Just thought I would share my WIP build of the M-15 Vindicator and the process.
I started off by tracing over a reference image I got from troodon80 over at deviant art.
Once I got my template done I printed them and cut them all out and traced it all out on MDF. I used, 3/4”, 1/4”, and 1/8” mdf sheets that you can pick up at most hardware stores.
After 3 hours at the scroll saw and sander I got all of the pieces cut out. Since each side needed the same pieces I used double sided tape and sandwiched 2 pieces of mdf so I only had to cut out each piece once.
Here it is with all of the pieces stacked up.
I decided I would try some lights, so I got some EL Tape from amazon. I dug out some of the grip for the battery pack, dirty but seems to work. If I redo this build I will need to figure out a cleaner better way to do this.
A little more put together. I just cut the handle and used screws to gold the battery cover on. And super glued a 1/4” dowel to the button for the light.
Filled in some of the gaps with spot putty to try to get it more smoothed out before I glue the final detail layers in place.
I trued up all of the edges with a bit of bondo and sanding.
I did some more shaping on the stock and grip. I also attached the scope and the barrels. I used 1" wood dowels for the barrels and used the eye piece from a beat-up scope I found at the thrift store.
I primed and sanded and repeated the process, then put down the base paint.
For paint i used Dupli-Color Metallic Gunmetal for the grey parts. For the stock and grip I used Rustoleum texture and enamel matte black.
I painted in the decals with acrylic paint using vinyl stencils I cut out with a Silhouette. I then weathered the decals a bit.
Here is the finished product. I weathered it a bit with dark acrylic paints and some silver/gunmetal dry-brushing, and there you have it. My finished M-15 Vindicator from the Mass Effect Series.
Any questions or critiques would be appreciated. You can hit me up here or on my FB page https://www.facebook...lixfabrications
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