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Post by kalbs on Oct 1, 2010 12:17:12 GMT -5
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Post by petermartin14 on Oct 1, 2010 20:05:20 GMT -5
wow, im interested. anyone know if they are reliable?
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Post by CharleyNovember on Oct 1, 2010 20:06:36 GMT -5
Can't answer but find me some BREN plans darn it...
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Post by kalbs on Oct 1, 2010 21:36:25 GMT -5
I ordered the MG42 plans and got the files two hours later. I can't open them on this laptop so I'll wait until I get back to HK this Sunday night. Fast service for sure. I'll let you know how they look.
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Post by petermartin14 on Oct 1, 2010 21:42:24 GMT -5
cool, thats the plan i was interested in too. keep us posted.
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Post by kalbs on Oct 1, 2010 21:57:48 GMT -5
Got them open... very nice plans for $10.0 and plan sheets have example build photos plus discription of what is required to make it into an airsoft MG42.
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Post by labrador on Oct 1, 2010 22:11:22 GMT -5
I watched the videos on his site. that looks suspiciously like the philippines. I've got a welding crew working with sheet steel outside my house. Seriously tempted to buy a set now.
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Post by jimmiroquai on Oct 2, 2010 3:19:55 GMT -5
Just bought a set. Thanks for the heads up kalbs!
The only issue i have with the mg42 plans is that the dimensions of the barrel shroud are wrong. In the real mg42, the shroud only tapers when viewed from the top. When viewed from the side, it should be more or less straight....
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Post by petermartin14 on Oct 2, 2010 14:13:39 GMT -5
so, how much would the parts cost?
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Post by GermanShepherd on Oct 9, 2010 16:43:04 GMT -5
I just ordered the MG42 plans as well. i have a laptop as well. What was the problem with your laptop kalbs? Can you print them out??
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Post by kalbs on Oct 9, 2010 21:23:28 GMT -5
I just ordered the MG42 plans as well. i have a laptop as well. What was the problem with your laptop kalbs? Can you print them out?? No problem with the blueprints. The laptop I had with me at the times didn't have adobe on it. Works fine |
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Post by ackack on Oct 10, 2010 7:44:47 GMT -5
now is it a replica and you will need to buy parts to make it an airsoft also have you started the project is it difficult how much were materials etc
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Post by GermanShepherd on Oct 10, 2010 21:45:03 GMT -5
It is just a replica. I mean there are a few things diff about it. But overall it is a great set of plans for the money as kalbs said. Im pleased. It is just the ,..how would you say... shell of an MG42, but can easily be made into an airsoft rifle. No need for real parts. Unless you want. but in the plans are for just building i from scratch which I like . Again very good plans, if you have any skill a all and a little creativity you can make a jawdropping airsoft MG which will defanitly pass the 10ft rule. lol
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Post by petermartin14 on Oct 12, 2010 5:31:04 GMT -5
wow, very detailed.
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Post by FlyingSquirrelcat on Oct 12, 2010 6:05:57 GMT -5
So, what do yall estimate will be the overall cost of the build and conversion? Is it more or less cheap(under 200 dollars) or if you want the heart and soul of the buzz saw are we going to have to pull out our wallets?(Over 500 dollars)  |
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Post by kalbs on Oct 12, 2010 6:54:29 GMT -5
So, what do yall estimate will be the overall cost of the build and conversion? Is it more or less cheap(under 200 dollars) or if you want the heart and soul of the buzz saw are we going to have to pull out our wallets?(Over 500 dollars) Impossible to answer because it depends on your skills with metal working, if you have all the metal tools, if you already have some AEG parts or sheet goods or if you farm out the the cutting by CNC. |
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Post by jimmiroquai on Oct 12, 2010 8:25:21 GMT -5
I've sent the plans to the sheet metal workers who fabricated my PPSH parts. I'm just waiting for the estimate.
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Post by GermanShepherd on Oct 12, 2010 9:10:26 GMT -5
let us know jimmiroquai how much?
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Post by jimmiroquai on Oct 15, 2010 9:10:04 GMT -5
Hmmm. My steel guy emailed me back. His quote is around USD300 for the materials and labor. This is just the sheet metal parts, no airsoft internals yet....a little too expensive for me.
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Post by savoy6 on Oct 24, 2010 18:53:28 GMT -5
Hmmm. My steel guy emailed me back. His quote is around USD300 for the materials and labor. This is just the sheet metal parts, no airsoft internals yet....a little too expensive for me. yeah, but like there's a readily available airsoft MG42 out there? |
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Post by jimmiroquai on Oct 26, 2010 21:50:36 GMT -5
yeah, but like there's a readily available airsoft MG42 out there? Nope, there isn't one that's "readily" available. The ones that are are hard to find and cost more than a thousand dollars. I got the fabrication price down to around 150 dollars. The john tom plans have a lot of mistakes, but they are easily corrected. Besides, i can't find anyone else selling plans as complete as he does. |
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Post by GermanShepherd on Nov 3, 2010 18:35:28 GMT -5
Just bought a set. Thanks for the heads up kalbs! The only issue i have with the mg42 plans is that the dimensions of the barrel shroud are wrong. In the real mg42, the shroud only tapers when viewed from the top. When viewed from the side, it should be more or less straight.... how would this be corrected??? This to is my only issue. not tht its enough to keep me from building though. it looks amazing as is. |
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Post by jimmiroquai on Nov 3, 2010 20:08:11 GMT -5
@germanshepherd - I just adjusted some of the dimensions. When i made a cardboard mock-up of the john tom 42, it looked a little too fat. I also watched oddball's metal MG42 video on google to compare dimensions he got off of his MG42 deac. I found out the john ton realy is a little fat and the taper of the barrel shroud is wrong. So here are the corrections i've made:
1) receiver is 2" or 50mm square instead of 60mm square
2) only the top and bottom of the barrel shroud tapers, sides are straight except at the very end
3) adjust all others accordingly.
You can build the johntom plans as is and it will still look great. But since i'm building it from scratch, i can be OC about the right dimensions.
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Post by GermanShepherd on Nov 3, 2010 22:13:55 GMT -5
thanks jim, great ideas man. I feel the same way about it as you. If I can correct it I will .
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Post by helterskelter68 on Jan 26, 2011 12:17:45 GMT -5
For those who have bought the plans, does he should u how to make it airsoft? does the top piece pull up? bipod??? thanks!
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Post by jimmiroquai on Jan 26, 2011 19:54:17 GMT -5
There are no bipod plans included, unfortunately. Here's what i built using the plans as reference. Take note that i had to tweak some dimensions to make it closer to realsteel (see post above) and that i made my own plans for a grip stick to fit the motor of the version 3 gearbox i used. I also used realsteel sights, cocking handle, and bipod.   Check out the build thread here: ww2aa.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=armoryarchives&action=display&thread=8200 |
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Post by morganm on Jan 27, 2011 13:36:37 GMT -5
That's great! I love 42's but someone needs to make an MG34.
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Post by jimmiroquai on Jan 27, 2011 18:47:57 GMT -5
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Post by morganm on Jan 27, 2011 21:01:41 GMT -5
The MG34 looks great!
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Post by helterskelter68 on Jan 28, 2011 15:25:40 GMT -5
does anyone know where to get the bipods? and looks great!!! and the MG34 is another one i plan building, thanks!
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