sturgis Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 bloody hell that thing is marvellous ! great job you did man ! Link to post Share on other sites
Ledpocket Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thanks! Honestly, though, I'm unhappy with a few things: -the ak receiver/grip isn't close enough to the real grip -front sight seems too tall -magwell is too far forward (concession to the ak mech) -generally rushed through fabbing most of the parts...fit and finish are "hacked" but, I'm already planning improvements for the next go. I'm thinking of a famas mech, or going with aep g18c or mp7 internals (so I can fab a proper looking pistol grip) and generally spending more time making each part so they aren't so rough looking. Link to post Share on other sites
newbkiller Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 maybe, for the grip issue, you could use an ak-74 grip. that way, you get the right texture and about the right shape. Link to post Share on other sites
liquidflorian Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Good stuff.... I've been interested in doing something like one of these for a while! Good work, I can't wait to see your updated design! Link to post Share on other sites
Yeager Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Damn, thats nice! No plans to produce limited numbers of the new version I take it? Link to post Share on other sites
Blingmaster$$ Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 i absoulutely love it!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Ledpocket Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Thanks Lots of ideas rattling around my head for the next one. It will probably be a while until I tackle it though. MP7 guts won't fit how I'd like, so its back to ak v3 boxes... Link to post Share on other sites
zentaurus Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Thanks Lots of ideas rattling around my head for the next one. It will probably be a while until I tackle it though. MP7 guts won't fit how I'd like, so its back to ak v3 boxes... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> another version, so quickly! nice to know somebody else can be antsy about airsoft mod and fab projects. gives me ideas for my spectre and kg9 future projects -- all i need is some metalworking tools and skills great job! have been following your construction pictorials, btw, and consider you one of my net gurus. again, great and cool jobs ! Link to post Share on other sites
Haggis Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hey, guy thats making the PIAT, (sorry i forgot your name), I dunno if its been mentioned but the real PIAT is spring powered. Tom Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Necropostacular, I know. But I've recently gotten ahold of a plastic Ver3 GB, and want to make a sterling out of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUQQ1nZ36RU I found this video to be quite helpful - especially in showing how the stock works. Link to post Share on other sites
Ledpocket Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Nice find. Definitely shows some nice detail to the gun. I'm still working on another version...maybe I'll have it done by the end of the summer (not likely). Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm going to be really cheap about - I have a MP5 magwell lying about, and I'll make the body out of PVC. Link to post Share on other sites
kiltboy Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Hi again fellas- long time no login... Another move~ I have an original stock, etc- gun parts kit. If you have any specific questions- drop me a note/pm and I can see about digging it out and taking pictures, simple measurements, etc. I have made several tubes from electrical conduit, and have most of a repro stock made as well, out of scrap steel and bits bought at hardware stores. It is very simple conceptually; that being said, it really quite complex. Yeah- I know, that makes little sense, but is still true! The issue with PVC is that it won't fit the box very well- even the thin stuff. Look into electrical conduit, it isn't too expensive, and at the place up here they cut to size- so look into it. Much cooler feel, too~ In any case- let me know if I can be of assistance!! Robert (the semi-existant who needs to build another workshop once again.) Link to post Share on other sites
future9er24 Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I have to say, this is some awesome stuff you guys have going on! I'm a bit partial to the Stormtrooper Blaster ideas, but Star Wars obsession aside, I think its amazing that you're machining parts and making this thing yourselves! I am highly impressed :nice: Link to post Share on other sites
commander bond Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 spannish sterling look alike http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43935 Link to post Share on other sites
kiltboy Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 spannish sterling look alike http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43935 I know a fellow that bought a "Stirling" parts kit that got one of those- or possibly (Highly unlikely) a Patchett. His mags were normal Stirling, but did not fit- I'll have to link him, as it could be extra-super-cool. Thanks! Robert Link to post Share on other sites
