Figures Updated Jungle Viper Rifle

Asphalt · 09-22-2010, 08:05 AM

Even though the rifle JV comes with is very accurate it is over half a century old. Even older in the "near future" joeverse. So I am working on finding a futuristic, yet similar design. Digging through my fodder boxes I found a TGC cast. And oddly enough it looks exactly like a hightech version of JV's gun, at least to me, just without the barrel. So a little cleaning and drilling and voila. What do you think? It is still quite large, and would still be an anti armor rifle. But I think it has a nice updated look to it.

I still think it needs some lengthening of the original barrel, but probably not as much as the full JV attachment. Maybe 1/2 to 2/3 of it. I dont want to cut up my only original though so I am still looking. But with a little modification, a second handle perhaps, some contouring, and I think I will have a win.

Asphalt · 09-22-2010, 07:22 PM

With the original barrel it looks even better. Turns out that is cast from a MSIA gundam.

SlayerDave · 09-22-2010, 07:54 PM

Yeah we ran that during the GTG days, was an awesome gun.

Asphalt · 09-22-2010, 07:57 PM

yeah the one in the pic I got from Kronin, lots of pitting on it though. I think I may have an original lined up to cast. I am looking forward to giving my Jungle viper a new primary weapon.

Asphalt · 09-25-2010, 04:06 PM

Mukami apparently had these sitting on a shelf just waiting for someone to ask about them because they arrived today.
I think we have a win. Yes it is a little bulky, but it really doesnt bother me, it looks way too cool.

Zefram · 09-25-2010, 04:47 PM

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Asphalt · 09-25-2010, 04:51 PM

I think that was a possitive response Zefram, but I am not exactly sure.

Zefram · 09-25-2010, 04:56 PM

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I think that was a possitive response Zefram, but I am not exactly sure.

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Regilan Viral · 09-25-2010, 04:56 PM

any idea if these are still available? and how much? I'd love 2 or 3 for sure.

Asphalt · 09-25-2010, 05:10 PM

The one pictured was dontated to me for casting purposes so yes, and I don't know yet. I am just trying to figure out the best way to go about molding it. I want to keep it so it can be broken down into its component parts, like a real rifle.

but there are some problematic spots so I am not sure.

09-22-2010, 08:05 AM	#1
Asphalt Iron Grenadier Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kannapolis Posts: 584	Even though the rifle JV comes with is very accurate it is over half a century old. Even older in the "near future" joeverse. So I am working on finding a futuristic, yet similar design. Digging through my fodder boxes I found a TGC cast. And oddly enough it looks exactly like a hightech version of JV's gun, at least to me, just without the barrel. So a little cleaning and drilling and voila. What do you think? It is still quite large, and would still be an anti armor rifle. But I think it has a nice updated look to it. I still think it needs some lengthening of the original barrel, but probably not as much as the full JV attachment. Maybe 1/2 to 2/3 of it. I dont want to cut up my only original though so I am still looking. But with a little modification, a second handle perhaps, some contouring, and I think I will have a win. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Go ahead, click the pic. I won't tell. Last edited by Asphalt; 09-30-2010 at 08:46 AM..

09-22-2010, 07:22 PM	#2
Asphalt Iron Grenadier Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kannapolis Posts: 584	With the original barrel it looks even better. Turns out that is cast from a MSIA gundam. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Go ahead, click the pic. I won't tell.

09-22-2010, 07:57 PM	#4
Asphalt Iron Grenadier Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kannapolis Posts: 584	yeah the one in the pic I got from Kronin, lots of pitting on it though. I think I may have an original lined up to cast. I am looking forward to giving my Jungle viper a new primary weapon. __________________ Go ahead, click the pic. I won't tell.

09-25-2010, 04:06 PM	#5
Asphalt Iron Grenadier Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kannapolis Posts: 584	Mukami apparently had these sitting on a shelf just waiting for someone to ask about them because they arrived today. I think we have a win. Yes it is a little bulky, but it really doesnt bother me, it looks way too cool. __________________ Go ahead, click the pic. I won't tell.

09-25-2010, 04:51 PM	#7
Asphalt Iron Grenadier Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kannapolis Posts: 584	I think that was a possitive response Zefram, but I am not exactly sure. __________________ Go ahead, click the pic. I won't tell.

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