Lord Crumb
New Member
I want to make two UNSC pistol's sometime in the next two weeks, I found this cool replica beretta that has the full slide action and i was thinking of getting some blocks of solid balsa wood and carving them into the casing over the top of the gun and fitting a small torch in the top.
I also want to build a full ODST suit but i havent got the patience (nor the printer) for a pep build so im thinking of doing it mostly with carved balsa blocks mounted on foam and a uniform. I was also thinking of coating the balsa with Bondo (or as we apparently call it in Australia, Bog) and then carving it for more strength and potential for detail.
Wanted to know if anyone else had attempted this and if you have any suggestions on the build or alternatives. I'm aware balsa wood isnt strong at all and can be hard to work with but i figure the suit will be very light-weight and i can build it quickly (plus i'm more of a carving guy anyway).
So please, any help would be sweet!
I also want to build a full ODST suit but i havent got the patience (nor the printer) for a pep build so im thinking of doing it mostly with carved balsa blocks mounted on foam and a uniform. I was also thinking of coating the balsa with Bondo (or as we apparently call it in Australia, Bog) and then carving it for more strength and potential for detail.
Wanted to know if anyone else had attempted this and if you have any suggestions on the build or alternatives. I'm aware balsa wood isnt strong at all and can be hard to work with but i figure the suit will be very light-weight and i can build it quickly (plus i'm more of a carving guy anyway).
So please, any help would be sweet!