Scratchbuilding the Russian PPSh41

[masterchief]

that would work. Tuks is selling the scorpion drum mag on its own. Try to PM Tuks he is a nice guy to deal with.

[jimmiroquai]

Thanks for the tip MC! Unfortunately, just called tuks and it's out of stock...

I assembled the main gun today. Cut the screws to length, epoxied bolts in place, cut the pins, dremeled the sharp edges. It's solid. No wobbles.

I also test fired it today. Flipped the gun over, put a few bbs in the feed tube and fired. Fires great, no misfeeds (at least upside down). Now i know that it works, i can concentrate on building the drum mag.

[kalbs]

Can it be mailed from Hong Kong bro? Maybe look at Checksixairsoft in Cebu, Elmer gets all his stuff directly from Hong Kong

[masterchief]

That really looks pretty darn good Doc! I saw you posted in ww2aa. You have the Yanks drooling.

[kalbs]

Well he certainly has this yank drooling too...

Mag is in Manila Jimmi, expect a call today about pick-up

[DAN SAN]

@jimmi! once you get it going on that ppsh... a degtrayev would certainly make them drool more if you can make one... cheers on that project!

[jimmiroquai]

The PPSh project is almost done.

For the drum mag, i used TM Scorpion drum mag internals, and placed them inside a tin can (for leche flan ). I drilled a hole in the middle for the winder, then secured the internals with screws. For the feed tube, i coiled GI wire around an inner barrel, cut it to length and shaped it with pliers. This, IMHO is the best way to make a feed tube. It won't kink like tubing, and it won't be springy like a spring. The drum mag is fixed (screwed) unto the reciever. BB's are loaded through a hole in the side (i sill have to fabircate a sliding/rotating cover for this). It fits around 500++ bbs. The best part...no misfeeding!






What's left to do:
1) cover for bb aperture
2) further secure the mag
3) front and rear sights
4) hop adjustment
5) trigger guard
6) paint job!!!

[kalbs]

Excellent sir Jim. You may want to pad the inside of the mag so it isn't a rattle. Did you test fire yet?

My MP28II project start tomorrow. I hope it looks 1/2 as good as yours project sir

[jimmiroquai]

Thanks, kalbs. Wouldn't have done it wothout your input and help. Yup, i test fired it. Shoots straight (at least in my limited 15ft testing space) and no misfeeds. Easy to wind. Yes, it does rattle a lot so i do plan to pad the inside of the mag. I'm done making the sights and trigger guard. I still have to make the hop adjustment mech (grub screw). Then paint.

Good luck on your MP28! I'll just copy yours when you're done.

[kalbs]

Maybe use a cut up plastic tupperware container as a liner inside the drum to silence the rattle.

For the finish, Try Testor's Buffable Gun metal , it comes in a spray can, most good hobby shops should have it. The stuff is awsome.

Truelly a work of Art Jimmi... really, I'm in awe

[jimmiroquai]

Here it is! After 2 months of work. The Russian PPSh-41.





Front sight adjustable for elevation:


BB access:


Hop adjustment:


Beauty shots to follow....

[masterchief]

Beauty shots? I would say that is a 100% knock off. That’s really good work Doc. I can’t wait to have the wood furniture installed. That would give your SMG a good feel to it. So your going Rusky eh?

[jimmiroquai]

Thanks, MC! I'll probably take my time with the wood furniture as my woodworking skills are still untested. Nah, not going rusky. Germans love this gun too.

[masterchief]

Hahahaha, oh well. For the Fatherland then.

[jimmiroquai]

Some new shots of the PPSh. I decided to upgrade it with a Ver3 spring guide w/ bearings, and a TU125 (PDI190% equivalent) spring. Now shoots at 420 fps. Repainted the metal parts with Tamiya Gun Metal, and i redid the wood finish on the plastic M14 stock.