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Post by freelancer on Jan 24, 2011 17:41:27 GMT -5
sent you a pm about the stock HornetWSO
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Post by freelancer on Jan 25, 2011 20:13:22 GMT -5
Got a little more shaping done on the new sides, but still more to to on them.   Its a slow process with using just files so you don't take to much off. Also ran into a little snag with the correction of the rear of the receiver which I now have to figure out how to finish. I also figured I would post a link to the Blueprints/ Technical drawings that I am using for anyone interested. www.nfatoys.com/tsmg/There are drawings for almost all the parts for the Thompson here |
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Post by freelancer on Jan 27, 2011 16:59:47 GMT -5
Finally figured out how to finish the rear of the receiver, had to add a 1mm piece of aluminum to make the area long enough to properly shape it and have it the right dimensions.   Also finished the front angled section of the left side.  There is still some shaping to do to the rear but it is getting there Thanks to HornetWSO this conversion will also be getting a new stock once it gets here. |
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Post by cole97 on Jan 27, 2011 21:07:56 GMT -5
Looking pretty good. Make sure to sand that part down with fine sand paper alot.  keep it up! |
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Post by freelancer on Jan 28, 2011 10:41:30 GMT -5
Looking pretty good. Make sure to sand that part down with fine sand paper alot. keep it up! Once I have all the shaping done it will all get sanded down good with fine sandpaper before the paint is applied |
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Post by cole97 on Jan 28, 2011 17:41:14 GMT -5
Gotcha.
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Post by freelancer on Jan 29, 2011 16:26:18 GMT -5
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Post by freelancer on Feb 15, 2011 17:56:45 GMT -5
With the cold weather we had the last couple weeks I haven't had a chance to get out in the garage(its un-heated) to do any more work on the Thompson. I will have some progress pics up by the end of the week since it has finally decided to warm up a little.
I did do the first of 6 30rnd to 20rnd mag conversions I plan on doing and will include pics of it.
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Post by cole97 on Feb 15, 2011 23:25:36 GMT -5
We understand. I too need to get out off my lazy ass and resume progress on my BAR. Anywho, goodluck! |
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Post by freelancer on Feb 20, 2011 14:19:50 GMT -5
I now have the left side attached   And have one of the 6 King Arms mids converted to 20rnd length.  I made a special jig for sanding the edges of the mags after cutting the section out to shorten them so the joints are perfectly square.  |
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Post by freelancer on Feb 22, 2011 16:47:55 GMT -5
Both sides are now attached and I have started the final shaping and filling of the receiver.   you can also see my mag conversions in various states of completion in the first picture |
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Feb 22, 2011 23:22:18 GMT -5
Looks very nice! Can't wait to see it finished.
I posted some pictures of my process too, if you want to take a look.
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Post by freelancer on Feb 23, 2011 10:11:28 GMT -5
Thanks. I still have a little final shaping to do and then its just getting everything all filled and smoothed out. with the exception of the barrel strengthener I will be adding.
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Post by FlyingSquirrelcat on Oct 4, 2011 14:37:59 GMT -5
I'm always so impressed with the metal fabrication work that people put into some conversions. congrats. Is the compensator a newer custom or one of the originals that you found at an antique store?
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Post by m1a1thompson on Dec 14, 2011 2:25:05 GMT -5
How did you build up the receiver sides? I started on of these conversions but i am still not finished. I did my conversion almost 4 years ago and i wasn't sure how to do that part
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Dec 18, 2011 11:48:37 GMT -5
Cool project, just wondering... Would you sell some 20rd size mags? Or could you convert mine if I'd send them?
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Post by helterskelter68 on Dec 22, 2011 17:50:09 GMT -5
Do you mind sending me the blueprints? - HelterSkelter
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Apr 15, 2012 11:35:52 GMT -5
Could you do a how to on the "L" sight?
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Apr 15, 2012 14:08:40 GMT -5
Its pretty simple bloodandguts. Just take a piece of sheet metal and cut out the shape. Then drill the hole for the sight. Lastly bend the sight part upward. I just finished my L-sight.
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Apr 15, 2012 17:38:22 GMT -5
whats the thickness of the sheet metal?
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Apr 15, 2012 17:42:22 GMT -5
I am not sure. If your buying it at a hardware store I think you could just eye it. Compare it to the thickness of the Thompson rear sight box. Mine is a bit thinner then the Thompson rear sight box. That way its easier to bend and cut through.
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Apr 18, 2012 19:13:10 GMT -5
I'm actually more interested in getting the shape correct, not necessarily finding out the material used.
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Apr 18, 2012 20:12:21 GMT -5
Use the M1A1 rear sight box as a guide to the length and width of the L sight. Then use the M1A1 sight to see how tall you need it to be. Pretty simple.
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Apr 18, 2012 20:44:42 GMT -5
On second thought, I know of a place where I could get a real steel "L" sight for $25+s&h, that way the perfectionist in me wouldn't be freaking out because of inaccuracies. Pretty simple.
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Apr 18, 2012 20:49:55 GMT -5
Yea I mean you can get it pretty close. I cut my sight too short but I am too lazy to do another one. Where can you get em for $25?
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Apr 18, 2012 20:53:47 GMT -5
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Post by brownien on Jul 26, 2012 15:44:52 GMT -5
Instead of using the L sights, it is possible to make the adjustable ladder type using 1/8" aluminum sheet for the ladder and sheet metal for the slide part of the sight. Its exactly what I did when I corrected the flaws in my CYMA M1928a1. Using machine screws, it is also fully adjustable for windage and elevation.
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keep it up!
