Recent content by PainTrane

I'm a Halo fanatic, and I also have a dream of becoming a director some day. I'm deeply saddened that I can't participate in this project. Please try your hardest!!! You guys have something totally legit here, and it already looks friggin awesome! Make us proud guys!!! Don't cut corners! I have...

True that... Maybe just try to give it a LIGHTLY weathered look... Like, don't go overboard.

THIS IS A GOOD AND REALISTIC PAINT JOB: http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=15685&st=420 *round of applause*

Like this, excellent craftsmanship, but the paint job just doesn't do it for me. Just my opinion. http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=15759&st=180

Yeah, makes sense and all, but can't one make a gun look used but not fake and painted at the same time?

I figured someone would say that, and you're absolutely right. But the textures these people do on their replicas just look flat-out fake and unconvincing. I'm not trying to be a dick, I'm just trying to see if anyone gets what I'm saying. But yeah, obviously things will get used. I'll try and...

I may be new to these forums, but I ain't a noob when it comes to this. I've seen some frickin awesome Halo weapons on here. Awesomely detailed, just flat out cool. But what I don't get is why someone will put so much effort into a replica, then try to paint it and make it look exactly like the...

LOL yeah dude you're right. RESIN = NOT SAFE. Now I'm just looking at rubber...

Thanks, and yeah it would probably be pretty costly. Any more ideas? I'm pretty creative and I like hearing other people's ideas.

Ok ok ok... I ain't trying to start an argument and make people freak out. I just need some questions answered, please. What kind of material would YOU recommend? Is there a type of durable but flexible rubber that I can cast? Is it possible to coat a tough material like kevlar with...

Oh man no! I don't wanna make Halo armor and try to play paintball in it! LOL yeah that would suck. I'm just trying to make some basic battle plates that I can strap to my legs, arms, and a chest plate type thing. They won't be very thick, and I'm not gonna be wearing a whole lot. Just enough so...

Thanks Phixix, all I'm asking for is recommendations of different materials. You guys don't need to worry about me or my safety. If I die it's my own stupid fault ;) I too thought about the resin becoming brittle and shattering, so is there a type of strong rubber I can use? One that's...

That's cool, I understand. You also make a good point about the armor shattering... that wouldn't be very fun! Could any of you recommend a type of rubber that I could coat materials with? Now I'm just thinking of layering canvas or kevlar encased in a type of flexible rubber. Sorry about the...

I get you, no big deal. I'm not looking for help in actually creating functional armor, I'm just curious as to what type of resin is pretty strong. No other help needed.