Brandon McClain
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Sounds like you have lots on your plate. I look forward to seeing how it all turns out.
Noble Team: A Reach Collaboration Wip
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Tactonyx
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Hey guy's. Just thought I'd show off some of my future Halo: Reach projects.
Left to Right: 5mm Caseless, 12.7mm Magnum, 7.62mm NATO, (Or 7.62mm UNSC?) 8 Gauge 3.5" Magnum, 25mm Airburst Grenade (Same one used in the XM25)
Real World Comparisons: 10mm next to the 12.7mm, and a 12 Gauge 2.25" birdshot next to the 8 Gauge 3.5" buckshot
May be a while before we see some finished shotgun shells or grenades, got to wrap up this other project. In the meantime, enjoy.
Left to Right: 5mm Caseless, 12.7mm Magnum, 7.62mm NATO, (Or 7.62mm UNSC?) 8 Gauge 3.5" Magnum, 25mm Airburst Grenade (Same one used in the XM25)
Real World Comparisons: 10mm next to the 12.7mm, and a 12 Gauge 2.25" birdshot next to the 8 Gauge 3.5" buckshot
May be a while before we see some finished shotgun shells or grenades, got to wrap up this other project. In the meantime, enjoy.
Brandon McClain
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I have shot an 8 gauge magnum. It makes 10 and 12 gauges look like pee shooters. And the first time I did I was 10 and weighed 85 lbs. It was entertaining for my dad to say the least. I ended up painted on the hood of the truck that started out like 3 feet behind me. Oh, and because of your dmr I got myself some 2mm sintra for detail work. It's beautiful.
Tactonyx
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Yeah, the 12 gauge just slips right in there. Right now I got a FRAG 8, slug, sabot, and of course, buckshot in the works.
I'm not a good friend, 'cause friends don't let friends buy cheap tupperware for thier 3.5" 12 gauge magnum shotguns
Give it another few days, Jake, your headach will go away...
Ramirezoid
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Would it be unruly to ask for the email of whoever's selling the armor pulls? I can't access the classifieds, but I got money, man.
Brandon McClain
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Not at all unruly. Thanks for approaching it politely 
my email is hosar21@yahoo.com.
my email is hosar21@yahoo.com.Brandon McClain
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Watch out stupid heavy on the pics!
Well thanks to tactonyx I have had a secret project as of late. Many of you have seen tactonyx build wip on his dmr. Well, we got our heads together and he sent it here to be cast. A few of the pulls will make their way back with the master and the mold will stay here. I started by building the box out of 5/8s mdf. I then built up the clay around the dmr which was a huge learning experience. Let's just say it was a learning experiences and my hands are sore from working the stupid clay. If you are going to do this, I recommend finding a way to gently heat the clay to make it maleable. I used my oven, setting it as low as it would go and putting it in for a short amount of time until it was workable. I would recommend using medium because the soft is very difficult to remove once you are ready to mold the second half. Anyway, I will post up some of the clay pics and continue the process from there.
Once the clay was done I poured one side, let it cure, flipped it over and began the unpleasant experience of removing all the clay. After hours of cleanup without finishing, I went to bed, woke up the morning and recommended. Finally after clearing all the clay I poured the second half. I also used boxes to make the molds for the scope and the detail on the cheek rest. The charging handle and flash suppressor I used 1 1/2 inch abs pipe for the mold frame. The molds turned out well, and the casting will start tomorrow. I will be cold casting the parts using smooth cast 320 and nickel silver powder. So here are the rest of the pics.
So yea, lots of pics, and there will be more tomorrow once I do the first cast. Enjoy. I know I do! It looks so much better in person. Watch soon for a limited run in the classifieds.
Well thanks to tactonyx I have had a secret project as of late. Many of you have seen tactonyx build wip on his dmr. Well, we got our heads together and he sent it here to be cast. A few of the pulls will make their way back with the master and the mold will stay here. I started by building the box out of 5/8s mdf. I then built up the clay around the dmr which was a huge learning experience. Let's just say it was a learning experiences and my hands are sore from working the stupid clay. If you are going to do this, I recommend finding a way to gently heat the clay to make it maleable. I used my oven, setting it as low as it would go and putting it in for a short amount of time until it was workable. I would recommend using medium because the soft is very difficult to remove once you are ready to mold the second half. Anyway, I will post up some of the clay pics and continue the process from there.
Once the clay was done I poured one side, let it cure, flipped it over and began the unpleasant experience of removing all the clay. After hours of cleanup without finishing, I went to bed, woke up the morning and recommended. Finally after clearing all the clay I poured the second half. I also used boxes to make the molds for the scope and the detail on the cheek rest. The charging handle and flash suppressor I used 1 1/2 inch abs pipe for the mold frame. The molds turned out well, and the casting will start tomorrow. I will be cold casting the parts using smooth cast 320 and nickel silver powder. So here are the rest of the pics.
So yea, lots of pics, and there will be more tomorrow once I do the first cast. Enjoy. I know I do! It looks so much better in person. Watch soon for a limited run in the classifieds.
Brandon McClain
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I tried rotocasting with it. Now I see what Adam means in the newbie vid. It's freaking 35 lbs of rubber and a 15lb+ quarter sheet of mdf. I am glad I am a bit of a gym addict or it may have killed me. It's about 8 lbs of resin to top it off. So by the time you are done, you are rocking around give or take 60 lbs. Yeah. The rifle is a half gallon of resin. So they aren't cheap to cast. And a pain. But oh so worth it. And the whole damn clay process, both installing and removing, took longer than the 6 hour cure time for each side of the rubber. And I think I may have picked the wrong damn rubber. But the end result is wonderful. The process just needs some tweaking. Oomoo tears easily if you aret careful. Next time will use rebound. But I can't not do as much right as I know how. If its worth doing its worth doing right.
ACDCrockr209
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Any news pics Brandon? I'm dying to see what the first pull looks like!!
-Pony
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Brandon McClain
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Well pony, ask and you shall receive. But only because you asked so nice
Templar 320
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Dude!!! Warn us next time. My head actually almost exploded when I saw the awesomeness emanating from your photo. Geez... some people are so inconsiderate.Well pony, ask and you shall receive. But only because you asked so nice
Brandon McClain
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Blame tactonyx! I just molded his masterpiece.
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