Props Reach M45 Tactical Shotgun Scratchbuild - Cardboard

[Shrubpig]

Hey! looks awesome Isn't there a sliced model? that would be easier, by Dad has some 1/4 inch wood you could probably have.

 

[Sgt Forge]

Hey! looks awesome Isn't there a sliced model? that would be easier, by Dad has some 1/4 inch wood you could probably have.

A sliced model wouldnt give me the detail I want to achieve by scratch building. I originally wanted to amke it out of wood though, but didnt have any. Maybe you and your brother could try making your own out of the wood your father has. I'd liek to see how it turns out.

 

[Road Kill]

thanks man and it looks like yours is coming along great =D keep up the good work

 

[Duckster18]

looks so complicated

 

[Kwameninja]

ahh! This build has so much swag!

 

[Octorock]

Great job on the Shotgun! However, how do you plan covering the areas in which corrugated cardboard insides are exposed?

 

[Sgt Forge]

Update time!

looks so complicated

It is a little bit, but I find this easier than pepping any weapon.

ahh! This build has so much swag!

Thanks man, all your props look WAAAY better than mine! Keep that going. Cant wait to see the DMR finished

Great job on the Shotgun! However, how do you plan covering the areas in which corrugated cardboard insides are exposed?

Thanks, and what areas are you speaking about? The end piece by the barrels?


Okay guys, I finally have something worth showing you:

I've been working a lot on the functioning portions of the shotgun. Whats I have here is the beginning of the top barrel/ sights. It has a metal pipe running through it that will connect to the injector port, so I can load dummy shells into it. The end cap can pop right off so I can get the rounds out, and it is held on by friction. Once I finish the details of this portion (rail, sights, etc) I will work on the injector port.
After taht its off to working on the pump area

Also, here's work on the stock

I'ts basically done, except a piece on the grip which I will do later.


Close up of the top portion:

The scissors are there to prop up the piece, since its rounded. It would fall backwards without it, and I thought that wouldn't look good in a picture.


Well, hope you all enjoyed, and will stick around to see the rest of the updates.

 

[Kwameninja]

Dude that shotty is baller, your cardboard skills are definitely top notch, I was gonna build one, but I figured I'd just come break in and take yours!

 

[Sgt Forge]

Dude that shotty is baller, your cardboard skills are definitely top notch, I was gonna build one, but I figured I'd just come break in and take yours!

Thanks! I plan to put in some more work on it tonight. I'd like to see how you build a shotgun, after seeing how well you made your M6 and M392.

ANd dont break into my house! I have a whole armory to stop you! Wait, never mind, those are all fake LOL

 

[Kwameninja]

Thanks! I plan to put in some more work on it tonight. I'd like to see how you build a shotgun, after seeing how well you made your M6 and M392.

ANd dont break into my house! I have a whole armory to stop you! Wait, never mind, those are all fake LOL

haha i cant wait to start it! Im trying to finish my dmr completely before i start up another project though!

 

[Sgt Forge]

Updates! 3/10/12

Alright, not so much on this update you guys, mostly cause I was playing Skyrim
But I'm proud of what I got done, and want to show you all.

This is everything I have so far:

Here is a closer pic of the top rail/sights portion.

I made the side vents and such by layering two pieces of cut templates over the flat piece. I like the result, but there were some issues, they are barely noticeable though. There are still some pieces to add to it before I can call those done, then I will move on to the rail and sights.

Another angle for ya:

Here you can see the butt plate of the stock, which I'm very proud of. That stock piece took me an entire day to make!


Also, I like how the barrel plug came out, so here's a detail shot of it

Well guys, that's it so far, but I plan to do a lot of work over the weekend, so expect more updates! Hope you like it, and please, comment and stick around to see the rest of it!

 

[Tyvern]

looks really awesome forge, keep it up man!

 

[thorn696]

Looks great.

 

[Kwameninja]

this is insane! stop playing skyrim and work! haha

 

[Sgt Forge]

Looks great.

Thanks!

this is insane! stop playing skyrim and work! haha

DANG! How'd you know I was playing Skyrim! LOL But now im actually working on the shotgun. hope to have the rail and sights done today

 

[p bro]

I don't know how you're doing all that tiny detail with cardboard but keep it up. Everything's looking damn fine.

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Wow Sgt, this is looking amazing, i figured id stop on by after you mentioning you working on a shotty in kwameninjas thread and man im being blown away. The details look fantastic and everything is comming together really nicely. Keep up the great work man.

 

[Sgt Forge]

Updates: 3/11/12

I don't know how you're doing all that tiny detail with cardboard but keep it up. Everything's looking damn fine.

Thank you , the detailing is the fun part, even if it is a bit difficult. ANd I plan to see thsi project through.

Wow Sgt, this is looking amazing, i figured id stop on by after you mentioning you working on a shotty in kwameninjas thread and man im being blown away. The details look fantastic and everything is comming together really nicely. Keep up the great work man.

Thanks, its great that everyone loves this build. Its my first ever scratch build , and I wanted to make it as accurate as possible.




Okay so here are some pics. Its a very minimal update, but I thought you all would like to see it.

Back Sight - finished

Forward Sight - WIP

After I finish the forward sight, all that's left for this piece is the rail and a few minor details.

 

[Cereal Killl3r]

Looks really good! Will be following along from here on out.
Cheers, keep up the great work.

 

[Road Kill]

great job man it looks really great =D keep it up