A little more done this weekend.
Top tube is done. Although it will all come apart towards the end for a re polish. I used a potentiometer on the knob for a smooth knob turning experience...lol
New small tube holders are done and shells opened up to fit them. A little filling needs to be done..
New small tubes compared to first try. Not 100% happy with the ends so i will try to do something else for the little blades.
Polished up the magazine base and trigger which exposed some fine marks so they will get cleaned up at the end when i re polish everything. I put the top lever on the trigger so if Rusty decides to add some electronics later the lever can activate a microswitch.
I ended up cutting off the rear section. It was designed too high so it just didnt look right. It also prevents the proper 1/4" thick shelf that goes on top of it from fitting and got in the way of the back of the big tanks that go on the side. Also had to increase the slot size as they were too small.
Next project is the barrel assembly, the one that came with it is way too small and shaped completely wrong and it really needs to be aluminum at this point. Also need to make the big tanks. Just a couple more parts and this puppy will be ready to get some sort of finish , unfortunately the last few parts are going to be a PITA...lol