Art Andrews Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Well, I am almost done with my MG-34. It is an authentic dummy gun from I.M.A. and I absolutely love it. It has the correct bakelite stock and bipod and I have attached the fins with wire wraps as seen on the screen used piece. They are also spaced properly and slightly misaligned as they should be. I also have the custom "feeder cover" in place as well as the custom machined grip disc. I still would like to make a better feeder cover and I need to buy another charging handle and somehow cut the current one out as the dummy gun was assembled with the chargin handle in the rear position while the screen used guns had them int he forward position. Still, I think it looks pretty darn good. I'd never carry this for trooping but man, I just LOVE the look of a real gun. It simply can't be beat. You can get to the fullsized pic here: http://thedentedhelmet.com/misc/RPF_Images/MG-34.jpg Here is one of the screen-used MG-34s for comparison: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith-Necromancer Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 awesome, amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1009 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Very nice, you should open a museum Braks - I'd drive down to GA to see this stuff in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 I think you would be sadly disappointed in how little there is to see. I don't have very many pieces but I like to think that the pieces I do have are the absolute best I could find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 NIce - makes mine look hokey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Not at all! I'd much rather carry yours than carry mine at an event!!! Mine is a nice wall-hanger but that is about it. It is completely unwieldy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-352 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Maybe you could take it to an event where you won't be doing alot of walking. That thing looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Think people would laugh if I got a little red ryder wagon and just pulled it behind me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 That's fantastic! I'm in the process of tricking out my hyperfirm MG34 & this is a nice inspiration. I wouldn't laugh at the wagon, what's that beast weigh in at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 21.5 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Holy moley! Mine is about 4 lbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 WHOA!! Thanks BraksBuddy!! The images are simply AWESOME... Like the DL, this will give me the "kick-in-the-a**" that I need to polish up my own Sci-fire MG-34/DLT-19! Thanks again bro! Always a treat when you contribute your SW knowledge and expertise! ePS: I had a chance to purchase a I.M.A. MG-34 here at last year's Honolulu Gun Show. The sucker weighed in at 26 pounds! And they were only asking $2400.00 for it! What a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Glad to be able to inspire. I posted this somewhere else but can't remember where so for those of you about to tackle your MG-34s, here is the screen accurate fin alignment for the MG-34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 With the interest that has been shown, I threw a webpage together for the MG-34 info. If you see anything that is incorrect or incomplete, please let me know. http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/davin/replica_weapons2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Brak - The photo links don't seem to be working for me. Just thought that I would let you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Andrews Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 Thanks for letting me know. They should be fixed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Dude, that website is just --- WOW! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Well, I am almost done with my MG-34. It is an authentic dummy gun from I.M.A. and I absolutely love it. It has the correct bakelite stock and bipod and I have attached the fins with wire wraps as seen on the screen used piece. They are also spaced properly and slightly misaligned as they should be. I also have the custom "feeder cover" in place as well as the custom machined grip disc. I still would like to make a better feeder cover and I need to buy another charging handle and somehow cut the current one out as the dummy gun was assembled with the chargin handle in the rear position while the screen used guns had them int he forward position. Still, I think it looks pretty darn good. I'd never carry this for trooping but man, I just LOVE the look of a real gun. It simply can't be beat. Lucky you . Iam all so working on getting a real mg 34 from ww2, throw a shop in denmark/ copenhagen (they are in norway/non fire weapon). Nice fotos trooper You can get to the fullsized pic here: http://thedentedhelmet.com/misc/RPF_Images/MG-34.jpg Here is one of the screen-used MG-34s for comparison: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardofflight Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Hello Braksbuddy, Beautiful work!! I was wondering if it would be ok with you to include your grip diagram and attachment details on my MG34 blueprints? which are posted here; http://www.sandtrooper.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1351 Thank you for your consideration. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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