WIP 3D Printed Mal Pistol Kit

[darkev2]

Well after having this kit in the stash for a while (since I brought it from rgriesbeck ) I figured I would put it together. I have a few "resin" kits of the pistol and one thing I noticed is that this version is a bit "narrower" then any of the other kits I have. So given this issue my goal is to widen the thing to the appropriate size of my other kits. Before I show some pictures of my first efforts a quick shout out to Sean a fellow RPF member who provided me a Literal "TON" of reference pictures including some much needed measurements of the piece. Once Again THANK YOU Sean!!!

So here is my work so far; minor clean up and the first cut of the sheet stock I'm using to get the "grip core" up to the measurements seen in the pictures Sean sent me;



The stock insert will most likely have to be repeated throughout the pistol's construction; up to and including the barrel. To add to the fun I'm also thinking about using the real trigger and hammer that I purchased from an online gun parts dealer. By the way the metal parts came from the same gun (Taurus Model 85) that was used as the base for the real stunt pistol and I got both for less then $10.00 including shipping.

More to come as I progress!!!

 

[Sean]

Well after having this kit in the stash for a while (since I brought it from rgriesbeck ) I figured I would put it together. I have a few "resin" kits of the pistol and one thing I noticed is that this version is a bit "narrower" then any of the other kits I have. So given this issue my goal is to widen the thing to the appropriate size of my other kits. Before I show some pictures of my first efforts a quick shout out to Sean a fellow RPF member who provided me a Literal "TON" of reference pictures including some much needed measurements of the piece. Once Again THANK YOU Sean!!!

So here is my work so far; minor clean up and the first cut of the sheet stock I'm using to get the "grip core" up to the measurements seen in the pictures Sean sent me;

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The stock insert will most likely have to be repeated throughout the pistol's construction; up to and including the barrel. To add to the fun I'm also thinking about using the real trigger and hammer that I purchased from an online gun parts dealer. By the way the metal parts came from the same gun (Taurus Model 85) that was used as the base for the real stunt pistol and I got both for less then $10.00 including shipping.

More to come as I progress!!!

Aw shucks you made me blush.:$ your more than welcome my friend. but the files were not mine and if I could remember who they belonged to I would give them a shout out. they use to be on photofruket for everyone. but we know were that went.

good start man. keep em coming...:thumbsup

 

[darkev2]

Minor update today, the sheet stock has been glued in place to the "left" side of the rear of the pistol and now the trimming/shaping of that stock has begun. I'm using the same technique I used on the holster I built for the BSG S-01 Holster; pilot holes and then connecting the dots and then a ton of sanding. The fun part is going to be grinding out the sheet stock for the spaces for the hammer and trigger without "messing" up the left side of the piece. Oh, Joy!!!



More to come.

 

[Sean]

Minor update today, the sheet stock has been glued in place to the "left" side of the rear of the pistol and now the trimming/shaping of that stock has begun. I'm using the same technique I used on the holster I built for the BSG S-01 Holster; pilot holes and then connecting the dots and then a ton of sanding. The fun part is going to be grinding out the sheet stock for the spaces for the hammer and trigger without "messing" up the left side of the piece. Oh, Joy!!!

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More to come.

Hey bro. the hard part will be the hammer and trigger. I have also bought a real world hammer and trigger set of the actual gun. for another mal pistol I have. built a test platform to get an idea of what It would take to get them working. the holes for the hammer and trigger pin have to be positioned just perfect. or you will get one pull and click out of the trigger and hammer and then the return action of both will fail If its not aligned.


Just trying to give you a heads up of what your In for...:thumbsup

 

[darkev2]

Looking now for an internal diagram for a Taurus Model 85. Failing the search or if I can't get a working single action movement out of the parts I will just mock up some springs so that the parts will return to their "initial" positions after being pulled. It's essentially the same thing I did for the Trigger of my BSG S-01 Blaster a while back. Net skills don't fail me now!!

 

[darkev2]

I took advantage of a cold Western NY afternoon after some family and house errands to get some cutting and "gutting" work done on the pistol. I'm trying to make as much interior room as possible (still need to make the space a bit bigger) for the Taurus 85 pistol parts I purchased. Once again the Dremel and its attachments are critical to this process; BEST Money I ever spent. After I get the interior cleared out I will step back for a second and mock up the parts movement on some hard thick stock. But until then take a look at the pictures I've attached;



As always comments and suggestions are surely welcome!!! More to come!!!

 

[Sean]

Couldn't find a blow up chart that fit the bill. maybe this will be some help

 

[darkev2]

Looks like I'm going to be using the router tool for a little while longer! Thanks for the picture, My Friend!!!

 

[darkev2]

Minor update today. I was working on the Hammer and Trigger parts last night. The work on the body has left enough room for the metal parts and even though I have a lot more cutting to do the parts fit rather nicely with enough play to move freely when the "pivot points" are marked and pinned. I also took the first step in "cutting" the hammer "flat'. It surely wasn't a perfect cut, but that's the reason I purchased the metal "grinding bits for the Dremel . Here are some pictures;



I'm trying to follow the process I saw in this video;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXpEUEaJZkI Hopefully I'm up to it!!!

As always comments and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome!!!

 

[darkev2]

Minor Update today. After following the work shown in the video I linked yesterday the work on the "hammer" went over quicker then I thought. Take a look;



Now to use these parts on the sheet stock their laying on to work out the trigger action for the piece. If I can't get a working single action movement then I'm going to just mount the parts and add springs to at least get them to move when handled and released.

More to come!!!