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Post by deacon on Jul 30, 2011 19:04:32 GMT -5
Hello all.
After a long search, I decided I did not want to dish out $10,000+ for an M2 flamethrower, just to use as a replica at the Living History events. I have a friend with a real M2, and he let me take countless measurements, and I now have all the measurements for everything on an M2 Flamethrower. (just in case someone needs them)
I have a deadline of August 19th, and I started the project on July 11th.
I have the entire flamethrower 90% done. I am still working on getting a real M2 hose, or something similar, and the cam-lock coupling that attaches the hose to the tanks. It is completely water-tight, so water can be added for realistic weight. (68 lbs).
I will post up photos I took during the build, and the current progress later this evening.
-Deac
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Post by Totez on Jul 30, 2011 19:33:36 GMT -5
You could put a Co2 tank in one half of the backpack tank and BBs in the other half and attach a valve to the trigger assembly and make an Airsoft flamethrower xD
That'd be neat haha.
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Post by Schmozilla on Jul 30, 2011 20:58:23 GMT -5
Lol yeah
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Post by deacon on Jul 30, 2011 23:18:47 GMT -5
So here are the photos in order of when I took them. Oh, and I'm not going to be making any airsoft anything. I am outta the airsoft stuff guys, just Living History and Blank-Fire. The tanks are made from stainless steel fire extinguishers ironically.  I was lucky to find two identical tanks. They have the perfect radius on the top and bottom, however they are unfortunately 1/2 inch larger in diameter than the real deal. But who can tell without a measuring tape? haha  I had trouble with the pressure bottle (middle tank), so I started work on the rear trigger assembly:  I ended up hand fabricating the pressure bottle from steel tubing.  Thought I would go for the USMC forest green... Didn't like it...  And here are the current progress photos:         Tell me what you think.... -Deac |
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Post by HornetWSO on Jul 30, 2011 23:46:31 GMT -5
Very impressive! Did you make the nozzle and gun unit?
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Post by deacon on Jul 31, 2011 0:25:49 GMT -5
The nozzle is made of exhaust pipe, and the wand is scratch built using steel pipe, marine grade plywood, and pvc pipe. The data plate is made up from brass plate, and a custom decal I made. So far I have about 100 hours into the build.
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Post by Totez on Jul 31, 2011 1:08:01 GMT -5
Wow, that looks fantastic!
If you wanted for Blankfire you could use the same idea and instead of BBs fill the second tank with talc or baby powder mixed with red dye. You'd definitely be the cool kid on the block with that xD
Looks absolutely fantastic as is though, good job!
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Post by HornetWSO on Jul 31, 2011 17:07:23 GMT -5
You do very nice work!! I really gotta applaud the decal over the brass plate, looks authentic!
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Post by newcomer on Jul 31, 2011 23:59:30 GMT -5
Echoing what the others said, you did a very good job! the fire extinguishers look the part as fuel tanks (ironic, but hey, it works!), and the m2 flamethrower plate gives it a nice touch.
Would love to see someone wearing this bad boy.
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Post by deacon on Aug 1, 2011 12:42:41 GMT -5
I will get some photos soon of me with the flamethrower. The hose should be here within the week.
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Post by hairy apple on Aug 1, 2011 16:08:39 GMT -5
Ha, that is awesome. Very good job.
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Post by deacon on Aug 2, 2011 16:39:49 GMT -5
As promised to HornetWSO, here are some dimensions to the M2:   |
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Post by HornetWSO on Aug 2, 2011 17:48:35 GMT -5
Sweet!! Thank you for the details!! ;D
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Post by troyluginbill on Aug 4, 2011 23:10:58 GMT -5
you should think about doing these for sale. There is a fellow that makes a replica for 3,000+ dollars. He sells them pretty regularly too. The m1 is 4500+
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Post by deacon on Aug 5, 2011 3:45:32 GMT -5
I have put quite a bit of thought into it, and I will be making one more M2, and two M1s. I will attempt to get $2k a piece, and see where it goes. If I can get that much, I will continue building and selling.
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Post by biged on Aug 5, 2011 17:41:16 GMT -5
Deacon you did fantastic job!
Nice brother, real damn NICE!
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Post by deacon on Aug 12, 2011 1:23:24 GMT -5
Update: I have been waiting a few weeks for an original hose to show up... Haven't seen it yet. So I ended up going out and buying some temporary hose, and hardware, just to make sure its ready for the event coming up. (August 19-21st)
I will go through the USMC tubs, throw on some gear, and upload some photos of me wearing the lollipops .
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Post by deacon on Aug 12, 2011 16:05:35 GMT -5
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Post by Echelon on Aug 12, 2011 17:54:29 GMT -5
That looks badass! I'm loving the wear on the wand! Also lovveeee the pin up girl!
Sick detail. Nice work!
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Post by HornetWSO on Aug 12, 2011 18:31:51 GMT -5
Both the loadout and the Ronson look great! All you need is a pillbox!!
How does it feel on the back?
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Post by deacon on Aug 13, 2011 2:31:31 GMT -5
After about 20 minutes, the 68 pounds really starts to take a toll. So I think at the living history events, I wont fill it with water. Its about 35 pounds without the water, so it will still look heavy.. Haha
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Post by jts on Jul 18, 2015 16:31:38 GMT -5
What did you use as the hose connecting the tanks to the wand
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Post by beery on Oct 11, 2015 18:02:27 GMT -5
What did you use as the hose connecting the tanks to the wand I'd like to know the same thing, please. |
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Post by savoy6 on Oct 20, 2015 5:10:36 GMT -5
looks like just some spare 1" or 1.25" hydraulic line...
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Post by beery on Oct 20, 2015 19:51:05 GMT -5
Does anyone know where/how the little tank connects to the wand? The connection seems to be hidden behind all the tanks and I'm trying to make a somewhat realistic-looking full scale mock-up of this flamethrower, and I realize it really doesn't matter for a non-functional piece, but it's really bugging me.
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Post by savoy6 on Oct 22, 2015 15:15:47 GMT -5
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Post by beery on Oct 22, 2015 19:37:20 GMT -5
Perfect! Just what I needed. Thanks.
By the way, I found that a 7/8" inside diameter dishwasher hose works nicely for the flamethrower hose. I'll post images when I get this rig closer to being finished.
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