TazMan2000
Master Member
A few years back I scratch built a Browning M2HB in wood/plastic and metal. It was moderately accurate in terms of LxWxH, but I always wanted to do one better. These weapons, and different models have been in countless movies since World War 2 and is still in continuous service in the US. It was (and is still in some cases) used on tanks, half-tracks, jeeps, fighters, bombers, helicopters, several naval ships and also stand alone installations. It's also a very popular weapon used in Memorial day celebrations, both real and replicas. It's nickname is "Ma Deuce".
I managed to get some accurate blueprints and followed them as best as I could. The assembly will be modifiable from the standard field unit to different models used in fighters and helicopters. Since the weapon is so long, I had to segment the pieces in order to be able to print them out. There is also movable parts and internal detail. If I do this right, it will be almost indistinguishable from a real one to the untrained eye, even from a few feet away. Thinking about having it available on CGtrader.
The barrel supports for different models and series have different cooling hole configurations. Some holes are oval.
The barrel is hollow and will accommodate a 1/2 copper pipe. Below is the barrel in construction. The PLA sections glued to each other and the copper pipe make for a surprisingly strong and rigid barrel. The 1/2 in copper pipe may even be modifiable for airsoft.
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I managed to get some accurate blueprints and followed them as best as I could. The assembly will be modifiable from the standard field unit to different models used in fighters and helicopters. Since the weapon is so long, I had to segment the pieces in order to be able to print them out. There is also movable parts and internal detail. If I do this right, it will be almost indistinguishable from a real one to the untrained eye, even from a few feet away. Thinking about having it available on CGtrader.
The barrel supports for different models and series have different cooling hole configurations. Some holes are oval.
The barrel is hollow and will accommodate a 1/2 copper pipe. Below is the barrel in construction. The PLA sections glued to each other and the copper pipe make for a surprisingly strong and rigid barrel. The 1/2 in copper pipe may even be modifiable for airsoft.
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