How to Build a Lego Halo Flamethrower

You can build Halo weapons out of LEGO pieces.

In the video game Halo 3, the M7057 flamethrower, also called the "Defoliant Projector," is a weapon that shoots fire and allows players to destroy objects or quickly kill opponents. Halo enthusiasts can use LEGO pieces to create or replicate Halo-type environments, objects or characters. Many Halo fans then use these creations to make short Halo-related videos for posting on YouTube.

Things You'll Need

• 2 Flat 2x4's
• 1 T-piece
• 2 Flat 2x1's
• 1 Brick 2x1
• 1 Plate 1x2 W. 1 Knob
• 1 Plate 1x1 W. Upright Holder
• 1 Round Plate 1x1
• 1 Plate 1x1 W. Holder
• 1 orange Angular Brick 1x1
• 1 orange flame piece
• Model paint (optional)
• Decals or stickers (optional)

Instructions

Build the Flamethrower's Handle

1. Take one of the Flat 2x4's and attach the Plate 1x2 W. 1 Knob by aligning the 2-end of the plate with the 2-end of the Flat 2x4 (either end works).

2. Connect the Plate 1x1 W. Upright Holder to the knob of the Plate 1x2 W. 1 Knob so the holder part extends away from the Flat 2x4, and not into its interior.

3. Clip the stem of the T-piece to the holder of the Plate 1x1 W. Upright Holder.

Construct the Center of the Flamethrower

1. Attach the Brick 2x1 to the flamethrower's handle lengthwise on the connecting dots right behind the handle.

2. Connect one of the Flat 2x1 pieces lengthwise, directly on top of the Brick 2x1. Insert the Round Plate 1x1 into the middle of the four remaining connecting dots on the handle's Flat 2x4.

3. Attach the orange Angular Brick 1x1 to the Round Plate 1x1 so the holder/knob faces outward, away from the interior of the Flat 2x4.

Finishing Touches

1. Take the orange flame piece and thread the non-flame end into the holder-knob of the orange Angular Brick 1x1. The "flames" of the flame piece should be pointing out from the flamethrower's interior.

2. Lay the remaining Flat 2x4 on top of the interior construction so that it lies exactly parallel to the Flat 2x4 that forms the base of the flamethrower.

3. Add any decals or custom-paint the flamethrower--adding shark eyes and teeth lining the front side--to make it further resemble the M7057 used in Halo 3.

Tips & Warnings

• Use any color LEGO pieces you like to build the center and handle of the flamethrower, but if you would like it to more resemble the flamethrower found in Halo, choose pieces whose colors match the actual in-game coloration of the M7057.

References

• Halo Wiki: M7057 Flamethrower
• The Morning News: A Common Nomenclature for Lego Families
• YouTube: How To Make Halo Weapons Out Of Lego