I've got about 40 mates that still have most of their old sharp gear And some of us are here already

I considered that kind of approach but wasn't sure if that would strip back both layers of paint.

Metalwork Anything genuine metal I wire wooled to dull down the top coat and then went at all the leading edges round the reciever, fore and rear sigh...

Any recommendations of reputable pitch fork suppliers? OK, so I wasn't going to, but now I am. Stabsafe Pitchfork building will being in the new yea...

Good point.

Yes, I won't be hitting it with anything ! I do think the wood needs a little wearing in, but more gentle approch is needed I think. Some of the ...

Fair point. The wood is actually plastic so I figure a dremmel might be the way to go, but you are all right, it needs some wear.

Resurrecting an old post, but I now have the same issue and I can't work out exactly where to mount a washer to make the catch protrude any further in...

Feedback would be great, and I've just noticed it still has "Made in China" written on it. Crap !

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Here's a look at the results of today's efforts. Next steps are to fix the mag catch and try and make the plastic lower and handle grips look a bit m...

I did read another thread that mentioned that, but taking it apart today I can't work out where to put a washer to push the retaining clip into place....

So having f*cked up my new MP40 amd made it unreturnable, I am now finding that the magazine clip isn't functioning very well and given a proper shake...

After adding a little gun oil it looks just like the real post war one. That seems to be the key to stepping the realistic look up a notch. My exper...

Personally I was planning on a 100% civvy look. Pitchfork jokes asside, I can manage a perfectly reasonable Gillie/Gamekeeper outfit, and given we ar...

Did you take it apart to nitromors it ? I've only ever used that stuff on old victorian fireplaces and doors. I've never tried to do anything precis...

Well when you say "you're" making a replica, it would be more accurate to say I'm funding the construction of a replica which will be made b...

Awesome - thanks for the direction. I assume from the last comment that the SMLE mag will fit in the trigger guard housing of a No.4 ? They do loo...