Halo Turret WIP...

[desolate]

Well i am putting a hold on the TDK holster and working on this bad boy.. it is going to be 70 inches long and it will be pretty light weight. here are some photos of what i have got done in the last 3 days.

 

[RogueSolo]

Can't wait to see how this turns out.

 

[G17RDY]

Holy f.... That turret is huge. Looking good so far, watching this thread with interest!!

 

[ConvergencePro]

GL dude. thats quite the project to undertake. are ya going to make it stagnant or are ya gunna put some motors in it to make it spin?

 

[Chronos]

Wow! That's gonna be awesome. :thumbsup

I applaud you!

 

[desolate]

thanks everyone. this is 3 days of work on it. It is going to be pretty awesome once i get done. it may not be 100% accurate but it will be close enough that no one will be able to tell. I hope to be making some good head way on it this week. It will have a stand i can take it on and off of eventually. and the barrels will be stagnant. they will not move. i was thinking about modifying a electric drill or something to spin the barrels but i dont think it is necessary. I cant want to get the details on it. It will be entirely machined and hopefully light weight. haha:lol

most of the parts on it are made of either UHMW (a nylon/plastic) or PVC. the end caps are aluminum. i am still going to have to machine some material off of the cap that will hold the barrels. it is a little heavy.. there is plenty of stock to come off of it though. i hope to have another update in a few more days

stay tuned.

 

[MooCriket]

Wowza! :eek That is bad ass:thumbsup

 

[zoin]

wow that is really nice

 

[desolate]

thanks everyone i really hope to get some more done tonight. i will have pics posted on here as soon as i can.

 

[Loess]

That is freeking amazing!

And I'm jealous of that shop...:love

 

[Chiok]

I love how you mention lightweight, and then I see pictures with large chunks of machined aluminium That looks like it's gonna be a real awesome prop. Nothing like the clean machined lines of a milling machine.

 

[desolate]

I love how you mention lightweight, and then I see pictures with large chunks of machined aluminium That looks like it's gonna be a real awesome prop. Nothing like the clean machined lines of a milling machine.

thanks it is going to be pretty light.. the entire thing is hollow with the aluminum caps on the end. there is a little weigth from the aluminum but that is the most of it.. i am guessing right at 15 to 20 pounds max.. i hope lighter but i am not sure..
lol

a machined part is so sweet compared to a casted part. it looks authentic. haha

 

[The Manlet]

Wow!

 

[desolate]

well i got a little further tonight here is some more added to it. i know the side vent isnt accurate i wanted to add a little of my own touch to this project considering i am the one making it.hahalol

hope you guys enjoy.

 

[desolate]

I havent updated this in a few days so here you guys go.. let me know what you think

 

[Mados]

Looks good, buddy. Its going to be a beast!

 

[zoin]

looking good

 

[desolate]

thanks guys i am working on the drawings of the barrels and the shields. i hope this week to knock a lot of that out.

 

[DogWizard]

Looks Great - I'd love to play in your shop for a few days! Are you planning on going to DCon this year? I'd love to check it out in person...

 

[desolate]

Looks Great - I'd love to play in your shop for a few days! Are you planning on going to DCon this year? I'd love to check it out in person...

yeah i will be going to dcon for sure. i just need to get my room.. i am slacking on that.. lol

i look forward to meeting you..