Reach Magnum Build [WIP]

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blackout11c

Jr Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 22, 2013

• #1

For my first build, I figured I might as well do something fairly easy. So I chose to do the Halo Reach M6G - B.
It is made of Styrofoam, but not finished yet. Yet...

 

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Exaldear

Active Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 23, 2013

• #2

looking good. needs paint.

 

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blackout11c

Jr Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 23, 2013

• #3

Exaldear said:

looking good. needs paint.

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And some filler. It is not as smooth as I would like, as the knife I was using took a bit of a chunk out of the grip.

On second thought, maybe I should make the attachment too.

 

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DastardlyEnd

New Member

• Jul 24, 2013

• #4

What kind of foam is that. I've been trying to find some.

 

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blackout11c

Jr Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 24, 2013

• #5

DastardlyEnd said:

What kind of foam is that. I've been trying to find some.

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It is styrofoam. In NZ, it can be bought from Gordon Harris Art Supplies (as the blue variety, shown here), but it is also used in insulation in the rest of the world as well (I think).

 

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blackout11c

Jr Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 24, 2013

• #6

UPDATE TIME!

I recently used some filler to smooth it out, then sanded the entire thing. In addition to that, I also made up the front attachment. On close inspection of the game model, this part houses a small torch/flashlight. So I added a torch/flashlight as well.

And with the torch/flashlight switched on.

 

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Katsu

Well-Known Member

Pacific Regiment

• Jul 24, 2013

• #7

Very awesome, it looks great!

The things people do with cardboard... keep up the good work!

 

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blackout11c

Jr Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 24, 2013

• #8

Katsu said:

Very awesome, it looks great!

The things people do with cardboard... keep up the good work!

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You've got to find something to do with spare cardboard!
The main purpose of the cardboard is to add some detail, and cover over the large indents in the side of the foam, as I had to cut out the middle to get the torch to fit. But it works.

 

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Exaldear

Active Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 25, 2013

• #9

looking great. just get some paint on it.

 

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blackout11c

Jr Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 25, 2013

• #10

Exaldear said:

looking great. just get some paint on it.

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I need to seal it first.

 

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dishabille

Jr Member

• Jul 27, 2013

• #11

looking good. is it all one piece? if so, thats impressive.

 

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blackout11c

Jr Member

New Zealand Regiment

• Jul 27, 2013

• #12

dishabille said:

looking good. is it all one piece? if so, thats impressive.

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The base of the magnum is one piece. The sides of the sight, the heat diffusers, and the hand guard are separate, as is the trigger, magazine, and laser on the front. Most of the gun, however, is one piece.