review on crushmans mg-34
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Cushmans makes styrene vacuform molds of guns. The clam shell mold can be trimmed and placed over a length of pvc or over an airsoft body. The details are very soft and leave something to be desired upon close inspection but at a distance look pretty good. I bought an MG-34 mold and have never done a damn thing with it because I wasn't happy with it. I think you'd be much more happy making a gun from pvc and wood if you have the ability.
WhiteCommando
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Here is a Cushman DC-15 that is now sold through Cushman Paintball.
I made the prototype out of PVC and MDF. He makes copies. I think they look good. I also used to make DC-15s with MG-34 receivers and PVC. This new version looks better though PVC is now copied. Some say they are soft, but I believe they are only as good looking as the owner makes them look.
I believe I made them look good.
John
I made the prototype out of PVC and MDF. He makes copies. I think they look good. I also used to make DC-15s with MG-34 receivers and PVC. This new version looks better though PVC is now copied. Some say they are soft, but I believe they are only as good looking as the owner makes them look.
I believe I made them look good.
John
freakengine
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Avoid the cushman MG-34 at all costs. You'd be better off giving your money to the homeless. The details are way wayyyyyyy softer than the DC15 pictured. It'd be great if someone would vac nice pulls at this price, but it just isn't happening.
About a year and a half ago, I bought the completed Cushman MG-34 with the bipod. Even though it was supposed to be "finished", it really took a LOT of work to redo (body filler, sanding, painting, weathering, etc.). I definately was disappointed when I first saw it. After all the work, it came out good enough for trooping and I was asked many times if it was a real gun (believe it or not), however the viewing distance was about 8 ft.
One good point is that it is VERY light weight for trooping and transport. Another good point was that Cushman was good to deal with and I got the MG-34 when promised.
I have replaced it with the far more accurate Hyperfirm MG-34, which itself required a LOT of work to get accurate and looking good, up close. I probably put over four times the money, and time, into preparing the Hyperfirm than I did into the Cushman.
It really depends on what you are after. I think the Cushman was about $140 and the Hyperfirm was just over $600.
One good point is that it is VERY light weight for trooping and transport. Another good point was that Cushman was good to deal with and I got the MG-34 when promised.
I have replaced it with the far more accurate Hyperfirm MG-34, which itself required a LOT of work to get accurate and looking good, up close. I probably put over four times the money, and time, into preparing the Hyperfirm than I did into the Cushman.
It really depends on what you are after. I think the Cushman was about $140 and the Hyperfirm was just over $600.
My review is above. I'll never build mine if anyone wants to contact me. I'll let it go cheap. It looks like what you see in the very first picture in the first post.
robstyle
Master Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ddocvjm @ Jan 15 2007, 10:44 PM) [snapback]1398254[/snapback]</div>
You paid $600.00 for a hyperfirm MG34 and it needed work?
Just out of curiosity, when was this and from whom?
That doesnt sound right but I havent been in that mix for the better part of a year now.
You paid $600.00 for a hyperfirm MG34 and it needed work?
Just out of curiosity, when was this and from whom?
That doesnt sound right but I havent been in that mix for the better part of a year now.
Bountyhunter Niko
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It to was in your seat about 6 monthes ago. I decided not to buy one because of this thread over on the MEPD –
http://www.mepd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1043
Even though I lack skills and equipment – I’m decided to make my own.
Good Luck.
http://www.mepd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1043
Even though I lack skills and equipment – I’m decided to make my own.
Good Luck.
WhiteCommando
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As said, that DC-15 is made by Cushman. Before I built the DC prototype master, I used Cushman's MG-34 receiver to make DC-15s. The front was PVC and wood dowels.
Like this (Yep, a Cushman MG-34 receiver)...
$50 for an MG-34 kit is not expensive. Especially if you are using it as a trooping weapon. They are light and look good at a distance as close as 18" inches.
So, why is everyone throwing Cushman under the bus?
He does not come here, so he can't defend himself. So, I guess I will.
If you want a perfect FAKE Ray Gun, get a resin or hyperfirm copy of a real MG-34 and pay out the wazoo for it.
