Well I made an account here a while back but never really posted much. I originally was posting this on my airsoft team's forum, but I've decided it share it with you guys. I started this project on Monday and finished it on Friday morning. I plan on printing this on a 3D printer, luckily I know an instructor who has one and he pretty much let design and print almost anything on that machine.
Since I'm going ahead with rebuilding my cardboard ODST armor for an upcoming Halloween airsoft game, I'd figure I'd use the appropriate guns, in this case the M6C/SOCOM. I've decided to use my Tokyo Marui Hicapa 4.3 gas blow back airsoft pistol, as it's the bulkiest pistol I have, so it only makes sense to use it.
First thing I've done is draw a scale model of key parts of my Hicapa 4.3. The conversion kit will slide onto the bottom rail and lock in place via a bolt and nut through the slide release pin hole. I saw this done for a Hicapa scope mount, so that's how I got the idea.
Building the kit itself shouldn't be that hard, as it's mostly a giant block with some cut outs in it. Nothing I can't do in Rhino.
Looks like it will fit nicely, with a few modifications of course.
Here's a little update.
Key mounting areas have been enlarged to ensure a nice fit without too much effort. The same has been done for the slide as well. I noticed I have a lot of spare room in there, I might add some supports inside there.
One issue I'm potentially faced with is the barrel opening of the extension. I'm hoping the bb doesn't hit it on the way out, due to the gun recoiling. But if it does I guess I'll just take a drill to it and widen it.
I expect to have the majority of this done by tomorrow. Got all this done in 2 hours, not bad.
1:35AM
One in the morning and still going at it.
Stupid vent holes took forever to round the edges one by one.
Front end is complete. Next step is the large trigger guard. I'm going to have to make it a detachable piece just so I can fit it in the 3D printer.
I've made progress on the Light and laser module. Still needs to have more details added but I can get most of that done by tonight. I've hollowed out the lower section of it to hold a small LED light and allow access to the button on the rear of it. My dad has suggested I put a laser in there, so I may put my small one in there if I decide to go with it. The whole module will be designed in 2 halves so I can take it apart and add the components inside.
The trigger guard has been designed to slide into the conversion kit frame. I'll decide to either screw it in or glue it in.
The rear part of the gun I've decided not to build. There's no easy way for me to mount it to the slide of my Hicapa 4.3. Honestly the easiest way would be to actually design a custom slide, but the printer probably doesn't print accurately enough to make it work smoothly as a key part of the gun.
Anyways, on to the good stuff.
All the parts so far
Another Update:
Laser Module externals completed. Just need to split it in 2 and hollow it out. Also need to decide which method I'm going to use to mount it.
Close-up. I think I over did the detail on the adjustment dials.
If any of you looked closely inside the barrel on the first picture here, you may have noticed something different. I added 3 supports to help maintain the the front ends shape, and they've been thinned out with a bunch of hex cut outs. Can't wait to hear what the gun sounds like after being shot through there.
If any of you are wondering how big this monster is, it's at least 11 inches long total. They don't call it a hand cannon for nothing. I think my specs, or Bungie's specs are off.
Small Update:
The Light/Laser Module has been hollowed out. I've also added a small than normal rail to the bottom of the gun so the module will slide right on. I'm debating if I should design pins to hold it in place, or to use a screw instead.
Good news, the front end of the kit is complete. The Laser module has had 2 additional holes put in it so I can add some screws to it that hold it together. Not really worth posting a new picture over.
Got some initial work done on the slide. Getting the dimensions right on the inside is going to be a bitch. I'm going to copy the 4.3 slide as much as I can, then I'm going to add to it to make it look proper. I've already run into one issue of the M6C slide, where's the ejection port? I've looked at both the left, right and top views of it that I can find and none of them show an ejection port. Looks like I'll have to fake it.
Here's an update on the rear of the slide. I decided to mount it through the back iron sight mount. I'm going to have to lighten this piece as much as possible, which will be hard due to the size.
Slide racked back. Damn this thing is huge.
Alright I think I can say I'm just about finished. The only things left to do is add the little tick markers for the rear sight, maybe make that adjustable, and to cut a notch in the side of the slide so the safety lever can still be engaged.
The slide will be locked into place by sliding in from the back. Once it's in place, a small piece the size of the original rear sight will slide in from the left and be screwed down, just like the original sight.
I've left this area somewhat open so I have access to the hammer by hand if I need to. This also cuts down on the amount of material needed. The white box in the slide is where the hammer would move through.
Iron Sights. Sort of looks like a face now for some reason.
Here you can see the additional holes for the screws and nuts to hold the light/laser module together. Doesn't look as nice anymore, but it should get the job done.
