whitecommando Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The BFG/Lewis Gun from schematics (Parts of Star Wars) is done. Plus, screen grabs were used to draw up the final look for the gun. In my bosses' office... Close-up of weathered ammo tray and rear sight. The receiver was made with a computer driven laser-cutter, using CAD-files from converted .eps files that I generated, and it was made with laminated acrylic. BREAKING NEWS Price Reduction Plain Lewis Kit with Pipe – $95.00 (plus $11.50 for shipping in lower 48 states and APO). Lewis T-21 Kit with Pipe, corrugated pipe, and schematics for gas regulator, and coiled wire – $110.00 (plus $15.50 for shipping in lower 48 states and APO). You may order here: roja2007@comcast.net OR order here --> http://www.cushmanpaintball.com/T21page.html So, it is now under $100 for this gun. It is quite impressive, easy to assemble, and light as a feather... yet very sturdy! Get on the "Order Train" – I made it just for you! Troop On! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediaguypj Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I would be interested also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 The receiver is being laser cut now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 List me as interested too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Here is rendering from my .eps files... Thanks guys for posting interest. I hope to have the master assembled by next weekend, or early next week, then about another week to get the first sample. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Here is one against the Parts of SW schematic... Should be nice to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 $100 lewis!!!!?? I am interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranneix Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I am soo about this it isn't even funny.. couple of questions though... 1. what is the completed weight? 2. is the tip of the barrel open or solid.. I see a side view of the tip. can we get a few extra views?? 3. will you sell this as a kit or in completed form? I love what I have seen so far.. nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yes indeed - keep us posted, any semi-accurate Lewis for that kind of buck is sure to be of great interest (Like 01 for me maybe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have a quick question. Why did you add a raised section to the cooling shroud (end of the barrel)? I see that the tip has a raised section, but not the segment just before it flares out. From the sloping segment to the end it looks like it should just be one continuous surface, the only difference being a textural one. Does that make sense? Here are a couple of pics from the manual to show you what I'm talking about (part 90 in Plate 2-the second pic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 I have seen an actual Lewis in person AND I have seen a Sci-Fire in person (and they took some liberties, most likely to protect them from duplication). I am also doing to same. You know, a quarter of an inch here, and eighth of an inch there, a slightly raised (______) somewhere, as to alert us when we are being copied... It makes the gun 97% accurate, but 100% my interpretation... and still, easily recognized by pro-level TDs as a Lewis gun. As what you mentioned... It is both textural AND slightly elevated on that tip section. Due to the available knowledge, at the time I made the schematic, I had limited visual resources. But, that all said, It will be a good solution once copies are being made. The vac-forming process also loses a slight amount of detail (and depth), so this raised area on the cooling shroud tip is perhaps 1/16" an inch and should just give enough of an impression for it to not lool like a toilet pipe gun. Additionally, the acrylic prototype parts help me to gain back some of the softness... that the anti-Cushman people tend to focus on. Well, the gun should be at least as good (probably better) as this gun... Thanks for the pics... too bad I did not have them earlier. Guys will just have to settle on a gun like what I showed in the pics I posted January 22nd. Later Guys! John I have a quick question. Why did you add a raised section to the cooling shroud (end of the barrel)? I see that the tip has a raised section, but not the segment just before it flares out. From the sloping segment to the end it looks like it should just be one continuous surface, the only difference being a textural one. Does that make sense? Here are a couple of pics from the manual to show you what I'm talking about (part 90 in Plate 2-the second pic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Put me down as interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Sweet progress John! It's amazing how good these kits can come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Put me down as interested yep, me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericFoster Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm interested in this too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hey just another very interested party. Put me down on the list. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjv5150 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 PUT ME ON THE LIST AS WELL, JUST WAITING TO SEE FINAL PICS OF KIT OR AN ASSEMBLED KIT...IT SOUNDS MOST IMPRESSIVE...JJV5150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td1524 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Great looking so far. Im interested in one.....Let us know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 I am missing just a few pieces. Once I have them, I can complete. Pics of the laser cut acrylic... Rough positioning only. Should be nice, especially for $100-ish per kit. NOT INCLUDING PVC PIPE, GLUE, SPRAY PAINT... and skills. Later Brothers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 looking good! keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranneix Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Once your done, how long will it take to make these, I am definately interested! A Lewis for $100ish.. I'm liking this more and more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Once your done, how long will it take to make these, I am definately interested! A Lewis for $100ish.. I'm liking this more and more!Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 The gun is assembled and is, in my opinion, nicely-made. It has been shipped to Cushman, and he has made a duplicate. That duplicate is en Route to me and should arrive Saturday. I will finish it up and take pics and post them up by Tuesday or Wednesday. I am quite pleased with the end result... it took a lot of work, and more than one person was involved. I want to thank Patrick, Charles (Woodchuck), Edward, and also the patience you guys are showing about this upcoming product. I wish I could have gotten it done sooner, but it should be in full production by next week based on orders. THIS IS A KIT. IT REQUIRES LIGHT SKILLS AND ABILITIES. If you put together a sand trooper suit, this kit should be a snap. I showed Paul, the XO of this forum, the picture of the kit parts. But, I do not want anyone to see it until I paint and weather one up. It is just a matter of days. Patience my friends... soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yup, I saw the pix. I think for $100 it's hard to go wrong. Even if you have an HF or scratch built already it makes a nice secondary BFG to have for cons/parades. If you're a trooper on a budget, I think it will be a welcome addition to the list of available weapons. The pix I saw were similar to what's above, so it seems this can be broken down easily for transport too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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