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| Author: | nickatron [ Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated). |
hey everyone! just thought id show you my PR im building so far. its made mainly from plastic card with some normal cardboard used for the Skeleton. id love to hear ur thoughts on it.     Edited by: [url=http://p220.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=nickatron>nickatron[/url] at: 2/26/07 6:14 pm |
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| Author: | ja steel bonnet [ Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far. |
Very nice so far. That`s quite an undertaking you`ve jumped on. So how are you planning on re-enfocing this M41? Again Sweet work so far. Ja |
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| Author: | nickatron [ Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far. |
well the plastic card i used for the main body is quite thick so the whole thing it very sturdy at the moment. but i still have to build the inner walls where the handle area meets the M1A1 parts. i was thinking about filling certain parts with plaster to add weight but i think that will just add strain on the joins. i just cant wait to paint it. thats the part i enjoy most.
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| Author: | SSgt Burton [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far. |
Looking good so far!  Not too sure about the plaster thing- as you said it might put too much stress on the joints. Maybe some strategically placed lead weights would work. Best of success! Kevin [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0TgDnAloXyJBkYBZV7s*Kj9!1Bc8b0FJ!WEmX8BpHJk8yRyABH697OsLy1Bm1knQrHcDDdHqDnRAmyoDB6vy6w!ASmCM57J8W6cyCxY8Y84TWwwCw7UVNAA/Burton%20004.JPG[/img] "I know I'm human. And if you were all these things, then you'd just attack me right now, so some of you are still human. This thing doesn't want to show itself, it wants to hide inside an imitation. If it takes us over, then it has no more enemies, nobody left to kill it. And then it's won." |
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| Author: | Noeland [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 2:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far. |
The Pr looks great! I bet if you do some research on how others have built thier PR you may find a technique for mounting the thompson parts. I'd suggest, for the "filling", some cheap 2 part resin instead of plaster. Michaels carries some cheapo stuff that I have used to fill insides of airsofts and rotocast stuff to give it weight. It works well and it's not too heavy that it would strain anything. Good luck and keep us posted, it looks bad ass so far!! Njc------------ |
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| Author: | falken1o8 [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 2:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far. |
Looks great ! For some of my projects I have used plasticine as filler. Just push it in to were you want it. It gives a nice bit of weight and its cheap and clean to use as well. Scott |
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| Author: | bwtyler [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far. |
That thing looks fantastic. I'm amazed at how something scratchbuilt can look that good. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the finished product. PFC B. Tyler A04/TQ1.0.22148E1 |
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| Author: | nickatron [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far. |
wow thanks for all the kind words and great advice everyone. i test fitted the whole thing together today and it has a bit of weight to it as it is so i dont think im gunna need to add much more to it. im liking the plasticine idea though, sounds cheap and easy to do! well i have almost finished the pump grip today so photos of that up as soon as its done.
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| Author: | cplbeaudoin [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
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| Author: | nickatron [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
right here are some pics of the almost finished pump handle. just needs a good sanding then a priming and then the actual painting (inc weathering).....   ***EDIT*** ok here is my final update of the day. the whole lower section primed and sanded.....  Edited by: [url=http://p220.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=nickatron>nickatron[/url] at: 2/26/07 2:36 pm |
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| Author: | Friendlyskies [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
Nice work mate, looking good. Darren |
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| Author: | teckwolf [ Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
Nice work!!!!!!! Here mine I did in wood.  [img]http://www3.sympatico.ca/rblue/images/FrankSig.jpg[/img] "This going to be stand up fight or another bug hunt" |
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| Author: | nickatron [ Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
hey thanks everyone! and teckwolf your PR looks awsome from what i can see! nice one
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| Author: | nickatron [ Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
ok some more progress pics for you to get your grubby mitts on. i have attached the upper vent and barrel and have painted the whole "business" end of the rifle. hope you like......   
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| Author: | nickatron [ Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
aaaaaand a bit more done. painted and weathered the stock. and primed the shroud. here is a test fit of the guts... 
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| Author: | Jedi Lawja [ Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
Da-aamn, that is some FINE work! I'm particularly impressed with the shroud. Look forward to seeing the WIP progress.  Jay |
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| Author: | nickatron [ Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
another big step today! Found some perfect spray paint at my local model shop (tamiya olive drab) and went to work on her. here it is all assembled apart from the whole grip area. still got to make that. but here it is so far....... 
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| Author: | Friendlyskies [ Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
it's a work of art mate, this is a great scratch build, Kudos Darren |
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| Author: | WDImagineer2b [ Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
It's a very impressive scratch build! The pump grip in particular is fantastic! |
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| Author: | MetalAlien [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
Where is the mouth dropping open smiley when you need it? [img]http://www.angelfire.com/al/metalalien/pictures/tom_alien_banner.jpg[/img] |
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| Author: | ja steel bonnet [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
AWWW WOW mate,this is truely a piece of work mate You`ve done an awesome job on this PR. Ja |
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| Author: | nickatron [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
thanks again for all the kind feedback guys! im working on the whole grip area today so hopefully it wont be long before its finished. ill post pics as soon as it is.
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| Author: | nickatron [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
well well well. what a day. really wanted to get her all finished today as i was starting to get sick of this project. kinda rushed the painting of the grip but i think it looks ok once its all together. still a couple of things i wanna add (like the trigger, but i dont want to add that until i know im not gunna play with her anymore ). well anyway here is the 99% finished piece........  
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| Author: | ja steel bonnet [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
Very Nice mate. That`s an Impressive M41A (HAHA I`m not going to say "weapon" HAHAHA).Well just be carefull whilst playing with it you don`t break it Plus once finished playing with it I`ll have it Again Top Marks on a beauty Ja |
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| Author: | Jedi Lawja [ Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My scratchbuilt Pulse rifle so far (continually updated |
So most of this is hollow, am I correct? I can see from the WIP photos that you built it in ... 'modules'. How are they attached together? Did you design it so that it can be stripped down to the component pieces? Thank you for sharing your beautiful scratchbuild with us! Jay |
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