Aliens M41-A Pulse Rifle-Low Budget Build - COMPLETE- Video Update - Post #17
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STEALTH
Sr Member
Foamies pretty thin and flimsy though. I wanted to make a rigid prop. I also don't want to resin or sand anything. That being the foamies.
I was thinking about using the Eva 1/4" foam I use for costumes for parts like the cage but I opted out.
That could have probably worked with some cardboard backing on the inside. Once sealed and painted, weathered it might have looked decent.
I was thinking about using the Eva 1/4" foam I use for costumes for parts like the cage but I opted out.
That could have probably worked with some cardboard backing on the inside. Once sealed and painted, weathered it might have looked decent.
Lflank
Well-Known Member
I have found that if you just coat the foamie with a couple layers of watered-down elmers glue (white PVA), it seals it enough so you can paint it and leaves a nice smooth finish, and also stiffens it quite a bit.
Maybe give that a try sometime.
Lflank
Well-Known Member
Aw, heck--my dream foamie project is a fullsize X-Wing. But alas it won't fit in my living room.
STEALTH
Sr Member
Update:
I've received some cheap airsoft guns the other day. I plan on making a new Pulse Rifle that's a little more sharper and cleaner. I'm just waiting on some Styrene, as I've seen other builders utilize this material with nice results.
-Spas 12 Franchi
-Thompson M1A1
I've taken them apart a little. I guess you can see where this is going.
I've received some cheap airsoft guns the other day. I plan on making a new Pulse Rifle that's a little more sharper and cleaner. I'm just waiting on some Styrene, as I've seen other builders utilize this material with nice results.
-Spas 12 Franchi
-Thompson M1A1
I've taken them apart a little. I guess you can see where this is going.
STEALTH
Sr Member
The thompson is just a spinger rifle. I didn't want to spend too much getting the AEG.
It will still shoot, but I'll have to pull the lever back everytime. Ah well..
You can find the one I used here:
Cybergun Thompson M1 Spring Airsoft Submachine Gun, Clear. Airsoft guns
the Spas 12 is here:
Stunt Studios Franchi SPAS12 Shotgun 44 , Clear. Airsoft guns
The nice thing about the Spas is that the cage separates from the base of the shotgun. Usually, these plastic springers are all unibody.
The reason I bought clear airsoft guns is that I'm in Canada and didn't want any border seizures. They have softened the laws with importing Airsoft now a days but there is a muzzle spec it has to follow and a bunch of stuff.
I didn't want to risk it.
Nothing Krylon Flat Black can't fix.
It will still shoot, but I'll have to pull the lever back everytime. Ah well..
You can find the one I used here:
Cybergun Thompson M1 Spring Airsoft Submachine Gun, Clear. Airsoft guns
the Spas 12 is here:
Stunt Studios Franchi SPAS12 Shotgun 44 , Clear. Airsoft guns
The nice thing about the Spas is that the cage separates from the base of the shotgun. Usually, these plastic springers are all unibody.
The reason I bought clear airsoft guns is that I'm in Canada and didn't want any border seizures. They have softened the laws with importing Airsoft now a days but there is a muzzle spec it has to follow and a bunch of stuff.
I didn't want to risk it.
Nothing Krylon Flat Black can't fix.
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Canobi
Sr Member
Well, after a massive hunting session, I managed to find a source for these here in the UK (was getting worried it would be a build I would never be able to do, phew!):
This one site has both which makes for convenience
SPAS 12 Pro Pump Action Airsoft Shotgun | Airsoft Direct
http://www.airsoftdirect.co.uk/Tomm...ull+Auto+Airsoft++PU16TXlBRE14b0RkalZIWnZKSGM
*edit* replaced duff link :thumbsup
This one site has both which makes for convenience
SPAS 12 Pro Pump Action Airsoft Shotgun | Airsoft Direct
http://www.airsoftdirect.co.uk/Tomm...ull+Auto+Airsoft++PU16TXlBRE14b0RkalZIWnZKSGM
*edit* replaced duff link :thumbsup
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