Halo UNSC Weapons By Justinian

JUSTINIAN · Jun 30, 2014

rosh said:
Awesome as usual justin. That's my favorite gun from H2 and 3 without a doubt.

Thanks. It's one of my favorites as well.

Big update. I go a lot of work done this weekend.

First up, I was able to put my lathe to work, and I made the barrel. I used PVC pipe as a base, but it was about 3/16" too wide, so it had to be shaved down... I like my parts to be exact.

Once the basic shape was there, it was time to add the holes. I made a template with some blue painters tape, and applied it to the barrel.

Then I used my drill press to get all of the holes drilled at the exact same depth.

30 minutes, and 135 holes later, the barrel is complete.

Next up was to engrave all of the fine details into the parts. Here is the front grip.

Here are the tab things that go on the side of the stock. Very simple design, but accomplish the perfect look.

Then I cut out and assembled the front and rear sights.

I needed two screws (as details) but only had one. so I made a mold and some copies.

And last but not least, I got most of the details on the base of the gun finished.

All of the parts are coming together very well. And I am surprisingly still on schedule. I'll be doing the last of the "fine tuning" tomorrow, and then I will be starting the molds tomorrow night. Stay tuned for more SMG speedbuilding madness.

The Terminator · Jun 30, 2014

Just wow :thumbsup
Really awesome work!!

JUSTINIAN · Jul 3, 2014

The Terminator said:
Just wow :thumbsup
Really awesome work!!

Thank you.

Another big update. I spent the last few days pretty much working around the clock on getting this finished up and molded. For some reason it took me almost twice as long as normal to get this one molded.

But here is the master copy all finished, and assembled.

The front grip folds and the stock is collapsible. I will get into those details later.

7 box molds for this kit. Here they are with the last layer of silicone curing. I used Mold Star 30.

And here they are taken apart and in the process of being cleaned off. The release agent, and clay needs to be thoroughly cleaned, before any resin can be poured in.

And then there were two. The first casting is on top.

The first casting was more of a test, to make sure that everything works. It does, but needs some tweaking to minimize air bubbles. I'll be using the long weekend to get one (or two) painted.

Thanks for looking.

red4 · Jul 4, 2014

You need to make an ODST accessory kit.

drjag · Jul 4, 2014

I love how clean and precise your work is on these guns; makes me wanna get a laser cutter even more.

JUSTINIAN · Jul 11, 2014

red4 said:
You need to make an ODST accessory kit.

I do have plans to make the ODST version. It just might be a few months before I can get to it.

drjag said:
I love how clean and precise your work is on these guns; makes me wanna get a laser cutter even more.

THank you. I love using my laser cutter. It is my main tool.... other than sand paper.

Big update.

I have been working around the clock, trying to get two of these finished. And during this mad rush, I have forgotten to take pictures.

So here it is with all of the base coat colors done.

Overall it is a very easy kit to clean up. The seam lines are the only issue, and the occasional air bubble. For weathering I did some experimenting with my airbrush, and liked the results much better than the standard dry brush and then a blackwash. So here is the final paint job.

I will elaborate more on the finishing process soon.

red4 · Jul 11, 2014

I know it's not gonna happen, but I wish you'd revisit the Magnum and fix the scale, as well as the strange wedge-shaped magazine.

Lazerblade · Jul 15, 2014

I am about half way through the assembly of two of Justins amazing kits. I cannot compare to the amazing work others have done with his kits but for a first time weapon builder, I figured I would share. The detail on Justins kits shows just how much he loves making these things and also what an artist he is.

Both weapons about a month ago. Nothing fined tuned or even put together.

A few days ago with another RPF member Dustin W's electronics installed.

JUSTINIAN · Jul 18, 2014

Lazerblade said:
I am about half way through the assembly of two of Justins amazing kits. I cannot compare to the amazing work others have done with his kits but for a first time weapon builder, I figured I would share. The detail on Justins kits shows just how much he loves making these things and also what an artist he is.

