dobey Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I need to take a bunch of pictures to get the thread up to date, but as of right now it just needs powder coat, rubber butt pad, some minor woodwork, and a few details refined. I just fired a few mags through it and will also get some chrono numbers after a trip to the store for a few new batteries. I should have it done Christmas day, 1 day late but the rubber and a last minute piece of aluminum wont be here till UPS shows in the morning. Link to post Share on other sites
ertgunner Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 looks awesome i am just wondering how long of a inner barrel you gonna put in there ? Link to post Share on other sites
dobey Posted December 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 500 mm Prometheus. I have some more pictures, although not all of the parts are in these they will have to do till I get back in the shop tomorrow. Here are a few shots of the outer barrel coming to life on the big lathe: And after a bit of milling the six flutes are added, and the end is threaded 14mm CCW female threads to receive a stainless steel threaded insert, guaranteeing long thread life for this gun: I also got the adjustable butt pad finished up, the rubber was much easier to work with than I was anticipating: Here it is partially assembled, cocking handle and bolt release are on it now but need some detailing. The wood is also taking shape nicely: Link to post Share on other sites
snipernoob Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Dobey, that is.......just.......beautiful. Your skill and attention to detail beggars belief. May I just take a minute also to thank you for sharing your projects with us - I know you make a fair few of us 'softers drool! Keep up the fantastic work! Link to post Share on other sites
Triggerhappychappy Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 On crimbo day too, this man is prolific. Excellent work dude, now: Link to post Share on other sites
snipernoob Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I think we can all agree he deserves it! Link to post Share on other sites
dobey Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Here is a shot from the parts list of the real steel mag well area: And here is a shot of the major components of the airsoft version: Also a few extra shots of it assembled: Here is a major components shot from the original WA2000 owners manual: And again the airsoft version: Link to post Share on other sites
dobey Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Sorry for the double post, it wouldn't let me edit. I am happy with the fit of the wood now, I just need to clean it all up, and get the details on. Here is a mock up with no internals, just the external parts and the wood: It weighs 9.2 pounds without the pistol and barrel in it. Link to post Share on other sites
MDK_Marshal Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Mmmm... That's some fantastic work right there, dobey! Link to post Share on other sites
phyton92 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 When do you think it will be ready. Also do u have all the internals? Link to post Share on other sites
Triggerhappychappy Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Outstanding Sir. Link to post Share on other sites
dobey Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Here are some first looks at the walnut, 3 coats on, 3 to go but you can get the idea: Link to post Share on other sites
Gooberz Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Very nice, I'm a big fan of seamless finishes. Good Job! What sort of... "Penalty" are you going to suffer for it being late (If you don't mind talking about that here). Link to post Share on other sites
{{RommelsElite}}Pz4 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Great stuff man. Can't wait to see how it performs in the field! Link to post Share on other sites
Chris North Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Very nice. If you don't mind answering, what finish is being applied to the walnut and what are the ally and other metal bits planned to be finished in? Link to post Share on other sites
ThompsonMuppet-uK Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Thats amazing I saw this in real steel and I have always wanted to build one in airsoft. Link to post Share on other sites
dobey Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Here are some first shots of the powder coating: Link to post Share on other sites
Walton_County_Firefighter Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 God I wish that I had your skills with lathes and mills. I have access to the tools but I dont know didly S##T about using them. Link to post Share on other sites
{{RommelsElite}}Pz4 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 God I wish that I had your skills with lathes and mills. I have access to the tools but I dont know didly S##T about using them. Your lucky to have the access, so whenever the need arises, someone would be able to help you out with it. Better than nothing at all ya know? Link to post Share on other sites
Walton_County_Firefighter Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 I dont have the raw materials to use to get a feel for the tools. Its a shame, I did try and make a suppressor once. Link to post Share on other sites
dobey Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Here are some more shots of the parts as I get them powder coated, I hope to start final assembly tomorrow. Some almost finished wood, the texture of the finish is a bit rough in these pictures because it has not been sanded yet, some sanding and one more coat should finish them up. You can see the stippling on the fore grip and the front of the thumb hole area as well as the rear of the stock. Link to post Share on other sites
Triggerhappychappy Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Might I ask what you used to do the stippling with? I really do prefer a stippled grip to a chequered one, looks nicer on just about anything apart from some stunning over&under shotgun or antique firearms. Stirling work once again Dobey. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I will happily eat crow - the project turned out far different than I expected and much better. My hat's off to you, I am an idiot. Link to post Share on other sites
Gunnman Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I will happily eat crow - the project turned out far different than I expected and much better. My hat's off to you, I am an idiot. No, you're a skeptic . Anyways, he are almost done and it's looking great. I litterlally can not wait. Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 ARRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHH! The more I see of this, the more I'm hating waiting for my Milling machine to be up and running I presume you used thick-wall tubing for the outer barrel Dobey (I.e. you didn't bore it out of a solid bar)? Did it machine OK without a travelling steady? Looking great, how much is the powder coating costing all together? Link to post Share on other sites
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