09/29/2025 Wrapped up the sling — definitely a challenge! Built it with Blender curves to real-world measurements and finished it off bound with a rubber band.
09/28/2025 Started the Magpul MS1 sling with the adjuster and added detail to the dust cover.
09/28/2025 almost there — just finishing the dust cover detail and building the sling, then this piece is done!
09/27/2025 — Bolt Carrier Group Added; ZBrush Cleanup Next
Finished modeling the bolt carrier group and integrated it into the rifle assembly — all modeled to real-world measurements for accurate fit and function. With the BCG in place I’ve been verifying clearances and alignment with the upper/lower receivers and magazine well.
Next step: export to ZBrush for cleanup and to add/refine small-scale details (wear, chamfers, and micro-bevels) that will help the high-poly read correctly during baking. After ZBrush passes I’ll return to Blender for final topology refinement and preparation for texturing.
09/26/2025 — Magazine & next steps
Modeled a Magpul P-MAG and fitted it to the mag well. Next up: the bolt carrier group, then finishing touches with a Magpul sling. All parts modeled to real-world measurements for accurate fitment.
09/25/2025 got the lower mostly finished, will get the magazine next!!
09/25/2025 Started the lower receiver: added a B5 pistol grip, selector switch, and pins. Working my way toward the mag well.
09/24/2025 — Optic Modeled
Modeled a Vortex Crossfire red dot optic today and fit the mount interface to the rail. Built to real-world measurements for accurate alignment with the upper receiver.
09/23/2025 — Lower Receiver Start
Started work on the lower receiver today: modeled the buffer tube and built a B5 stock with a QD sling mount. All components are measured to real-world specs for accurate fitment.
09/23/2025 — Upper Receiver Update
Made progress on the upper receiver today. Added in the brass deflector, ejection port, forward assist, and dust cover. All parts are being built to real-world measurements to keep the model accurate.
9/22/25 UpdateToday I modeled the barrel shroud, added an angled hand stop, and set up the Streamlight with a tape switch. I’m also making progress on the upper receiver. Everything is being built to real-world measurements for accuracy.
Fun fact: the “AR” in AR-15 actually stands for Armalite, the original manufacturer not “assault rifle.”
