Machinimax Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Owning an E-11 replica has always been a fantasy of mine and fortunately it is now becoming reality. Best of all, I get to build it myself! That's half the fun after all! Let's see what we got here! First off the base, an S&T Sterling airsoft gun. Presently disassembled as I have deactivated it and removed all the airsoft firing mechanisms. I will be replacing the internals with a Plecter Labs Blaster Core v4 for lights and sounds. I will actually keep the motor you see there in the grip section. I discovered it can run off a simple 3v power source and therefore I can use it in conjunction with the Blaster Core as a rumble motor for the recoil effect. Here we have the cut down clip. Thank you to usaeatt22 for his tutorial on how to do so. This was a little different than working with a real clip since I not only had to cut through the metal but a plastic sleeve inside the clip that was meant to secure the BBs. The original bolt on the end of the clip was plastic so I took a screw head with the same diameter, blackened it with a little Birchwood Casey and secured it with a little epoxy. I love the finished product and it looks great loaded in. An ANH variant would of course be incomplete with a Hengstler counter so thank you to Dennis for his beautiful replica piece! Next I started giving some though as to how I am going to secure the new electronic internals. That's where these guys come in! One of the perks of being a high school engineering teacher: you get to play with the 3D printer. I drew the CAD files myself and let the printer do the rest! From left to right - the chassis that will secure the battery pack, soundboard, and recharge port, a holder for the trigger switch, and an L-bracket that holds the 6 LEDs for the ammo counter (which will take the place of the counter inside the Hengstler). Don't worry! The L-bracket will be painted black! Also I needed a way to keep the trigger from sliding around since there was nothing to secure it anymore since removing the original internals. So rather than scrounge though random washers hoping I would find a pair that would fit, I just made my own designs to precisely fit. That's all I pretty much have up to this point but there is still more to come. Right now I'm waiting on my scope and t-track orders to arrive and PlayfulWolfCub is preparing one of his super accurate power cylinder kits for me. As for the scope rail, I'm looking to create that myself since it is a relatively simple piece. I will keep you all up to speed as thing progress. Stay tuned! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Jay[TK] Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Interesting build so far. Did you remove the reset button of that counter or did it come without? Great work on the 3D prints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I removed it but it will go back in. I'm going to put a switch behind it that will allow me to alternate between stun mode and the blaster bolt intensity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesnarles Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Fun to see more S&T conversions. I'm waiting for t-tracks too lol from wannawanga.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Fun to see more S&T conversions. I'm waiting for t-tracks too lol from wannawanga.com? TFX Studios actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Today, I happened to acquire this. It's some part junked from an old filing cabinet. This will become my scope rail as the width, depth, and 90 degree bends are perfect. It looked like bantha poodoo at first but after some time on the polishing wheel, sandpaper, steel wool, and metal polish....... Compared to the original look, it looks brand new! It was actually reflecting! I just need to make another bend, drill a few holes, and give it a nice paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Jay[TK] Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Looks like it will do the job. It really takes some vision to see a scope rail in that first picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 On 5/31/2015 at 3:54 AM, T-Jay said: Looks like it will do the job. It really takes some vision to see a scope rail in that first picture Then maybe this will help even more! Made the bend it the front and drilled the mounting hole near the back. I loaded it up, looks fantastic, and is very firm and secure. I can drill the holes for the scope when it arrives and will then break out the spray can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 They told me, "Get a grip!"......so I did! Once the scope arrives, I'll be able to mount the hengstler and start a proper electronics install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Sorry it's been a while since I updated but some things I've been waiting for took some time to get here. First off, I've got my scope! It's a genuine tank scope, the M38A2. Got it for a great price on eBay. Does it lose me a few points in the accuracy category, yes but it was either this or the M38 replica from Evolution Props. This one has far fewer inaccuracies and a working lens! I finished up my scope rail with a nice paint job. Put it all together..... https://i.imgur.com/vUJEc7s.jpg As far as cosmetics go, I'm just waiting on my power cylinders. I'm working on the electronics install now. Should be done with that in a day or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Jay[TK] Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Any plans on filling and sanding that thin section on the scope? Seen some builds with the same scope where people used "green stuff" to modify this... In case you could still move your counter, I would suggest to place it a bit towards the end cap, just enough to cover that scope foot when looking from the side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 On 6/29/2015 at 2:05 PM, T-Jay said: Any plans on filling and sanding that thin section on the scope? Seen some builds with the same scope where people used "green stuff" to modify this... I might but I'm still keeping my eye out for an m38 is decent condition. So I'll see. In the meantime, here are some build pics to hold you guys over for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Fully pieced together minus the cylinders I'm waiting on. As a sub-project and a means of passing the time as I wait for them, I figured I could use something to sit it upright and pretty-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Made an attempt to make the bolt look more accurate. Used some sheet metal to make a strip that I could lay across the bolt. Not too shabby, I think! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesnarles Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Bolt looks much better. Still able to pull it back a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Bolt looks much better. Still able to pull it back a bit? Since I did an electronics install on this, there was no room to reinsert the spring and stopper for the bolt. Therefore, I had to secure it in a fixed position. However I believe it could still slide back if mine still worked that way. Edited August 2, 2015 by Machinimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinimax Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) I am a very proud and happy own of one of Andy's power cylinder kits! Thanks Andy for your quality work and craftsmanship! I will try to keep you all up to speed as a work on this.<br><br><img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff484/Machinimax05/Stormtrooper%20Blaster%20Project/image_zpszk78qcjf.jpeg"alt="image_zpszk78qcjf.jpeg"> Edited August 24, 2015 by Machinimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Jay[TK] Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Congratulations on the power cylinders and the "new" bolt. Something I would recommend, is to darken that bright silver - maybe by using a more grey color. Just an idea, nothing mandatory. Edited October 4, 2015 by T-Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_a Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Very nice build!<br> I will also try to convert an airsoft version, but minus the electronics then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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