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G3A3 wood kit project ****A LOT OF PICS****
« on: January 25, 2009, 12:52:37 PM »
OK my write-ups are not very good but I have had a few requests for what I have done. So here is my project so far.

The fore grip:
First off, when you get the kit it has 2 metal rings that have to be attached to the fore grip. This was accomplished with a dead blow hammer. It was quick easy and did not scar the metal. Needless to say I didn't know I was going to have to do so much to the metal. The "RING", that goes on the body side of hand guard, had the most modifications done. I had to cut off the smaller lip on it first. Sorry I don’t have pics. I wasn't going to document this. After doing that I realized that the internal part of the ring would need to go so I cut it out as well.
IT looks like this now:


I then took a look at what plastic would need to be removed from the barrel assembly and trimmed it and now I have this:

Take note of the barrel screw!!!!!!

Note the tabs at the back where the barrel mates to the body


I then took a sanding drum down the fore grip to widen it out enough to allow it to fit. At this point I had to modify the back of the fore grip to go around the “stiffening” tabs where the barrel and body meet. I didn’t want to shave them down and weaken the barrel.
I cut a notch in both sides of the grip. You can’t see it very well but it’s at the top side of the metal ring:


I now had to open the front metal piece a bit with a sanding ring. And I also chamfered the back of the sight assembly as seen on the first barrel pic above:


Now for that little barrel screw from the second barrel pic above. This little screw was an easy fix but it was the biggest pain in the @SS to figure out. I couldn’t get the front to push up correctly to the screw hole to finish mounting the grip. I filed this and that. I opened up the metal a little more but it just wouldn’t fit. I looked at it for about 30 min and then I realized it was that little screw hitting the wood and it wouldn’t let it push up.
I sanded a divot in the fore grip and it went on just like it was supposed to. I felt like an idiot at this point but the grip mounted and I was all good.


I need to get an H&K “back plate” Before I can mount the stock. But how to install a battery: There are 3 holes in the stock as pictured below:



I plan on using an M4 stock tube LIPO in this gun so I will probably have the front “single” hole drilled deeper so the battery will go back in the stock enough to mount it. I considered the back holes but I’m not sure there is enough room between the hole in the wood and the outside of the stock. Also the back plate has 2 kinda long screws holding it in and the front will only have 2 push pins. I think the pins will be a LOT faster and easier.  
 
I will add updates as I get them completed. I can’t wait to have this project done. I don’t really like the length of the gun and I’m not sure I will ever even field it. I just like my other G3’s and I would like a decent collection.
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Re: G3A3 wood kit project ****A LOT OF PICS****
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2009, 04:41:19 PM »
I have never seen a g3 with wood furniture before, and I have to say that it is very sexy =D  When I get a G3 someday i NEEED to do this
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2009, 05:02:44 PM »
Nice.  I've always thought that a G3 with wood furtiture/CETME was a nice looking rifle.
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2009, 12:23:17 AM »
GJ dude, wooden G3 isn't really my thing, but it is definitely unique!
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2009, 11:47:07 AM »
Last pics.

I have the stock attached and only need a few things before this gun could be fielded.



Closeup of the stock:


To use the real steal end plate I had to cut out the section seen here:


I need to have someone fill weld the gaps and I need to bore out the buffer area a bit more so that I can add my battery. Well thats my project if anyone wants to do the same just let me know if you need any help.


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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2009, 02:48:14 PM »
looking good, let me know if you need help cleaning things up on it
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2009, 09:03:47 PM »
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looking good, let me know if you need help cleaning things up on it

Do you by any chance weld?????
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2009, 11:07:09 AM »
I got a lincoln wire feed..Snicker....Snicker...  ;)  Bit far of a drive for you to get to me or maybe Its not.. :mrgreen:
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2009, 11:27:23 AM »
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I got a lincoln wire feed..Snicker....Snicker...  ;)  Bit far of a drive for you to get to me or maybe Its not.. :mrgreen:
Didn't know they let you have access to potentially dangerous equipment!  :lol:

OGF, how thin is the metal in that area? I've got a little 110 wire feed popper that would work if
it's not too thin and a tub of heat absorbing clay. Should do the trick.
I'll be moved back into Tempe by the weekend.
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2009, 05:23:33 PM »
Man, that G3 looks awesome! Nice job on it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2009, 05:18:03 PM »
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I got a lincoln wire feed..Snicker....Snicker...  ;)  Bit far of a drive for you to get to me or maybe Its not.. :mrgreen:
Didn't know they let you have access to potentially dangerous equipment!  :lol:

OGF, how thin is the metal in that area? I've got a little 110 wire feed popper that would work if
it's not too thin and a tub of heat absorbing clay. Should do the trick.
I'll be moved back into Tempe by the weekend.

 HA....HAAAaaaa   O:)  Thats what mine Is, a 110 kit, but I don't have the clay stuff, but I have everything else I think.. :shock: .......AHHHhhhh hell I got promoted. And a big that-a-boy there GameFreak thats a nice, one of a kind piece of work there!! But thats why ya done It Hugh !! =D>
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2009, 03:35:51 PM »
Really cool, definatrly looks unique. WOuld you ever consider making and selling a kit like that?
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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2009, 04:25:59 PM »
Thanks to everyone for the compliments.

As for making and selling the kits.... I would have to say no. I WOULD be willing to help anyone make one. The parts are so cheap I would feel wrong charging for it.
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« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2009, 11:34:29 AM »
looks good, but what about a finish?  I have always had VERY good results with a hand rubbed Lin-Speed oil.

EDIT: Heres a link:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... mid=717734

That will be enough for your project.  And even though it should be dry in 24hrs, it does take about a week to cure.
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