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More progress on the 50. Got the grips installed, charging handle installed, and a fresh coat of paint.
Next step is to make a reproduction barrel. Right now I have a real barrel which probably weighs 40 pounds. It makes me nervous driving around with that heavy barrel supported by 3D printing...
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Side panels are aluminum, barrel is real, the T&E and pintle are real. Everything else is 3D printed plastic.
The side plates are made substantially different than a real gun, so that they cannot be assembled with real M2HB parts and make a functional gun. I'm considering selling these...
Same here, I realized the right latch is missing the mating piece and so it will never latch until thats replaced.
Edit: info here:
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/doghouse-top-pin.174543/
Having had both, the first time I changed a serpantine belt I premptively disconnected the quick connect fitting first, which was a pain in the ass because it was stuck. Then I realized I didnt need to do that and was like you GOT to be kidding me!
I'm 3D printing a 50 cal. Trunnion is done, and barrel is a rewelded USGI barrel. Side plates will be aluminum sheets riveted onto the 3D printed parts. Should look pretty realistic when finished without breaking the bank.
Let us know how it goes, I'd be shocked if dynamat will stay on the oil pan or bell housing. You have heat, wind, and gravity working against you.
By the way I'm working on a very similar project, just having installed horse stall mats on the tunnel and floor. I also installed kilmat (similar...
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