I built this real deactivated pulse rifle sturdy ,but this isnt something you want to carry around for very long as heavy metal as this thing is, my second pulse rifle ,needs to be alot lighter so I can hang it on the wall ,I thought about doing this one at one time ,however as heavy as this is ,I am afraid to try it and damage it ,so I just went with a 3/8 inch acrylic base lit up to support the weight, I do need your pulse rifle though Matt so I can hang it on the wall........................I got plans for the second Aliens pulse rifle already ,when I buy the next one form Matsucorp............ I am thru building ,time to get ones others build.........LOL