So a little over a year ago my daughter said to me "Dad, you make models, think you could make something for me?" With no clue what I was getting into, I said sure, thinking how much could it be. Well, I proceeded to find out...:facepalm
So it did take me longer than I thought it would, and there was a couple of months where I did absolutely nothing for one reason or another, but I now have it pretty much ready to go. And wanting to show it off, I am putting it here for your review.
Have to say I am happy how it turned out, and so is my daughter. But I am really glad to be back to my other projects.
Some notes: materials are PVC pipe, foam, wood, fiberglass. Clip is spring loaded and holds 4 rounds, which are removable. Trigger does move. For some reason colors in the pictures are not quite right, it looks better in person, but ok for general viewing (colors are olive drab, dark grey, light grey). Total length is 54", sized to fit my daughter's height.
And one more note: before everyone comments the magazine slide is on the wrong side (per all the drawings and pictures that are out there), note that would be for a left-handed sniper rifle. Since my daughter is right-handed, I adjusted the rifle accordingly.
You might note some pics don't have the sling attachment points. I realized I had not done them as I was taking pictures for this post, so now they are there, but saw no reason to retake all the pics. I think I am going to replace the decals, as they seem to have faded, and it needs a final clear coat. Maybe I will let my daughter do that when it gets warm and it can be done outside where it needs to be done to avoid fumes in the house--and I truly am ready to be done with it...Pete M
So it did take me longer than I thought it would, and there was a couple of months where I did absolutely nothing for one reason or another, but I now have it pretty much ready to go. And wanting to show it off, I am putting it here for your review.
Have to say I am happy how it turned out, and so is my daughter. But I am really glad to be back to my other projects.
Some notes: materials are PVC pipe, foam, wood, fiberglass. Clip is spring loaded and holds 4 rounds, which are removable. Trigger does move. For some reason colors in the pictures are not quite right, it looks better in person, but ok for general viewing (colors are olive drab, dark grey, light grey). Total length is 54", sized to fit my daughter's height.
And one more note: before everyone comments the magazine slide is on the wrong side (per all the drawings and pictures that are out there), note that would be for a left-handed sniper rifle. Since my daughter is right-handed, I adjusted the rifle accordingly.
You might note some pics don't have the sling attachment points. I realized I had not done them as I was taking pictures for this post, so now they are there, but saw no reason to retake all the pics. I think I am going to replace the decals, as they seem to have faded, and it needs a final clear coat. Maybe I will let my daughter do that when it gets warm and it can be done outside where it needs to be done to avoid fumes in the house--and I truly am ready to be done with it...Pete M
