Jodo Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hey guys...When I was at Celebration 2, I was only but a wee lad....But I talked to a very friendly SandTrooper about his costume for a while. At the time, he carried a PVC/toy blaster Lewis Gun. I was wondering if anyone know where I might find a similar set of plans like the Lewis gun he carried with him. Or....A lewis gun in general. LOL. Or just....Anything I could use as a base to add PVC to....So that I could also carry a Lewis gun. I'm planning on building a MG-15, and to mod one of my Hasbro E-11's...But the lewis gun and MG-34 are still my favorite guns, and I'd love to have one. Of corse..I'd realy like to have a hyperfirm MG-34 and Lewis...But until then...You know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdock Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Pandatrooper posted a build thread with blueprints to scale and lots of pics on how to make a lewis out of wood and pvc pipe in this same forum. Or are you looking for something else you do not have to scratch build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodo Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 I've seen that Lewis gun, and it looks absoutly fantastic....However I do not have the equipment to do wood work. And also....I've never done wood work before ever. My dad could proboly do it all, but I don't think he would be up to doing that much work on something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 It might be hard to find something to use as a base, but perhaps you can find an old toy gun / water gun / broken airsoft or something along those lines? Then add the PVC pipe, etc. Or just get your dad to cut the stock and main body out of 1" thick wood, or 2 5/8" templates for the body and stock and glue them together, then you can add the PVC pipes and detail. Here's my blueprint template. http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=6376 Here's a simpler version you could make on TK409's site http://www.tk409.com/tk409.html Scroll down for "Stormtrooper Heavy Blaster (Lewis Gun)" Another version done here http://imperial-fleet.com/BBC/community/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=356 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodo Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah, that was the plan...I think the Sandtrooper I met at C2 had used a Hasbro E-11 for the handle part of his gun. I've got a picture of him somewhere, I'll have to take a look. I can't beleive there isn't an inexpensive airsoft that would make a good base for this realy...Very disapointing, lol. But I have quite a few old toy blasters, and I'd assume I proboly have at least something that would make a good handle. I'm also going to run it by my dad to see if he can do the stock, or mabey even all of it. He may not even be able to do it, but he has ALOT of stuff at his disposal, and skill to back it up, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 there are a few people here on the board that make them for a real great price....especially when you consider the time and materials involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 It's too bad you didn't post this earlier. I had some leftover wood pieces from my T-21 build, which included the stock and other pieces. I gave them away to another garrison member 2 weeks ago. Maybe try and contact Woodchuck, maybe he can at least cut the main receiver and stock for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I have a Woodchuck T-21 available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodo Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 It's too bad you didn't post this earlier. I had some leftover wood pieces from my T-21 build, which included the stock and other pieces. I gave them away to another garrison member 2 weeks ago. Maybe try and contact Woodchuck, maybe he can at least cut the main receiver and stock for you. Dang it, that sucks. But at least someone took them that could use them....A few times I've posted at prop places about things I can't find, and people have posted they had actualy just threw out a peice I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarbucket Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Did you take a look at Cushman? Compared to a Hyperfirm they are cheaper and look pretty good with a nice paint job. The only knock on them is I hear they are quite fragile, especially when young fans want hold it while taking pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Did you take a look at Cushman? Compared to a Hyperfirm they are cheaper and look pretty good with a nice paint job. The only knock on them is I hear they are quite fragile, especially when young fans want hold it while taking pictures. If you can get an "above mentioned" cheap enough, its worth the investment ....I personally wouldnt spend more than ???? well, actually i wouldnt spend anything on one....lol. Ive seen them look good with loads of work but one hot day in the car or a waisthigh drop....your pretty much going to wish you went another route. theres a whole thread on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARAKYEL Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 If you still want to build T-21 from PVC these pictures should a little help you. . http://picasaweb.google.pl/105428956715878963961/TutorialDLT21?authkey=Gv1sRgCMT074_6isS4BQ# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodo Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Yeah, I have seen and heard of cushman before, but I can't risk putting that much time and effort, and money into something I know I'll break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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