Search found 306 matches

by Abominog
Mon Jul 18, 2005 1:34 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: A concise collection of how to get my kit built?
Replies: 14
Views: 2250

Thanks Tom.

I was trying to figure out what else has to be done after huntinmts does his work. As I'd said, I've no welding or riviting skills/ tools. So maybe I wasted my money on a project that will never be completed!
by Abominog
Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:39 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 S/N
Replies: 3
Views: 544

Ah ha! (or, Doh!)

Thanks!
by Abominog
Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:40 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: A concise collection of how to get my kit built?
Replies: 14
Views: 2250

A concise collection of how to get my kit built?

Hi all, First, let me say that my background is FALs, which I can build with my eyes closed. However, I have no real mechanical or welding skills or tools. So in reality, I need to have my kit built for me. I've read the posts on building, and know some about rewelding, grip mods, etc. There are som...
by Abominog
Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:32 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 S/N
Replies: 3
Views: 544

MG42 S/N

Hi guys,

My kit arrived. It's marked M.U. MG 42 1076d dfb. So it was made in 1944.

Looking at the MG34/42 book, that S/N seems to be way outside the range. Am I reading something wrong, or what do you think?
by Abominog
Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:05 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Got my kit today!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2008

Yeehaaaaa! Kit just arrived! :lol:

I won't unpack it till I get home, which is of course going to kill me looking at the box filled with tightly wrapped unknowns.

Thanks to all of you who have let me lurk here long enough to be convinced I need one of these damned things!
by Abominog
Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Got my kit today!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2008

You made me do it. Sent my money to Dan today....now can't wait for my kit!