AND the PVC DC does not hold a candle to the Cushman DC.
O.K. start to chew.
Later,
John
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(freakengine @ Jan 16 2007, 05:00 AM) [snapback]1398211[/snapback]</div>
Like this (Yep, a Cushman MG-34 receiver)...
$50 for an MG-34 kit is not expensive. Especially if you are using it as a trooping weapon. They are light and look good at a distance as close as 18" inches.
So, why is everyone throwing Cushman under the bus?
He does not come here, so he can't defend himself. So, I guess I will.
If you want a perfect FAKE Ray Gun, get a resin or hyperfirm copy of a real MG-34 and pay out the wazoo for it.
AND the PVC DC does not hold a candle to the Cushman DC.
O.K. start to chew.
Later,
John
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freakengine
Well-Known Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(WhiteCommando @ Jan 18 2007, 02:48 PM) [snapback]1400179[/snapback]</div>
Because one look at the receiver on your prop reveals a VERY soft pull. No offense, the rest of your prop weapon looks great, but I stand by my estimation that a couple of bad pulls of an MG34 aren't worth the money, even if the price is relatively low. What's great about your prop is the extra work you added to make it look good. The extra details distract your eye from the receiver, but the receiver still looks like an MG34 wrapped in saran wrap then painted. The basic shape is there, but the details are missing.
If you like it, and it suits your needs, more power to you. I will say, however, that if Cushman posted larger pics on their site, there'd be fewer upset customers.
Because one look at the receiver on your prop reveals a VERY soft pull. No offense, the rest of your prop weapon looks great, but I stand by my estimation that a couple of bad pulls of an MG34 aren't worth the money, even if the price is relatively low. What's great about your prop is the extra work you added to make it look good. The extra details distract your eye from the receiver, but the receiver still looks like an MG34 wrapped in saran wrap then painted. The basic shape is there, but the details are missing.
If you like it, and it suits your needs, more power to you. I will say, however, that if Cushman posted larger pics on their site, there'd be fewer upset customers.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(motman241 @ Jan 18 2007, 10:33 PM) [snapback]1400458[/snapback]</div>
Howso?
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WhiteCommando, how long have you been visiting the prop forum here at The RPF? You've been a member for over a year. Don't you know what a good scratch builder is capable of yet?
Howso?
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WhiteCommando, how long have you been visiting the prop forum here at The RPF? You've been a member for over a year. Don't you know what a good scratch builder is capable of yet?
WhiteCommando
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I appreciate the compliments. We all just have to figure out what our needs are (and how much we can afford). I am also just saying there is a need for MG-34s by troopers that do not cost several hundred dollars. I do care about quality as well, but that being said, I also think that there are TKs trooping with Kenner toy blasters that would just look better, with the Cushman option.
That is what it is, an option. Some guys can afford Hyperfirms and resin MG-34s... many can't. I believe he is filling a need, and he does not pretend to say these are the "IT" option for troops. The kit is $50 bucks.
As for me...
Yes, I have been around for a year... here at the RPF. But I have been doing SW costumes for going on 5 years and I do know that people are capable of making great things with PVC and MDF. I have learned how to make stuff myself. I made my first DC-15 out of a Cushman MG-34 receiver and PVC 18 months ago...
As well as this 6 months ago...
And Cushman is making these from it...
AND when I was saying PVC doesn't hold a candle to it... I was comparing my first scratchbuilt to the 2nd version (the one being replicated by Cushman).
Later,
John
That is what it is, an option. Some guys can afford Hyperfirms and resin MG-34s... many can't. I believe he is filling a need, and he does not pretend to say these are the "IT" option for troops. The kit is $50 bucks.
As for me...
Yes, I have been around for a year... here at the RPF. But I have been doing SW costumes for going on 5 years and I do know that people are capable of making great things with PVC and MDF. I have learned how to make stuff myself. I made my first DC-15 out of a Cushman MG-34 receiver and PVC 18 months ago...
As well as this 6 months ago...
And Cushman is making these from it...
AND when I was saying PVC doesn't hold a candle to it... I was comparing my first scratchbuilt to the 2nd version (the one being replicated by Cushman).
Later,
John
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