Hay folks hope ya all well
It's took a while with cost and having time but finally finished( well might add a welder and side arm lol)
Thanks to all here who have helped and have offer help with with advice like Scapey and Osmotic,

Special thanks to my old pal Chef for bouncing ideas off and doing bits like my lamp

And also to Spat man for my BDU'S and to Marcel (Marsattacks) for sorting my headset "Cheers guys"

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SSGT Andy "Rocket Man" Taylor A04/TQ1.0.12139E1
Wee folk carry BIG GUNS

Awesome work ! Looks great ! More pics . Is that a airsoft mg 42 or a deactivated my ? Looks sweet , thanks for sharing

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Cpl Matthew Rendar. M56 smart gun operator. 2nd bat 7th colonial marines "Rendars Raiders "

It's a deac made around 1945 Matt, the gun weights around 13kg on its own, its a 20kg modded carry arm

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SSGT Andy "Rocket Man" Taylor A04/TQ1.0.12139E1
Wee folk carry BIG GUNS

That looks utterly utterly badass!

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MSgt, UKCM 42nd Reg., 1st Batt. : Hadrian's Wall. UKCM

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Outstanding work there. You have gone above and beyond with this build. I honestly can't wait to see it in the flesh as it is just awesome to behold.

wicked job. Well done what a beast.

Nice job marine well worth the wait

Cheers

Coop

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Sgt Dan "Coop" Cooper
A03/TQ1.0.72144E1
UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads

"Civies We are Leaving"

Looks great!
Can you share details on the shoulder Lamp mount?

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Sgt. Frank Peters 'reload' Smartgun Operator
A03/TQ3.0.12136E1 "It will be no picknick!"
AL Colonial Admin. - Sergeant at Arms (SgtA) -- 2020-2022
GERCM - Executive Officer (XO)
UKCM Foreign Legion: The Deviant Dragoons

Impressive.
I'm curious how much you cost in total?.
The more I see the more I like it
Congrats

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“Don’t ask me, man. I just work here.”

Absolutely badass!

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

You look great man!

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Deactivated one eh? That is hard core. And of course beautiful.

What's your barrel like, dude?
Mine's a de-ac too, and my barrel was solid steel rebar... Entire gun was about 28kg IIRC!

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MSgt, UKCM 42nd Reg., 1st Batt. : Hadrian's Wall. UKCM

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Props, cosplay pieces, upcycled ornamentation, and miscellanea;
For the discerning survivor of the apocalypse.
Steve Fletcher : Maker, Scavenger, and Junksmith.
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That's some bar lol....a 1940's MG42 weights in at 11-13 kg with or without the ammo drum
Mine was deactivated by the BIRMINGHAM proof house the barrels wielded in with s split down the middle
Poss from a cutting torch ya can't see it unless you really look

Thanks guys for the great positive comments.. Matt I'll get some pics up for ya soon, and 557 opps I'll send ya a wee pm and how mines put on

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SSGT Andy "Rocket Man" Taylor A04/TQ1.0.12139E1
Wee folk carry BIG GUNS

Here pics from the back for you Matt
I stripped the steadie can vest down to the steel frame and rebuilt it
In the same style as the iiiA


And here's one with its "999" ammo counter and belt

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SSGT Andy "Rocket Man" Taylor A04/TQ1.0.12139E1
Wee folk carry BIG GUNS

Wow, that looks VERY impressive! Nice one!

Harry

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It's builds like this that make me wish we could produce our own (licensed?) book about the Colonial Marines. The next big anniversary for Aliens is on the horizon, do you think we could pitch it??

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Wow awesome stuff! Retro we should just go ahead and make a fan made tech Manuel with the help of all forum members .

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Cpl Matthew Rendar. M56 smart gun operator. 2nd bat 7th colonial marines "Rendars Raiders "

Thanks again guys ,nice comment Retro thanks
And very nice to get such a positive from you Harry "the guy in the know" Awesome

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SSGT Andy "Rocket Man" Taylor A04/TQ1.0.12139E1
Wee folk carry BIG GUNS

Words don't describe the level of your work here! Just awesome man! You've got me tempted to switch from a rifleman to a smartgunner.

Thanks Craig
I will say to you as will other SG gunners on here will agree its a money pit build and will take time its no quick fix, also being physically fit and a strong back is a must ,but if you do really what to go this route gizz a shout and I'll help as much as I can

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SSGT Andy "Rocket Man" Taylor A04/TQ1.0.12139E1
Wee folk carry BIG GUNS

Absolutely top notch man!

Id love to get gunned down by that!

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MSgt Samantha 'Boltie' Watters
Chief Medical Officer, UKCM
1st Batt. 42nd Regiment - Hadrian's Wall

Area 52 Bioweapons division - Amber T. Alien


"Harsh"

Lol Thanks dear

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SSGT Andy "Rocket Man" Taylor A04/TQ1.0.12139E1
Wee folk carry BIG GUNS

Thanks fella, I appreciate that. I've decided to stick to a rifleman for now but may pick your brains on behalf of the brother, who is really keen on lugging 5ft of gun around

Top notch attention to detail. Well done mate. Helmet's off to that build!

Charlie

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