ShaggyAubergine
New Member
Hello there
I am a Halo fan since I was 12. I am totally unaware of games released after Reach because of a lack of time, but I keep an eye on what's going on and I read a lot of novels. And I don't know why, but for about one month I felt like time had come to look into cosplaying ; I plan on going the ODST way.
I did some research and pepakura seems the way to go for me (I don't know, I just feel I am not a foam guy !). I tried to build a MA5B rifle, it was a semi success (80 g/m² paper + lack of thinking ahead) but I proved myself I am able to glue pieces of paper together ! Sort of a crash-test. I now have to find a card stock-capable printer to work with (mine won't go beyond 160 g/m²... theoretically). By the way, I am still not quite sure which thickness to choose, this thread is somewhat confusing, lots of different opinions ^^' Anyway, I am pretty low on money to spend on hobbies, so I'll probably stick to the paper part for now : I don't have much tools (some wrenches, screwdrivers and bike-specific tools which won't help me there, right ?).
And there is weaponry. I cannot imagine a completely static firearm; removable magazines, working trigger and charging handle would be the minimum. Being able to load cartridges in the chamber and to expel them with the handle would be huge M7 submachine-gun seems to have a telescopic butt and a pliable handle, these would also be very cool to have (ODST, hey ?). I'm a bit of a perfectionist... which often leads me to give up on projects. I understand these features would be uneasy to get with a paper build. This DMR looks pretty amazing but the author doesn't give much guidance or explanations. Did someone on the forum already came up with this kind of project ? I was a soldier for three years and I knew (and still know !) my service rifle very well, but I guess it would rather difficult to get proper informations on the inside parts of a Halo weapon, so I plan on mimicking another real guns. But I don't really know where to start... I did have a little training in mechanical engineering some years ago but I am still pretty skill-less. And tool-less. I am really not in a hurry though, I plan on gathering ideas here and there and take all the time I need
Oh, and I am French !
Feet first into hell <o
I am a Halo fan since I was 12. I am totally unaware of games released after Reach because of a lack of time, but I keep an eye on what's going on and I read a lot of novels. And I don't know why, but for about one month I felt like time had come to look into cosplaying ; I plan on going the ODST way.
I did some research and pepakura seems the way to go for me (I don't know, I just feel I am not a foam guy !). I tried to build a MA5B rifle, it was a semi success (80 g/m² paper + lack of thinking ahead) but I proved myself I am able to glue pieces of paper together ! Sort of a crash-test. I now have to find a card stock-capable printer to work with (mine won't go beyond 160 g/m²... theoretically). By the way, I am still not quite sure which thickness to choose, this thread is somewhat confusing, lots of different opinions ^^' Anyway, I am pretty low on money to spend on hobbies, so I'll probably stick to the paper part for now : I don't have much tools (some wrenches, screwdrivers and bike-specific tools which won't help me there, right ?).
And there is weaponry. I cannot imagine a completely static firearm; removable magazines, working trigger and charging handle would be the minimum. Being able to load cartridges in the chamber and to expel them with the handle would be huge M7 submachine-gun seems to have a telescopic butt and a pliable handle, these would also be very cool to have (ODST, hey ?). I'm a bit of a perfectionist... which often leads me to give up on projects. I understand these features would be uneasy to get with a paper build. This DMR looks pretty amazing but the author doesn't give much guidance or explanations. Did someone on the forum already came up with this kind of project ? I was a soldier for three years and I knew (and still know !) my service rifle very well, but I guess it would rather difficult to get proper informations on the inside parts of a Halo weapon, so I plan on mimicking another real guns. But I don't really know where to start... I did have a little training in mechanical engineering some years ago but I am still pretty skill-less. And tool-less. I am really not in a hurry though, I plan on gathering ideas here and there and take all the time I need
Oh, and I am French !
Feet first into hell <o