They're back!

[Reddbecca]

Looking back, over how I started


And what I've managed to do


I'd like to think that I've improved greatly. The problem is I don't know that if I can continue to produce this level of detail. The Sten is a relatively simple design, and I don't know if I can do such a good job with a revolver or another 1911 or anything else like that.

[Ponyboy]

If I could make stuff like that I would make a dozen or so of the STENS and then build a case to make it kind of look like an armory and then hang them all on the wall.

[Reddbecca]

New pictures!









Somebody actually commissioned this one. And it's carrying a price tag of $60.

[motoman]

sounds like to me you now have some primer and powder money. looks nice, Hope they enjoy it.

[Reddbecca]

Time for another one.

[cskimber1911]

Even though it's not a squared barrel, that looks amazing girl, you truly do have a talent that I cannot even grasp.

[wamba]

What's next Red, another pistol, subgun, or maybe branch out & do a shotgun or battle rifle?

[Reddbecca]

I'm planning to do the M79 grenade launcher.

[wamba]

Cool, personally I think almost everybody should have a 40mm grenade launcher.

[Reddbecca]

Here it is.

[ftd]

It looks like the real thing, Redd! Are you also doing ammo for these prizes? Two or three 40mm shells would really set it off. Same for all the others. Way to go.

[wamba]

Looks good Red.

I just had a vision of years down the road & inquisitive grandchildren open up a trunk to find a wide selection of realistic wooden weapons. You'll be both the most popular & unpopular grandma in the neighborhood. The kids will love ya but the sheeple will be crapping themselves.

[Reddbecca]

I'm looking for ideas what to make next. While another grenade launcher, or another submachine gun would be easy to work on, I'm looking for a new challenge. I want to branch out into rifles now.

The question is what to make?

The M1 series of rifles look very promising in terms of fun and learning. So does the Mini-14. Or should I try something more modern like the Kel-Tec RFB? The RFB might be a good pick since it's got a short overall length, so there'd be less chance of the wood I get to use being curved off to the side and screwing up the profile.

[wamba]

I realize making them is much harder than making suggestions but that's never stopped me before. I'd kind of like to see what you can do with say WWII light machine guns or Main Battle Rifles. Like I said making suggestions is easy.

[STEVE09]

since you have done real guns what about making guns from movies or video games?

what about a cannon?

[Absintheur]

I love the Papashaw...how about a 61mm mortar? with the base plate and all it would look pretty nifty with a few rounds sitting near it.

[motoman]

If you wanted to do somehting big there is always "MA Duece".

[markinalpine]

Originally Posted by motoman

If you wanted to do somehting big there is always "MA Duece".

Heck, why not an Eight Inch Howitzer?

Mark

Nice looking replicas, by the way Redd.

[motoman]

Now we know that if we don't hear from redd someday in the future she built the eight inch Howitzer replica in her front yard and somebody freaked out and ordered an air strike.

[STEVE09]

if you build a howitzer you should build a jeep to pull it with, or a tank.

[Reddbecca]

[Reddbecca]

An M1 Carbine is currently in production. Stock, handguard, oil bottle and barrel have been cut out, sanded and fitted together.

The front and rear sights, magazine, trigger assembly, charging handle, receiver and sling are currently being drawn up for construction, fitting and painting.