Cardboard DMR... With some Questions...

[mikeyelderscrll]

Just some Pictures of my DMR...

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I just wanted to ask what to do about the barrel and the Optics?

To me it seems quite thin...
Could you please tell me if I did something wrong or if it is all right...
Thank you for Reading!!!

 

[duskullms]

i cant see the pictures...

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

Sorry, new to the new set up, I think I figured it out though. Tomorrow you shall see then...

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

 

[MrTiKi]

You might have to try a thicker board or some foamcore. It does look a bit thin to me.

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

So now what would I do about the Optics and Barrel?

 

[sik1276]

So now what would I do about the Optics and Barrel?

You can try scratch building them, but I do remember someone modeling a DMR on the forums. Last I checked, it hasn't been unfolded yet, but you could try looking for it.

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

You can try scratch building them, but I do remember someone modeling a DMR on the forums. Last I checked, it hasn't been unfolded yet, but you could try looking for it.

I check that out earlier...
And the Optics and Barrel aren't game accurate especially the Optics...
I haven't modeled anything before, but I know how to, So if you can find reference pictures so I could attempt the modeling, That would be very appreciated!
Thank you for your input!

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

Nevermind about the Optics part of my Comment^...
I checked and it is game accurate.

So now what do I do about the barrel?

 

[sik1276]

um...wooden dowels, etc.
Myself, luckily or unluckily, a bar from my chair broke apart and it fits perfectly for me.

 

[Anon ONI agent]

You might have to try a thicker board or some foamcore. It does look a bit thin to me.

With cardboard, as long as it's thicker than your middle finger, it's good.
Also, I believe the hollow area is where you stick the barrel. Leaving out the detail parts wasn't the best idea either. A scope would be beneficial as well. Other than that, excellent work!

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

With cardboard, as long as it's thicker than your middle finger, it's good.
Also, I believe the hollow area is where you stick the barrel. Leaving out the detail parts wasn't the best idea either. A scope would be beneficial as well. Other than that, excellent work!

Yes, I used Cardboard that you would find on normal boxes, where would you find this thicker Cardboard?

 

[Carpathia]

Nevermind about the Optics part of my Comment^...
I checked and it is game accurate.

So now what do I do about the barrel?

A short section of PVC pipe might look good as a barrel.

 

[Anon ONI agent]

Yes, I used Cardboard that you would find on normal boxes, where would you find this thicker Cardboard?

Some cardboard is actually layered, especially furniture boxes.

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

Some cardboard is actually layered, especially furniture boxes.

So if any time in the future I should just do two layers of cardboard for each piece you are spose to cut out?

 

[RetroCorn]

I would try using a wooden dowel, it's what I used for my sniper rifle barrel and it works perfectly.

 

[wolfshui]

wooden dowel would work fine, pvc works well, and is cheaper.

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

I would try using a wooden dowel, it's what I used for my sniper rifle barrel and it works perfectly.

wooden dowel would work fine, pvc works well, and is cheaper.

I think that I'll go to Michael's to get the wooden dowel, but then what would I do about the Muzzle Break and that Iron Sight thing???

 

[Anon ONI agent]

Hardware stores somtimes have thick, wooden poles. That should work perfectly for a scope. Also, PVC pipes can be found everywhere and many places will cut them to whatever size you need and charge you based on the length of the pipe they cut off for you. You may even be able to use an old soup can or toilet paper roll. The sight could be simply made from duct tape. The muzzle brake can be made by tightly wrapping and gluing paper around the barrel.

 

[mikeyelderscrll]

Hardware stores somtimes have thick, wooden poles. That should work perfectly for a scope. Also, PVC pipes can be found everywhere and many places will cut them to whatever size you need and charge you based on the length of the pipe they cut off for you. You may even be able to use an old soup can or toilet paper roll. The sight could be simply made from duct tape. The muzzle brake can be made by tightly wrapping and gluing paper around the barrel.

The muzzle break is a bit more complex than that, and I think that I'll make the scope out of Balsa, Never done anything like that but I'll try...