TD1149 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 What is the rule on BFG's? Do they have to be canon or can we do our own designs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I'm hoping we can use our own designs. My BFG was created using the Hasbro Droid Blaster as the base, then adding a 30"X 4" pvc barrel, and a CLR bottle as a stock. It is reminscent of the Lewis gun so hopefully thats will be sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk432 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 got any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 yeah, you got my curiosity piqued, although mine is basically a carved 2x4 until ya hit the pvc barrel. talk about heavy as **** for the parades. good workout though. I'd like to build a 34 for parade duty all the same and leep the bfg for small event use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 The only pics I have of the gun right now are in the photo gallery in the TD257 album. I really do need to get some more close up photos taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5374 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 The "RULE" is that they (the BFG) needs to be based upon, and at least somewhat resemble the Heavies carried by the TD's in ANH.. This can include either -34, -15,or -21's. They can be either fan made props or can be bought by the member at a prop shop. I DO ask that if you are buying one, please look to OUR fellow MEPD members FIRST... If you dont like what they have, or the prices, then by all means DO go somewhere else, but PLEASE look to our OWN first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I just uploaded a bunch of pix of my custom Lewis-gun-esque BFG into the TD257 photo album. Is it close enough? Will this suffice as my BFG requirement? Yay or nay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I did measurements and everything for the DLT-19, from a real MG-34, and posted my tutorial here: http://www.imperial-fleet.com/bbcforum/ ... .php?t=116 Very easy to make, very close to the real thing in shape. And the best part, this bad boy weighs in at a whopping 3.5 pounds!! Seriously. That's all. Great for those long day hauls. I also did an MG-15 tutorial on the BBC, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Very nice!! Is there somewhere we can download the templates from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 very nice, 2 questions for you: the wood, 2 inches wide, by how ,long?, and when you connect the 3 body pieces before the grip how are you connecting them? I'm not following the grip 1, grip 2 lines. I understand, that's where the grips supposed to line up, but ont he buttstock and barrel piece, according to the picture, theres wood that's in the way. have I missed something, am I just being an ***, if so explain it to me and kick me. otherwise an explanation'll do fine so I can rush off to home depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 OK, here's the deal - where to get the templates - you should be able just to save them right from the BBC. If not, you can get the files directly from here: http://www.balkindustries.com/tbarber/D ... rial2b.gif http://www.balkindustries.com/tbarber/D ... rial2a.gif Now, what you should do, is print them out. I made them so you should be able to print them full size, with no trouble. Cut them out. Tape the pieces together, so you have a piece of paper, but it's the full size of the gun. THAT's partly what the "grip point" markers are for - lining up your pieces of paper. Follow me so far? ok, now, the size of the wood to use. Once you have this full-sized piece of paper cut out and taped together, THAT is how big your wood needs to be. See where I'm going here? You just trace that piece of paper onto the wood. Now, I chose to cut the grip seperately. That way, I could use a piece of wood that was 2"x6"x however long, instead of trying to manage a piece 2"x probably around 9" wide. Follow that? If you do a seperate grip, it will fit right between where it is marked 'grip 1' and 'grip 2'. This all really makes it sound a lot harder than it really is. Cost: wood 2"x6"x5' about $8 PVC a couple dollars per 5' wiper blades $2 or $3 per package curtain rods $2 PVC couplers under $1 each maybe another $10 if you don't have the other assorted stuff For around $30 you can start with nothing, and end up with this. I hope this helps out a few people. If there are any other questions, or concerns, please let me know. - Tom TD-142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 ahhh the grip points are for lining up your paper outlines! duh! now I get it. geez, I feel like an ***. sorry bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Yeah, they help line up the pieces of paper, and also tell you where the grip goes along the body. No problem at all. Glad I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 that'll be the pet project for my evenings next week. thanks again bud, very nice design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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