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Working on my counter bracket and thought I'd share a silly little tip that I use when setting a number on the counter.

When you remove the plastic housing there is a small hole underneath in the black reset button

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-23

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Cut a small piece of plastic so that it fits flush in the hole and refit the plastic housing. The button cannot be pushed and your number will not be re-set to zero by accident.

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-23

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I should have the counter bracket finished and fixed to the scope rail in a couple of days.

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That is what I did to mine too when painted it weeks ago. :) I got a small piece of plastic and put it there to block the counter. I set my counter to 1138

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I am almost done with scope rail and counter bracket all in one combo. I thought I'd try something a bit different. I thought about gluing the counter to the Sterling to be as accurate as I could be but I just can't bring myself to do it. I would be forever worried about the counter falling off. I know that would be even more accurate but I like my counter :D

I wanted to use a bracket that was as hidden as it could be so I didn't want the extra thickness on the rail where the counter bracket is fixed to the scope bolts. I made a simple bracket that sits inside the Hengstler so it can sit as close to the barrel as possable.

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-25

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-25

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My job tomorrow will be to very carefully butt weld the counter bracket to the scope rail. It took some fine measuring to make sure that the counter will sit in the right place as it will not be adjustable but I think it will be worth it so you don't see the metal of the bracket under the scope on the rail.

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-25

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For the counter bracket I used 3mm flat bar so I had an extra 1mm to tap the thread for a more secure fixing. I then filed down 1mm off the top of the bracket so it will fit flush to scope rail when welded.

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Very nice!! Gluing the Hengstler to the scope and gun would be very accurate but not worth damaging with glue the Hengstler, the scope and the Sterling. :)

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looks like a great solution for a bracket! make sure you put it close to the magwell... not too far back!

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the hengstler also can have a small run of tape to keep the wheel platen from vibrating and having a number slip.

and I usually set the hengstler with a small screw

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Thanks for the interest guys. Vern, I had a look at lots of screen shots and decided to go for the same sort of position as the trooper on the right. The bracket is welded now. I'll give it a clean up and take a pic of the test fit tonight :)

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-26

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Well I'm all done and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Here is the test fit before I start painting. Please let me know what you think.

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-26

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-26

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And here is the shot that makes the welding worth it for me. No thick part of the rail under the scope YAY!

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By bsac15 at 2012-06-26

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I don't believe you welded that!!! :blink: Come on, fess up - you just cut a new rail didn't you?!? :smiley-sw013:

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Stunning job! You have to teach me to weld like that!!!

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For anyone wanting screen accuracy without gluing their Hengstler I'd say this is the way to go, if they can get you to weld it for them!

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:th_AnimatedBravoSmiley:

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Nice welding! It looks completely seamless! :duim:

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:D Trust me. There was no way I was going to make a 7th rail. It's welded and carefully ground down. Thanks for the kind words Andy. Much appreciated :duim:
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Thanks fellas. Glad you all like it. I can't believe it didn't come out wonky! Although I know that would be pretty accurate LOL.

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What a beauty!! :D

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And that blaster stand, and base plate you have there kicks an impolite person!

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Thanks. I wanted something a bit different to the normal MR style plaque.

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Personally I like MR and Icons type plaques. My blaster comes with an Icons one that is on the base and another one a MR tall version that is on a stand. :)

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Oh no dont get me wrong. I love the MR plaques. I have them on all my other props from pastorjedi. That large Sterling one that you have is fantastic. I just done something a bit different with the decals until I have the time to order a proper one from pastor. Where did you get your one from may I ask?

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