05:20 AM

nice one do you have files for the shapes of the wood peices like a sliced model
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mustang2500

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#14

08-23-2010, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by sonic sod View Post

nice one do you have files for the shapes of the wood peices like a sliced model

Thanks dude. Nope, I don't. I used Wizard's blueprints and cut the shapes out accordingly. The main body (like the black part) is about 1 1/2" thick.
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Raze

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#15

08-23-2010, 06:51 PM

These are fantastic!! I had a go at pepacura myslef and really couldn't do it (may try again in the future) but wood on the other hand, I really enjoy working with it... I just wish I was as good as you at it, When I start earning money I will be able to buy lots of it, and practise...
There needs to be more tuts for wood
-Raze
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