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Hi guys this is my first build on a MG platform. I looked through several builds and found one @

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In his build he spliced two sections from a new BRP front stamping in to existing front shroud. Now my cuts are a bit further forward close to the rear sight base. I am a well rounded welder so I feel comfortable welding. My question is would the barrel jacket door supports need to be replaced? I PM the OP on the build above but if experienced builders say this is a no go I will start the process of finishing out the new front shroud.

I am using all BRP current production build parts.

Also I do have a working WISELITE semi and a Cobb Hill Post Dealer to pull from. The Wiselite receiver is a bit longer then the Cobb Hill receiver.

Thank in advance

Jim

Here are some pics of the kit and the cut after clean up.

Best place to post this would be in the "MG42 Build-it-yourself" section.
That said, you have some nice parts, but are a long way from a working weapon.
If you love to build, by all means order the rear sheetmetal and get started!
But if you want to shoot sooner, a better choice is a "Complete gun" from Allegheny.
This includes all the pieces to the entire receiver, cut into four parts.
Now...the receiver is plasma-cut diagonally, which introduces the possibility of welding up a "banana".
But if you love TIG welding, spacers and trial-and-error eyeball-stuff, you're only a day-and-a-half from the range with the complete kit.
Good luck on it!....Phil