Unable to get a chassis in NZ so f*ck it I am CADing my own one. Once I am happy with the 3d printed one I will get it CNC'd in China. (Purple = carbon fibre) Yellow = aliminium Attachment 254051Attachment 254052Attachment 254053Attachment 254054
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Unable to get a chassis in NZ so f*ck it I am CADing my own one. Once I am happy with the 3d printed one I will get it CNC'd in China. (Purple = carbon fibre) Yellow = aliminium Attachment 254051Attachment 254052Attachment 254053Attachment 254054
If anyone has suggestions on improvements / changes I am all ears
Why not talk to @robhughes-games at HG precision about getting the cnc work done?
Because usually no one in NZ is interested in one offs, and China is way cheaper and will do one off pieces.Quote:
Originally Posted by makka
I'd really need to see an assembled mock-up to make any comment, and preferably with an action sitting in it. The dimensions would also be informative.
Where is the ar-15 pistol grip?
Do you have a picture of the action?
So what is the story? Are the May actions exactly like Barnard used to be ? Or they are a different kind of a horse?
They are a swap in replacement externally for a Barnard P, sorry only link I have is, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...64202306087539.Quote:
Originally Posted by Friwi
"Ar15 pistol grip" I am a bit concerned I dont send the Police into a fit at the moment if I mention such so I will have a grip but will probably CAD and 3d print my own one.
Well I'd just like to say .....
If this actually happens , then it's next level in my opinion and I seriously " take my hat off" to you .
Is there a way of contacting Mr May? You can pm me if you want . Thanks.
This is what Ive found out via another forum, not sure if its true or not tho
Same footprint and diameter as Barnard P - drop in for most chassis/stocks
Same barrel thread & dimensions as Barnard P
Remington trigger hanger, BYO trigger
Interchangeable bolt faces
Tikka extractor
Black Nitride finish
Bolt release lever, allows for direct bolt extraction
Fixes several Barnard problems, eg primary extraction
Length adjustable firing pin
"Remington trigger hanger, BYO trigger" yesQuote:
Originally Posted by striker
He's supplying me with a trigger and a scope rail, The scope I have is a Golden Eagle. I have a 32inch 1:12 truflight palma barrel set aside for me by Mike Collins.
"Interchangeable bolt faces" I like this feature, I might try F class at some point.
The chinese will likely not be interested in "firearms parts"
NZ customs will likely not be impressed either...
You will want to have your paperwork done...
As for feedback on the actual design. cool project! and very good start.
My suggestion would be to detail both the action and the stock more, making sure you have not forgotten anything. then "test" with the 3d printed parts to make sure everything fits (which you are already doing), and most importantly works/feels as you have intended it, before you manufacture it out of aluminium. Seems you are on the right track.
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Originally Posted by Friwi
done.
It is a pile of machined parts, not a rifle, not assembled.Quote:
Originally Posted by STC
NZ customs - I have applied for a permit to import, which the Police say I may not need.
I dont appear to have any options. Mik Dolphin has retired so I cant buy a FTR chassis off him and Ive been emailing around NZ and no one has anything suitable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ground Control
Sounds like you are all sorted then!Quote:
Originally Posted by ssj
Most chinese manufacturers will want to know what the parts are intended for. You will want to be prepared to answer that question.
@ssj so has Dolphin closed? There must be parts around? I think Barnard was the agent, but that's probably no help.
I have one of their stocks and a bipod as well good bit of gear
If you are interested in an Elesio tube stock,message me. Its a Barnard one.Quote:
Originally Posted by ssj
yes Barnard seems MIA.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnd
I emailed Mik Dolphin and he said he had semi-retired and had not made and stocks since Dec23. He is in negotiation to sell the drawings/CAD so one may well be available at some point again.
I'll continue CADing my own one and getting the bits CNC'd. Ive done it before via China and I have not been disappointed so far.
So police permit to import. Um, long winded with lots of back and forth.
If you do want to import make sure every single part is listed which when its a prototype is hard :/
First full mock up incl joystick bipod. Barrel is only 27inches and not 32 inches as my printer wont do any longer.Attachment 255847Attachment 255848Attachment 255849Attachment 255850Attachment 255851Attachment 255852Attachment 255853Quote:
Originally Posted by 6x47
Good few hours of design and printing time gone into that. Are you going to build the bipod as well?
Hi, yes I have some spare time over winter.
The lower part excl the joystick "block" is being CNC'd for me at present. Not sure about the joystick block as yet as there is a lot of moment in that vertical distance. So I am wondering on a mk2.
The May action & barrel wont be with me until September, so maybe Xmas if I am lucky.
Bipod minus joystick. Attachment 256050
My one comment about the stock design is that cheekpiece appears to be a bit far back. How does it feel laying behind it?
Yes, it is a bit far back but the scope can come back quite a way 30~40mm. From using the Millenium to remove the bolt the cheekpiece has to be removed first which is annoying, I am trying to avoid that as the bolt has to come out every time you exit the mound and then you have to reset it when you get back on. I can also extend the cheek rest forward.
Yeh, that's why some TR rifles have hinged cheekpieces that flip out of the way. The other alternative is to slot the front part of the cheekpiece just enough to allow the bolt fully back. My old McMillan with the Millennium in it was modified like that to avoid having to lift the cheekpiece out.
It could have a hollow in it so the bolt goes up into it then forward into the breech (once more dear friends).Quote:
Originally Posted by 6x47
You can always ask mate. I do one offs. Depending on length of your parts I may be limited on my machine.Quote:
Originally Posted by makka
Attachment 256934 bipod assembled
Very impressive
I will get back to you when some of the stuff I am working on is ready. eg Enfieldno4 scope mount.Quote:
Originally Posted by robhughes-games
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Yep easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by ssj
Joystick.... Attachment 257775Attachment 257776Attachment 257777
What are those parts?Quote:
Originally Posted by ssj
I think they are the parts to make up something like a Seb joypod.
