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Post by mcshine2 on Mar 28, 2010 21:35:43 GMT 8
I'll wait for the lower rear handguard to arrive. It's on the way already. I will post all the measurements later.
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Post by j21 on Apr 11, 2010 20:06:56 GMT 8
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Post by mcshine2 on Apr 11, 2010 21:08:29 GMT 8
That is "WW2 airsoft alliance" 2nd Bat's kit where I also patterned my Garand conversion. I am having it done all in wood now. I just need to check the fitting as soon as its finished.
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Post by j21 on Apr 12, 2010 10:04:26 GMT 8
Yup, REMF is 2nd Bat's callsign on the VN boards.
Mcshine,
So are you having the gas block done in wood as well?
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Post by mcshine2 on Apr 12, 2010 17:22:27 GMT 8
I use original M1 Garand parts( used ) for the the gas block assembly including the bands and ferrules.
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Post by j21 on Apr 12, 2010 17:50:59 GMT 8
I see. I believe his molded kits use resin copies of the gas block, allowing them to be priced half of his conversion kits using real garand parts.
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Post by mcshine2 on Apr 12, 2010 21:24:26 GMT 8
For cost cutting measures resin is ok and easy to build. But I prefer to make ( assemble actually ) it as close as possible to the original. The parts are available thru ebay but I got mine from a long-time gunsmith in Bacolod by scavenging thru his old junk parts. Just lucky...
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Post by mcshine2 on Apr 18, 2010 1:10:20 GMT 8
Here you go guys. First batch of HANDGUARDS ( Lower Rear and Front ) very rough finish , fitted with the metal bands. Gunstock still unfinished so I don't know yet how much its going to cost per set of the wooden parts ( metals not included but I'll make sure it will fit )   |
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Post by kalbs on Apr 18, 2010 8:42:06 GMT 8
Sir Mcshine,
I will want a set for sure too and hopefully a full wood stock. Very impressive
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Post by jimmiroquai on Apr 18, 2010 8:52:19 GMT 8
Looks great, mcshine! I can't wait to start assembling. Once i get the gas block from you, i'll look into how to mass produce it. I was thinking maybe in brass or aluminium like Shoot and scoot.
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Post by labrador on Apr 18, 2010 16:30:08 GMT 8
Looks like our dreams will soon be fulfilled...and taclabs has fresh stock of cyma m14's. anyone know how much these go for?
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Post by mcshine2 on Apr 18, 2010 19:16:58 GMT 8
I'll be back next sunday. For sure we will have a complete set of the wooden parts by Monday.
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Post by j21 on Apr 19, 2010 9:40:40 GMT 8
Looks great, mcshine! I can't wait to start assembling. Once i get the gas block from you, i'll look into how to mass produce it. I was thinking maybe in brass or aluminium like Shoot and scoot. That would great if it could be done Jim. I will be awaiting this. |
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Post by indiosbravos on May 8, 2010 22:56:07 GMT 8
Any up date sir on it's performance in skirmish?
Can I cross post this to other forum?
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Post by mcshine2 on May 17, 2010 20:45:21 GMT 8
Hey guys! here's the final M1 Garand with all wooden parts. Though I did a lousy job on the staining:  I have to hack-out the M14 butt-plate and put some putty to make it look like an M1 |
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