Hi all, ages since I have posted on here but I do pop by whenever I can. Hope you're all well. A few years ago I got the HCG Pulse Rifle which now hangs on my wall - It's such a great piece. I've been out of the loop for a while and discovered recently that HCG also released the M240! I've always loved the idea of having the 2 strapped together on display and so I recently ordered the M240 - It's due any day! So to complete the ensemble I want a Tracker/locator tube - ironically I used to own the SD Studios version but sold it on here in Base PX a few years ago!!! So yesterday I went out to my garage and decided to attempt to make a locator tube. I actually work as a prop maker, mostly for BBC Children's shows here in Manchester. I keep fairly busy and don't get much free time to do things like this. Anyway, this is where I'm at so far. It's def NOT screen accurate in it's dimensions or appearance but I just see it as a nice little touch to add to the set up once I tie them together. You'll see from the pics that I have used a clear plastic tube that I cut down, then I have taken a screen grab of the readout and laminated it, I'll simply tape this inside the tube. I decided to use some kids 'funky' foam for the outer case. We use it quite a lot for makes in Kid's TV. I cut a piece to size and scored it with soldering iron. Then I got out my acryllics and attempted to mix up a colour as close as I could get to brown bess, it's not perfect but I also plan to weather and distress, plus there's going to be a strip of duct tape across a good chunk of it. It's a bit ski whiff (wonky) but I think I can live with it. I'll post pics of it as I progress later today.
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