As my first ever instructable, I will be listing the steps I have gone through to produce a foam model "Halo Reach" Assault Rifle.
Being only a student, I had relatively limited access to the tools available in mass industry, so these instructions should serve as an inspiration for those with only the average set of household tools, the most expensive of which being a 30,000 rpm cutting tool (Available for around £30)
The tools and materials required are as follows:
Block of modelling foam (70cm x 26cm x 5cm)
High speed cutting tool (As above)
Hand drill with various drill bits
Clamp (I had a pivoting one)
Thin, strong wire (I used an old guitar string - Thinnest type)
Variable ower supply (I have read a 20v, 3A transformer will work, though I do not advise this unless you are thoroughly familiar with electonics)
Small coping saw (Optional but very useful to save time)
Foam sanding block (Like a soap bar sized cuboid with sandpaper wrapped around - Alternatively just use sandpaper)
About 10cm x 5cm of clear acrylic
Blue 9-12v LED
Acrylic paints and brush (Black, White, Yellow, Silver)
Oh yes, and about 40 hours of free time, maybe less if this guide helps!
Let us begin.......
Being only a student, I had relatively limited access to the tools available in mass industry, so these instructions should serve as an inspiration for those with only the average set of household tools, the most expensive of which being a 30,000 rpm cutting tool (Available for around £30)
The tools and materials required are as follows:
Block of modelling foam (70cm x 26cm x 5cm)
High speed cutting tool (As above)
Hand drill with various drill bits
Clamp (I had a pivoting one)
Thin, strong wire (I used an old guitar string - Thinnest type)
Variable ower supply (I have read a 20v, 3A transformer will work, though I do not advise this unless you are thoroughly familiar with electonics)
Small coping saw (Optional but very useful to save time)
Foam sanding block (Like a soap bar sized cuboid with sandpaper wrapped around - Alternatively just use sandpaper)
About 10cm x 5cm of clear acrylic
Blue 9-12v LED
Acrylic paints and brush (Black, White, Yellow, Silver)
Oh yes, and about 40 hours of free time, maybe less if this guide helps!
Let us begin.......
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Firstly you will need to print off a scale version of these plans for the template (Credits to bungie.net) :
http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline10/troystoys/Full_RiflePlans_36x16-02.jpg
Also there is a high res render of the rifle for later reference which you may want to print off too.
Cut out the full sized profile of the side template and stick it to your foam block. The barell will overhang, so cut off that bit at a suitable point (You should now have the rifle minus the barell stuck to your foam)
On to the next step.......
http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline10/troystoys/Full_RiflePlans_36x16-02.jpg
Also there is a high res render of the rifle for later reference which you may want to print off too.
Cut out the full sized profile of the side template and stick it to your foam block. The barell will overhang, so cut off that bit at a suitable point (You should now have the rifle minus the barell stuck to your foam)
On to the next step.......
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http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/32418-Completed-MA37-AR-from-cardboard?highlight=ma37
It doesn't break off in tiny chunks like expanded polystyrene, and is much stronger!
Thanks in advance! ;)
I actually have a spare piece of the foam, so I can tell you it measured 69 x 27 x 5 cm despite my model being about 79 cm long and 7cm wide. This is because I used offcuts for the barrel and the rectangles at the rear, so you dont have to be able to completely fit the model "inside" the dimensions of the foam.
So, in short, pink foam is just as good, and for most weapons 5cm should be good too!
http://www.instructables.com/id/Crowbar-Case/
Seeing as I'm about to upload another Halo related instructable, I will make one for the crowbar case too.
1. Finding the magnum file in Halo PC and opening/exporting it to something like 3DS max, and rendering it as an orthographic projection....... effort much =(.
2. Taking close up screenshots in game, and editing around the outline, then 'shopping on a backgroung using dimensions from halowikia. (Easiest method)
Sorry I can't be of much more help =/