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Post by kat1918 on Apr 23, 2010 23:27:52 GMT -5
Building one in steel here's how it's going. What do we think? Attachments:
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 23, 2010 23:35:31 GMT -5
And, with the charging handle forward. Realy want to make this blowback somehow. Please ignore cluttered work area  . Attachments:
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Post by Totez on Apr 23, 2010 23:49:40 GMT -5
Absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to see how she turns out!
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 24, 2010 0:59:24 GMT -5
Thanks, me too. It has been a little more complicated than I first figured but, try try again.
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 24, 2010 18:27:57 GMT -5
Moving along. Attachments:
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Post by kalbs on Apr 24, 2010 19:46:38 GMT -5
Boy, that is moving along. Really looking good good. Keep the progress shots coming!
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Post by sarge12 on Apr 24, 2010 21:30:07 GMT -5
That is truly amazing craftsmanship, but were MG08s used in WWII?
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Post by lurky on Apr 24, 2010 23:36:47 GMT -5
I've got a couple books with troops posing with MG08s, particularly in France. |
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 25, 2010 22:38:32 GMT -5
That is truly amazing craftsmanship, but were MG08s used in WWII? Thanks to everyone for the encouragement. They where used in WW2 mostly by second line and, foreign troops. I won't lie though I'm building this to push the WW1 idea. I'm a bad boy  . Attachments:
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Post by redvonhammer on Apr 26, 2010 12:59:12 GMT -5
Great!! Just recently I was thinking about building one, kind of a scary coincidence!
I was thinking about using a second motor to somehow construct a individual blowback for the charging handle.
May I ask what internals you are planning to use?
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 26, 2010 17:58:29 GMT -5
I've pretty much decided to go with compressed air but, I'm going to finnish the out side and, go from there. Here's todays progress. Attachments:
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 26, 2010 17:59:56 GMT -5
Overall shot. I'm going to make the real bibod later. Attachments:
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Post by redvonhammer on Apr 27, 2010 15:26:57 GMT -5
Thats actually not a bad idea, if you make the tripod version with the trigger at the rear of the receiver, you could house the compressed air in the entire water container, with the air cable going through the barrel jacket and into the receiver beneath the inner barrel. (Not as mobile, but would allowing for increased air quantity.)
Or, in the case of the bipod version with stock and pistol grip trigger assembly you are creating now, house the compressed air inside the barrel jacket. (More mobile, but at the expense of decreased air quantity.)
Either way it looks very promising! Keep up the good work knowing that a bunch of Spandau/Maxim buffs are following your work avidly!
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 27, 2010 19:35:20 GMT -5
That is the great thing about this design lots of room to put stuff water jacket idea is a good one. I think I've got a plan for the blowback action. Wish I had more time to work on it....
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Post by petermartin14 on Apr 27, 2010 20:06:09 GMT -5
lookin great!
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 29, 2010 4:36:41 GMT -5
Had several requests so, here are my measurements give or, take. I'd make a cardboard template first because, I used steel and, mig welding on mine so, I allowed for deformation from heat grinding etc. Attachments:
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Post by oberst42 on Apr 29, 2010 17:38:34 GMT -5
Way to go kat!
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 30, 2010 0:14:05 GMT -5
Danke, Kamerad. Gotta get this built and, show it off so we can get some more troops to sign up for the Kaiser ;D!! |
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Post by biged on Apr 30, 2010 5:31:19 GMT -5
Great work indeed Kat1918 !!
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 30, 2010 18:45:01 GMT -5
Did some work on the fusse spring cover and, booster today not realy pleased gonna redo 'em later but, works for now. Attachments:
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Post by collin2 on May 2, 2010 9:00:07 GMT -5
looks sweet, makes me want to start ww1 airsoft. By the way you can get the real mg08/15 bipod on International Military Antiques web site.
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Post by kat1918 on May 2, 2010 15:38:30 GMT -5
Making other people want to get involved with WW1 is part of my evil plan  . The IMA bipod looks nice but $$. I'm going to make a erzatz model. They are pretty simple and, it will be correct not to mention won't cost more than $10 in metal. Sometimes Kat is a cheapskate ;D. |
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Post by kat1918 on May 4, 2010 11:15:43 GMT -5
Booster reworked and, front sight. Bipod as well but, pic. turned out pretty lousy. Attachments:
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Post by kat1918 on May 4, 2010 20:09:00 GMT -5
Shot of the bipod. Attachments:
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Post by kat1918 on May 4, 2010 20:11:31 GMT -5
And, here's one of the buisness end ;D. That Hun needs a haircut! Attachments:
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Post by oberst42 on May 4, 2010 20:54:56 GMT -5
way to go katczinsky!
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Post by kat1918 on May 5, 2010 8:24:36 GMT -5
Can't wait to get this done and, in a trench shooting at the Frogs!! |
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Post by kat1918 on May 9, 2010 10:25:16 GMT -5
Top cover, steam hose fitting etc. Having some fit up problems with the top cover. Try Try again. Attachments:
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Post by kat1918 on May 10, 2010 12:45:53 GMT -5
Well, with the exception of redoing the fusee spring cover outside is pretty much done. Now for internals. Attachments:
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Post by mgw on May 12, 2010 16:55:15 GMT -5
Very nice, I am seriously impressed with your build. Some awsome stuff ya have going there.
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