I got some work done on this today!
First, I unscrewed and cut off the parts I didn't need from the squirt gun. I also measured and cut one of my spare handle templates to fit this smaller flame thrower.
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I then attached the fuel tank, fit the new handle and secured it with three screws, and puttied up the openings. I actually used old Play-Doh as a gap filler first, and then finished the outside with two-part epoxy. I also added two eyelets to the top and a canteen strap I used to have on my PR before upgrading to a Matt Noble strap.
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I still need to finish the top, add a second section of ribbing to the fuel tank, a trigger, and then paint the black bits black. All in all this has cost me less than $20 and hardly weighs anything. I'm really hoping I can get me son to a Con next year for the 30th all kitted out and armed with this!