I find porcupines to be absolutely adorable creatures. That is probably one of the reasons why I enjoy using the Brute Spiker against my opponents when playing Halo 3. There is nothing quite like filling up someone’s armor with large superheated metal spikes and then ogling their porcupine-like appearance as you gleefully run over their dead body. Perhaps it’s just me but I also find it fun shoving the tungsten carbide blade deep into an enemy’s unsuspecting back. If you share my passion for this particular Covenant projectile weapon, you will be amazed by this Brute Spiker replica handmade by the very talented smick6 of 405th Mjolnir Armor.
This is smick6’s second time making a Brute Spiker, the first attempt occurring before Halo 3 was released. Once the game was out and he had in game pictures to use as a reference, he decided to try his hand at a more detailed version. And by more detailed I mean the freakin’ thing not only lights up but it also has a switch that allows the trigger to cycle the lights on and off with each pull. That definitely beats my idea of just shoving a flashlight inside. Made out of medium density fiberboard, styrene plastic pieces, metal, and a handful of other materials, it was molded and casted with liquid plastic after construction was complete. The blades are made out of aluminum that is ground somewhat sharp, and the grip and guard are wrapped in leather. The entire thing is painted, weathered, and basically just full of awesome sauce. I know awesome sauce is not a tangible item but let’s face it, that is what it is full of. Well, either that or pure win. There are a buttload of pictures of the entire process behind making this Brute Spiker replica just waiting for you after the jump. So if you would like to see the individual steps, or if you just like things that come in buttloads, continue on. Otherwise just turn around so I can try a melee with this thing.
*Images posted with permission.
Posted by Jim 028 on September 2, 2008 at 2:38 am
So you just want me to look over the… yaarggh!
It looks like an awesome bit of kit, I wonder how heavy it is.
Posted by davyboy94 on September 2, 2008 at 3:16 am
wow this looks awesome! i wonder if the reload is like the halo one :P , go reload a spiker and youll know what i mean
Posted by mendicantbias00 on September 2, 2008 at 3:43 am
That is amazing, the people over at the 405th are truly masters of their trade. I would really like to this this person replicate a mauler!!
Posted by mendicantbias00 on September 2, 2008 at 4:48 am
COMMENT FAIL!
I would really like to see this person replicate a mauler!
=)
Posted by RIFT on September 2, 2008 at 7:42 am
Wow… is there anything more I can say? It’s just damn good.
Posted by ReverendTiki on September 2, 2008 at 8:38 am
is there any chance he would be willing to give it to me?
Posted by Ken Raves on September 2, 2008 at 9:50 am
Reminds me of that Believe trailer with the elderly UNSC marines! Awesome!
Posted by PikminGod on September 2, 2008 at 12:23 pm
this is much better than the kid that made all the halo weapons out of cardboard….i like it LOTS
Posted by bs angel on September 2, 2008 at 1:43 pm
While I don’t think he’ll give it to you, he did tell me it will be available on eBay soon. I’ll be sure to post a link when the auction goes live!
Posted by mendicantbias00 on September 2, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Oh man…I can only imagine what that will fetch. It would be great for a charity auction if he were so inclined. Well, let us know…Id be willing to sacrifice some purchases to have that beauty.
Posted by Dan (tehviruss) on September 2, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Simply amazing! I wish I was as skilled as he is.
Posted by D taktics on September 2, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Pure Awesome. The only thing I’ve made is a pepakura Halo 1 frag grenade.
Posted by smick6 on September 2, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Thanks for all the good comments. Check out the 405th.com there are always things for sale over there.
Posted by justin on October 4, 2009 at 5:49 pm
ive been looking every where for your email on 405th, soaring hammer youtube i just am realy intrested in buy a brute spiker and yours is awsome i realy want to buy so plz reply thanks
Posted by Queen 0f Blades on September 2, 2008 at 7:46 pm
DO WANT.
Imagine using the blades as kitchen knives… :D
Posted by Jim 028 on September 3, 2008 at 2:02 am
Lol @ Queen 0f Blades
You can bring it into the table at Thanksgiving, “I’ll carve”
:D