mg-15 tutorial

[dashrazor]

im putting this tutorial thread together for everyone. when completed i hope to have a full template set as well, i will post updates as the build progresses (i want to finish this asap!)just bear in mind this is going to be my interpretation of a mg-15

 

here are the templates i used for this

 

barrel

 

handle ( i increased the size by 1% when i printed)

 

ammo drum ( i reduced the size of this when printing)

[dashrazor]

step 1: drilling the barrel

 

first glue the templates to a 1/14 inch pipe with regular elmers glue

 

drill the 1/8 pilot holes (a drill press and vise is most helpful)

 

 

center any pilot holes that are off a bit with a small dremel bit (this will save a lot of work later)

 

now drill out the pilot holes with a larger bit (i made the template for 1/4" but i used a slightly larger 9/32 bit)

 

[pandatrooper[TK]]

Looks great so far! Looking forward to seeing the rest of it! I'm working on my T-21 now, and it's going to be a fairly detailed tutorial too. If someone makes a good DLT-19 scratch build, we'll have BFG tutorials on the FISD!!

[Sgt Steve]

The two trooper BFG's I like the most 1) DLT (but that's now done!) And 2) the MG 15, so will keep watch on this as you go! Remember....lot's and lot's of way-cool lights/sounds as ya can get!

[dashrazor]

now i cut along the lines with a dremel cutting wheel

well i hit a small bump... it seems these newer rotary tools are utter garbage!

the motor is toast

i was able to combine parts from my other burned up rotary tool to make a franken dremel

this is the finished result

now i smoothed out the rough cut holes with a milling bit, then dremel and finally a hand file

 

now i am starting on the barrel tip, first i took a piece of copper pipe with a coupler that fit perfectly into the barrel tip (i like to pressure fit almost all of my connections)the tighter the better

now i pound it into the barrel with a mallet and wooden block (to prevent damage)

net i make the barell tip from a other plumbung fixture, i used a hand file (trying to use the dremel as little as possible until my new one comes in the mail)

[Rob .T .[TK]]

Looking good so far , I have experience of slot cutting in tube from another project , so hats off to you for all those slots!!!

How about a picture of the real mg-15 to show what you are aiming at ? I guess Im not the only one who isnt too sure what one looks like.

[dashrazor]

Looking good so far , I have experience of slot cutting in tube from another project , so hats off to you for all those slots!!!

How about a picture of the real mg-15 to show what you are aiming at ? I guess Im not the only one who isnt too sure what one looks like.

[dashrazor]

now im cutting the main body, it is made from a metal grease gun,

cutting the handle

the bolt action is fully functionalnow the handle grips

[pandatrooper[TK]]

Whoa!!! Awesome progress!! Looks fantastic, and working bolt too! I created a similar switch assembly for my T-21 too, great minds think alike!

 

Nice work so far!

[dashrazor]

Whoa!!! Awesome progress!! Looks fantastic, and working bolt too! I created a similar switch assembly for my T-21 too, great minds think alike!

 

Nice work so far!

thanks! it should be wrapped up by weeks end

[Rolf[501st]]

Looks freaking cool so far, keep up the good work trooper

[dashrazor]

its finally starting to look like a mg-15 ...it needs an ammo drum and fine detailing but the hard part is over;)

 

next, the ammo drum construction

 

[dashrazor]

i just had to put this up:D new ammo drum sunglasses

[dashrazor]

for the ammo drum, i cut the basic shapes from thin wood paneling (to reduce the weight). i used the templates for the shape, but had to adjust the size a bit for the 4" plastic pipe (note: the pipe is not pvc)i cut the pipe with a dremel cut off wheeli then fit 2 4" Sony speakers in the ammo drum

i used vents from a PC case as the speaker covers

now the electronics

after soldering all the components

finally initial testing before installing

it is super loud!!!!

[Sgt Steve]

JUST remember lad.....I'LL TAKE IT----I'LL TAKE IT------I'LL TAKE IT!!!!!! What ever the price I'll take it!Hmmmmmmmm is she REALY loud???????????? (oh did I say I'll take it??????? )

[dashrazor]

JUST remember lad.....I'LL TAKE IT----I'LL TAKE IT------I'LL TAKE IT!!!!!! What ever the price I'll take it!Hmmmmmmmm is she REALY loud???????????? (oh did I say I'll take it??????? )

 

lol... it is super loud, probably the loudest blaster in the galaxy lol

[dashrazor]

finishing the final assembly of the ammo drum ( i could barley fit all the electronics in the drum lol)

 

 

got some brand new scopes yesterday!!!

after paint and polish

 

i printed imperial crosshairs on transparency for the large infra red scope

done!!

 

sound demo

 

overall features

 

1: 20 watt amplifier (note: it is not pushing the total 20w)

2: microphone input with volume control

3: amplified blaster sounds with volume control, 10x blaster sounds to choose from and a pitch bending knob

4: working bolt action and trigger

5: 2x real scopes. an ultimate arms tactical scope and a tasco as well

5: large scope has imperial cross hairs

6: light array throughout the barrel (light can function without the amplifier)

7:2x 4" sony speakers in the ammo drum

8: battery compartment is locking, has some spare room for small items

[tkrestonva[TK]]

Great job!

[poisonfox]

That is one HOT blaster!

[dashrazor]

more pics

 

[tk4455]

awesome!!! i working in my MG15 right now!!

[dashrazor]

here is the video electronics demo as well

[JohnnyHavoc]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31058000@N06/7014940151/

 

The 1-1/4 pvc for the barrel shroud is a bit big, which makes that template incorrect. I printed it and tried to wrap it around my actual MG-15. 1) it was too long 2) the diameter was too big. 1" diameter, thin wall aka schedule 20 PVC pipe is the closer match.

[boomshakra[TK]]

 

What kind of scope is that on the left side - the one with the clear plastic tip/cover? I know I have seen it somewhere on these boards, at least a smaller version, but I haven't been able to find it again (or on amazon, academy sports, wal-mart, etc.). Anyone know? I need it for a project I will be working on.

[Lichtbringer]

That´s a "singlepoint" scope, sort of a early red-dot. They (or casts of them) were used on many SW blasters (Scouttrooper blaster, Chewies Bowcaster, Rebels Blastech A280 and similar, IG 88s DLT 20A, and probably most famous: Blastech DH17 Tantive Rebel Troopers).

 

No longer in production since many years, usually not cheap to get.