Metal M38 replica scope
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Lukesfather
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Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
did you recive it yet , so you can say something about the finish/accuracy or did you just order ?
been looking for a metal 1942 scope for a while without breaking the bank , and just about seems impossible these days with most going for 400 or more on ebay
did you recive it yet , so you can say something about the finish/accuracy or did you just order ?
been looking for a metal 1942 scope for a while without breaking the bank , and just about seems impossible these days with most going for 400 or more on ebay
Lichtbringer
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Casting - yes. Machining - not so much (for a proffesional that knows what he does).
But it´s a little bit more expensive, roughly x3. If i guesstimate he used a 35mm dia and 150mm long piece of round stock, it would be around 5-6€ in alu and around 16-17€ for brass (and 55€ for real bronze). The prices are if you order exactly these small quantity, if ordered via a company that orders much more over a year, the prices go down noticeable.
But it´s a little bit more expensive, roughly x3. If i guesstimate he used a 35mm dia and 150mm long piece of round stock, it would be around 5-6€ in alu and around 16-17€ for brass (and 55€ for real bronze). The prices are if you order exactly these small quantity, if ordered via a company that orders much more over a year, the prices go down noticeable.
newmagrathea
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This seems like a good candidate for brass electroplating.
I think Michael is right, probably came down to cost. When I order aluminum I buy 10 or 12 feet at a time, when I order brass I order by the inch. A foot of 1.5" round 6061 (extruded) aluminum is $8, a foot of the same size in brass is $65. So it would push the cost towards the price of a real one. Ill let everyone know once I get it and what my thoughts are. I figured its a decent price for a metal replica and not that much more than resin/ cold cast ones.
Looks like most of these pieces were made on a lathe. I messaged the guy asking if he would ever make one in brass
(I would change the lenses to glass then call this perfect)
Looks like most of these pieces were made on a lathe. I messaged the guy asking if he would ever make one in brass
(I would change the lenses to glass then call this perfect)For someone experienced? Sure.
For an amateur there is a definite learning curve to brass that aluminium doesn't have.
Lichtbringer
Master Member
I don´t really agree.
If you have no experience and buy a lathe, so being a absolute beginner, you need to be carefull and get experience with both to get good results. Or maybe you know a experienced person that can train you, but if he can train you on both materials.
Most people prefer working on brass with "dull" toolsbits, esspecially when drilling to avoid the sharp drill from biting. I just use standard drills (mill, drillpress, lathe), you jazt have to get used on it. For turning brass i prefer the extra sharp indexeable tips for alu, but for parting it i go with a indexeable tip for steel with no aggressive angle.
It all comes down to what you tried and what works good for you and your machines (different sizes and different rigid).
Also going to buy this, thanks for posting, great price.
Lukesfather
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Have been checking since christmas , and all but one ( that i bought for 150
) have been going for around 300 euros , as far as i have seen at least , think i will have to order one of these
Thank you for posting this! I bought one and it arrived in the mail today. I have yet to open it, but I'll post again once I do. I purchased an airsoft Sterling Submachine Gun from Evike. After all these years of hemming and hawing about building an E-ll for my Luke ANH costume, I finally bit the bullet.
I contacted the seller and he is sending a replacement part. Seems like he will stand behind his items.
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