British BREN Machine Gun

[steelbonnet]

Hi All,

Well the likes of Razor & several others may recall this when i first said I planned on doing this custom.

Well thank`s to Razor I got 3 of the XD Japanese LMG to rework to Brens.

I`ve always been a fan of this weapon from the first time I fired one when i was 13.
Well Finally gotten around to them though I`ve opted to show you the stages of them,they are all done now (last 2 are drying).

First off a Ref photo for those not sure of the Bren.



Anyway here Is the British Army BREN GUN.

First Bren WIP, I painted the Front barrel silver to be similar to the Bren. I also removed a section of the Butt stock & the carry handle. If you notice at the base of the magazine I have also added the Bren slant mag well. Also sanded down the barrels so they are smooth now.



Next we have No2 Bren WIP.Here you can see I`ve added the carry handle the correct way for a Bren. I`ve also carved the Magazine more akin to the style used on the Bren. Also you can see I`ve worked more on the body of the weapon to make it look like a Bren.Also on the left side you will notice the cocking lever.



Lastly Here is the Completed & painted Bren. This has had ALL the modifications done as WIP No2 has had & I`ve also redone the stock to the Bren style. So apart from Bipod I Present to you my WWII Bren Machine Gun for my Brits






Well Look forward to hearing comments on what you all think of the work done to turn the Japanese LMG to a British Bren gun.

Ja
Steel Bonnet

[blaster_e11]

nice use of parts and WIP pics/ tutorial Ja

the Bren is a cool MG a i can't imagine a brit squad without one

[steelbonnet]

Thank`s very Much Julien.

It`s about time WWII Brit`s got covered though If the manufacturers won`t do it,looks like it falls onto the customizer/collectors to step up 7 show them anything IS possible.

Same with WWII British Figures too.

Now to get sorted on some SMLE .303 rifles

Ja
Steel Bonnet

[grunt1]

Looks great! Those WIP shots are always scary until you see the final product. Nice use of Duct Tape, btw, I didn't they made it that small. (ha ha)

Your reference photos showed the barrel as black, but you chose silver?

Either way, I say re-attach the bi-pods and those boys are ready to roll into action.

[steelbonnet]

Hey Grunt1,

Thank`s very much mate Appreciate the very kind words.
I know what you mean with WIP photos though I`m a big believer in using those for assisting others who may want to venture that path

As for the front barrel colour. Well the Bren did come with Both coloured front ends,though must admit I`m thinking of painting black

Also I`m lost on the duct tape comment mate,all mods are done with with sculpting clay (Milliput type). No duct tape at all used on the Bren.

Again Thank`s & yea once bi pod is on it will make the difference that much more

Again Big Thank`s

Ja
Steel Bonnet

[scope uk]

Nice work ja on the mods i hadn't even thought of doing this but it is a very good idea and great to see wip pics.

Any plans to make a more modern version ala Falklands War?

[steelbonnet]

Thank`s very much scopeUK

I`m pretty happy with how the Brens turned out & as for the LMG I have had thoughts for doing a couple of those but first I need to aquire more of the Japanese LMGs to customize.
Such ashame I cannot cast,then rework one of the brens

Ja
Steel Bonnet

[RED]

Hey STEELBONNET!!!!!Sorry I didn't see this post before my last one---so I wanted to see some more pics of the Bren and here they are ---right under my nose!!!!!! Nice job---and I love the WIP pics!!!!Sometimes it is hard to see how a custom is going to turn out unless you have some WIP pics to show!!!!And it's like you said---the pics also help assist others who might want to try the same custom!!!!!Again great job---your Brens came out very nice!!!! IMHO I think the black barrel looks better --- it just has a more military look about it!!!! I hope things are good on your side of the pond!!!! ---RED---

[MiG29K]

you got it right on target. Exactly as the picture shows! love it man!

R