thank you! :thumbsup
I'm hoping to have nearly all the parts in the next few weeks (short of the booster). But here's the thing. I have a vintage emitter/BP and what I understand is a Roman's adapter cone - which doesn't fit. Not sure if the balance pipe is not quite the normal shape, or what - does anyone have any advice on getting the cone to fit in the emitter?
I had to sand my romans adaptor down a little [emoji106]. Remember it’s a pressure fit, so you want it to feel juuuuust the tiniest smidge too big. Pop it in your freezer, then drop it in the BP.
Thanks @Veektohr. I tried the freezer thing (science background!) but it still didn't fit. What did you use to sand it?
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Here's a break up of all the vintage parts involved and their origin in the real world
Chaïm
Hi Sam,
Welcome aboard ... my own OB1 ANH is still in pieces ... and I have a male converted into female balance pipe so it's slightly off in dimensions and my grenade is quite different from most shapewise and as seen in the Mechanismo book ... so perhaps members who have put theirs together @teecrooz, @russellsch etcetera with the most accurate parts could chime in and give you some more accurate measurements. Also @russrep just joined this forum again and he did a run of parts in the past based on real parts ... perhaps he can provide you some measurements or @parfaitelumiere he is also quite knowledgeable and a machinist of certain parts himself
Chaïm
Afternoon all, I think I posted in the wrong “real parts” group earlier so thanks to @Sym-Cha for the redirect.
Fantastic builds here; very inspiring how you’ve all managed to get this stuff together.
I’m working on my own and it’s coming along, slowly but surely. figured I’d join in on the fun and document my progress. Need to get the AS wheel chromed and obviously still need a balance pipe and booster, as I know many do. But if anyone has any leads, please let me know! Cheers!
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You can still send it to me if you want a illusive finish on it, I can charge only a small amount for it, the most expensive will b shipping cost.
Looks great Russell!!