trooper96[501st] Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Parts debrazed... It wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be. I bought a Bernzomatic TS8000 torch from Lowe's. It's a high intensity soldering and brazing torch that uses MAP fuel instead of regular propane. If you ever have to do this, heat it from the inside until red hot. Grab the part with pliers and rock back and forth until loose. The muzzle, as predicted, gave me a fit. It should have just fallen through the barrel tube except it is pinned in two places. I had to grind the pins down then cut the barrel tube open to extract the muzzle. I did not attempt to remove the ring from the back end. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Edited August 8, 2015 by trooper96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Here are the same test parts cast in the proper resin. I am very encouraged so far with the way these parts turned out. Very excited to proceed with the rest of the project. I made one-piece molds for the front sight block and magazine release button this weekend. I am also making my first attempt at a two-piece mold for the end cap. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesnarles Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 So jealous of your debazed mag well 👠1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Does anyone know how the selector switch is disassembled from the trigger group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Made molds for folding stock hinge pins, bayonet lug, magazine catch, and muzzle tonight. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Success and failure... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Muzzle with the bolt heads assembled. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 OK, much better the second time around! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Magazine release button and front sight block. The end cap turned out really well for my first attempt at a two-piece mold. It's functional. See it pictured here assembled to the receiver tube. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Usable parts so far... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) I had a few bubbles, but I seem to be getting better at not making them or getting them to the top. The cap on the far left was the last one I cast. Here, I used Milliput to fill the voids. Good as new! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Edited August 14, 2015 by trooper96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Last night, I made molds for the rear sight, trigger guard, front sight guard, and end cap catch. Is there a preference as to whether the "100" or "280" aperture is vertical on the rear sight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) I think I will want to flip the aperture the other way. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Edited August 21, 2015 by trooper96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesnarles Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I've read the rear sight flipped forward is the perfect height for a scope fail to fit on top, good eye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaeatt2 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know how the selector switch is disassembled from the trigger group? Hi Bryan, I replied to your PM with step by step instructions, but for the benefit of everyone else... Here's a photo of the selector switch disassembled: Good times! I just built a vacuum chamber for degassing silicone. The build took about 2 days, $200 total and all parts were obtained locally. I posted photos of an extensive Sterling disassembly in the E-11 Blaster Reference Gallery. At last count, I think I had over 100 pictures in there. The parts you see in the gallery were sold to Phoenix Props for molding. Those molds produced the current V2 blaster kit. Wish I would have seen this thread sooner! Aaron Edited August 21, 2015 by usaeatt2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Good information! Thanks, Aaron! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Progress check: Finished... Muzzle: debrazed, molded, cast Muzzle and grip bolt heads: disassembled, molded, cast Front sight block: disassembled, molded, cast Bayonet lug: debrazed, molded, cast Rear sight: debrazed, molded, cast End cap clip: debrazed, molded, cast End cap/d-ring: molded, cast Pivot blind rivets: disassembled, molded, cast Charging handle: molded, cast Magazine release button: molded, cast Magazine catch: molded, cast In progress... Front sight guard: debrazed, molded Trigger guard: disassembled, molded Yet to do... Flash guard/ejection port guard: debrazed Folding stock: disassembled from pivot Folding stock pivot: debrazed Magazine well: debrazed Grip: Grip frame debrazed Selector switch: Trigger: End cap locking ring: Bolt: Magazine: T-tracks: Scope: Hengstler counter: Power cylinders: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Front sight guard and trigger guard... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Experimenting with black resin dye... This is 1 drop per 10ml of resin. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Locking ring for the end cap. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesnarles Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Looks great! Resembles the slightly brownish color of the real things. Side-by-side pics? Edited August 23, 2015 by charlesnarles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Looks great! Resembles the slightly brownish color of the real things. Side-by-side pics? Here you go... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Trial fitting of parts with 1-1/4" PVC conduit. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Magazine housing. I had some trapped air in the top of the mould. I'll have to figure out how to relieve that. Otherwise, it turned out pretty well. I left about 3/4"-1" solid material in the bottom of the well. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper96[501st] Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) I cut reliefs in the mould from the problem corners to the pour spout. Problem solved! Side-by-side with the real thing... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Edited August 29, 2015 by trooper96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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