Coloursergeant Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 We need to get some pictures of everyone scopes and figure out all the different screws,,,, ill go thru my collection tomorrow ... Lol We have a mission.. Okay, here are the screws from my 1943 M38. Slotted cheese head with a shoulder just like the others. There is an interesting glossy black coating on the tip of the threaded end on both, looks more like an epoxy type material than paint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Version3 Henry,,, keep in mind these are the 5mm like Andy does not the fatter ones like you have .( I should make the bigger ones too, they look great) This is just the first side, im going to change the radius on side two to be more like the randomness of the hand made originals we have.. Last week I received my Metalmite capacitor replicas in the mail, after customs held them for two weeks. Even though my real capacitors are slightly different size and type I told Chris I would take some comparison photos anyways. Here are Chris' replicas next to my real vintage capacitors. Aaron's photos serve as a better comparison than mine as his capacitors are the same type CP30S where are mine are type CP31N. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Ive had a few people ask about the paint on the ends .The paint I use on the metalmites is a custom mix latex ,,, i has a real rubber look to it .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) They used a really nice blk oxide im sure... most of my screws are the same. Okay, here are the screws from my 1943 M38. Slotted cheese head with a shoulder just like the others. There is an interesting glossy black coating on the tip of the threaded end on both, looks more like an epoxy type material than paint. Edited October 22, 2016 by fieldmarshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyFox740[TK] Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Version3 Henry,,, keep in mind these are the 5mm like Andy does not the fatter ones like you have .( I should make the bigger ones too, they look great) This is just the first side, im going to change the radius on side two to be more like the randomness of the hand made originals we have.. If you're going to change the radius on side two maybe try to use the red side of the capacitor on the left side of this image as an example, the edge is also a bit sharper on the red side than it is on the black. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Yeah ,, i see what your saying. ill post anther picture when i get both side painted and the logo on it... Ive got my cnc doing both sharp and the radius profile.. It will give it a sense of reality....LOL The paint adds to the radius too.... hard to control If you're going to change the radius on side two maybe try to use the red side of the capacitor on the left side of this image as an example, the edge is also a bit sharper on the red side than it is on the black Edited October 24, 2016 by fieldmarshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Got some casting for the counter done today,,, there perfect! Edited October 24, 2016 by fieldmarshall 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44[TK] Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 The counter metal parts look amazing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coloursergeant Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 The counter metal parts look amazing! I second that! My Hengstler has a Plastic socket on it, and I will be looking to replace that with one of these now! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 I will have them for sale in 2 to three weeks..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felice Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! Chris, these metal boxes are crazy awesome amazing and so on!! I will take 3:-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! Chris, these metal boxes are crazy awesome amazing and so on!! I will take 3:-) Lol great,,, stay tuned and watching it will be 2 too 3 more weeks and ill have them done..... Please spread the word for me i have alot of new stuff coming out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) NEW version of the 5mm , metalmite with different radius ends....I just overlaid the old version its NOT TO SCALE!!! I just wanted to show the end change i made.... I just overlaid this its not to scale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Metalmite replica received! THANK YOU CHRIS! This is a BEAUTIFULLY machined part and the caps are painted with incredible precision. Considering the rarity of originals, these are WELL WORTH every penny for a complete set. Here's a little game: Which one is the replica? Edited October 26, 2016 by fieldmarshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just incredible. I can't wait to see how they fully turn out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just incredible. I can't wait to see how they fully turn out. THANKS VERY MUCH! means alot hearing from you .... Send you a sample if i had your address? check out my blog if you get a chance check out the blog http://www.warmachinepaintball.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Our unit provided training for Shia LeBouf prior to the filming of this movie. He sat next to me each afternoon while did our daily update briefing with the Battalion Commander. Got to wish him a happy birthday, which he spent tromping all over Gowen Field Idaho with us! Jim - TK50899 Cool story 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtbringer Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Looks way better now. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Looks way better now. I like it. Im still studying ways to actually crimp the ends like the original , its not as easy as it sounds .. in fact every method ive researched does not get the same results.... I am still looking for whatever technique they used... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtbringer Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Has someone ever cut one carefully lengthwise? That may give a hint we can´t see from the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Has someone ever cut one carefully lengthwise? That may give a hint we can´t see from the outside. Yes, ive done one i have,,, there so thin that when i crimp them it spits of creases funny ... I may need to get the same durometer plugs maybe that will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Started the shoulder plate on the stock assembly today 1st operation,, Going to be A LOT OF PROFILE MACHINING Edited October 27, 2016 by fieldmarshall 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Main sterling stock rail,,,, fresh off the laser cutter. I have done the first one in steel to test with 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Got a killer flash hider im going to replicate one day!! Edited November 10, 2016 by fieldmarshall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldmarshall Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 found this on ebay , very cool not original but im still looking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44[TK] Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Was that part really a flash hider used on the original blasters or a found part from something else? Sorry I don't know much regarding the Luke and Han blaster parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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