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[newmagrathea]

I think for the paint, I'm going to go with a flat black and polish it like I did with other blasters. I don't want it to be too shiny.

 

[newmagrathea]

 

[trooper]

thanks man, love the video

 

[russellsch]

Great unboxing video. Welcome to the Bowcaster Club!

 

[mgoob]

I have a Graflex cable I plan to use.

 

[DrtyJerzTrooper]

Can you provide some details on the scopes? Brand and/or where to find them?

 

[trooper]

the scopes are "original model 7" 4x20 scopes and are rare to find, you can also use the nikko sterling scopes.
the center scope is a singlepoint red dot scope, the correct version has the cone style tip .

 

[Marv]

Can you provide some details on the scopes? Brand and/or where to find them?

They look like this:

 

[trooper]

except your single point scope has the screw on caps, it should have the push on

 

[newmagrathea]

Does anyone know what the diameter of the red acrylic rod in the single point scope is? I want to replace my the rod when I replace my cap.

 

[trooper]

Does anyone know what the diameter of the red acrylic rod in the single point scope is? I want to replace my the rod when I replace my cap.

2mm

 

[Marv]

except your single point scope has the screw on caps, it should have the push on

True but I prefer this it's a little cleaner.

 

[newmagrathea]

Thank you Trooper.

I've been looking around for 2mm in fluorescent red but I cannot find any that isn't a bulk order. The closest I've found is a few pieces of 1/16 inch. Does anyone have a source?

2mm

 

[3DImpact]

Thank you Trooper.

I've been looking around for 2mm in fluorescent red but I cannot find any that isn't a bulk order. The closest I've found is a few pieces of 1/16 inch. Does anyone have a source?

I've got something that might be close (I used it for a replica a while back). Let me measure it when I get home this evening and I'll let you know...

Dan

 

[newmagrathea]

Awesome, thanks Dan.

I've got something that might be close (I used it for a replica a while back). Let me measure it when I get home this evening and I'll let you know...

Dan

 

[3DImpact]

Okay, I checked the stuff I'm using and the digital caliper gives a very consistent 2.27mm diameter. I'm using Plastruct Fluorescent Rod 90272 Cat No. FARR-3H.

Hope that helps...

Dan

 

[newmagrathea]

Yes, very helpful, thank you. I know that I'll have to make a plug to hold the new rod too, but I'm not as worried about that part.

Okay, I checked the stuff I'm using and the digital caliper gives a very consistent 2.27mm diameter. I'm using Plastruct Fluorescent Rod 90272 Cat No. FARR-3H.

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Hope that helps...

Dan

 

[protocoldroid]

For those looking for the nikko stirling 4x20 scopes, here's where I picked up mine on the cheap. It took 3 weeks to get to the us but since this build will take a long time, that was no problem.

Nikko Stirling Riflescope Mount Master 4x20, duplex telescopic sight

 

[3DImpact]

Bowcaster newb question - what are the differences (mainly from a visual, trying-to-reproduce-the-on-screen-look perspective) between the Nikko Stirling scope and the "original model 7" 4x20 scope?

How close really are the Nikkos?

Dan

 

[trooper]

the differences are very slight, one being the placement of the adjustment knobs, can vary. but on all these old scopes the measurements will vary even in the same model.
I have found I had to buy several scopes to get a set to that matched.