How do you mount a genuine Hangstler?

[gjw]

So those of you fortunate enough to have genuine Hengstlers... how do you mount them?

Are they glued or do you screw right into them or what?

Can you screw into them and still have them functional?

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

they don't really function. if you mean can you set and reset your numbers... sure.

 

there are some excellent tutorials out there...

 

here's a photo of my original hengstler

shown with resin copys that I had. and with real m40 and m38 resin versions.

 

here's my replica's placement:

 

I use sheet metal bent into a clip, with a bolt and a nut to attach it to the hengstler.

 

the hengstler has to have a piece of thin sheet metal added to the inside of the sleeve.

if you place a hole with a small nut glued to the inside you can bolt/nut through the hengstler sleeve

using the sheet metal plate as an anchor.

 

the capacitor can be clearly seen inside the hengstler though a clear window where this plate goes.

 

if you don't attach it this way then the entire sleeve can simply be slid off and your hengstler will come

off in your hand.

 

and here's a photo showing where it's located on the blaster in the film.

 

and here's the tutorial on one trooper's way of mounting it:

 

I really think it looks better mounted directly in line with the front scope screw.

 

here is a photo showing the front sleeve removed and the window where the capacitor is located:

[gjw]

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp139/Billhag/Myscoperail2.jpg

 

I used Billhag's template for my resin Hengstler but I just couldn't see drilling into a genuine one.

I've got a Hengstler timer (looks pretty much just like a counter) but again, I really wasn't sure if I wanted to drill into it or not.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

the method I use does not drill into it at all.

 

the thin sheet metal I do drill into and mount a nut behind

is all that has a hole.

 

when the sheetmetal is properly cut it slides in between the case sleeve, and the metal case.

thus sandwhiching the sleeve and metal sheet plug into place.

[ObiHahn[TK]]

I just superglued my original Hengstler onto the body of the gun, that's the way it was probably done on the prop guns. A lot of times glue residue can still be seen where the counters fell off during production.

Accuracy all the way!

[Marv]

I've got an original Hengstler with metal connection box and have been thinking on this a little over this last day or so in readiness for my own build. And think I may have a relatively simple solution to this without the need for drilling etc.

 

On the metal connection box there are two square holes cut out of the side one showing the eagle the other simply shows the inners of the Hengstler and its this which I think is key.

 

My solution would probably buck a trend, but here goes. If you consider the 4th photo above posted by 'Vern: TK Bondservnt 2392' you'll note that the bracket is set so it hangs from the rail. Why not simply invert this so it goes upward, thus hanging the hengsler from the inner square like a hook, I reason that a really snug fit would probably hold it in place pretty well, and could be enhanced with being slightly wider with a groove cut in each side. By inserting the hanger into the hengslter at an angle and turning it to lock into place it would stop it sliding etc?

 

Has anyone considered this or tried it?

 

 

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

hengstlers should be aligned with the front scope screw and sit in the correct location in relation to the mag well, and scope.

 

the best photo is taken from where leia confronts vader.

 

as long as your attachment is strong, and in the right location it matters little how you get there: