DC-15x Question

[mlinetzky]

I'm building a DC-15x this summer and I've seen people use MG-42s, but I can't afford a real one. Will this work? Master weapon builders please share your 2 cents!

 

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[shdwtrpr13]

now I'm not a master builder, nor do I know 2 licks about this company but....if what I see in those pictures is right that looks like it has a fair bit of detail. though may be a good choice. one of the Vets should chime in before you purchase though.

[EnigmaEngine]

I would avoid them. http://thefordreport.com/2012/11/concerning-cushman-custom-creations/

[mlinetzky]

Thank you so much!!! For sure not ordering it now. What do you suggest I use for the back end and stock? Just wood?

[NegativeEleven]

There's many threads on the 501st forum where people complain about the quality of CushmanCreations or say that they mailed a check and never heard back from them.

 

As for building it yourself, check out Gaunt's thread http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=11793. There's pictures of my DC-15x build and his DLT-19 build. Unfortunately, neither is done yet.

 

Mine is 3 layers of 3/4" pine. I don't exactly have a template because Silverboyd cut it out as he was cutting out his own DLT body. The DC is different, so I had a lot of free-hand sanding and carving to do. You can find the WOF templates for the MG-42 (although a lot of people will be quick to point out that the DC15 is not exactly built like that) posted several places (hell, I'll just put a link to the one on my webhost) and you'll notice a scale at the bottom. That's one meter, broken up into 10 sections and the small checkered squares are 1cm each. I dropped that image in Adobe Illustrator and scaled it till it matched, so I could quickly reference the sizes.

 

[4505Marcel]

I would suggest you take a look at my build thread, on the DC. The MG really is different and no good as a base in my eyes. The stock and main body shape will work, but the barrel is not the same at all, neither are the main body greblies. I would go completely from scratch mate and get it right.

Glad to help along the way