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Post by 2ndranger on Oct 22, 2007 20:46:39 GMT -5
I saw the interesting Star wars fans ideas for blasters etc...so I kept looking and found plans to make the MG34. So I got some hardwood (pun not intended  ), some drywall screws, black paint, 1" PVC and 1 1/4" Pvc connectors then made my evil creation...mwhahaha...sadly it does not fire but maybe in the future it will... ;D  Reciever  Stock  gun 1  Gun 2  Barrel I just got to stain the stock, add some metal parts that are obviously missing, then start contemplating how to convert it. Franz |
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Post by YankeeDiv26 on Oct 22, 2007 21:46:27 GMT -5
Cosmetically it may not be the pudy'est mg34 I've seen. But it sure is a great alternative to spending a good deal of dough on a parts kit.
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Post by 2ndranger on Oct 22, 2007 21:51:43 GMT -5
People keep in mind, I have a zero skill level of craftmanship compared to some of whats been on the board. So those who are crafty take this into consideration! ;D
Franz
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gryphon
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Post by gryphon on Oct 22, 2007 22:20:56 GMT -5
Where did you find the MG34 plans?
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Post by biged on Oct 23, 2007 5:20:54 GMT -5
Good job for 1st attempt.
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Post by tk7263 on Oct 25, 2007 19:51:27 GMT -5
Gryphon, look at the Blaster Builders Club web site lots of good ideas including MG34s and mg42s
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Post by 2ndranger on Oct 25, 2007 19:53:16 GMT -5
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Post by alban on Oct 25, 2007 20:12:51 GMT -5
Get a few sands bag, and we have a nice bunker!!!
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Post by gryphon on Oct 25, 2007 21:38:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the link!
Your MG34 is looking good so far, here are a couple of ways to add polish. If you get yourself a nice rat-tail or half-round rasp and knock those corners down on the stock, then sand with 60 grit, then 100 grit, then 220 grit, this will go a looong way in improving the overall look. Give the stock a coat of sanding sealer, let it dry, then sand it smooth again (sealer usually lifts the grain of pine) before you stain. A simple pair of 1/4" thick slab grips with rounded outer edges and shallow grooves cut in with a fret saw or bandsaw would work wonders as well (if you use a bandsaw, cut the grooves in the block BEFORE you cut the 1/4" face and saw out the outline of the grip.) If there's a sewing center nearby, or a place that does custom embroidery, call them and see if you can score an empty machine embroidery or serger thread spool - the plastic ones are good and thick and make great MG flash hiders. Black or grey sheet foam is great for making fake belt links, contact cemented to dummy rounds.
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Post by sharpshooter on Nov 4, 2007 13:07:04 GMT -5
Any word on the progress?
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), some drywall screws, black paint, 1" PVC and 1 1/4" Pvc connectors then made my evil creation...mwhahaha...sadly it does not fire but maybe in the future it will... ;D
