Update 12/16/12: In light of Halo 4's new battle rifle, which has angles and curves this replica doesn't match, I am here to make a note that this was supposed to be based off of halo 2's BR. Due to a recent comment, I have updated the title as well as add this note to reflect the new game's release.
Behold, possibly the best knex Halo Battle Rifle replica ever made in terms of looks.
Unfortunately, it has a few downsides. The mech doesn't work first of all. I have other things I want to do, I've been working on this for over a month now, and I don't want this project to go to pot because it looks so damn good. So here is what I am going to do:
I will post instructions for the gun "As is". If anyone wants to fix it and make it work, be my guest. You can make it single shot, or mag fed, whatever, as long as it works without butchering the look. If anyone does fix it, they should make a video of it shooting, and send me the raw file over Skype (My skype name is dj_jazzy_jeff1, if you aren't already in my contacts, say that you fixed my BR in the introduction message)
If I like your fix, you will then be a collaborator on this instructable, changing all the steps so they build your version. I will give credit to you for fixing the gun, but I must maintain the majority for making the gun look like it does. You will receive a patch and a subscription if you help me.
In the meantime, I'm touting this as a non-firing model with parts of a mechanism in it. Don't call me hypocritical for asking other people to make their replicas shoot, because believe me, I made the effort. Nobody who I have asked didn't even bothered trying.
NOTE: Building your improved version in metallics is optional.
Here's a video of it:
Behold, possibly the best knex Halo Battle Rifle replica ever made in terms of looks.
Unfortunately, it has a few downsides. The mech doesn't work first of all. I have other things I want to do, I've been working on this for over a month now, and I don't want this project to go to pot because it looks so damn good. So here is what I am going to do:
I will post instructions for the gun "As is". If anyone wants to fix it and make it work, be my guest. You can make it single shot, or mag fed, whatever, as long as it works without butchering the look. If anyone does fix it, they should make a video of it shooting, and send me the raw file over Skype (My skype name is dj_jazzy_jeff1, if you aren't already in my contacts, say that you fixed my BR in the introduction message)
If I like your fix, you will then be a collaborator on this instructable, changing all the steps so they build your version. I will give credit to you for fixing the gun, but I must maintain the majority for making the gun look like it does. You will receive a patch and a subscription if you help me.
In the meantime, I'm touting this as a non-firing model with parts of a mechanism in it. Don't call me hypocritical for asking other people to make their replicas shoot, because believe me, I made the effort. Nobody who I have asked didn't even bothered trying.
NOTE: Building your improved version in metallics is optional.
Here's a video of it:
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Signing UpStep 1: The front bit.
This bit holds the bands and whatnot.
1. Make this layer.
2- Layers 2-4 on layer 1.
3- Close up on layer 3. It's built a bit differently near the front.
4-6: Make the front barrel. It's a bit tricky, be careful.
7- Connect the barrel to layer 3.
8- Add this little bit. It makes the assembly sturdier.
9- Make the grip thingy
10- Add it to the rest of the gun
11- Add in another layer 1 and this is what you get. Move onto the next step.
1. Make this layer.
2- Layers 2-4 on layer 1.
3- Close up on layer 3. It's built a bit differently near the front.
4-6: Make the front barrel. It's a bit tricky, be careful.
7- Connect the barrel to layer 3.
8- Add this little bit. It makes the assembly sturdier.
9- Make the grip thingy
10- Add it to the rest of the gun
11- Add in another layer 1 and this is what you get. Move onto the next step.
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2000smartkid
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Nov 4, 2012. 1:41 PMReply
I think you could make the instructions more detailed. If you don't know what I mean, then go to Seleziona's channel on this website and look at a few of his instructables. They are very detailed and easy to understand.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to Dec 16, 2012. 6:24 PMReplyI was lazy.
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sandmman
says:
Nov 26, 2012. 3:18 PMReply
Back in the days of Halo 3, this looked ok. But it looks a lot like the new BR from Halo 4, so nice job planning ahead :P
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to Dec 16, 2012. 6:23 PMReplyI have updated the title to reflect this.
spricer988
says:
Dec 19, 2011. 2:51 PMReply
the stock looks a bit to big but overall 5*
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mahmel
says:
Dec 17, 2011. 9:24 AMReply
Never ealised how great it is. I've made it, it's awesome!
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PotatoCoffee
says:
Dec 8, 2011. 10:55 AMReplyNice job! It looks really realistic!
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Puddock
says:
Dec 4, 2011. 2:06 PMReply
I love halo guns, and this is a perfect knex version of a battle rifle. I would love to build a knex DMR, as it is my favorite halo weapon next to the spiker.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to Dec 7, 2011. 9:52 AMReplyWIth enough mods this could become a DMR. Honestly though I liked the BR better than the DMR. BR spread was better than the bloom the DMR has.
