ANH Hero DL-44 Discussion - Three ANH Greeblies Found

Starting to look like something finally.

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What are you guys using as a spacer for the scope mount bar so it doesn't hit the grill? Just a washer on top of the spacers provided in the kit? Or did you replace them completely? I was thinking maybe some brass bushings (if I can find any in a close size) would fit right in.
 
Whatever matches the screws on the right. :)

Great answer. :D

I know - i just asked for that details to keep an open eye here for screws that may possible match your scope parts - or can be modified to fit. Mainly the threading, then the diameter size of the sunken circle of your center disc.

I think the scope is made so detailed, and those little moveable gimmicks are THE difference between a good replica to toy around with, and a static shelf piece. (Aye, i´m 46, but still a child, playing with these toys :rolleyes )
We should try to keep the detail functional, not just glued together cause the new screws only look right.

If that plan fails, we can still go the "just right looking" way.
 
Cool. I honestly don't know what the thread count is on these screws. Maybe someone else can chime in? If you find something close, I'll make them work. :lol
 
I think the screws are mostly metric in an attempt to keep everything as accurate as possible. The major online supply houses don't have anything closer than Dave found. The heads are the big difference.

Really is not so hard to turn them down in a drill. As Michael said, it is easier than a lathe really.

I can maybe do a tutorial. Just have to get a good flat ******* file...did I do that joke already?:D

You chuck the srew in leaving a little of the thread above the chuck. Clamp the drill to a table if you can and run the drill med slow rotating toward you and hold the file up against the edge of the chuck and take short strokes. Go slow and test size or measure. When you have the correct diameter, reshape the head to be domed and finish with emery... simple...right?... I'll try a vid later...
 
If i may suggest additional: Cut a small thin plastic disc (maybe around 20mm diameter and 1mm thick) and drill it the threading size (or one drill above, whatever you have available) in the middle. Put this on the screw before chucking it in the drill.

That will minimize the risc of having the file getting into the drillchuck.

Some may find working that way more safe than without. Esspecially if you are not that used to work with fast rotating machineparts.
 
Good advice. I'm obsessing over the scope mount. I think I got mine just a bit too high. Sheeze. I was also looking at the 'above' shot and that scope sits way out from the gun. More than what the kit spacers put it. I'm now wondering if we should really shim it up with an extra washer per bolt? Even one of the previous screencaps shows it floating way out. :lol

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If i may suggest additional: Cut a small thin plastic disc (maybe around 20mm diameter and 1mm thick) and drill it the threading size (or one drill above, whatever you have available) in the middle. Put this on the screw before chucking it in the drill.

That will minimize the risc of having the file getting into the drillchuck.

Some may find working that way more safe than without. Esspecially if you are not that used to work with fast rotating machineparts.


Good advise... and watch the kick back and wear safety glasses!
 
;The spacers are the correct thickness, or very close to it. Note pic below:

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should say Spacers... not scacers.;)

The cross bar looks way to long due to the macro lens for close up.
 
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Tried a video tutorial for a homemade drill lathe for reshaping screws and such.

Use at your own risk. :cool

Remember to use safety glasses. Go slow. Watch out for bounce back of file.

You will need: Good FLAT metal file (safety edge preferable but can use ridged, just may file your drill a bit.)

Drill

You can use tape to protect threads but not necessary if you don't over-tighten. Practice on test screws first.

Maybe a plastic washer as Michael (Lichtbringer suggested)

Have fun...


Screw Reshape Tutorial Video by kpax4rpf | Photobucket

new interest thread:
http://www.therpf.com/f13/anh-hero-dl-44-style-blaster-parts-179985/index2.html
 
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I tried every angle I could, it still looks closer than the original. It looks like they cut the little button off on the rear sight in the pic. Here's my crappy pic with distortion.

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That blaster's turning out amazing, Clutch! Really nice work on the weathering too. :thumbsup

What method did you go with for your mystery disk?


-Carson
 
Thanks everyone. I first marked the center of the decal. I then stuck it on the gun and drilled the hole. I carefully aligned the 'border' part of the sticker with the disc and stuck that to the gun. I then peeled the disc off. It was then just a matter of careful sanding, taking care not to damage the edges of the sticker.

Here is my interpretation of the antenna part using some Gino T-Track.

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Edit: Just realized the top pic is flipped! Doh!

Edit: Fixed!
 
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