Mass Effect Weapons on the cheap

[Orlock]

As i am building a Mass Effect Armor i was in need for some weaponry.
I´m not very skilled at working with wood and don´t have the tools for that either, so i decided to carve the guns out of styrofoam.

On Youtube i found some tutorials and thought i just give it a go.
My tools were only a sharp knife, Dremel, white glue (sealed the guns with it) and acrylic paint.

So here are the M8 Avenger Rifle and the Mattock made of styrofoam and some greeblies i found at the hardware store...light weight and cheap...

Hope you enjoy

Carsten

 

[FX builder]

verry nice... im thinking of making a star trek first contact phaser rifle with that method now... any tips?

 

[Onyx]

Nice method

 

[Orlock]

verry nice... im thinking of making a star trek first contact phaser rifle with that method now... any tips?

Well, thank you.

This is such an easy way to build lightweight weapons, there are only a few tips i can give you...

You need a good template, start with the thickest part of the gun (i chose styrofoam with the right thickness) and work your way down to the thinnest part.
Always use a sharp knife and try to cut a line in one step (try not to "saw" with the knife as it results in uneven edges).

I used fine sandpaper to smooth the surface.

Like i said, it´s very simple and easy.

Here´s another gun i´m working on at the moment, the Tempest submachinegun:

 

[Orlock]

The Tempest so far...need to seal the paintjob with a clear coat.

 

[FX builder]

Well, thank you.

This is such an easy way to build lightweight weapons, there are only a few tips i can give you...

You need a good template, start with the thickest part of the gun (i chose styrofoam with the right thickness) and work your way down to the thinnest part.
Always use a sharp knife and try to cut a line in one step (try not to "saw" with the knife as it results in uneven edges).

I used fine sandpaper to smooth the surface.

Like i said, it´s very simple and easy.

Here´s another gun i´m working on at the moment, the Tempest submachinegun:

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thats great, thanks a bunch... it will be much easier than my previous technique for stunt guns!

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looking good!

The Tempest so far...need to seal the paintjob with a clear coat.

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[scifiman26]

Have you looked into the Carnifex or Paladin with the silencers possibly?

 

[Orlock]

Have you looked into the Carnifex or Paladin with the silencers possibly?

I have got three more guns from Mass Effect in mind that i will make but unfortunately they are not the Carnifex nor the Paladin.
I got the Carnifex cast in resin from a good friend. He posted the guns here in the RPF:

http://www.therpf.com/f9/my-mass-effect-3-m-6-carnifex-build-wip-205294/

http://www.therpf.com/f13/mass-effect-m-6-carnifex-resin-cast-sale-206161/

 

[The Schlitzie]

That Mattock looks amazing! Keep 'em coming :thumbsup.

 

[deadhunter]

Holy ***** Dude that amazing, way too go

 

[mudget]

Great work!

 

[Collektor]

Impressive work! are you using styrofoam or insulation foam?

 

[Orlock]

Thank you! I´m using insulation foam.

And the next gun is on it´s way...the Revenant:

At first i use a template:

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Also very useful are Pepakura files for the righht angles etc:

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Next step is to cut out the gun:

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Then i draw the details on the gun:




Now it´s time to start shaping the handle and all the other stuff:



Next step will be sanding to smooth all the bumps.

Stay tuned...