Back to it...

OK. I've had time to regroup. I've realized how far from my standards the work was ending up. I'm back at it and I'm pulling apart the parts that werent working. The nose of the gun was crooked and warped from welding, there were holes and gaps, just a lot of problems. This time I'm not rushed, I've had some sleep, and I can enjoy the process. This will lead to a much better final product.

So close...

Sadly, I did not have the light rifle ready in time for Comic Con. After a couple hundred hours of welding and grinding in a scorching hot garage,gallons of sweat, and  tons of lost sleep...its just not there. 

This was completely heart breaking to me. But I will regroup and finish it right.

Halo Light Rifle prop replica: Just a few more days

July 18, 2014: So close to finishing the project (I am hoping to have it totally completed by July 23) Once all the pieces are welded the final sanding and polishing will begin.

Light Rifle: 10 Days to go

Halo Light Rifle Replica: Two weeks to go!

I have just under 2 weeks to go to complete the project in time for San Diego Comic Con. Here is a quick update. Working in steel can be very difficult.

I have just under 2 weeks to go to complete the project in time for San Diego Comic Con. Here is a quick update. Working in steel can be very difficult.

June 29: Phase 8 the Scope and side details

The work continues...and its hot! The temperature in Phoenix today is 109 F, with highs between 109 and 113 for the rest of the week. Working in the garage workshop is exhausting but its worth it.

this phase is one of the ones i have been looking forward to the most, its also the most complex. I was nervous the pieces would warp (from the heat of the welder) and not line up correctly. it still needs a lot of clean up but it looks good!

June 27: Phases 6 & 7

I am about halfway done (14 total phases to the project), but I have to keep working fast. My deadline is July 23, which is the day we leave for San Diego Comic Con.

I went to the welding store and I am trying out a new system (a different type of gas) which hopefully will result in smoother welds. Of course all welds will require final sanding by hand anyway, but so far so good!