jkno Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 What would be the best and maybe less invasive way to attach a Hengstler to the scope rail? There can be made a mounting bracket to attach to the rail, but how do you attach the Hengstler to it? With screws? Any other method, in the idea not to punch holes in the Hengstler? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I used epoxy glue to the bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 If it's just for display and not for trooping you could also use double sided foam tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks guys. I also thought of foam tape but that has the tendency to age in time and Hengstler being heavy it might fall. What about screws? Where would you add them in the Hengstler itself to cause as less damage as possible please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I screwed mine around the center of the counter and let the screws cut their own thread. I also put just a tiny amount of super glue on the thread just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks Rob. you mean in the plastic part of the Hengstler? I painted the Hengstler and now I need to make a bracket, but with my garage full of my aunt's stuff not sure if I can reach my tools and materials in the back. Darn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hi Sergiu, Not sure quite how it will work with the plastic bracket but if you look at my build you may get some inspiration? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Very interesting!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 I put a small square of sheet metal inside the counter and glued a nut to the back with a hole. simple to screw in a bolt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) The Sterling has been upgraded with Eagle Hengstler counter. Bracket made by Rob - thanks buddy!! The next step is to try upgrading the cylinders with the new found capacitors. Any advice on what to use for wires please? Mobile phone charger wires? Something else? Would the wires attach to the Hengstlers on the 2 protruding rods? Thanks Edited May 31, 2012 by jkno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I used wires from an electric shaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Interesting idea. I like the SDS wires since they are copper inside and thus you can arrange them as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Would you attach the wires to these things circled in red - if so, then how? Or take them off the Hengstler and put the wires in their place inside? Seen both variants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I pulled them out and put the wires into the holes as I liked how neat it looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks Rob. Have to find the way they were put on screen. And then to find the best wires out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yes, I need to start that search too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) there are different locations for the wire attachments, and the type of wire. see how the wires on this original prop go in coils from the inside to the front, and then to the outside and back. all in one flow... they don't just attach from the counter to the cell it's a path. see how the wires are in "series" with the inside wire going back to the rear of the outside wire. 4 coils per wire, with them actually very thin, and if you saw them in color one would be red, and the other green. painted black of course... but weathering would put the red one on the inside. Edited June 4, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Wish there was a better picture of that, seen it before but only in this low res alas. Anyway I'm still curious on how MR did their prototype E-11 blaster and how did they attach Hengstler and cylinders. I asked on Rebelscum the member who has that proto, but no answer yet: http://forum.rebelsc...9/#post18276039 Edited June 4, 2012 by jkno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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