PatrickW1074 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hi Guys, I am in the process of building a T-21, and I was wondering what size are the rings around the barrel and exactly how many rings are there? I am talking about the mid-way point of the weapon. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 They're not rings, its a length of cable wrapped around the barrel's mid section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I think he want to know the diameter of the rings/cable /tube But I don't know I reckon about 8 mm But there only one guy to ask matie Anthony bailey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 There are 14 ribs on the barrel and they are 3/8 of an inch. The best way I have found is using a 3/8 clear tubing that is 1/4 id. You can put an insert and glue them together so they looked connected at the bottom. Let me know if you need anything else brother. Thanks for the words Vince, you the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Just to add past the main barrel ribs are 2 more lines that wrap around the barrel. These are o-rings. Here they are called #151 o-rings. Not sure if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickW1074 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thanks guys!!! Once again the 501st comes through. Stay Safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thankyou mr bailey but CLEARLY you da man Love the name change too bro its you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I am in charge of the San Joaquin squad here and the squad guys came up with the name and thats what they all call me so It fits lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinCropsBoy Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I used a 1/2" OD round flexible foam insulation from Home Depot (used for weatherproofing doors) and wrapped it around 14 times (tapering the start and end points). This made the whole thing 7" long. From the screen-caps I had, this appeared to be correct (to me, at least). I just used hot glue to attach it. It really holds well! But be careful to not get the gun too close to the foam or else it'll melt it. Then I painted several layers of black "Plasti-Dip" over that. This stuff is GREAT! It holds well and is really flexible... so I don't have to worry at all about it chipping off. i still need to weather it a bit... I'm new to guns n' stuff (I'm more experienced with costume making), so I dunno if it looks ok and is up to MEPD standards. Edit: Here's the foam I used: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-E-O-1-2-in-x-20-ft-Poly-Foam-Caulk-Saver-C22H/100159362#.Uqfp9BkpDjM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Looks good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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