Inexpensive Prop M60 MG?

[joeranger]

Looking for a display prop. Has anyone done a pvc M60 or scratch build?

 

[BlindSquirrel]

That's been on my build list for a while. I'm still assembling reference. It's kind of surprising how little reference there is out there for a modern weapon.

 

[OdiWan72]

What do you consider inexpensive?
There are some great, even all metal, softair versions you should Look out for.

Markus

 

[robstyle]

What Markus said. Replica air soft versions are out there. Resell value on airsoft is hysterical. I picked up a highly modified M249 paratrooper air soft model for $300 to use as a prop where the original investment by the prior owner was approx $1200 or so.

If $300 is too expensive for a new M60, try some airsoft forums or the local craigslist,
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[BDK]

I saw a probably half scale M60 toy at Kmart before, but nothing near full size aside from airsoft.

 

[joeranger]

I am a fan of the plastic pellet I was hoping to partially scratch build. Buy a couple of the hard to fabricate parts and build the rest. I bought plans for my M2 and had a ton of fun building it.

 

[ChadC]

There are people out there that make various weapons out of hard rubber or plastic for display on vintage military vehicles.

 

[Wes R]

I am a fan of the plastic pellet I was hoping to partially scratch build. Buy a couple of the hard to fabricate parts and build the rest. I bought plans for my M2 and had a ton of fun building it.

I want that minigun. :love

 

[exoray]

Except for you DIY job you likely are not going to find one cheaper then this...

Although it is what it is... No endorsement I just came across the site awhile back while looking for something else...

M60

If nothing else it might be a good starting point for a DIY as well, you get the correct proportions and details even if they are soft...