M1861 wrote:
I don't want to make empty promises when my own project isn't even fully printed and finished, but the files I'm working on could be adapted to an airsoft MG42 with very little additional work. I'd just need access to that MG or at least some precise measurements to make that happen.
Muzzle brake, bike parts, counterweight and the parts to disguise the trigger grip - all that can be printed locally and there are no issues with shipping cast parts half way across the world.
From what I understand, all the available AEG versions still have a motor in the pistol grip, so we'll have to account for that in the design of the pistol grip cover.
Steadicam mount, the front grip tubing and the rear grip tube will have to be made out of metal.
I will get some more videos of the inner workings. The mounting bracket HAS to be metal to the steady cam vest. The trigger assembly has to have a certain amount of metal. 3-d printing is taking off by leaps and bounds so it is possible to print metal. The trick is to relocate the firing trigger to behind the actual trigger. This is more of a cosmetic mod than anything. But the iconic pieces are metal modifications.
The kicker on motorcycle parts is that parts are no longer available or made after 5 years from date of manufacture typically.
The trigger on mine broke and I had to locally source one and mill down the mounting point and I will have to follow up and hack off the excessive length.
The switch assembly is a resin cast kit. I will look at sourcing some actual parts for that piece so that I can wire in safety and power on ability.