The $50 gatling gun / mini gun

Max Replica

Well-Known Member

• Aug 25, 2011

• #21

It weighs about 5 pounds without batteries inside, or 6 pounds with.
(that's basically the original weight of the toy since the added pvc barrels don't weigh much).

 

Wraith 5

New Member

• Aug 25, 2011

• #22

Oh snap, you've presented me with yet another temptation for the shopping list. Exceedingly good work!

 

Max Replica

Well-Known Member

• Oct 10, 2011

• #23

I've since made an upgrade to this gun, with metal barrels (electrical conduit pipe from Home Depot happens to be just the right width) and a better way to connect the barrels to the gun (no more tape).
The gun is a lot heavier now with the metal barrels vs. the plastic so hopefully it won't give the motorized spinning mechanism any trouble. I'll let you know what I find out.

I'll try and post some pics soon.

 

Interceptor6

Sr Member

• Oct 10, 2011

• #24

That's just sweet! I gotta build one for the Jeep!!
o[lllll]o

 

kevinericon

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Oct 10, 2011

• #25

I used PVC pipes and that slow down the rotate speed, but it still moves so I'm not complaining.

 

sanityattack

Active Member

• Oct 11, 2011

• #26

That is some fantastic work. I've been wanting to do one myself, but I can't source the gun anymore.

 

Nobby

Sr Member

• Oct 11, 2011

• #27

sweet.
It's just a shame that I can't find this in the UK for less than £100 ($156)!!!!!!!

 

Syrinx

New Member

• Oct 11, 2011

• #28

Hey 3Jack, you can get them over here, try Amazon better late than never huh?

 

Syrinx

New Member

• Oct 11, 2011

• #29

Dammit, these are only $31 dollars on the US toys r us site. Any of you US types want to sent an aid parcel to the UK, as its $150 here and I doubt the postage will be that high, looks like at least 3 of us Brits interested in getting them

 

struschie

Well-Known Member

• Oct 11, 2011

• #30

Really great toy and Mod...!!!

 

3jack

Well-Known Member

• Oct 11, 2011

• #31

Really sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread but damn, how can there be such a difference in price. Its about £25 ($32) over there and £109 ($170) over here. I might well be up for a care package if we can get it through customs without it being seized.

 

Syrinx

New Member

• Oct 12, 2011

• #32

I know..sucks. Any US members feeling charitable and/or want to make some money ? even after postage and your mark up, we'd still be better buying from one of you than being ripped off by UK dealer sites.