Dreadnaught
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Good stuff, sir. My thanks.
Jorge Armor: WIP
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Dreadnaught
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Sorry about the absense, folks. I'll be doing some more work on the helmet this weekend, and may even get the first run of the matching torso and backpack started from Rhinoc and unfolded by Ral Partha.
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Toacrabman
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Its not similar in any way besides being a machine gun, the belt box isn't even on the same side. People usually just use it so they don't have to build the core, and they can just add a barrel and a shield. It would end up a lot better if you took the time to build the core. The difference is that it wont shoot fun squishy foam darts. Ive modified tons of nerf guns, I even made a raider pistol, I minimized a double shot to pistol size, no stock or anything, and i made a Longshot into a hammerburst, a maverick into a bolter, and a Fast action lever rifle into the Gnasher shotgun, then made longer shells that held three minimized darts for that shotgun effect.
ForgedReclaimer
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I hope the helmet wont give you to much grief. it looks really good so far.
PS: the attachment is really not that accurate, it was supposed to be rebuilt but i cant do any 3d at the moment.
PS: the attachment is really not that accurate, it was supposed to be rebuilt but i cant do any 3d at the moment.
I couldn't agree more,
I tried to use this as a base for my mod-build-turned-scratch-build for the chain gun and, literally, the only piece I used was the back hand grip...
But the chain gun is actually fairly straight forward to build. It is just a few modular parts that you can build up with cardboard, hot glue them together, and, hey, you've got the Jorge gun!
If you need some help, I have the link to the build in my signature!
hellphoenix36
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speaking of your jorge gun, when will we get an update on that! My keyboard is all slobery from the anticipation!
UNSCsergentX
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what program did u use to open the pep files ive been having a hard time finding a good program to open them can u point me in the right direction thanks
Dreadnaught
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I started initially with the Pepakura Viewer, but have sicne upgraded to the Pepkura Designer ver. 3. The programs are free to use. Viewer is very limited in scope, but in some ways, seems to be more user friendly. Designer is needed if you want to change the scales, layouts, or refine the designs at all. The only downside is that you can't save any changes in Designer unless you buy a password for $30.
As far as the gun goes, I've already seen that it's only about 40% the length it needs to be, and the box being on the wrong side is a simple fix. I'm planning to use the chain as an addition bit of the prop, with it hanging out the left side of the gun for a few links. Maybe. I don't see an ejection port on the model I have, so I may not do that at all. I'll discard the barrel entirely, and cut the handle off as well. The whole feed system will be mated to either a cardboard fabrication or a foam-filled coffee can or large mayonaise jug. I'm looking to scratch build the entire main body and barrel, so the cardboard WIP Akadamee is doing will come in very handy as a reference.
Forged Reclaimer, if I can ask, what about the attachment is inaccurate? I'll hold off on that until you reply. Given my speed of work, anyway, I'm not in a huge rush for it.
Thanks, ya'll.
Dread
As far as the gun goes, I've already seen that it's only about 40% the length it needs to be, and the box being on the wrong side is a simple fix. I'm planning to use the chain as an addition bit of the prop, with it hanging out the left side of the gun for a few links. Maybe. I don't see an ejection port on the model I have, so I may not do that at all. I'll discard the barrel entirely, and cut the handle off as well. The whole feed system will be mated to either a cardboard fabrication or a foam-filled coffee can or large mayonaise jug. I'm looking to scratch build the entire main body and barrel, so the cardboard WIP Akadamee is doing will come in very handy as a reference.
Forged Reclaimer, if I can ask, what about the attachment is inaccurate? I'll hold off on that until you reply. Given my speed of work, anyway, I'm not in a huge rush for it.
Thanks, ya'll.
Dread
ForgedReclaimer
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The arms on the side that hold to the front of the helmet aren't really correctly angled to fit snug. Its good if you modify it a little after building it but stock its not really that... correct due to the reference i had back before the game came out.
Dreadnaught
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Ok... so it'll just need a little bit of modding to fit properly. No worries. I've found a few spots that the program made that necessary. So far, nothing more than a bit of trim here and there, so I figure the attachement won't be much worse, if any.
hellphoenix36
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dread, this is coming out great! keep up the good work!
Dreadnaught
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MykiiAmore
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Hey Dread!
Just caught sight of this and must say it is looking pretty cool.
I hope this project works out well for you!
All the best!
Mykii
Just caught sight of this and must say it is looking pretty cool.
I hope this project works out well for you!
All the best!
Mykii
Dreadnaught
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Thanks, ya'll... I've had full couple of weeks and no real progress to show for this weekend. Between working and having to deal with a very sick dog before I made the decision to put her down, I just didn't have the time to do much. I did manage to get all but the ear boxes and the little cylinder pieces cut out this weekend. If they cancel drill for weather, I'll get the pieces assembled next weekend and post the pics then.
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Dreadnaught
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Here we go... Progress with pics... I'm 6 pieces shy of finishing this one, and those are all parts that rest under the attachment.
Evil ear boxes, complete with little cylindrical whats-its...
Pop-sickle stick brim leveling device...
I'll probably finish the last pieces tomorrow, and then get started on the first run of the torso and back pack combo by Rhinoc and unfolded by Ral Partha.
As always, thanks, ya'll...
Dread
Evil ear boxes, complete with little cylindrical whats-its...
Pop-sickle stick brim leveling device...
I'll probably finish the last pieces tomorrow, and then get started on the first run of the torso and back pack combo by Rhinoc and unfolded by Ral Partha.
As always, thanks, ya'll...
Dread
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hellphoenix36
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noice, i like, i like
Dreadnaught
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I'm making myself fall back into my slow-poke mode to do this work. At least until I get the stuff pepped and resined. I've learned that I make fewer mistakes resulting in a faster overall turn out.
One thing I've noticed about this helmet... When you look at it dead on, it looks like the left side of the jawline is drawn up in a mild smirk. Hopefully, I'll be able to minimize that look with the fibreglass and resin/bondo stages.
One thing I've noticed about this helmet... When you look at it dead on, it looks like the left side of the jawline is drawn up in a mild smirk. Hopefully, I'll be able to minimize that look with the fibreglass and resin/bondo stages.
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