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: Evolution of Halo always captures my imagination due to the array of neat
: weapons that didn't end up in the final cut. Having both free time and
: modeling skill, I opened up Creo and started making some of them in Creo.
: Because I made them in about the same scale as the Reach figs, I then
: though "Wait... what if I print these on Shapeways?" So I did.
: And here are the results. I'll put a screenshot or two up before each one.

: The weapons section starts at about 1:10.

: Okay, first off is the the Covenant Sniper Rifle:
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: I'm pretty sure this evolved into the beam rifle we all know and love.

: Next is the Drum Key:
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: Next is a really neat thing that I wish had stuck around, the Gravity Wrench:
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: This next one looks like it was possibly recycled into the Mauler, though
: I've heard it referred to as the Excavator:
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: I had some issues making this one, since I made the post for the ammo wheel
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: I decided to also do the Gravity Rifle, which technically made it into Halo
: 1, though it isn't useable without some manual labor. Here it is:
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: While I was at it, I realized we've never gotten a toy version of the
: Sentinel Beam. So I did that to the best of my ability:
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: I'm also frustrated by the lack of Destiny toys of any kind so I made a Scout
: Rifle for my Halo figs, complete with removable mag:
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: Also, Halo Christmas cookies!

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: Now, if you enjoyed seeing all of this, I have great news! You too can own
: these baubles for your Halo army. Just visit the links in my Shapeways
: shop! See below.

: Covenant Sniper
: Drum Key
: Gravity Wrench Body
: Gravity Wrench Tip
: The Excavator will be available soon, I just have to correct my design
: errors, heh.
: Gravity Rifle
: Sentinel Beam
: Destiny Cryptic Dragon SR
: Destiny CD Mag

: I have plans to do that sick Gatling gun from the video and possibly one or
: two of the others as well. Let me know what you think! As these are all
: works in progress, feedback is appreciated.

Nicely modeled!

The Mauler from Halo 3 was (and still is) called the Excavator as far as the game files go. Only the final in-game references were changed to Mauler.

And, the Mauler was actually the Brute multi-troop vehicle from Halo 3 according to the game model files, but I suppose when the Excavator became the Mauler, the Mauler became the Prowler.