R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Hello All, I am new here and thought I might document my journey, so it begins ... I have purchased a set of ATA armor from my neighbor who is a 501st member. (The Armor Build will be a different thread ). Along with the armor he sold me a Sterling Sub DEAC that I am starting to covert to an E-11 photos below : I am currently looking for a Counter and Power Cells .. if anyone can point me in the direction or knows of some for sale, please message me ... Also, I am very open to SUGGESTIONS ... in fact, I would hope some of you will make some so I can do this correctly. Thanks to all who do. Thanks and Enjoy !! Sterling: M38 Scope: T-Tracks: I am currently in the process of fabricating the Scope Rail and Counter Mount. I will post pics of that progress as I take them. More to come ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 The main thing to do with a demilled Sterling is to cut down the magazine for which Aaron has done an excellent HOWTO available here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/tutorials/article/42-cutting-a-sterling-magazine-to-e-11-size/ And about the power cylinders the best on the market are PlayfulWolfClub's ones. You can find the sale threads here: - Resin "budget" ones: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24821-screen-accurate-resin-budget-power-cylinders-for-e11s/#entry311996 - or if you prefer more accurate metal ones: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24179-screen-accurate-e11-power-cylinders/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 The main thing to do with a demilled Sterling is to cut down the magazine for which Aaron has done an excellent HOWTO available here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/tutorials/article/42-cutting-a-sterling-magazine-to-e-11-size/ And about the power cylinders the best on the market are PlayfulWolfClub's ones. You can find the sale threads here: - Resin "budget" ones: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24821-screen-accurate-resin-budget-power-cylinders-for-e11s/#entry311996 - or if you prefer more accurate metal ones: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24179-screen-accurate-e11-power-cylinders/ Thank you VERY much for the links!!! I have read through Aaron's "HOW-TO" and do plan on going about it that way. What a wealth of knowledge here .. so much that it is overwhelming ... Thank You again .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Good luck Joe. Keep your eye on the For Sales thread. Always counters coming up for sale there. Or PM Dennis http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/28687-fs-hengstler-400-counter-vintage-condition/ He always seems to have some for sale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Looking forward to the build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I have a counter I am willing to part with. PM me and I can shoot you pics if you want 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 .... and Thanks to gazmosis ... I have scored a counter !! Now just need Power Cylinders .. I have messaged PlayfulWolfClub but waiting to hear back ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 .... and Thanks to gazmosis ... I have scored a counter !! Now just need Power Cylinders .. I have messaged PlayfulWolfClub but waiting to hear back ... If he has some available, you will not be disappointed. And don't believe him about his so-called imperfections. They are incredible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaeatt2 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hi Joe! Welcome to the fun! +1 on Andy's power cylinders. Worth the wait. Marv or Gino tracks? I added a post about bending tracks to my build thread a couple nights ago. It's a satisfying feature to add to your Sterling. I'm curious about the deactivation on your Sterling...how was it done? I've seen a few different ways, but none are immediately obvious in your pictures. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Nice score..... Have fun.... Jewel of my collection to have a real deal Sterling...... I managed to get an old spec that's completely field strippable and dry fires..... cost me a fortune though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Very cool! Cannot wait to see this converted! What kind of deactivation this has? Are there moving parts left? PWC (PlayfulWolfClub) cylinders are the best out there, no comparison, and I had several models till I got his Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Started fabricating the Scope Rail and Counter Mount: Edited September 12, 2020 by Sly11 Edited to restore the image by Sly11, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Very cool! Cannot wait to see this converted! What kind of deactivation this has? Are there moving parts left? PWC (PlayfulWolfClub) cylinders are the best out there, no comparison, and I had several models till I got his The bolt is welded in place. Trigger moves, Mag Ejects, Selector lever moves .. charging handle does NOT move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Dang!!! I wish the people who deac these weapons would just weld the mag feed into the receiver. I guess you could still manually chamber a round.....whatever... It's a shame nothing else but the trigger moves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 The old spec ones pre '85 weenie and dry fire and selectors move ect. I can take mine apart, field strip it. Makes it a bit more fun. Obviously the barrel has been blocked and firing pin filed off. Dang!!! I wish the people who deac these weapons would just weld the mag feed into the receiver. I guess you could still manually chamber a round.....whatever... It's a shame nothing else but the trigger moves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Looks like you've taken your first step into a much larger world, Joe! Looking forward to your progress, DEAC conversions are always exciting!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Lol, when I write C O C K it's replaced with weenie. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Lol, when I write C O C K it's replaced with weenie. now THATS funny ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 That explains it!hahahaha Weenie a doodle do!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Well ... The Aluminum I had was a little brittle and was snapping so I went with Galvanized Steel for the Scope rail .. the counter mount is still aluminum Cutting to size ... Layout Fluid: Cutting Notches: Some Grinding: Notch to slide in front "vent hole" : Notch to slide over top of the rear site : Counter mount : Next will be to drill holes to attach the counter bracket to the scope rail to the scope. I am also going to drill a hole in the rail where it goes over top of the rear site and use the hole in the rear site to secure them together with a small screw. I will post pictures of how it fits on the Sterling when I get home ... Edited September 12, 2020 by Sly11 Edited to restore the image by Sly11, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm confused about the "notch to fit over the rear sight" With the middle portion of the sight being an "L" shape and always up, how does this fit over it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) On 10/18/2014 at 3:25 AM, gazmosis said: I'm confused about the "notch to fit over the rear sight" With the middle portion of the sight being an "L" shape and always up, how does this fit over it? 2. 3. 4. Edited September 12, 2020 by Sly11 Edited to restore the image by Sly11, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal[501st] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Does that make it sit to high? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaeatt2 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 The rear sight should fold down. It might be stuck. Push forward on it. The idea is to be able to change ranging with two different size sight holes. The rear of the scope rail should not be bent - just a narrow tab sticking straight back to fit between the sides of the rear sight. What you have right now looks good, but it's way too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Nice! Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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