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My MG34 build up


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Thanks for all the nice comments. I am glad you guys like it.

Q: Making them for sale...

A: Man, I am not sure, it took me so long to build this one, I think that it wouldn't be cost effective to do so. By the time you figure out how long it took, it would be the same price as a hyperfirm, that is in time.

Q: Building costs:

A: If I was to guess, I would say anywhere between $50 - $80.

PVC pipe and pieces: $10-$15

PVC Glue, Super Glue, puddy, epoxy: $20-$25

Wood: $5-$7

Plastic Styrene sheets: $5-$10

Paint and stain: $10-$20

The real investment is time.

Q: photos of barrel build up:

A: The only photos that I have I posted, sorry.

Thanks all,

Paul

TD0600

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Wow. You're doing some awesome work there.

How did you get rid of the wood grain that often shows through black paint, even if primed? I've had that problem with my own scratch builds and I'm told a product called Mod Podge works well for sealing before painting, but I've yet to try it.

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I find if I sand it really well, it seems to keep it down to a minimum. Also, multiple coats of Primer helps as well. The only place that really shows any signs of grain is on the handle. And most of that is covered by plastic. The rest of the wood used is basewood, so, the grain isn't as evident, actually it is none-existant. And of course you want the grain look in the stock.

Paul

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