First Build: Spartan Emile and Spartan Kat
- Thread starter vivalablake89
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Far out. Amazing job!
nemesis2500
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That looks fantastic! I can't wait to see it painted.
vivalablake89
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Duke beat me to the punch there, but yes most likely the arm. Almost finished with this beast to so cant wait to get to work on something/ anything else lol
vivalablake89
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Alright Update time, I finished the structure sets and let me tell you they where not easy to get on there and secure them. It is imperative that if you try to assemble this thing make sure you double check the size of everything as well as where pieces line up before trying to attach them to each other. Had some trouble in the first attempt, luckily I was able to make corrections quickly enough before doing some permanent damage. So in the end I'm over all satisfied with the outcome, could I have done better? Probably I feel like the back part of the structure is a little lopsided. I'm going to try and fix that with a heat gun and see if this corrects the issue. Also as far as the whole structure itself, noticing that it is foam and will probably become lopsided over time I figured I add some security measures and installed a steal pipe from the barrel to the back handle. Its light enough that you really don't notice, but stronger then PVC or aluminum so I don't have to worry about any flimsiness. This will also help when I have to install the forward grips which will be tonight along with the buttons and tubing that connect to the drum. The grip will be under the steal pipe so that the weight will of the gun won't cave in on itself when I pick it up from the middle.
Can't wait to show this thing off complete, but here is a little tease for now.
Can't wait to show this thing off complete, but here is a little tease for now.
SI3RRA 117
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Haha that's awesome. Looks great even without paint and def looks intimidating
Dirtdives2424
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Monster of a piece vivalablake89. I love it. Fantastic job. Is it hard to carry? I can already see the droop in the barrel section in the pic w/ it on the floor. Is the steel pipe doing to be enough....and will it pass security?
PerniciousDuke
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That is magnificent. How much would you guess it all weighs including the metal rod?
vivalablake89
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Thanks Dirt, I think it was drooping up in those pics because of the cup and sanding block I had it rest up against. But it stays pretty straight when in hand and the Pipe is super stiff not wobbly like a pvc or aluminum pipe, but not heavy either so it doesn't weighs a lot. And it shouldn't be a problem with security because all the metal parts are being covered by foam. I don't think I see anyone having a problem with this.
vivalablake89
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Thanks brother! And my guess is no less then 5 pounds, but cant be heavier then 6 or 7 I'm definitely going to weigh it now that you have asked when its all assembled of course.
vivalablake89
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Another Gif to add to my collection mwhahaha, thanks for the kind words brother!
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vivalablake89
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yes sir I'll get right on that after I install the upper grip handle which will be tonight provided there are no distractions
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