ok, thanks.
do I need a specific type of caulking to fill gaps well?
Nah just standard stuff off the shelf. But when using. Use water to thin it out.
ok, thanks.
do I need a specific type of caulking to fill gaps well?
This is a build log not a place to post first pep or foam builds
This is a build log not a place to post first pep or foam builds
Also I'm on vacation so don't expect updates for the next two weeks
It's fine just be a bit more careful where you are posting things.Sorry about that. But that is my current build in progress. not done yet . Still somewhat new to the page.
We have a showcase page that you can post to, if you would like:Sorry about that. But that is my current build in progress. not done yet . Still somewhat new to the page.
Thank you for the helpWe have a showcase page that you can post to, if you would like:
- Hall of Honor - Post Pics of your finished armor/weapons
That page helped alot. Thank you againWe have a showcase page that you can post to, if you would like:
- Hall of Honor - Post Pics of your finished armor/weapons
Finally I have found a bit more time to work on this project. I got the front of the gun done, now all that's left is barrels and painting.View attachment 252099 View attachment 252100 View attachment 252101 View attachment 252102 View attachment 252103
Any color/pattern ideas?
Yeah it does feel a bit empty I will probably put a shape like a smaller version of the front on, and then put some screw heads in it.You should add some greeblies or panel lines, just something to break up the large flat area to help make it "pop". Adding height variations to the surface is what gives it that real world object look to it and can make or break any prop. Take a look at some Star Wars blasters or the Halo 4 weapons, there's some awesome examples of goofy sci-fi guns there that make excellent use of section breaks and random bolts/screws and widgets to make things look real.
The details look awesome dude. I don't think you went overboard at all, there's still plenty of open space and a good mix of greeblies, well done.Added more details probably too much
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Any tips for cutting holes for the barrels?( Or paint ideas)
Thanks I have a spade bit so I'll try that hopefully my barrels aren't too wideThe details look awesome dude. I don't think you went overboard at all, there's still plenty of open space and a good mix of greeblies, well done.
For barrels I've learned the hard way from doing my Fuel Rod Cannon that it's infinitely easier to either cut a channel for the barrel than adding it after. If you have a foam build having a barrel that runs the length of the prop body to add support, that's a bonus that can't be beat. If you use a harder medium such as wood, cutting out a channel beforehand will save you time and frustration of drilling out and keeping everything aligned. The Fuel Rod Cannon a year down the road is starting to show my mistake with the barrel coming loose and the adhesive mix I poured in to keep everything in place clearly ate away at something inside. This is more a warning for your next build honestly.
For the current build since you can't really split things open, I'd make sure that the barrel is less than half the total width of the prop, drill a pilot hole with a standard drill bit and then work up to a spade bit or hole cutting saw. Make sure you get at least half an inch to an inch deep so that the sidewalls can support the barrel and reduce the chance that it warps out of line over time.
Yup I have plastidip but I'm not quite ready to seal it yet I will seal it once the barrels are in and the gaps are filledLooking good. You probably want to seal your foam one way or another. Plasti-dip is a popular method of doing this.
thanks,Sweet....Adding that to the wish list.
thanks,
now I just have to decide how to paint it, I'm thinking white and brown, or something like that