Terrell78 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Very nice work sir. Any plans of going into business makeing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Wow! Dude, that is REALLY done nicely. what has it cost you so far???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Do you have any early photos of the barrel build up??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk0600 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Thanks for all the nice comments. I am glad you guys like it. Q: Making them for sale... A: Man, I am not sure, it took me so long to build this one, I think that it wouldn't be cost effective to do so. By the time you figure out how long it took, it would be the same price as a hyperfirm, that is in time. Q: Building costs: A: If I was to guess, I would say anywhere between $50 - $80. PVC pipe and pieces: $10-$15 PVC Glue, Super Glue, puddy, epoxy: $20-$25 Wood: $5-$7 Plastic Styrene sheets: $5-$10 Paint and stain: $10-$20 The real investment is time. Q: photos of barrel build up: A: The only photos that I have I posted, sorry. Thanks all, Paul TD0600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardofflight Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 That is shaping up to be a first rate build! Keep up the great work. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 All I can say is, WOWZA! That's one sweet looking MG-34! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk0600 Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Ok, I decided to make another one. Check it out: I am making 2 more after this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 You are a madman! Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth_aw Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 That is soooo sweeet!!!! If u have an old version you selling... do let us know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk0600 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 ok, I am at it again. Here is one more. Each one gets a little bit better. Below: the bottom is my latest one, the top is my original, and the middle is a borrowed Hyper-firm. And here are some pics of the next one that I am making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranus Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Awesome work Paul!! You are making Garrison Tyranus proud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk0600 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 thx dude! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Wow. You're doing some awesome work there. How did you get rid of the wood grain that often shows through black paint, even if primed? I've had that problem with my own scratch builds and I'm told a product called Mod Podge works well for sealing before painting, but I've yet to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk0600 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 I find if I sand it really well, it seems to keep it down to a minimum. Also, multiple coats of Primer helps as well. The only place that really shows any signs of grain is on the handle. And most of that is covered by plastic. The rest of the wood used is basewood, so, the grain isn't as evident, actually it is none-existant. And of course you want the grain look in the stock. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranus Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 You can also apply a thin coat of BONDO to the wood and sand smooth, then prime and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewbackrider88 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Your doin some great work there brother. Hopefully when I scratch build one I can get it looking that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-2272 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Ummmmm can I buy one pleeeeaaaasssseee !!!!!! thats freakin awesome Bro that rocks!!!! or at least try to do a write up on all the parts and templets. Great job Trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandtrooper Marco Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Whauw!!! Impressive, and it looks not so diffecult to make. Thanks lad for all the picures now I have a template to work with. I know I need enough time to make and finish my sandtrooper costume so this is a good extra job.. See ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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