Mass Effect - M7 Assault Rifle

[Tommyfilth]

Well said!
I withdraw any inference that CNC machines are 'cheating'.

It seems similar to the argument of practical effects to CG, they both are good if used correctly, the problem is when they are overused.

Tommy

 

[Vrogy]

i'm all for technology.. but something in me just feel that CNC machines are "cheating"

this looks awesome however

Yeah, 3D modeling is super easy to get good with, and CNC machines are pretty much like EZbake ovens, right? :lol

Honestly, I think the background knowledge and practice necessary to build things this way- not to mention the expensive overhead- easily justify the impressive speed and accuracy. It's a design tradeoff, like lots of things.

disclaimer: I make stuff this way and suck at traditional sculpting

 

[Darksaber212]

Nice! Looking forward to the finished piece.

 

[kevinericon]

Looks very good. A job well done!

 

[Volpin]

I see this as merely using a tool that I have at my disposal. I've learned it, become skilled at it, and stored it in my repertoire as a skillset for perpetually improving my propmaking hobby.

Agreed. You'd better believe that if I had access to the tools that you do, I would be making my rifle this way too. Hopefully in the future I'll be able to teach myself some 3D rendering skills. Until then, I've got the belt sander.

 

[Sakara]

Blimey , this looks an awesome build! watching this thread with interest and little jealousy!

 

[Shin Yodama]

Fantastic. Mass Effect costumes are becoming a reality!

 

[Yodajammies]

Where Volpin's M8 build has taken off like a rocket, mine has stuttered and backfired like a beat-up pinto.

Anyway, I have a couple more greebles and detailing bits molded and cast.

Scope Eye piece

The destroyed, but somewhat salvaged mold

The scrap cast after seaming up both sides. I've got a LOT of sanding ahead of me.

 

[Yodajammies]

Wow, where have I been?

So I've done a LOT of work on this rifle in the last 11 days, but there is still much to do. I'm not going to be able to finish in time for DragonCon so I'm doing a quick and dirty paint job, and then just finishing it afterward.

There are still a couple barrels to install and decals to be attached, but this is by and large, the M7.

 

[Tommyfilth]

Looking good with the barrels in place, I'm excited to see this get into paint.

Tommy

 

[TK648]

I just found this thought you may want to see it.


Volpin Props: Mass Effect M8 Avenger Assault Rifle

 

[rashielx]

I wanted to see it... Mass Effect guns are ridiculously cool

 

[BikerScout]

I was curious if you had done any more with this, I would love to get one