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beanieostrich
says:
Oct 18, 2011. 3:09 PMReply
What sort of range did the firing version of this gun get?
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knexsuperbuilderfreak
in reply to Nov 25, 2011. 10:54 PMReply
with mine i got atleast 30 feet but i never actualy tested it outside so im unsure
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beanieostrich
in reply to Nov 26, 2011. 8:21 AMReply
Yup. Well mine could get 100ft with a string of 3 #64 bands.
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knexsuperbuilderfreak
in reply to Nov 26, 2011. 10:27 PMReply
i used more then that on it
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beanieostrich
in reply to Nov 27, 2011. 8:39 AMReply
Thats good to know.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to Oct 20, 2011. 10:14 PMReplyDunno. Never really asked.
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beanieostrich
in reply to Oct 21, 2011. 3:47 AMReply
Ok. I had intentions on making this gun; the only thing I am not too sure about is my piece amount. If I ever get around to building; I will tell you what range it gets.
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beanieostrich
in reply to Nov 5, 2011. 8:20 AMReply
I am currently making the gun now. And modding it as I go.
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beanieostrich
in reply to Nov 5, 2011. 3:19 PMReply
I know I am triple-posting but your gun gets 105 ft range.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to Nov 6, 2011. 10:28 AMReplyPICS NAO
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beanieostrich
in reply to Nov 6, 2011. 2:03 PMReply
Here is my version. I know its been butchered a little but yea.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to Nov 7, 2011. 6:45 PMReplyWhat is this I don't even...
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beanieostrich
in reply to Nov 8, 2011. 8:14 PMReply
Its just my version of your gun. I knew you wouldnt like it.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to Nov 8, 2011. 7:49 PMReplyI like it but I don't know why you messed with the front end.
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TheRacker
in reply to Nov 6, 2011. 5:54 PMReply
Doesn't so much look like a battle rifle.
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beanieostrich
in reply to Nov 7, 2011. 4:21 AMReply
I know, thats why I said it was butchered up. I just felt like modding it to my liking.
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DJ Radio (author)
says:
Nov 12, 2011. 10:45 AMReplyTime to celebrate:
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dynno97
says:
Jul 17, 2011. 12:57 AMReply
Thanks DJ, Almost broke my computer screen because of that .gif LOL
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to Jul 20, 2011. 3:20 AMReplyProblem, officer?
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apples!!!!!
says:
May 1, 2011. 11:11 AMReply
I have to admit, that's sexy.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to May 1, 2011. 2:24 PMReplyThanks!
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apples!!!!!
in reply to May 25, 2011. 6:07 PMReply
You know, I think it's interesting how you and I each built a Halo weapon in the exact opposite manner. You built a perfect replica and failed with the mech, I built a working mech and failed with the looks. I think I'll work on this this soon because it is seriously one of my favorite builds.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to May 26, 2011. 1:11 PMReplyYou built a halo replica? And thanks! FYI, the original mech was taken off of a gun on Jollex's Youtube channel. That's just so you have something else to use as a reference.
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apples!!!!!
in reply to May 26, 2011. 2:47 PMReply
It's not a replica by any means, but I added it to the photo 'ible I posted recently. It's more of a concept that I tried to make look like a Brute Shot since no one else has made one, lol. And ah, I might look into that...I'd probably try to start fresh, though.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to May 26, 2011. 7:14 PMReplyOh I thought you might try and make this and make the mech work. Starting fresh is fine though.
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apples!!!!!
in reply to May 26, 2011. 7:28 PMReply
Ah, I could try this first and see where I get, but I tend to do poorly when trying to work off of other peoples' ideas.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to May 27, 2011. 6:30 PMReplyAh, I guess it varies from person to person then.
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apples!!!!!
in reply to May 27, 2011. 7:22 PMReply
It does; that's the wonderful thing about having a community. The problem is that I tend to sacrifice looks to make mechs work(like with my brute shot). I dunno, I'll try my hardest but it seems that even though I built a cannon with a mag, it's dissatisfactory lol.
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to May 29, 2011. 4:23 PMReplyThat's alright when it comes to making a performance gun, but in replica land, making it look good is what counts. Some people say that if a gun has a good design and is nice and neat and clean it will also look good in most cases.
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apples!!!!!
in reply to May 29, 2011. 7:29 PMReply
Meh. I just say that I based it off of a Brute Shot(because I did lol) in the 'ible I just finished. But whatever, it's still at least a try when no one else has something similar to it lol. I still love yours >.>
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DJ Radio (author)
in reply to May 29, 2011. 8:00 PMReplyIt's not bad lol.
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