Magnet Idea

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Recon Macias

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #1

Im not completely sure if this has been done before but here I go. One of the most epic moments in the Halo universe is when Master Chief puts his AR on his back and shields himself from the wraith blast (My opinion). To what I'm getting at is wouldn't it be cool to be able to do the same? Be able to store your weapon with the same ease as the Chief. What I've been thinking is of putting a magnet on the back of the armor and fitting something metal in the AR (or the weapon of choice). Any opinions will be welcomed and I will be posting my progress soon.

 

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Spitfire22V

Well-Known Member

• Sep 12, 2011

• #2

It's been done before...



(Obviously, I did it with the Magnum, but I have seen someone do it with a rifle on the back using the same method).

 

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Recon Macias

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #3

Oh wow. how convinient.

 

Satchmo III

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #4

Recon Macias said:

Im not completely sure if this has been done before but here I go. One of the most epic moments in the Halo universe is when Master Chief puts his AR on his back and shields himself from the wraith blast (My opinion). To what I'm getting at is wouldn't it be cool to be able to do the same?

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Since the magnetic weapon thing has already been tested successfully, I think you should focus on generating the shield.

 

vshore100

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Southern Regiment

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #5

Satchmo III said:

Since the magnetic weapon thing has already been tested successfully, I think you should focus on generating the shield.

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That's it Satchmo, give him the easy part...lol!

 

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Recon Macias

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #6

Do you know if anyone has ever done the shield that the jackals carry around?

 

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coldevil123

Jr Member

• Sep 12, 2011

• #7

I have seen it done before somewhere. I believe the person simply molded some plastic in the shape and painted on the shield-y effect. I don't think it'd be that hard to do if you have the necessary materials.

 

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Recon Macias

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #8

Yeah I thought as much. Just being curious.

 

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Varsity

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #9

Ithica made a jackal shield

 

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mitch35542

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #10

There has been an entire jackal suit with the shield, but that doesn't mean you can't make one.

 

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Agent Arizona

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #11

mitch35542 said:

There has been an entire jackal suit with the shield, but that doesn't mean you can't make one.

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Yup, here it is.

http://randomflyingpigeons.deviantart.com/art/Kek-the-Kig-Yar-164292046
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/18096-Jackal-Costume-Complete

 

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Recon Macias

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #12

Nah. I'm already working on a Spartan II armor. Its going pretty slow cause of school and work. I'm still in the gluing stage. But as soon as I complete a piece I'll post it. :3

 

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Recon Macias

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #13

I forgot to mention this too. The pep files i printed out are super thin. I tried making them thicker and still nothing. I wont mind printing them all over again but if they where more noticeable. I'm sure its a simple solution that I may be overlooking. Any hints on how to fix this problem?

 

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Unity

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #14

Thin? Its paper.

That is why you use resin and fiberglass to make it hard.

 

Fudz073

Active Member

• Sep 12, 2011

• #15

Are the lines too thin??

 

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Recon Macias

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #16

Sorry, not the paper. I forgot to add that borders I'm supposed to cut are really thin. I can barely see the line on the card stock. And thank you JBetts, you reminded me I still need to buy fiberglass.

 

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Unity

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• Sep 13, 2011

• #17

Recon Macias said:

Sorry, not the paper. I forgot to add that borders I'm supposed to cut are really thin. I can barely see the line on the card stock. And thank you JBetts, you reminded me I still need to buy fiberglass.

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Haha , your welcome man! I have not a clue how to fix the lines. Ill talk to my friend Nintendude about it (He is a pepakura GOD) and see if he can help you.

 

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SkullBoy13

Active Member

• Sep 13, 2011

• #18

Hmm... Magnets... > I might do that, But what kind of store should i go to for the magnets :/?

 

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Spitfire22V

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• Sep 13, 2011

• #19

SkullBoy13 said:

Hmm... Magnets... > I might do that, But what kind of store should i go to for the magnets :/?

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You're going to want to use Rare Earth magnets, also known as Neodymium magnets. These are usually not sold in stores, so you'll most likely have the best luck shopping for them online.

I purchased my magnets from DealExtreme.com. They work great and are priced right, though the shipping took weeks for me.

 

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Recon Macias

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• Sep 13, 2011

• #20

Thank you for your help JBetts. Also, is the magnet gonna be able to hold the weapon even while your moving?