Sliced Foam H3 Shotgun WIP

[Gamemaster]

Here is a project I've started, a shotgun to go with the MK VI.
After staring at the pep files and the ref pics for a couple days I cut out some patterns and started with a few foam shapes. I made it in 3 parts and 2 layers with the seams where details will hide them. Here is the work so far...

I cut some channels for wood and metal reinforcements to make it rigid


Then added the second layer

It's coming along nicely, next up is 2mm foam around the butt and to shape a foam grip for the front. Still contemplating the top barrel, I might go with cardboard tubes wrapped in 2mm foam with burned in details. Worked good on the helm side vents, I think I will stare at it some more until epiphany comes to visit...

[Mensrea Prod.]

Looking good. How long is it? I'll be watching this on.

[LongShot-X]

I'd say it would be easier to do it all with wood... since you have a dremel and a wood burning/carving kit.

I'll send Epiphany over after I'm done... Need to do more research on the Gravity Hammer. eg. How I want to light it all up and make it easy to access the inside for add-ons.

[Gamemaster]

Looking good. How long is it? I'll be watching this on.

It's 33" so far, I think it will get a little longer once I put the end barrel components on

@Longshot Epiphany was my date! Didn't I prove to those brutes that shotgun beats hammer? Mid-swing and his jaw was on the floor :P

[BioDelta]

I look's great, I hope you post picks of the barrel soon.

[score1987]

I like it. what kind of foam are you using? I've been trying to figure out a way to make some weapons without pep. it takes too long. I'm not very patient

[Gamemaster]

Thanks for the kudos, did some more work on it and I must say, it is starting to look fairly realistic. I'm using 10mm (1/2" for you Americans) foam but it needs reinforcement between layers or it is floppy. Length with barrel is 37"
Here are some pics

Bottom view

And I have a question, for this part under the barrel do I leave it hollow (is that where the empty shells pop out?) or can I put a light in there?

[LongShot-X]

That's looking very good buddy!

Oh oh... I have a feeling that its gona need some paint!

Hmmm, I'll wana borrow it once its complete... Photo ops! hehehehe

[box o crayons]

the bottom tube is the light the shells eject out the side and load through the top if i remember correctly, looks great though

[Gamemaster]

the bottom tube is the light the shells eject out the side and load through the top if i remember correctly, looks great though

That's what I thought too, wanted to be sure though, thanks

@Longshot Yeah, it will need some paint, and I will need some reference pics to finish the details. Sounds like a good excuse to play some Halo!