Ma5b Assault Rifle Wip

cm374787 · Sep 18, 2008

I've started on an MA5B Assault Rifle as seen in Halo: Combat Evolved.

Some pictures of the rifle so far.

Template

Cardboard layers (I made four even though there's only two in this picture)

Four layers glued together before detailing

Four layers after detailing

I'm planning on either fiberglassing or using paper mache to cover this before painting it, what would people recomend?

Modeler · Sep 18, 2008

I really think it looks great so far! I like your idea of layering the model with other cut-outs and forming the details with other layers! I remember when I first started, mine looked exactly like your cut=outs, just not as detailed as the last picture. Hope to see more..

- Modesty and Mope's ~ The Modeler

cm374787 · Sep 18, 2008

Modeler said:
I really think it looks great so far! I like your idea of layering the model with other cut-outs and forming the details with other layers! I remember when I first started, mine looked exactly like your cut=outs, just not as detailed as the last picture. Hope to see more..

- Modesty and Mope's ~ The Modeler

Thanks

tlither · Sep 19, 2008

It looks like you are off to a great start! I'll be waiting to see this finished. Good luck.

FinnishSpartan · Sep 19, 2008

tlither said:
I'll be waiting to see this finnished.

Finnish, where?? Oh, here i am.. D' oh!
Anyways, the assault rifle looks like a great start, reminds me of my assault rifle back in the days... *sigh*
Wait!? Im still working on it.. D' oh!

Add a couple of more layers for the details and it will look cool.
I would suggest cutting out the cardboard flashlight, or scope. Since that is one part, you dont want to make out of cardboard.

Good luck!
-FSS

PS. Use resin and bondo, dont fiberglass it. If you want a non toxic option, paper mache.
The cardboard gives it a good structural strenght.

S1l3nt V1p3r · Sep 19, 2008

I see you already have the layering techique figured out.

Keep it up, it's gonna look great!

cm374787 · Sep 19, 2008

Finnish_Spartan said:
Add a couple of more layers for the details and it will look cool.
I would suggest cutting out the cardboard flashlight, or scope. Since that is one part, you dont want to make out of cardboard.

Good luck!
-FSS

PS. Use resin and bondo, dont fiberglass it. If you want a non toxic option, paper mache.
The cardboard gives it a good structural strenght.

I might add another layer on the grip bumps so they stand out on the sides a little more, anything else that you could recommend?

I wasn't planning on having a real flashlight in there, though that might be possible if I can figure out how to do it so I can remove the flashlight.

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