Rubber track for T-21

[nickblack423[501st]]

Hiya folks,

 

Just wondering if anyone on here who is based in the UK, has any idea where to source rubber trim for use as the grip tubing on the Barrel of the T-21. I want to use this as it is more accurate than flexible guttering pipe, and I thought I'd be able to find some D-shaped door trim or something from Halfords, but they don't seem to do it anymore.

 

Anyone any ideas? and anyone know roughly how much length I'd need?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Nick

[RogueTrooper[TK]]

Hi Nick, I see that this is your first post, so WELCOME!!

 

Try this:http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=6376 and this http://www.therpf.com/f9/blueprints-dlt-19-mg34-t-21-lewis-gun-7654/

 

Also, you mine want to introduce yourself so everyone here can get to know ya and welcome too! Here is the link: New Member Introductions

 

 

 

 

[nickblack423[501st]]

Hiya there, and sorry for not introducing myself, I'm Nick Black I live in Ipswich in the UK and am very interested in joining the 501st when I am able to get enough spare cash together (I'm married so that is gonna be tough LOL). In the meantime I have been working on blasters, I have already completed an E-11 and am now working on a T-21 from Pandatroopers fantastic tutorials.

 

I found resourcing materials a little difficult because it is incredibly hard to get stuff in the UK in the same dimensions as the guys in the US who make these tutorials. Standard PVC guttering pipe in the UK is only 110mm and 68mm which is a bit difficult when you need 3.5'' pipe as per the tutorials. However I found a company that did 82mm pipe which, although slightly smaller than the proper weapon, still looks the part. and is the best compromise. It is possible to get 90mm but its hard to find unless you buy it online.

 

The other problem I have run into is the Rubber Tubing for the cooling tube. I have found a place in the UK that sells this: http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/bbCMS/shopping.asp?intDepartmentId=1 does anyone think these are acceptable? And how long do I need to get?

 

Anyway here are some photos of my build so far.

 

Templates were printed in full size and glued together to make a full size paper template which I drew around onto 3'' Hardwood I got from Jewson.

 

I also used 6mm MDF for the details such as the sides of the stock as seen here.

 

These were glued to the main body using wood glue and left to dry overnight

 

Also made from 6mm MDF is the top cover. Shapes cut out using a jigsaw and again glued together with wood glue and left overnight.

 

Rounded the edges of the stock with my hand held sander to give it a nice finish.

 

Detail parts for the top cover cut out of 1.5mm Styrene sheeting that I got from my local model shop for £2.50 a sheet. The sheet was more than big enough to do all of these in a quarter of it. I simply used scissors to cut them out and then cleaned them up with a craft knife and sandpaper.

 

These parts were glued to the top cover with super glue. As well as a piece of 25mm pvc pipe for the spindle.

 

The body and 82mm barrel fitted together. Looking good so far I think.

 

That's it for now. I'm currently working on the cooling fins and will post some pics of those once they are done.

 

Regards to all

 

Nick

[tk8428]

hi mate sealsdirect.co.uk for the ribs.

 

i presume your going for a sandy if your doing a T21?

[The Phantom[TK]]

Looking good Nick...love seeing blasters hand made...so many people here have great skills and talents

[nickblack423[501st]]

hi mate sealsdirect.co.uk for the ribs.

 

i presume your going for a sandy if your doing a T21?

 

Blaine,

 

Hiya mate, did we talk over on the UKG? What is the best seal to go for, is it the Neoprene one?

 

I'm not actually going to go sandy on my first set of armour but I do want to eventually once I have built up some skills and some 501st time. My T-21 is really just to keep me busy until I can get some armour sorted, I will most likely sell it and possibly make another 1 or 2 as well.

 

Nick