kiltboy Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Oh- and I have another workshop, several upgraded tools, etc- but am not making airsoft as I am inundated with knife, sword and polearm orders. And to be blunt- the folks that want this stuff have big money. That bieng said- I'm fiddling with an M-1 Garand airsoft, a ppsh-41, Finnish KP-31, and still- the Stirlings and stens. Right now, I'm hoarding money due to the lack of "real" work out there, and focussing on high-profit things I've made. The stirling is based on the real ones we have access to, so is looking really good- but the mechbox makes the magwell to trigger measurement a bit off. Once I finally find my digital camers- I'll take some pics! Robert edit- spelling Link to post Share on other sites
Ledpocket Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hey all, I'm back and began working on V4 of my never ending quest for an aeg sterling. This time I'm basing it on a Ver7 thompson mech. Also I've got some 1.5" outside diameter thinwall aluminum tube. Since I just started it, I'll try to detail as much of the build as I can. first gash-cut a big slot to insert the mech. ID of the tube is 1.4" which provides a pretty tight fit for the mech. Had to file a whisker off the front of the box to get it in. Then the signature holes. Definitely makes the tube happier (got my moddin' slippers on for this one) This whole thing will probably take a while. One concession I'm already planning on is the placement of the aeg barrel. The v7 mech sits pretty high in the tube, and the inner barrel won't be centered where the real steel muzzle is central to the OD. I plan on making the front cap true to the real steel, but with the addition of 1 extra hole (as unobtrusive as possible) for the aeg barrel. Hopefully it doesn't end up looking too f'd up... Link to post Share on other sites
Bane Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Looks fantastic, both original and newest version! Just a suggestion, for another build i did here i used a Thompson mech and fitted a V3 cylinder head, just had to modify the tappet plate and front of the mechbox slightly for it to fit, but it would centralize it all for you? Link to post Share on other sites
minimiman Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I'm in the middle of making a sterling at the moment based on a thompson. I have made several stens and the issue has always been getting reliable feeding, so as much as possible I am using stock parts, if i can i will use the stock thompson hop and fabricate a swan neck feed tube to run the BB's from the side. I have kept the Thompson body, cut it down and shaped the front to fit into the body tube, that way it gives me a fixing point for the gear box and perfect alignment for the hop and hopefully reliable feeding. I am using steel tubing, rather than ally so I can weld the magwell, sight and other parts. Everything else is turned out of ally except the stock which is made of steel bar. Only real issue is there are not enough hours in the day so this is a long term project rather than a finished quickly one. Link to post Share on other sites
Ledpocket Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Planning on using the stock thompson hop unit. Bane, your suggestion to try a v3 cylinder head is good. Hadn't thought of that. My original intent was to run the feed tube into the existing tommy feed, but that would but a 90 degree turn right below the chamber, and would probably lead to feed issues. Putting the hop on the centerline, and eliminating that bend is the best case scenario...thanks for the suggestion. Assembling the magwell is the next biggest worry. I'm considering trying to braze or solder it in place, with some tabs and slots to help strengthen it. Welding is probably the best bet, but I do not have the skill or tools to weld aluminum. I also have no real skill with sheetmetal, so I tend to cut things out of blocks, tubes, and other shapes, then bolt it together. Thanks to both of you for the ideas If you guys have any pictures, I'd love to see them (and hopefully get further inspiration) Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I love the way that big orange dead-blow mallet is in every shot Led', that gearbox must be a really tight fit Good to see it's offset by two vernier calipers though As far as feed tube mods go, as long as there are no 90° corners you should be OK. When I made Hedganian's AUG 9mm mag adaptor, I had to fabricate part of the feed tube, which has quite a tight 'S' profile. As long as the tube has a piece added/built-in to get rid of any sharp inner corners, it should feed OK. Link to post Share on other sites
Ledpocket Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Doc, you made me laugh...I can't even remember what I was using the deadblow for, but the mech isn't that tight. These pics are from the first stirling I built...glock 26 & pvc pipe. Almost 6 years ago...my photography skills were better then, I think. (no new updates, so why not an old one?) Almost a roni kit, no? Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Sometimes, just having a mallet within reach can help mentally, even if you never actually use it. Link to post Share on other sites
minimiman Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 to make the feed tube, I had planned on drilling out then turning down a piece of delrin to form a suitable piece of fine wall tube, filling it with sand so it doesn't collapse and kink then heating it up and bending it into the shape I want. Never done it with delrin before so don't know how it will perform, if it doesn't work some other stock plastic stock should. I had looked at changing he piston head, I did it with an M14 box for a sten, but I really want to use the standard hop as is, rather than mess with it, experience tells me keep everything as stock as possible to eliminate issues. Will try and take some pics of my mock up to sow you my original fabrication. Link to post Share on other sites
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