Started my RPK .

[abpt1]

This thing is built like a tank !


I have broke three drill bits and two punches just getting the rear trunnion demilled and I found it was spot welded in places ......

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[deth502]

i dont think thats the correct set of plans for an rpk

[jojo]

That's odd that they would do that. I wonder if the welds were original to the build or was it rebuilt at some point.

[abpt1]

i dont think thats the correct set of plans for an rpk

Thats one of the heathers drawings its just a cover to protect the paint it's a plan for a cooling unit to be put on a roof .

[macddesign]

I had a yugo trunion spot welded exacly like that.

[Moebrown20]

Well, it's a good start. How far are you now?

[abpt1]

Yeah I have a support issue now the trunnion support I have is not even close so I am thinking on how to support it while I press out the barrel pin .

[Moebrown20]

Yeah I have a support issue now the trunnion support I have is not even close so I am thinking on how to support it while I press out the barrel pin .

Use a mag like we did before!

[abpt1]

Use a mag like we did before!
This is much heaver I dont think the mag is strong enough .
http://www.qtl.co.il/img/trans.png

[Moebrown20]

This is much heaver I dont think the mag is strong enough .
http://www.qtl.co.il/img/trans.png

easy fix, do you have a small steel plate, like 2" wide, 1/4" thick & a 2x4 block?

[abpt1]

easy fix, do you have a small steel plate, like 2" wide, 1/4" thick & a 2x4 block?
yes

[deth502]

yeah, should be simple to carve a support out of a piece of 2x. i wouldnt even worry about a steel plate.

[Moebrown20]

yeah, should be simple to carve a support out of a piece of 2x. i wouldnt even worry about a steel plate.

The steel will help the wood out so it doesn't deform too much while pressing.

[abpt1]

UPDATE 12/5/10

Pressed out the barrel and got the front trunnion installed in int nds9 also have the front of the trigger guard done .

[abpt1]

Did some work on this .....painted a few parts with grill paint !


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[deth502]

i dont think your gonna be able to make that part in front fit ??

[abpt1]

i dont think your gonna be able to make that part in front fit ??
lol its a pic of fak !

[CrufflerSteve]

Do you have the original wood? My next build is going to be an M72. I have all the parts I need and the barrel is pressed. The wood is banged up a bit but solid with soldier markings so I'd like to preserve that. Some fellow with too few vowels in his name personalized it. Crude but cool.

I just wondered what finishes looked most authentic for these. They look more oiled than shellac.

Steve

[abpt1]

Do you have the original wood? My next build is going to be an M72. I have all the parts I need and the barrel is pressed. The wood is banged up a bit but solid with soldier markings so I'd like to preserve that. Some fellow with too few vowels in his name personalized it. Crude but cool.

I just wondered what finishes looked most authentic for these. They look more oiled than shellac.

Steve
Ill post a pic of the wood tonight when I get home.

[abpt1]

Do you have the original wood? My next build is going to be an M72. I have all the parts I need and the barrel is pressed. The wood is banged up a bit but solid with soldier markings so I'd like to preserve that. Some fellow with too few vowels in his name personalized it. Crude but cool.

I just wondered what finishes looked most authentic for these. They look more oiled than shellac.

Steve

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s298/abpt1/IMG_0860.jpg

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[CrufflerSteve]

Here's a couple pictures of the wood. I washed the markings out a bit with the flash and tried enhancing a bit. I'll do better. The kit is all matching but strange in that the metal looks almost untouched, like it wasn't even carried. The bore does look really good. Maybe it was refinished when handed in but the wood was left marked up.
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Steve

[abpt1]

almost .....


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[abpt1]

Does anyone have a easy way to attach the bipod...... ?...

[abpt1]

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[deth502]

:thumbsup: NICE!!!

[my-rifle]

i dont think thats the correct set of plans for an rpk

Plans for an RPK built on an NDS receiver?

Chuckle ...

Times HAVE changed. Why back in the day ... :)

It looks pretty good my friend. Have fun at the range. Enjoy the looks people give you. Nothing like the fins to turn heads.

[Prometheus168]

I like!!!


Rusty