First Person View
Overall I'm very satisfied with this project. Now I just need to have it printed and see if it works or if I have just wasted my time.
Video of the disassembly process.
Since I'm going ahead with rebuilding my cardboard ODST armor for an upcoming Halloween airsoft game, I'd figure I'd use the appropriate guns, in this case the M6C/SOCOM. I've decided to use my Tokyo Marui Hicapa 4.3 gas blow back airsoft pistol, as it's the bulkiest pistol I have, so it only makes sense to use it.
First thing I've done is draw a scale model of key parts of my Hicapa 4.3. The conversion kit will slide onto the bottom rail and lock in place via a bolt and nut through the slide release pin hole. I saw this done for a Hicapa scope mount, so that's how I got the idea.
Building the kit itself shouldn't be that hard, as it's mostly a giant block with some cut outs in it. Nothing I can't do in Rhino.
Looks like it will fit nicely, with a few modifications of course.
Here's a little update.
Key mounting areas have been enlarged to ensure a nice fit without too much effort. The same has been done for the slide as well. I noticed I have a lot of spare room in there, I might add some supports inside there.
One issue I'm potentially faced with is the barrel opening of the extension. I'm hoping the bb doesn't hit it on the way out, due to the gun recoiling. But if it does I guess I'll just take a drill to it and widen it.
I expect to have the majority of this done by tomorrow. Got all this done in 2 hours, not bad.
1:35AM
One in the morning and still going at it.
Stupid vent holes took forever to round the edges one by one.
Front end is complete. Next step is the large trigger guard. I'm going to have to make it a detachable piece just so I can fit it in the 3D printer.
I've made progress on the Light and laser module. Still needs to have more details added but I can get most of that done by tonight. I've hollowed out the lower section of it to hold a small LED light and allow access to the button on the rear of it. My dad has suggested I put a laser in there, so I may put my small one in there if I decide to go with it. The whole module will be designed in 2 halves so I can take it apart and add the components inside.
The trigger guard has been designed to slide into the conversion kit frame. I'll decide to either screw it in or glue it in.
The rear part of the gun I've decided not to build. There's no easy way for me to mount it to the slide of my Hicapa 4.3. Honestly the easiest way would be to actually design a custom slide, but the printer probably doesn't print accurately enough to make it work smoothly as a key part of the gun.
Anyways, on to the good stuff.
All the parts so far
Another Update:
Laser Module externals completed. Just need to split it in 2 and hollow it out. Also need to decide which method I'm going to use to mount it.
Close-up. I think I over did the detail on the adjustment dials.
If any of you looked closely inside the barrel on the first picture here, you may have noticed something different. I added 3 supports to help maintain the the front ends shape, and they've been thinned out with a bunch of hex cut outs. Can't wait to hear what the gun sounds like after being shot through there.
If any of you are wondering how big this monster is, it's at least 11 inches long total. They don't call it a hand cannon for nothing. I think my specs, or Bungie's specs are off.
Small Update:
The Light/Laser Module has been hollowed out. I've also added a small than normal rail to the bottom of the gun so the module will slide right on. I'm debating if I should design pins to hold it in place, or to use a screw instead.
Good news, the front end of the kit is complete. The Laser module has had 2 additional holes put in it so I can add some screws to it that hold it together. Not really worth posting a new picture over.
Got some initial work done on the slide. Getting the dimensions right on the inside is going to be a bitch. I'm going to copy the 4.3 slide as much as I can, then I'm going to add to it to make it look proper. I've already run into one issue of the M6C slide, where's the ejection port? I've looked at both the left, right and top views of it that I can find and none of them show an ejection port. Looks like I'll have to fake it.
Here's an update on the rear of the slide. I decided to mount it through the back iron sight mount. I'm going to have to lighten this piece as much as possible, which will be hard due to the size.
Slide racked back. Damn this thing is huge.
Alright I think I can say I'm just about finished. The only things left to do is add the little tick markers for the rear sight, maybe make that adjustable, and to cut a notch in the side of the slide so the safety lever can still be engaged.
The slide will be locked into place by sliding in from the back. Once it's in place, a small piece the size of the original rear sight will slide in from the left and be screwed down, just like the original sight.
I've left this area somewhat open so I have access to the hammer by hand if I need to. This also cuts down on the amount of material needed. The white box in the slide is where the hammer would move through.
Iron Sights. Sort of looks like a face now for some reason.
Here you can see the additional holes for the screws and nuts to hold the light/laser module together. Doesn't look as nice anymore, but it should get the job done.
First Person View
Overall I'm very satisfied with this project. Now I just need to have it printed and see if it works or if I have just wasted my time.
Video of the disassembly process.
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