Halo SAW Build (n00b version)

[Koenator2284]

Hello everyone! I am Koenator2284 but you can just call me Koen.

I am in the process of finishing my UNSC SAW build (completely out of cardboard) and I think it turned out OK so far. I'll be back on later with pictures, as I don't have the files with me, but I just wanted to say "Hi".
I haven't seen many SAW builds (other than the bada** version that www.protagonist4hire.blogspot.com did) so I thought it would be fun to try to do as best a job I could. I don't generally enjoy peparuka because I like to design everything myself; that's the fun part.

So hi, and thanks for welcoming me to 405th! I hope to have a lot of fun here, and I'm looking forward to suggestions.

 

[Koenator2284]

Well, here it is in all it's (I hope) glory! I had a lot more planned for it then turned out, and I'm upset about the loss of a few crucial (at least to me) details on the drum mag, but I guess this will do.
If you guys like it, I'll be posting some WIP pictures. Let me know if it looks good.

 

[Chernobyl]

Despite my misgivings about cardboard builds generally not turning out incredibly well, this has honestly surprised me.

Colour me impressed. Well done on your build; I hope the sealing and painting process turns out just as well.

 

[Koenator2284]

Thanks for the compliments; I started the sealing process today, and I'll work on the sanding tomorrow. Hopefully I can find my WIP photos so you guys can see my progress. But I used some white silicone caulk to seal up the majorly open areas, you can see my Magnum in the background there. It will take about a full night to dry, so I'll get some updates in tomorrow.