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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 10, 2009 23:09:02 GMT 8
The transformation. M14 cut up gunstock and parts.  Original but used M1 Gas Cylinder  I cut the gunstock too short so I got another gunstock and more old M1 Garand parts ( has been shopping around the provinces ). Carboard pattern for the missing front handguard ( ordered one from ebay hoping it will be allowed to ship to the Phils. )  Bulking up is needed on the gunstock and the rear handguard. No wooden parts at the moment. Until next time........ Note: My apologies for starting another thread on a similar topic Hey Masterchief! I might need those wooden parts |
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Post by jimmiroquai on Dec 10, 2009 23:36:22 GMT 8
Great WIP, mcshine! I'm inspired! Where'd you get the gas block? Do you think it can be copied by a machine shop? Are the barrel bands original too? I wouldn't mind a plastic garand.  Try and get your hands on some cheap shotgun mags to mod. |
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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 10, 2009 23:42:10 GMT 8
;D I got a complete set of barrel bands from a gunsmith in one of my provincial trips. The gas block is one-piece and may be hard to fabricate.
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Post by kalbs on Dec 11, 2009 8:23:51 GMT 8
Looks like a great start MV. Any way to shorten it a bit? Looks a bit long
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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 11, 2009 13:42:53 GMT 8
It looks long because it is still on the original M14 gunstock that needs to be bulked-up in some areas. I based the gunstock and hand-guards lengths based on a marushin garand specs.
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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 12, 2009 15:37:27 GMT 8
The transformation. M14 cut up gunstock and parts. Original but used M1 Gas Cylinder I cut the gunstock too short so I got another gunstock and more old M1 Garand parts ( has been shopping around the provinces ). Carboard pattern for the missing front handguard ( ordered one from ebay hoping it will be allowed to ship to the Phils. ) Bulking up is needed on the gunstock and the rear handguard. No wooden parts at the moment. Until next time........ Note: My apologies for starting another thread on a similar topic Hey Masterchief! I might need those wooden parts Rebar  Bulking Up  |
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Post by jimmiroquai on Dec 13, 2009 0:10:32 GMT 8
That looks promising, mcshine? Is that waterstop epoxy? |
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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 13, 2009 1:39:58 GMT 8
That looks promising, mcshine? Is that waterstop epoxy? Yup! as per your recommendation.. |
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Post by Pumba on Dec 13, 2009 13:21:28 GMT 8
;D I got a complete set of barrel bands from a gunsmith in one of my provincial trips. The gas block is one-piece and may be hard to fabricate. we need to show that to a metal former...those guys who make grills might be able to do it. Wanna try? |
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Post by jimmiroquai on Dec 15, 2009 21:22:59 GMT 8
Any update? I'm excited to see the progress. |
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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 16, 2009 8:10:57 GMT 8
I am just waiting for the last part ( front handguard ) which I ordered from ebay. The waterstop epoxy is really a good material to work on. Thanks for the suggestion Jim. It will help a lot in doing your G43 project.
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Post by Pumba on Dec 17, 2009 12:01:52 GMT 8
Hey Mon if you pull this off, maybe you can also help me make one.
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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 17, 2009 21:09:00 GMT 8
sure Bro!!!
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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 26, 2009 16:35:28 GMT 8
Who needs Marushin ? What I need is a good painter ;D ;D  |
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Post by jimmiroquai on Dec 26, 2009 16:59:25 GMT 8
Wow. That looks AMAZING.
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