Home brew MGs for minis

**TalkMonkey** · 11-29-2017 19:02

Hey all you crafty ladies and gents. Looking for some ideas on how you make machine guns for your scratch built minis. Or if one of your planes should happen to take a dive and break one off (heaven forbid!) and you have to replace said gun, what do you use? I am trying my hand at scratch building and the guns are posing a problem. I know I can order some from Shapeways or similar outlets, but I was wondering if any of you “do-it-yourself-ers” had some pro tips for me? Thanks so much everyone for all the great contributions to this site. You all are such an inspiration to me!

**Caveman** · 11-29-2017 21:17

Hi Nick, I use a micro-bit drill to tap small holes in the desired location. Then, I cut a staple to the appropriate length and use Super Glue to secure it. Once it's dry I paint it a gun metal.

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**Rebel** · 11-30-2017 01:18

Much the same as dave above but I use brass bar.

**TalkMonkey** · 11-30-2017 09:26

Any thoughts for scarf ring mounted MGs in the WWI arena? Thanks for the ideas guys!

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 11-30-2017 11:29

Shapeways.

Originally Posted by TalkMonkey

Any thoughts for scarf ring mounted MGs in the WWI arena? Thanks for the ideas guys!

**TalkMonkey** · 11-30-2017 11:44

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Shapeways.

Dang, no scratch built options to put forth?

**Teaticket** · 11-30-2017 11:46

Originally Posted by TalkMonkey

Any thoughts for scarf ring mounted MGs in the WWI arena? Thanks for the ideas guys!

As Neil said, Shapeways.

Check out the accessories list in the Shapeways Models ..then.. Shapeways planes thread in the hobby section 'HERE'.

**clipper1801** · 11-30-2017 11:49

Hmmm ... the elves and I did a bent wire gun thread a long time ago in a file far away . . . I will try to look it up, I used them on the Zeppies, destroyers and carriers . . .

**TalkMonkey** · 11-30-2017 11:54

Originally Posted by Teaticket

As Neil said, Shapeways.

Check out the accessories list in the Shapeways Models ..then.. Shapeways planes thread in the hobby section 'HERE'.

Thanks Peter, that is a great resource to have! If I can't swing it on my own, then this is a sure-fire source. I do like to try, tho.

**clipper1801** · 11-30-2017 13:10

Hey Nick, just posted a new link on making wire machine guns . . . hope it inspires!

**TalkMonkey** · 11-30-2017 13:17

Originally Posted by clipper1801

Hey Nick, just posted a new link on making wire machine guns . . . hope it inspires!

Checked and replied. Thanks David!!!

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 11-30-2017 14:21

Yes but you do get many for your buck/pound.

Originally Posted by TalkMonkey

Dang, no scratch built options to put forth?

**TalkMonkey** · 11-30-2017 16:58

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Yes but you do get many for your buck/pound.

At a quick glance it looks like I can get each gun for about $0.13 plus the shipping, or more if I want a gunner attached to it. I like the making and problem solving part of the hobby so I will give it a go. If it turns out to be utter rubbish, I will orde from Shapeways. Any other ideas for me?