tk1995

While this is an awesome build, I must offer a word of caution to anyone else thinking of doing it as the feds are very restrictive when it comes to "firearms": 27 CFR 479.62 "No person shall make a firearm unless the person has filed with the Director a written application on Form 1 (Firearms), Application to Make and Register a Firearm, in duplicate, executed under the penalties of perjury, to make and register the firearm and has received the approval of the Director to make the firearm which approval shall effectuate registration of the weapon to the applicant. The application shall identify the firearm to be made by serial number, type, model, caliber or gauge, length of barrel, other marks of identification, and the name and address of original manufacturer (if the applicant is not the original manufacturer). The applicant must be identified on the Form 1 (Firearms) by name and address and, if other than a natural person, the name and address of the principal officer or authorized representative and the employer identification number and, if an individual, the identification must include the date and place of birth and the information prescribed in §479.63. Each applicant shall identify the Federal firearms license and special (occupational) tax stamp issued to the applicant, if any. The applicant shall also show required information evidencing that making or possession of the firearm would not be in violation of law. If the making is taxable, a remittance in the amount of $200 shall be submitted with the application in accordance with the instructions on the form. If the making is taxable and the application is approved, the Director will affix a National Firearms Act stamp to the original application in the space provided therefor and properly cancel the stamp (see §479.67). The approved application will be returned to the applicant. If the making of the firearm is tax exempt under this part, an explanation of the basis of the exemption shall be attached to the Form 1 (Firearms)." I know the intent is to make a movie prop but the demonstration of the rounds being ejected could cross the federal line. I'd hate to see anyone get jammed up trying to make an awesome prop.

Found something that looks very close at http://www.metalsdepot.com/ I ordered 2 different wall thickness tubes based on measurements I took from the Sterling parts kit.

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Has anyone had experience building an E11 with a sterling parts kit and aluminum receiver? I'm having trouble mounting the parts on a plastic receiver but want something lighter than steel. I'm specifically looking for a reasonably priced source of accurately sized aluminum tubing. Thanks, Bob

Thanks for the suggestion. I think I'm going to cut a chunk out of the receiver to accommodate the real sterling housing still attached to the grip then epoxy the grip to the base of the receiver. I'll post the results.

I am working on building an E11with a combination of sterling parts and an ABS plastic receiver. The challenge that I am facing is how best to attach the real magazine housing to the ABS receiver. Anyone have any suggestions? One option that I am working through now is leaving the housing attached to the metal grip section and mounting the receiver to that. The other challenge is making sure that I have enough room to allow the bolt to still function back and forth. Thanks for any help. Bob

This is great and I'm going to give building it a shot. Does this method allow for RGB LEDs along the barrel like the blaster core version? Thank you for sharing your work. Bob