Both weapons about a month ago. Nothing fined tuned or even put together.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/Lazerblade29/IMG_4395521805051_zpsd9a1d52c.jpeg

A few days ago with another RPF member Dustin W's electronics installed.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/Lazerblade29/20140713_215753_zps96440c92.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/Lazerblade29/20140713_215630_zps00398c31.jpg

Awesome job! They look fantastic.

Update time.

I was finally able to get some time to go into detail of how I was going to make the stock move. It is actually quite simple. Sometimes closet doors have something on them called a ball catch.

They are usually intended for regular size doors, and are quite large. But I did enough searching, and found them in a small enough size to fit on the stock.

When the stock is inserted into the gun, the ball will be pushed in, to make it flush with the stock.

The stock can move freely, until the ball lines up with one of the two holes, and the spring pushes it down, causing it to catch.

There are two acrylic strips. One with holes and one without. The one with the holes, goes on the bottom, with the hole closest to the side going in first. The solid strip goes on top. Once those are glued in place, it should work perfectly. If it is too tight, the actual stock may need to be sanded down a bit more.

Here are all of the parts in the basic SMG kit.

I also have a few extra kits available if anyone is interested.

JUSTINIAN · Jul 25, 2014

I can finally let the cat out of the bag. Microsoft contracted me to make a few of my guns for them to use at SDCC. They have a photo booth for people to take pictures at, and needed weapons for people to pose with.

2 of each gun. They specifically requested the SMG, which I didn't have. I normally don't do custom orders like this, especially not on very short notice. But for Microsoft, I am very willing to bend over backwards.

So, if anyone is at SDCC this week, please stop by the Xbox Lounge at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, and see my guns, and a few other props from Stony Props.

The Terminator · Jul 25, 2014

Wow, that is some compliment! :thumbsup

I gotta ask... are they paying you for them, or is it more like make these for us and we won't suit your ass?

and they look amazing! Like you took them directly from the game into the real world.

Camaro91 · Jul 25, 2014

That's a hell of an honor! And nice to see your work is getting around!

Daphur · Jul 27, 2014

JUSTINIAN said:
It's time to jump start this thread back up with a bang.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/JustinBranfuhr/Guns/102_4127_zps35c900b7.jpg

What is that book you have opened?

The Sirbates · Jul 29, 2014

How much would it be to have one made for me

Mike J. · Jul 29, 2014

So Microsoft contracted you – that's pretty awesome!

WarriorSif · Jul 30, 2014

Wow. These are amazing. Are you planning on doing the DMR?

JUSTINIAN · Oct 10, 2014

The Terminator said:
Wow, that is some compliment! :thumbsup

I gotta ask... are they paying you for them, or is it more like make these for us and we won't suit your ass?

and they look amazing! Like you took them directly from the game into the real world.

They did pay me for my work. It was a huge honor to do it.

Camaro91 said:
That's a hell of an honor! And nice to see your work is getting around!

I am very happy that they liked my work enough to have me make them.

Daphur said:
What is that book you have opened?

The book is the Halo Encyclopedia.

WarriorSif said:
Wow. These are amazing. Are you planning on doing the DMR?

Right now I do not have any plans to make a DMR.

I guess leading up to Dragon Con, this thread got a little neglected. Here are a few shots.

I have gotten many requests to do the ODST SMG. So over the past 2 days I have been working on this. I turned these parts on the lathe. I am becoming very fond of this tool.

Then I spent a few hours and laser cut the parts to make the other attachments.

Here is everything put together and in primer.

I should be able to wrap these up and mold them pretty soon.

Thanks for looking.

Godslayer225 · Nov 26, 2014

hey, ive been following you from start of this year, ive just made a account to say, Good work and keep up the good work! Now, im a heavy weapons expert in halo (all ways loved the big stuff) with the spartan lazer, rocket launcher and the sniper, so are you making them anytime soon at all and do you sell on ebay and post to aus?

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Airball33 · Nov 26, 2014

Hey, i'm new here.

Your work is amazing! Do you have any of your MA5C's still for sale? Or the SMG's?

Soundguy323 · Nov 30, 2014

Hey there! I'm also new here, I just want to say how incredible your design and laser work is, I've never seen a more beautiful MA5C. The same as the chap before me, do you have any of these for sale still?

Cheers,
Sam

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