For the smallest pins, i use pieces of paperclip, and when i need bigger ones i cut the tip of different size of pop-rivets.
Alright, last update before the painting.
16) The scope.
1. 2. 3. 4. I started by cleaning the scope rings with my dremel.
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1. Then i positionned the adjusting block onto the aluminium tube per reference and marked it.
2. Here again, i used two pins to secure it safely.
3. Final aspect. The two ends of the scope are glued with the aluminium tube.
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17) The scope is secured on the "scope feet" with two scope rings. However, because of the resin screws which make the scope rings inflexible they were non-functionnal. Fortunately the screws are very close to classic and easy to find 4M screws and thus easy to replace.
1. 2. So i grinded down the resin screws and drilled holes to install real screws. Needless to say that when handling the rings some caution is required as they can snap easily. But once fitted around the aluminium tube they remain quite strong.
3. 4. Real screws in place.
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1. When the screws are tightened the scope ring can't fit over the "scope foot" because it's too narrow.
2. To install it i can loosen the real screws, and then spread the ring's legs (impossible with the resin screws).
3. 4. Once both rings were fitted over the "scope feet" i secured the scope by tightening the screws. This makes the scope removable which is nice.
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18) And finally. After several comparisons with reference pictures i came to the conclusion that the chrome tube was a little too long to my taste.
1. So i made a mark from the bottom of the tube at 1.5cm.
2. With a hacksaw and some elbow grease i shortened it down.
3. 4. Comparison. The chrome tube is glued to the barrel plug.
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(I would also have loved to modify the patern of the vent holes as it appears to be wrong to me.) Forget that.
Thanks for looking!
- T5H
