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Post by youonlywish on Jun 24, 2008 15:39:25 GMT -5
Well folks. I'm from from a 2ndBat. Here's my first attempt at converting an airsoft weapon from a M14 - M1. There are 3 cosmetic problems I need to fix, but otherwise, the gun is sturdy and fieldable. This is what I started out with, This is what I did. I do have the proper ferrule's but could not figure a way to fasten everything as tightly as I'd like to have seen.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 24, 2008 18:31:49 GMT -5
Use the modified M14 ferrule at the front of the shortened lower stock. (The process is shown in the PM responses section) Use a small set screw to hold the gas reservoir in place if the fricition tape layers don't hold (They should) and obviously it would help emmensely to use the proper gas kocking lug and screw as well as to add a short barrel section to the front of the gas reservoir. Layer tape inside the M14 barrel so both the handguard and gas reservoir assemblies hold without any apparent tape. This requires some hit or miss and trial and error but you'll know when everything is nice and snug and able to hold. You can't have the business end looking so rough and obviously eliminationg the tape at the handguard is a big plus. (My earlier efforts frankly didn't look much better than yours. (If at all) Current finished muzzles Left side reciever group Very simple but effective way to securely hold the gas assembly and forward handguard assembly in place (you still want to have tape wrapped appropriately in several places on the M14 barrel to secure very snugly the handguard and gas revervoir in an effective but invisible manner) Drill and tap a small hole and place a tiny set screw.
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jul 1, 2008 9:51:30 GMT -5
All you need now is the Gas Cylinder lock and screws. Could you post a better pick of it though. How much has it cost you so far?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jul 1, 2008 15:04:26 GMT -5
Sgt Tom I know this information is posted in several places but to again fill you in. The project requires a base M14 which can range anywhere from 125 to 195.00 for the Clones (With shipping) and $325 to 395.00 for the Marui M14. The Garand parts needed will typically run from 125.00 to 190.00 plus shipping depending on how hard you search and how lucky you are. In additional you'll need about $15.00 in additional items. (resin paste, stains, and misc items) Hence in materials alone this project should run as low as $265.00 to as much as $600.00 for a Marui based gun. At least 100 guys have built their own so far and I have sold 162 of the finished ones for people so the number of Pseudo Garands keeps growing. Obviously you can save quite a bit of money doing it yourself and I would encourage as many people as possible to do so.
It's a fun project and when done well comes out quite nicely IMO.
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jul 3, 2008 8:31:21 GMT -5
Thanks for filling me in 2nd Bat but I was just wondering how much he pulled it off for.
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Post by Cpl. Hicks on Jul 6, 2008 20:17:36 GMT -5
Your m14 looked awesome, but your m1 looks even better! Keep at it and make sure and post more pictures!
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Post by youonlywish on Jan 25, 2009 14:08:00 GMT -5
UPDATES: -Painted the stock and wood, to better emulate a 'new' colour... rather than a highly oiled and re-oiled 'used' stock. -epoxyed the ferrules together to keep it all solid. Only way I could see to do it. Looks the part. -Getting a set screw put into the gas block to hold everything in place, should be today. More on that when it happens. ======== Front end. No tape. Highlights on the wood. ========== My best attempt at recreating wood texture.
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jan 25, 2009 14:21:16 GMT -5
wood effect looks great.
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jan 25, 2009 15:25:13 GMT -5
The wood effect looks great. All you need is your gas lock and screw and you'll be on your way.
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Post by toboggan on Jan 25, 2009 17:21:34 GMT -5
wow that looks really nice! keep up the good work
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 25, 2009 18:42:58 GMT -5
The rifle looks great. A muzzle lock and screw will make a big difference and don't forget (as I did early on) to add a tiny section of barrel protruding from the muzzle lock. It ties in nicely with the inner copper barrel on the M14 and in the case of the CYMA can extend right over the extended tip. Your simulated wood looks great even close up. I find once the proper effects are done people have trouble telling which rifles are all wood and which have the simulated wood.
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Post by youonlywish on Jan 25, 2009 19:53:22 GMT -5
Yeah, had a hard enough time making a little peice of copper fit over the outer barrel threads and into the tip of the gas block. I'll figure out a way to get the barrel out the front end, and eventually pick up the Muzzle lock. It's a 10 foot conversion.. meaning, it looks the part from 10 feet away... easily game-worthy...
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Post by Uribull France on Jan 29, 2009 14:50:44 GMT -5
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jan 29, 2009 16:49:40 GMT -5
Post picture links because many of us don't have accounts on that forum.
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Post by Uribull France on Jan 30, 2009 6:42:00 GMT -5
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Post by click on Jan 30, 2009 8:00:09 GMT -5
Uribull, Wow!! That is amazing! GREAT work!
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jan 30, 2009 11:14:05 GMT -5
Man thats an amazing job! I am going to try making a wood stock too. You really did a bang up job on this. When I saw the pictures my mouth hang open for 5 mins lol. Again great job!
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Post by tinydata on Jan 30, 2009 17:43:21 GMT -5
I need a wood stock!
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jan 30, 2009 19:43:27 GMT -5
What tools did you use when making this?
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Post by toboggan on Jan 30, 2009 20:25:59 GMT -5
WOW. thats extremely nice, what kind of wood did you use?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 31, 2009 0:27:54 GMT -5
Truly outstanding job. The best I've seen so far!
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Post by Uribull France on Feb 1, 2009 13:20:05 GMT -5
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Feb 1, 2009 13:44:45 GMT -5
The image didn't work.
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Post by Uribull France on Feb 1, 2009 15:04:11 GMT -5
Yes I have some probleme with the weebsite now it's good
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Feb 1, 2009 15:23:44 GMT -5
No power saw?
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Post by Uribull France on Feb 1, 2009 16:28:10 GMT -5
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Post by Adler69 on Feb 1, 2009 16:37:03 GMT -5
il parle d'une scie électrique pour couper le bois. Votre Anglais est meilleur que mon Français ;D ;D
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Post by toboggan on Feb 1, 2009 18:54:36 GMT -5
whoa now. whoa. isnt this forum an english only forum?! =)
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Post by youonlywish on Feb 1, 2009 22:22:17 GMT -5
Well, that's one hell of a highjack.... I certainly feel outdone.
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Post by Uribull France on Feb 2, 2009 1:02:00 GMT -5
Alder69, ton français est parfait Your french is perfect So I know what is a power saw, and didn' t use it because the thickness of my wood iwas too important ( 53mm )
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