slave1pilot Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Here's my Hyper-firm Lewis gun well on it's way to full conversion I just finished painting it today & added the sling (not even fully cured yet) I know, the DLT-19's don't have wood-grain But it looks so pretty, I had to wood-grain it and a big ol' pic It still needs the ribbed tube & the greeblies, but it's on it's way. waddya guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavefive Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 ...looks terrible ...i keed, i keed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 LOL you gonna do yours now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hmmm, Enfield strapping... Looks pretty darn good to me. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Very nice Nathan! How secure do you think the sling is - is it functional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Showoff.. I can only say 1 thing..HF rules!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Very nice Nathan! How secure do you think the sling is - is it functional? Hmmm... hadn't thought about functionality It's wrapped around the barrel, so that side is very secure The Buttstock side is a ring CA glued into the stock it's only sunk in about an inch, maybe I'll try it out when I get home I'm thinking it's not gonna hold though, so I'd say it's not functional On a side note, After looking at the pics, I think the receiver is over-weathered It looks too silver (I painted it in low light) I might have to redo that part LMK what your opinions are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Showoff.. I did say *SHOWOFF* in the thread title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Wow... fantastic!!! Too bad I sold mine otherwise I'd upgrade the strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 A+ weapon buddy I have up graded mine as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Wow... fantastic!!! Too bad I sold mine otherwise I'd upgrade the strap. Yeah, for a simple addition it makes a huge difference in the overall look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 I toned down the silver & i am much happier with it That pic is outside in the sun with flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 That looks great Nathan! What are you planning on using for the greeblies. I can't for the life of my figure out what else has been added in these pics: I'm thinking of using bailing wire to hold the drain pipe on (just like the t-track on the mg-34) and perhaps a bent length of copper pipe for the detail in between the sling and drain pipe (as seen in photo 3). I'd love to hear what you guys think the unidentified parts are, as I'm at somewhat of a loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 That looks great Nathan! What are you planning on using for the greeblies. I can't for the life of my figure out what else has been added in these pics: I'm thinking of using bailing wire to hold the drain pipe on (just like the t-track on the mg-34) and perhaps a bent length of copper pipe for the detail in between the sling and drain pipe (as seen in photo 3). I'd love to hear what you guys think the unidentified parts are, as I'm at somewhat of a loss. I was looking at the pics... Is that coiled wire in the back? I think the pipe goes under corrugated section (my pic shows it straight, but it's curved) It looks like all one piece with the tips sticking out under the end near the receiver waddya guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I think you're right about the coiled black wire at the end of the corrugated drain pipe. It might even be the same coiled wire that's seen on the Sterlings. I'm also seeing an unusual wire in the Garindan photo. Tell me what you think about this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 This is great reading, and show pictures. I hope, you two guys can nail it. I need to finish, my T-21 correct too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 I found a nice reference pic of a real Lewis gun this morning. I think my wood-grain paintjob is pretty close, but my metal parts are far more weathered (and that's ok) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 I think you're right about the coiled black wire at the end of the corrugated drain pipe. It might even be the same coiled wire that's seen on the Sterlings. I'm also seeing an unusual wire in the Garindan photo. Tell me what you think about this: I too saw that wire on the Garindan pic. however, I don't think it's how you have it. I think the metal bracket that goes under the Corrugated tube has 3 bars along the length and the wire attaches to the middle one. see this clearer pic and the colorized one to show what I'm thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr BoJangles Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hey Nathan, Great job. I also just got a Lewis gun from Lewis. Just wondering ...how do you attach/screw the D-ring to the stock. Thanks A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 As I sat staring at these same several photos over and over again, I had an epiphany. Tell me what you guys think. Take a look at this image, I've played with the levels to try and bring out as much contrast as possible: Then, tell me what you think about this small item perhaps being what we are staring at. It is a magazine loader for the mp38/40 pouches. It is what would have gone in the small half pouch (of the three + one pouches). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 I believe you may be on to something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Strange that nobody posted up about the speed loader I've been searching for the corrugated tube & had zero luck finding any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Good work bro´s, hope you two can crack the case. I will love if i could add the tube, plus the rest around it accurate too on my T-21. Keep the good work up. Thanks for your time, and info so far . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 This is real detective work.. ! Great work ! Grtz RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 I finally found some tubing not the best pic, but it's getting there BTW- I took a pic with the other Hyper-Firms before I added the tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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