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Say 'ello to my little friend... - crypto - Monday 4-Jul-2011
It started with this.......
![[Image: IMG_2122.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2122.jpg)
And ended with THIS......
![[Image: IMG_2144.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2144.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2135.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2135.jpg)
The main body is pine with greeblies made out of posterboard with super glue soaked into it and pvc pipe.
The barrel of the "beast" is 2 sizes of pvc pipe, a plastic tumbler and 13mm neoprene rubber.
![[Image: IMG_2121-1.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2121-1.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2120.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2120.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2117.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2117.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2115.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2115.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2114.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2114.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2118.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2118.jpg)
For the paint finish I uncoated the the timber on the body of the gun and then coated it with a enamel "hammer" spray paint, then weathered it with silver. The stock and hand grips were stained with a walnut stain and then given 2 coats of clear varnish. Scratches and dents were made with the edge of a metal ruler and then black acrylic paint rubbed into said scratches for a beaten up and used look.
![[Image: IMG_2143.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2143.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2136.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2136.jpg)
The cooling fins were given a coat of gold spray paint and then weathered with black acrylic paint and silver paint.
![[Image: IMG_2137.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2137.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2145.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2145.jpg)
Rear sight is movable.
![[Image: IMG_2140.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2140.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2139.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2139.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2146.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2146.jpg)
This beast ROCKS.........
![[Image: IMG_2147.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2147.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2151.jpg]](http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/martins-bucket/T-21/IMG_2151.jpg)
Cheers........
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - TheWolf - Monday 4-Jul-2011
That is very well done.
What's the weight like? I imagine it's heavy with all that wood....
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - SuperAzza101 - Monday 4-Jul-2011
*jaw drops*
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Beanie - Monday 4-Jul-2011
hi little Friend!!!
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - The Sniper - Monday 4-Jul-2011
HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Phantom - Monday 4-Jul-2011
That is sweeeet mate
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Jimcricket - Monday 4-Jul-2011
that is freakin awsome. seting the bar that little bit higher again i see :P
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Chief - Monday 4-Jul-2011
that is awesome work
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Tirilia - Monday 4-Jul-2011
W - O - W!
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Cutter - Monday 4-Jul-2011
Crypto industries hiring? I think Woodchuck better watch his back!
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Jaggered - Monday 4-Jul-2011
(Monday 4-Jul-2011, 06:44 PM)Cutter Wrote: Crypto industries hiring? I think Woodchuck better watch his back!
...lol for sure.
Awesome work Crypto, very inspiring
Jags
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - muppet - Monday 4-Jul-2011
Saw this in the flesh, and very surprised at how light this is.
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Tachyon - Monday 4-Jul-2011
Your work never ceases to amaze me Martin! High Five!!!
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - badboy - Monday 4-Jul-2011
crypto, ur a deadset freak buddy!!! oh, and your rifle rocks too!
RE: Say 'ello to my little friend... - Dino - Monday 4-Jul-2011
Wow Crypto, you said only just the other day you were thinking about starting the bfg, and its finnished already. And it looks awesome. Looks like I need to spend another few days upgrading mine so it looks up to scratch. Can I get any hints on how you built the cooling fins, and the sights? Well done mate.