Interest INT: Active project: 1:1 accurate MAUSER REPLICA is READY!!!

[SolosHold]

Real Mausers were Hot forged, and then machined just like most firearms are to this day. Machining every part in steel.... , Up a notch^

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[Marcos22579]

If ZAMAC is smoother, I think it is less post production work for you and us when finishing. Also, I think the alloy is pretty soft and flexible to work but not as soft as aluminum.
Still, the outer details need to be machined like on a real gun. At least I machined my builds with templates and a hand held router.
Which reminds me that I haven't post any pictures of my builds yet.
Pretty soon.

Couple of things to consider,,,, i know everyone wants steel.. Steel is going to require a lot of after casting clean up machining... Steel casting do not come out as smooth a ZAMAK...(zinc, alum,copper ,magnesium ). Scanning and coping the real Mauser is no problem ill have some results to show in the next couple of months. I want to finish the Aluminum E11 project before i start the Mauser casting.... What kinda cost do you think the steel is worth??? It may have a lot of sanding a polishing required to get the finished your used to in the mgc and denix??? Remember the real Mauser is machined and exp.. Just some thoughts

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[Vanitas]

While I could obviously prefer Steel, I also could change my mind depending on how the end result may look - the the Aluminum ones come out with a better starting finish and more detail, then I might actually prefer them over the steel.

 

[scottjua]

I'm not interested in Aluminum in any case. What's the point? You CAN blue it with a ton of work, but it will never be durable or hold up. The weight will be too light, and I just can't see it. If we can't do it right, we shouldn't even bother doing it at all.

 

[Field Marshall]

Exactly..... we dont need the strength of a forging or the cost

 

[Field Marshall]

No a Alum casting is not the answer.... Zumak is a alloy,.(zinc, alum,copper ,magnesium ) and would be more what everyone is used too with mgc... and denix... i would leave them raw so bluing paint ect could be done by the builder

 

[Field Marshall]

The Zamak would have every detail in it... lettering, logos ,number, ect ... may even capture the machine marks?

 

[kpax]

Zamak has many pluses including cost and finishing. Depending on the chosen alloy It will blue as well as steel and can be very strong.
Zamak alloys can be tailored to be strong and precisely molded and as FM suggested, it will pick up all the markings and machine marks in the initial molding so no secondary operation will need to be done for etching lowering the overall cost. Basically everything in the model, details would be molded in.

I believe precision investment casting can be done for steel and can be very accurate with small details cast-in as well but the cost would be higher no doubt and secondary operations would be needed for fitting.

The model would need to be adjusted for casting shrinkage etc, and maybe some internal changes for casting stability to avoid sink marks etc.

More discussion as we get closer...

 

[Vanitas]

Yeah; it would be tricky, and of course I would always prefer steel, though if it could be done well in Zamak then I'd still be all for it.

Preferable to a higher tolerance than DEC's cast Zamak parts (no offense; I would just prefer a build where cleanup isn't necessary on the main body, especially if that cleanup might potentially erase detail otherwise present) and I'd be 100% stoked.

 

[kpax]

Different type of casting.

These me would be MIM molding. Metal injection molding. High surface detail in metal tooling molds.

very much like plastic injection molding... only with ... metal... ; )

 

[scifiwolf]

I think I said aluminum back when. If zamak is being explored, I’m all for that instead. I don’t mind the metal of my Denix, to be honest. You guys know the metalwork and ins and outs much better, I trust you’d use a good alloy if going that route.


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[Field Marshall]

the shrinkage is all known and is accounted for in the mold making process, along with cooling times .... my mold maker will account for that... even with my other casting they are very accurate!!!!

 

[Solo]

This is very exciting news! I'd be in for a Steel one unless Zamak is definitely a go. And however it is configured for easy electronics conversion. Put me on the list!

 

[NeoRutty]

You can add me to the list... Steel...(no front sight, removable magazine plate, swing safety only)

 

[Captcha]

Hey Scott, I know you stopped the list, but I'm very interested to buy one or to be on the list when it's possible. / Steel version (no fs, removable mag plate, swing safety only) Thank you

 

[Norcal88]

I would love a Steel one unless Zamak is definitely a go all depending on price

 

[Field Marshall]

Has anyone tried to slide mgc stuff into a real c96???

 

[Dann]

I'm not sure, but I think I read that even the MGC is a little oversized when compared to a real C96.

But don't quote me on that!

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[Field Marshall]

First things first,,,, im need to figure out what mech we can use............ going to try and use what the mgc did as a start. It seems to function similar to the real mauser

 

[kpax]

^^^ Sweet...