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| Author: | Fury [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:52 pm ] |
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Hi all, as I save up the cash for my PR I figured I would set about making a screen accurate M240 FT. I have scoured the forums for info and have found out lots , so thanks 
I would however like to know if anybody has a list of all the components required to make this? I have great images of how the PR is assembled from its component parts, is there something similar for the FT? Thanks |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:54 am ] |
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Well, essentially it's a heavily modified M16.... although mine isn't screen accurate, here's a look anyways. 
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| Author: | Fury [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:19 am ] |
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Nice FT man, thanks for posting the pic, does anybody know what the end nozzle is or is this a custom part? |
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| Author: | Cpl Smith [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 4:01 am ] |
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Im in the process of one myself.....Ive searched and searched and cant find anything remotely similar to the tip, so I'm willing to bet its custom, like the handle....btw, the "barrel" is a grenade launcher shroud from an M16, in case you were wondering. Derek |
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| Author: | 101Radioman [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:33 am ] |
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It's actually the handguard from the 203 equiped vesion on the M16. |
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| Author: | SSgt Burton [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:39 am ] |
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The main body is the upper and lower receivers of an M-16- placed front to back. I believe the upper receiver is backwards on the flame thrower in relation to how it would be on an actual M-16. |
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| Author: | Cpl Smith [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:52 pm ] | ||
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101Radioman wrote: It's actually the handguard from the 203 equiped vesion on the M16.
Thats basically what I said 
Derek
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| Author: | Cooter Davis [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:03 pm ] |
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I dont know how accurate Doms flame thrower is there, but the muzzle tip, the black part, looks like a flash suppressor for a m16 with some added bling,to be the lighting flare for the fuel, glued to the underside of it.. |
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| Author: | 101Radioman [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:10 pm ] |
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DUH!! well thats what I get for trying to read after 12hours of looking at security screens. (smacks self in head). |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:19 am ] |
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Cooter Davis wrote: but the muzzle tip, the black part, looks like a flash suppressor for a m16 with some added bling Not really... it's much too big to be a flash suppressor.
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| Author: | CW Mock [ Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:22 pm ] |
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The receiver is from an M16A1 turned backwards. You can get repro semi auto AR/M16A1 receivers still, but the lower is a serial numbered part, and might require some paperwork to cut modify like that. Probably better off just butchering an airsoft. That way no real gun has to die. The front hand guard is the M203 guard from the M16A1 or A2. You can get these, or ones made for the 37mm civilian "flare guns" fairly easy. |
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| Author: | thedustroom [ Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:30 pm ] |
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Anyone have pics of a screen used/accurate version? |
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| Author: | PVB [ Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:26 pm ] |
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thedustroom wrote: Anyone have pics of a screen used/accurate version?
Harry's site?
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| Author: | SSgt Burton [ Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:28 pm ] |
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Best one I could find off the net- 
*Fixed broken pic link.- Phantom Mod |
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| Author: | TS826 [ Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:41 pm ] |
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As far as a parts list, here is what I've gathered: M16A1 upper receiver M16A1 lower receiver M203 handguard Delta ring Ejection port cover assembly Safety selector switch M16A1 bolt catch A1 rear sight assembly w/ Sight adjustment knob |
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| Author: | Russ Krook III [ Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:13 am ] |
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Here's a bunch of images from the archives... http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa19 ... me%20unit/ Russ |
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| Author: | Airborne Mike [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:40 am ] |
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OK, I've been meaning to add to this post, especially after the Nerf vs PR thread. I picked up my M240 last year from Shaw Morgan shawnmorgan13 (at) aol (dot) com for $250 plus shipping. It came assembled and primed. I painted mine Brown Bess (yeah I love that colour, right Dom?  ) with black accents as required. Shawn cast this resin prop from an original screen used flame unit (would love to hear the story on how he got it). This is the Cadillac version of M240 Flame unit. Being resin, it IS not as tough as a some of the PR's I've seen around different con's so you must treat it accordingly. I did let mine sling slip from my shoulder and dropped the flame unit fuel bottle directly on the floor (Ash was there) and it broke at the weak spot, the neck. Fixed it up & carried on partying at All-con. Since then, I got another fuel bottle from Shawn ($50). Oh yes, Shawn fills the inside of the weapon body and fuel bottle with some kind of spray in foam to make it sturdier.
Screen used M240 
Close up of the pistol grip/trigger area 
Flame Unit from Shawn before shipping 
Mike's M240 with new bottle before additional priming & Brown Bess painting 
Here I am with some Arcturan poontang at Dcon 07. Note the "Frost" bag (tnx Darren  ) (oh yes, I'm also carrying my Flame Unit)
Here is a link to my photobucket pics of the M240 Flame Unit. If anyone wants any other closeup pix of my M240, drop me a PM & I will happily send them to you. Mike |
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| Author: | Cpl Smith [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:54 pm ] |
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Mike, youre in that picture? I dont see YOU..hehe Derek |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:42 pm ] |
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Aside from that revolting colour that Mike's flamer was painted with... it's a damn nice kit, worth the money. |
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| Author: | Russ Krook III [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:00 pm ] |
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Mike likes to impress the ladies with the size of his... flamethrower.
Thanks for sharing pics of the screen used one too! Very interesting stuff. Russ |
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| Author: | Hollis DZC [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:23 am ] |
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Niiiiicccccccce pic Mike! Searched it and finally found the flamethrower... 
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| Author: | Bug Stomper [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:29 am ] |
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Mike, Shawn's model of the flame unit is not a cast of an original! His master was constructed from M16/M203 parts and wood (which makes this even more impressive in my eyes). It's definitely the best reproduction out there, but if you compare it closely to the originals you can spot some differences. The most obvious are the shape of the pilot flame housing and the bottom of the tank. Cheers, Stefan |
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| Author: | SSgt Burton [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:39 pm ] |
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Indeed! Here are some work in progress pics of the M240 build: 
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| Author: | Fury [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:19 pm ] |
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Hey thanks to all the people who provided all those great replies full of info. Some really nice stuff there, especially Mikes images of the screen used prop.
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:12 pm ] |
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Can you spot the miniature popsicle sticks on mine? 
Me neither...
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