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Matsuo
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 Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:31 pm Post subject: PKD Magnum |
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Been a while since I've posted. Figured I'd drop in and share a recent build I did for a buddy of mine.
It ts a Doppelganger PKD Magnum, great kit from Rick as usual.
The build may seem un-remarkable at first but the truth is that this kit came to me already built and painted. It seemed a little worse for wear and the paint was somewhat thick on it obliterating some of the subtle engraving. I had no choice but to completely strip the piece and start over, no small feat in itself.
Also my hatred of glue is legendary so I broke all the bonded joints and replaced them with screws and locator pins.
The grips had a bad offset so I pulled the threaded studs, filled the holes, re drilled and pressed them back in.
The trigger guard was shrunk a bit, I did a bit of fitting and re fitting to make it look right (by my reckoning) and fastened it with screws.
I re wired the LED's and made it so the 'mag' that holds them is held in with a screw.
I drilled and tapped cross pins for the triggers so they would move, I'm still trying to work out a spring loaded mech for them, but theres not a lot of room to work with in there. If for nothing else even if they cant be spring loaded I like to have my triggers float free so they stand less a chance of being broken.
The grips are frosty so short of replacing them theres not a lot I can do.
The colors are worldcon inspired, I wanted it subtle, not too flashy
So here you go... Just so you know I'm not all Pulse Rifles and Galactica blasters. 
Thanks for looking hope everyone is well!
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Staar
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| Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:04 pm Post subject: Re: PKD Magnum |
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A really perfect build mate. Hard to believe that its not steel. You have done a magnificent job and I'm grateful to you for sharing...
Bravo
Regards
MARK
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andy
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Matt you are a Master. So how much do you charge to build a PKD? That thing is awesome.
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Matsuo
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Thanks!
I buid them so infrequently I never really set a price.
I'll have to think about it.
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Gaff87
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| Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:32 am Post subject: |
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Matt, that is insane!
Love seeing your work.
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Nexus6
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| Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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A MASTERFUL job, as usual. 
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jfuste
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Thinking about sending you my two kits to be mounted and painted so well! Wow!
Great job!
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phase pistol
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That's a sweet build, Matt! 
Very very nice. I like it. 
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Mr_Creepy
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| Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Absolutely gorgeous rebuild Matt!
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Matt, nobody thought for a sec. that you were a one trick pony (Pulse rifle ). Sharp build, clean line and great paint  |
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