Jaku's Venator, Marine, and Misc builds

[Terric]

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.

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

These r my odst Eva foam build.

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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

 

[Terric]

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

Sorry about that. But that is my current build in progress. not done yet . Still somewhat new to the page.

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

Sorry about that. But that is my current build in progress. not done yet . Still somewhat new to the page.

It's fine just be a bit more careful where you are posting things.

 

[BDUB]

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:
- Hall of Honor - Post Pics of your finished armor/weapons

 

[Terric]

We have a showcase page that you can post to, if you would like:
- Hall of Honor - Post Pics of your finished armor/weapons

Thank you for the help

 

[Terric]

We 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 again

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

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.
Any color/pattern ideas?

 

[TurboCharizard]

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?

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.

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

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.

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.
I also realized that I forgot the trigger and guard.

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

Added more details probably too much

Any tips for cutting holes for the barrels?( Or paint ideas)

 

[TurboCharizard]

Added more details probably too much
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Any tips for cutting holes for the barrels?( Or paint ideas)

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.

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.

 

[SI3RRA 117]

Looking good. You probably want to seal your foam one way or another. Plasti-dip is a popular method of doing this.

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

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.

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.

Thanks I have a spade bit so I'll try that hopefully my barrels aren't too wide

Looking good. You probably want to seal your foam one way or another. Plasti-dip is a popular method of doing this.

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 filled

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

Finally got around to putting in the barrels

More updates coming soon

 

[Dirtdives2424]

Sweet....Adding that to the wish list.

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

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

 

[TurboCharizard]

thanks,
now I just have to decide how to paint it, I'm thinking white and brown, or something like that

I'm always a fan of dark gunmetal clours with white paneling and colour splash highlights for future space guns. Could be the old 40k Tau player in me coming out though. Black and brown would definitely work really well!

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

1/2 is coated, the other half is a frosty plastidip right know.

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

Taped up it looks a bit like a BR or a mix between BR and assault riffle

Should have painted pictures tonight