Man it's been a while since I've posted on this forum. Lots of stuff has happened since my last post, and I wanted to share something specific with you guys and gals. A long time ago I got some awesome 3D Mauser files from @rogerrabt and I've been working on them on and off for about a year. They're off of his actual M30, so they're supper accurate. Even the internals are there so this will be a fully functioning replica. But the M30 isn't the same thing as the Wartime / MGC model. Here's a great link to the Mauser C96's production history and variations: http://askmisterscience.com/1896mauserbackup/id.htm Thanks to @scottjua for giving me that link.
Anyway, with that website for reference I began remodeling the M30 files in blender. I've changed a few things, like removing the step in the barrel, and the height of the bottom milling recession on the back of the lower frame. I've also been working on the lanyard ring, as it's not the same direction on the Wartime commercial.
I've done some modifications by myself but I'm not sure what else I need to do. There are a few more things I know I need to change, which I'll get to in a little bit. Bottom line is, I need to know what else to modify. Here are a few I am aware of
Barrel Length
Finish the lanyard ring
Actual measurements of the lower frame milling recession
All trademarks and correct fonts for everything
Correct Sight marker lengths
Number of lines on the grips (not sure how many, I think it's 30 or 36) but I might just replace the grips with wooden ones anyway
Hammer size / shape?
If you guys know anything else that needs to be changed to match the Wartime commercial it would be GREATLY appreciated. Hopefully when I'm done this'll be one of the most accurate Mauser models out there. I even see a run in the future, but I have no idea how that would work. So I have a few questions before I open this discussion up.
Would you all rather have an MGC replica or a Wartime commercial replica? Would there be a need for both when making ANH / ESB / ROTJ replicas? Would any of y'all be willing to contribute if I were to ask rogerrabt to make the files public? (They're not mine to give out) I would want to make the files public for everyone once they're done. What are the most accurate 3D files for ANH / ESB / ROTJ builds out there? I know @chubsANDdoggers makes some but he hasn't gotten back to me about my interest in buying them.
Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. Let's get this thing done!
Anyway, with that website for reference I began remodeling the M30 files in blender. I've changed a few things, like removing the step in the barrel, and the height of the bottom milling recession on the back of the lower frame. I've also been working on the lanyard ring, as it's not the same direction on the Wartime commercial.
I've done some modifications by myself but I'm not sure what else I need to do. There are a few more things I know I need to change, which I'll get to in a little bit. Bottom line is, I need to know what else to modify. Here are a few I am aware of
Barrel Length
Finish the lanyard ring
Actual measurements of the lower frame milling recession
All trademarks and correct fonts for everything
Correct Sight marker lengths
Number of lines on the grips (not sure how many, I think it's 30 or 36) but I might just replace the grips with wooden ones anyway
Hammer size / shape?
If you guys know anything else that needs to be changed to match the Wartime commercial it would be GREATLY appreciated. Hopefully when I'm done this'll be one of the most accurate Mauser models out there. I even see a run in the future, but I have no idea how that would work. So I have a few questions before I open this discussion up.
Would you all rather have an MGC replica or a Wartime commercial replica? Would there be a need for both when making ANH / ESB / ROTJ replicas? Would any of y'all be willing to contribute if I were to ask rogerrabt to make the files public? (They're not mine to give out) I would want to make the files public for everyone once they're done. What are the most accurate 3D files for ANH / ESB / ROTJ builds out there? I know @chubsANDdoggers makes some but he hasn't gotten back to me about my interest in buying them.
Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. Let's get this thing done!
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