Since I'm going ahead with rebuilding the ODST armor, I'd figure I'd use the appropriate guns, in this case the M6C/SOCOM. I've decided to use my Hicapa 4.3, as it's the bulkiest and highest caliber pistol I have, so it only makes sense to use it.
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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.
[IMG]http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4619/hicapasmall.jpg[/IMG]
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.
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If I can finish designing the kit before Friday, I can bring it back to my High School and see if my old drafting teacher can print it for me. I doubt he has anyone who uses the printer right now.
I
Want
One
My estimated cost if I was to have one made through a 3D printer and had to pay for the materials: $200-$300
The stuff ain't cheap, but knowing the right people sure does help.
Do it.
Do it right now.
Here's a little update.
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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, perhaps with holes in them to dampen the sound. My friend did that with his BAR 10 silencer and it works, so it's worth a shot here. The slide is still going to be loud, but it might help reduce muzzle pop.
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.
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One in the morning and still going at it.
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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.
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How much would it cost to, say, make a second one and ship it to NY :3:
No, seriously. Im interested.
Or three.
Or twelve.
Or 911
Me and Timebomb asked first, and we're both from New York.
I'll scratch your eyes out.
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Let me get this one done first then I can calculate the materials cost, then labor and shipping. So far it's up to 10 cubic inches of material so far, though some parts still need to be hollowed out. TechShop would charge me $25 per cubic inch, so at least $250 (wow my estimate wasn't far off) and that's not including the cost of the support material needed which costs the same per cubic inch. I'll talk about it with my old instructor and see if I can arrange a deal with him. I make models for him to show to the class, and in return he builds some stuff for me, plus maybe some cash for the material.
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 accuratly enough to make it work smoothly as a key part of the gun.
Anyways, on to the good stuff.
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All the parts so far
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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
It's like "dat ass" but "dat gun"
I'm going to assume you're using the TM 4.3 as the base gun you're building this on, correct?
[QUOTE=Swamphunter;17078262]I'm going to assume you're using the TM 4.3 as the base gun you're building this on, correct?[/QUOTE]
It sure is.
I've run into a problem that just won't seem to go away. I'm working on the Laser module and I'm getting this error when I make a cut into the right side. As you can see from the pictures, the left side worked just fine. I mirrored it to the other side at the same time and I get this weird, zero thickness face that stays there covering the cut. I'm going to try to edit this part in Solidworks, see if I can get the cut done there.
Good
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WTF?
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Update:
Issue fixed using Solidworks.
I've said it before and i'll say it again.
Ender: Professional Ass Kicker.
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.
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Close-up. I think I over did the detail on the adjustment dials.
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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.
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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. Bungie says the M6C is only 9 inches for the standard, so mine obviously is bigger. Then they say the up sized (Spartan Sized) is 10.5 inches, with mine being just a quarter of an inch longer. Guess I'm going to have an over sized pistol.
[QUOTE=Wordsworth;17077272]Me and Timebomb asked first, and we're both from New York.
I'll scratch your eyes out.
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I also asked first. I'm from NY too.
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I sense lots of money coming my way if I get this done.
i ask also and im in NY
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[QUOTE=xXEnder007Xx;17079775]I sense lots of money coming my way if I get this done.[/QUOTE]
Dude, you're talking to FP here. Us video game nerds will do anything to hold in game guns in our hands, especially ones that shoot something and blow back. :v:
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.
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Pins.
Alright, pins is what I heard first so I'll go with that.
I would agree with pins.
Made a quick slideshow/video. I've added an assembly video at the end that shows all the parts coming together, including the new pins.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwvvKwUvCJw[/media]
You arent going to add the slide? Just the front end?
Or is this not ready for fabrication yet?
when i think of fabrication i think he is going to add fuzzy rugs to his gun
[QUOTE=CubeManv2;17094982]when i think of fabrication i think he is going to add fuzzy rugs to his gun[/QUOTE]
brb adding shag carpet to my grips on my 1911