Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) So guys here is my pic portfolio of my progression of building my take on a T-21. Firstly let me say this- that this is not to be a scale copy of a Lewis Gun conversion. I have looked at many of my fellow Legionnaires projects & have taken what I like & left out what I don't. I'm no master builder, if any thing my skills are to my thinking are lacking but ill give it my best. Start of the mag plate note template yes I left out the raw frame shots Stoke & Breech with template Pistol grip frame & outer side of pistol grip with template PVC piping which will form up the barrel the brass pipe end caps will make up my stock pull through compartment Edited November 13, 2013 by Old Trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Dry fit of the pipes & rough form stock just to give me & idea how it will look Detailed mag well Plate Edited November 13, 2013 by Old Trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Start to ad the styrene detail; to the breech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Ring of PVC that will make up the non seen space of the 2 different gauges of pipe that will form the barrel The barrel end (small end) taped to be cut out flues to lessen weight. Exit end of barrel inner flaring(black rubber reducing link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 PVC ring these ring will make up the barrel collars. More detailing of the Breech Drilled well to represent the cleaning pull through(top & bottom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Bogging to heighten the finishing detail of the rear of the breech assembly of the cooling fins Another dry fit just to get a feel of were I'm going next note: the detail on the breech Edited November 13, 2013 by Old Trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Fitting, Gluing & bogging of the reducing section of the barrel ( Cut down plastic Drinking cups) Fitting & Gluing of arg pipe (representing ribbing on the barrel) Fitting & gluing in of the black rubber reducer for detail of the exit of the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Completed fins & Stock well caps Bogging & added styrene to form the detail of the rear sight base Screw to hold mag plate to breech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Rear sight Breech detail Detail of the mag well Fitting of the well caps mid sight arg water pipe & brass tubbing Combine piping bent up to form the piping to go on the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Forward barrel detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Pipe fitted to barrel, Forward sight. Stay tune for further developments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorenM[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Looking mighty fine:-)..I opted for the easy way, and bought one ready made:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightlines Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Amazing! Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) So here are my pic's of the near finish product hope you like them Right side view Fore end of Barrel Mid Section of barrel Aft end of the barrel Couplers & cooling fins Right side of breech & Pistol grip The butt with the cleaning compartment detail Yes I know that there is no trigger but because of Australian fire arms & prohibited law I played it safe with the law Edited January 16, 2014 by Old Trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Right side view Looking down the blaster from the side Right side Breech & cooling fins Fore end of the blaster from the right side view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Rear sight Mid Sight Fore Sight The only thing left in attachment of a 303 sling & a bit of wear & tare weathering I hope you guys like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Looking good, I must admit I added a trigger and electronics, too bad if the law don't like it LOL, well done so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batphobic Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Great build. Thanks for sharing. Can you tell me -- did you start with Terry's (Panda Trooper's) template and if so, more importantly, how did you print it out? Wondering if everyone's got large-format printers in their homes or if everyone is going to Kinkos to print the thing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Trooper[TK] Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 HI yes I did start with Panda troopers template and went from there. How I Printed it out was a matter of trail and error (more error & very trying )Basically down loaded the template converted it to PDF file then if memory service me right through reducing print size until I got the correct size on a series of A4 sheets. This was achieved by using a tape measure & the measurements that a on template. Hint start with a section will easily fit on A4By noting the measurement on the template for that sectionadjust Print size til the reduction equates to actual measurement on the paper (remember/ write down that reduction percentage) and apply to the rest of the template .You will have to have some over lap to line up. This will take time and patience. The cut and paste(sticky tape) sections together to give you the butt & breach componentand same for the mag plate & rear sight baseI hope this is some help. PS I've transferred my paper template to Styrene so never have to do that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batphobic Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks Chris - Yeah it was a lot of work but what you described worked well. Printed it out onto 24 pages of 8.5x11" paper, cut the top and left edge of each, and taped 'em together. Printed out a couple copies of some of the key parts that needed transferring. I scribbled graphite all over the back of the paper and then put the paper face-up (with graphite on the wood) on the wood and then traced the template drawing. That transferred the design to the wood. I like your idea of simply holding onto styrene cut-outs! Gonna do that if I ever decide to do another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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