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1/2 scale M1919...
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:19 pm
by krieglok
Here is a toy .30 cal machine gun I slapped together for my 7 year old. It is mainly made of PVC conduit, metal conduit, wood and misc hardware. The ammo box is a real .30 cal or nato round box and the empty casings and links are .223. The tripod folds like a real one. Hope to add improvements and details on the next version...
TJ
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:23 pm
by tmanthegreat
Thats cool! It reminds me of an old toy my dad has from when he was a kid. His MG, about the same size, was the M1917 with waterjacket over the barrel. The gun actually fires wooden bullets about 3 yards when you turn a crank. Good work and lucky kid!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:17 pm
by luftpanzer
Wow thats neat, can you make one for my 3 year old daugter
That would look good on the 1/4 scale willys if 21st C ever comes out with it.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:57 pm
by krieglok
It is funny you mention that. I made a really crude version last year for my son`s "Silverado" pick up. We painted the truck OD and drilled a couple holes to mount the gun either in the front or in the "bed". It sort of took on the look of one of those "technicals" from Somalia. This year he kept pulling it off and carrying it around(or making the girl from next door carry it) to various postions in the back yard. That is what inspired me to make it...
TJ
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:40 am
by INTREPER
I think a nice "how to" is in order
My Hummer needs one of those on the roof!
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:40 am
by krieglok
Hmm, you would want a Ma-Duece for that application. I am going to do a mortar and a panzerschrek next, but when I get to a .50 cal Browning, I will take photos as I build it. Honestly, I really dont think these projects out too well ahead of time. I just go into the workshop and paw through my vast collection of hardware junk and piece them together. I come with ideas as I go along...
TJ
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:37 am
by luftpanzer
Reminds me when I was a kid and used to play army, we were poor so us kids made do with what was avaleble at the time. My favorite was using an old car jack as a 50 or 30 caliber and just proping it on a brick or yard.
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:00 pm
by Razor17019
Is that MG legal where you live?
Nice work.
There could be trouble if a lifesize Barbie got a hold of it during the wrong time of the month...
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:50 am
by steelbonnet
My Dad used to do that for us too when we were kids. Myself & my brothers were the only one`s who had scaled L1A1 SLR rifles albeit made out of wood with metal barrels.
Never anything like this,though then again a L1A1 is good enough
Excellent work mate
When I was at Secondry School (High school to you guys...lol) In CDT (Craft Design & technology) which was woodwork & metal work. We actually had a senior Police officer come in & tell us all we were NOT allowed to make Wooded/Metal firearm copies.Due to the numbers that had been recovered that had been used for robberies.
How`s that for spoiling boys creative juices
Ja
Steel Bonnet
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:37 am
by krieglok
Thanks for the compliments. I pretty much have the small arms covered with the airsoft stuff that is available. Most are full scale, but they do make some 3/4 stuff. Too bad they dont make a M1 Garand in 1/2 or 3/4 scale. I have a nice 3/4 scale M4 carbine that my son uses. I am trimming out the parts for the Panzer Schrek. Once I figure out how to put it together and paint it, I will post the views. Perhaps Mr. Estes will provide some realistic rocket action...
TJ