I feel like a cheapskate asking this but does anyone know of a kit for one that is under 300? I'd prefer non-firing and if possible non-metal so i can take it to anime conventions. They're pretty picky about anything metal like that. It doesn't even have to be 100% accurate. Actually the plasma rifles from terminator like this would be nice too if anyone knows of them.
Aliens pulse rifle question
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Riceball
Master Member
If you go over and sign up at SciFi Hero.net and talk to one Dan "lostncybr" Kim he can hook you up with a resin kit for $200 plus shipping.
Ttaskmaster
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+1 for Spat's stuff.
He does amazing work and is very well respected in the Aliens community!!
He does amazing work and is very well respected in the Aliens community!!
SSgt Burton
Sr Member
Indeed- Spat's kits have evolved considerably over several years. His latest is extremely clean with very crisp lines.
Oh it's pretty accurate too.
Kevin
Oh it's pretty accurate too.
Kevin
dropshipbob
Master Member
Another positive vote for Spat, and he can supply you with a static LED for the ammo counter.
brimst0ne13
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i remember a pulse rifle pepakura type kit a while back. you could make it for the price of card stock and superglue, then resin bondo and paint it. shouldnt take more than a week or two. just be sure to fill it with expanding foam for some weight and substance.
brimst0ne13
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doing a kit, you might as well go for a full on airsoft conversion kit or somethin. Ive seen one thats an airsoft thompson with the resin m41a parts with accurate and functional ammo counter with extra clips. also comes with a swap out for an airsoft spas 12 parts for the underbarrel grenade launcher.
nick-a-tron
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Spat's stuff is awsome! Here is a photo of one of his latest kits I built up a while back.....
Deathstalker II
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I wanted to start a thread about acquiring a replica pulse rifle, but I found this one and figured I'd just piggyback.
I've done research based on other threads and suggestions here, and at the Colonial Marines forum, and I think I'm going to do a Spat kit as well.
However, I understand that the limitations of resin mean that there are some parts that are solid when they should be hollow - the most obvious being the barrel(?) that protudes from the front of the shroud (and is mounted over the SPAS 12 assemblage), and the other being the stock. Both of these parts feature holes impossible to duplicate in resin (without breakage or warping - I've seen resin attempts at these parts).
Having said that, I'm interested in purchasing metal replacements for these parts. Is this possible/plausible? I've seen the parts - some for sale in the Junkyard, even - but will they fit properly with a little work?
I'm actually not a bad modeler, and am adept with a dremel and materials, so a little effort wouldn't be an issue - massive discrepancies in scale would be.
Any insight?
I've done research based on other threads and suggestions here, and at the Colonial Marines forum, and I think I'm going to do a Spat kit as well.
However, I understand that the limitations of resin mean that there are some parts that are solid when they should be hollow - the most obvious being the barrel(?) that protudes from the front of the shroud (and is mounted over the SPAS 12 assemblage), and the other being the stock. Both of these parts feature holes impossible to duplicate in resin (without breakage or warping - I've seen resin attempts at these parts).
Having said that, I'm interested in purchasing metal replacements for these parts. Is this possible/plausible? I've seen the parts - some for sale in the Junkyard, even - but will they fit properly with a little work?
I'm actually not a bad modeler, and am adept with a dremel and materials, so a little effort wouldn't be an issue - massive discrepancies in scale would be.
Any insight?
I think you can replace it with metal parts. I would if not for me taking this to conventions. I'm getting the one wihtout the lights in it but the window cut out. that way by the time i get to the kit i'll either save up enough for the light set they have or found a nice way to make it myself for alot less.
