Props Beam Rifle

[Razgriz]

Hello folks,



This is Razgriz offering greetings and salutations! How have you all been?



I've been working on a Beam Rifle for a bit now and decided now would be a good time to show it to you all.



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It's coming along great and it should look like it came out of a Covenant weapons factory with a few more hours of work. However, I plan on molding and making cast of the weapon, and I don't know how much Rebound 25 to order! Or better yet... somebody in the Cleveland area who can mold and cast can help me out and get as many as they want...



I also must say, getting nice curves that are symmetrical is a pain int he butt!



But, yeah. There it is. Hope you all like.

 

[Tylkon]

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Well, so much for being the first with a beam rifle.



Actually, its good I see this because now...



I'M DETERMINED TO BEAT YOU!



Looks awesome so far, and you've just inspired my competitive edge, which I will apply to my own Beam Rifle. And yes, those curved edges are awful to work with for sure. Keep up the good work!

 

[Sir Tsaboc]

Wow, it looks great! Can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[Razgriz]

It's not a competition.



I should also mention I sculpted this with clay; I did not use pepakura/fiberglass/bondo.



But to ask again, anybody with experience molding, how many gallons of silicon would you think necessary to make the 'glove' around the rifle?

 

[Richie]

It's not a competition.



I should also mention I sculpted this with clay; I did not use pepakura/fiberglass/bondo.



But to ask again, anybody with experience molding, how many gallons of silicon would you think necessary to make the 'glove' around the rifle?

Well that answers my question, the surface looked a little bumpy in areas that's why I was leaning to thinking it was clay.



Did you find it rather difficult to sculpt, most of the time you only see helmets being sculpted?

 

[Razgriz]

Well that answers my question, the surface looked a little bumpy in areas that's why I was leaning to thinking it was clay.



Did you find it rather difficult to sculpt, most of the time you only see helmets being sculpted?

No, I didn't think it was too bad. Putting in details like lines and such is a heck of a lot easier with clay then it is bondo!



However, one thing that I think is easier with bondo/mud is to get a smooth surface. You can't sand clay! That's why the surface is sort of bumpy. That's the only part I'm having trouble with but am improving on.



Even then, smoothing isn't hard. What makes it hard is the curve of the rifle.

 

[Nintendude]

It's not a competition.



I should also mention I sculpted this with clay; I did not use pepakura/fiberglass/bondo.



But to ask again, anybody with experience molding, how many gallons of silicon would you think necessary to make the 'glove' around the rifle?

Maybe 2 gallons of silicone would be needed possibly less.

 

[rundown]

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Well, so much for being the first with a beam rifle.



Actually, its good I see this because now...



I'M DETERMINED TO BEAT YOU!



Looks awesome so far, and you've just inspired my competitive edge, which I will apply to my own Beam Rifle. And yes, those curved edges are awful to work with for sure. Keep up the good work!

its bin made before

 

[mkshane81]

It's not a competition.

I should also mention I sculpted this with clay; I did not use pepakura/fiberglass/bondo.



But to ask again, anybody with experience molding, how many gallons of silicon would you think necessary to make the 'glove' around the rifle?

I would say it really depends on the type of mold you make. You could make a jacket mould similar to what Adam did with his assault rifle, or the larger box moulds like rube built for leekegan's battle rifle. The jacket would definitely use less silicon, so I would say it is user preference. Hopefully that gives you good direction to get some ideas.



-Matt

 

[Bigwillie5]

idk, but would plaster of paris make a good mold too, especially since it might be more readily availabe

 

[ACDCrockr209]

Sweet! I love the Beam Rifle!



Would you mind posting bigger pics.



I want to see this baby with more detail.





-Pony