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I think the counter adds a lot to the sci-fi feel of the weapon - so I prefer the gun to have one.

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Hi guys, still working on the project, organizing some parts etc. In the meanwhile I got something interesting for all those guys who seek to build their own MG15. Don't know if you already knew the site but for investigating the gun I always stumbled over this page but it wasn't that well covered by then - so I guess these have been late additions to the site. http://www.cockpitinstrumente.de/archiv/Do...n%20gewehr.html Very cool illustrations and explanations (in german - sorry) and the handbooks for download. Images and drafts can be clicked upon for original size. really great

So guys, I know it is a nice alternate but I'd like to get a more authentic syphon rather than using a substitute. During my research I found some pictures on google that lead me to this page http://www.diydata.com/plumbing/cistern_fl..._flap_valve.php Unfortunately I wasn't able to recover a syphon in this particular shape. Only one that came quite near. This one would require modeling additional rims to resemble the original. This one is avaialble here http://www.partridges.uk.com/catalog/ciste...-flow-p-71.html (if anyone of the UK people would assist aquiring one - I'd be grateful) So any of you (probably UK based) might help to recover at least one of the type seen on the first picture to replicate?

Now that's strange I heard that from a few people but when I ordered I got mine anyways??? Maybe it was because I ddin't ask before the purchase and just ordered and payed up front so they just shipped it to not get into the trouble of a refunding process. Or maybe just someone didn't get it

I got mine here http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?ch...rSKU=&MC=YJ

Nice gun! Pretty good with details too, maybe the end of the cushman May I suggest to use no metal effects on the stock and grip as theese were made of bakelite which usually apears in black/brownish colour tones and are not metallic. Just an info for those die hards

hmm, as it mentions tripod I have the strange feeling they mistaken the T21 with the rebel heavy blaster seen on Hoth. All these strange articles floating around even licensed stuff often proves to be conflicting with what we saw on film.

Well as at least one of the guys has a quite warlike MP40 style pouch I guess they looted some of a former WWII movie productions. It's not uncommon to lend props from other productions so that is where some of the real or authentic stuff may have come from including the weapons. I doubt they spent much time on replicating pouches those days. But of course that's just me never having spoken to any of the SW prop veterans or having read their books or articles.

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My error not recognizing it thanks.

I'd be interested in a different type of pouch set - there has been a UK source but they're haven't had them in stock for a while now. This would be my preferred style just without the utility pouch being fixed at the bottom.

Yeah looks impressive. May I ask where you got the trigger group and if it's resin?

Status Update: I haven't have the time yet to completely clean up the saddle drum but had to focus on pre-planing the body especially as I need to consider preparations for the special effects. Here is a first idea sketch of the single elements of my gun and it got almost as complex as the real one to allow functionality. It's rough and I already reconsidered some spots to avoid having too many threads in the whole construction but the roadmap is clear I guess. The next sketch will be more precise. This one I had to scribble down when I got up so I wouldn't lose the thoughts spinning through my head while weaking up. The basic parts are actually quite close to the original. The major difference is the sled system for the "breech" (which is just a fake but the cocking handle should work). So that and the barrel are the only parts where I save elements and weight. the sketch might be a bit confusing but I'm going to explain: 1) Receiver and breech block 2) Mantlet for breech block with lower ejection port and clamps for (shell sack) 2a) Magazine well 3) Sled insert for breach peace 3a) Brech peace with cocking handle and recoil spring 4) Bakelite stock (Still have to find an alternate material - maybe PVC) and end cap 5) barrel mount 6) Shroud and sight mounts 7) Flash hider 8) Safety ring (planned to be usable) 8a) Safety and trigger pins (Only the safety pin will be usable) So far the raw anatomy of my gun. It will take a while to get the right figures and the parts machined/milled. With some luck I may get 2/2a in one part. And now the question regarding the planned special effects! LFL has left out the barrel when they shot the scenes in tunisia and that's a good thing regarding weight. However when I saw the possibilities of the plecter lab enhanced special effects blasters I wanted to plan with that in mind. The power cells and the electronic modules will be in the saddle drum. I need to construct some kind of connector so that the wiring of main body and drums are independent. This connector will ideally work via the drum slot and well. Wiring and switches/buttons will probably have enough space due to the saving of space within the receiver. The speakers will find a place within the scopes and/or main body. But... Of course I want a ray-propagation or at least flash effect The barrel shroud is 30 mm in diameter with a mantle strength of 2-3 mm, maybe more depending on how much "flesh" I need for the threads. I have like 20 mm for a clear poly-carbonate barrel or some sort of LED installation Would it be recommendable to work with mini LEDs or with a luxeon technique as known from the light sabers - what do you think?

Hi bas - Maybe you remember me from the Red Orchestra forums back in the days (Solitaire). Nice to see you again! Too bad you don't have a MG15