Thread: I said I wouldn't do it,but I couldn't resist.
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Old February 24th, 2005
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Re: I said I wouldn't do it,but I couldn't resist.
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Chris,Glad you like it.I tried using paint that was made for plastic ,bad idea. That kind of paint contains acetone to make it bond to plastics but fiberglass doesn't seem to like it .The brand of primer is duplicolor high build primer(autozone).I primed it real good and then used 600grit sandpaper and wet sanded it.I used the same brand clear coat and it's kind of soft.A barrel plug was installed 9" from rear end of the barrel and I filled the end with epoxy/microballon/glass fibers,Then I machined the spot for the trigger mech.The screws for the handle go thru the ti tube into the epoxy. I was going to wait to get the plasma cutter to cut the line release but i'm going to grind it into shape.If your going to use Jbl track on your hybrid ditch the adhesive and use 5 minute epoxy.I thought the track was on good and all of a sudden the back end came off. I used 5 minute epoxy and almost goofed on that too.It really helps to have a second pair of hands.I'm thinking of making another muzzle with a different band holes but I could just build another gun completely.Does mass have anything to do with weight or just size/surface area?The gun weighs 4.5 pounds without shaft and 5 with it.I was trying to figure out the amount of flotation in the barrel.The 2lb foam has the highest flotation off all pour foams at 60 pouds per sqft.If 1sqft=60lbs then .5sqft =30lbs .Does that seem right to you ?Anyway I need to get to the testing phase so I can see if it's balanced right.
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