First Helmet, any suggestions?

[spartan 0]

You need to use the gel type superglue. The one that says it works on paper on the package.

 

[Kanniba1istic]

i thought about getting the gel but ive never used it before so i didnt, is that what you use? if so, is it really better?

 

[Boba Fett]

actually, the best glue I have EVER used is Bob Smith industries gap-filling super glue. It's not gel, not liquid. it's a very thick liquid. it costs 8 bucks for a large bottle, but it will last a long time. a little dab or 2 on the flap and is it DONE. Don't go the cheap route, get the BSI stuff.
http://www.bsi-inc.com/Pages/hobby/ca.html
second on this list, you can get it in most hobby shops.

 

[Liamthedevastator]

I'm glad you got some cardstock! You'll find your life to be much easier now. Assembling is way easier when your pieces aren't flimsy

I've never used super glue before, but everybody appears to know what they're talking about. You could always try this Alternative Glue. The thread was started by NullArc (don't know where he is now...) and the method is tried, tested, and pretty cheap.

Can't wait to see some photos of your progress!

 

[spartan 0]

doing good so far

 

[Kanniba1istic]

I'm glad you got some cardstock! You'll find your life to be much easier now. Assembling is way easier when your pieces aren't flimsy

I've never used super glue before, but everybody appears to know what they're talking about. You could always try this Alternative Glue. The thread was started by NullArc (don't know where he is now...) and the method is tried, tested, and pretty cheap.

Can't wait to see some photos of your progress!

Cardstock is so much easier to use! Also, i discovered the wonderful art of scoring folds, makes it tons easier.Heres some pics =]

By null at 2011-02-06

By null at 2011-02-05
Side note, im prolly gonna redo the boot with a different material

 

[spartan 0]

it might fit im not finished yet but i dont think its going to fit

 

[Kanniba1istic]

im putting my armor to the side a bit so i can focus on making my sniper rifle

 

[spartan 0]

im just going to mod nerf guns

 

[Kanniba1istic]

i have an m16 airsoft gun that im modding into the sniper rifle from halo 3

 

[spartan 0]

cool where i live i can only have a bow and arrow or nerf guns

 

[Kanniba1istic]

Thats how it is in Virginia? i didnt know that, here in North Carolina we can have airsoft guns but they have to have an orange tip.

 

[spartan 0]

well i live in a townhouse community 30 min away from dc so im not allowed much here

 

[Kanniba1istic]

ah well that makes much more sense then

 

[Liamthedevastator]

Cardstock is so much easier to use! Also, i discovered the wonderful art of scoring folds, makes it tons easier.

Scoring folds made my builds at least 2 or 3 times faster. When I was using an Xacto knife (I want to get another...) I often came close to cutting through the cardstock though...scary stuff :S

Whats the plan for the M16?

@Spartan-0: Good idea man, I love all of the functioning nerf mods on the site.

 

[Kanniba1istic]

Scoring folds made my builds at least 2 or 3 times faster. When I was using an Xacto knife (I want to get another...) I often came close to cutting through the cardstock though...scary stuff :S

Whats the plan for the M16?

@Spartan-0: Good idea man, I love all of the functioning nerf mods on the site.

For the M16 i'm basically removing the front sights and extending the barrel with a pvc pipe. Removing the top carrying handle, to replace with a scope, adding a nice magazine cover, and such like that.

 

[spartan 0]

i was going to mod a longshot into a battle rifle but i cant find them anymore so im going to mod a recon cs6 into a silenced odst smg

 

[Kanniba1istic]

thats pretty cool, i wanted to do the assault rifle but an m16 doesnt have a bullpup design, so i had to go with the sniper, which is the only gun in halo that isnt bullpup. Other than pistols, smg's and covenant weapons.

 

[spartan 0]

buzz bee toys made a airsoft (rip off ) assualt rifle its green and orange so people paint it orange i kinda want it cuz it has a flashlight built into it

 

[Kanniba1istic]

Yes, well, back to the subject of the thread, i chose to start With Mark VI which im currently taking a break from, for no other reason then that i am sick so i dont feel the drive to do it at the moment. But once i get started again ill post some WIP photos on here.