Garys4598 1,065 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've decided to pursue another DIY AR build, in 5.45x39mm with some fiddleback maple wood accents.... essential a "black and blonde" sort of visual thang. Thinking I'll likely give it to my grown daughter as a gift, once I'm done with the project and have enjoyed it out at the firing range a few times. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've decided to pursue another DIY AR build, in 5.45x39mm with some fiddleback maple wood accents.... essential a "black and blonde" sort of visual thang. Thinking I'll likely give it to my grown daughter as a gift, once I'm done with the project and have enjoyed it out at the firing range a few times. Remember a few months ago when you said some gun was your last gun? 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) LOL, people don't forget on this forum do they? It sounds like it will be beautiful just as your many other firearms. I look forward to seeing it completed. My 17 year old daughter asked for three things the other night as I was working on this project: 1.) I want to get my CCP on my 18th birthday 2.) I want to go skydiving with you on my 18th birthday 3.) I want to buy an AR receiver or AK receiver under my name for us to build out together on my 18th birthday. Sounds like Nov. 20th is going to be a busy day. Edited January 30, 2016 by Spacehog 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've decided to pursue another DIY AR build, in 5.45x39mm with some fiddleback maple wood accents.... essential a "black and blonde" sort of visual thang. Thinking I'll likely give it to my grown daughter as a gift, once I'm done with the project and have enjoyed it out at the firing range a few times. Remember a few months ago when you said some gun was your last gun? Laugh.gif I know; right?!?!?! (You sound just like my work supervisor... who also happens to be my bestest friend.) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heartbreaker 1,085 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 LOL, people don't forget on this forum do they? It sounds like it will be beautiful just as your many other firearms. I look forward to seeing it completed. My 17 year old daughter asked for three things the other night as I was working on this project: 1.) I want to get my CCP on my 18th birthday 2.) I want to go skydiving with you on my 18th birthday 3.) I want to buy an AR receiver or AK receiver under my name for us to build out together on my 18th birthday. Sounds like Nov. 20th is going to be a busy day. You can get a CCP and carry a pistol when you'rd 18? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 LOL, people don't forget on this forum do they? It sounds like it will be beautiful just as your many other firearms. I look forward to seeing it completed. My 17 year old daughter asked for three things the other night as I was working on this project: 1.) I want to get my CCP on my 18th birthday 2.) I want to go skydiving with you on my 18th birthday 3.) I want to buy an AR receiver or AK receiver under my name for us to build out together on my 18th birthday. Sounds like Nov. 20th is going to be a busy day. You can get a CCP and carry a pistol when you'rd 18? In the state of AL you can. You can't buy ammo or the handgun but you can possess either at 18. So she will carry one of mine once she gets her permit. I know it doesn't make much sense, but I am thankful she will be able to protect herself when she goes away to college next year at the University of Mobile. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Darek, check your PMs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thoughts or critiques? I want this to be a family heirloom. The scope and hand guard are mock ups. I have torn this rifle down three times now trying to get it right. Think I am done, but welcome any constructive criticism. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDeko 792 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I think it looks really nice, though honestly I think EVERYTHING being a pattern might be a bit much. I'd have to see the wood on a flat lower to know for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 OMG! Whaat did you do??? It looked great before, now it's RUINED! I feel soooooo bad for you now. just kidding, bro. I know, I'm an asshole. Seriously, you have it lookin' pretty sweet. I'd color the forward assist and mag release. They don't go with the rest. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Is something going on the muzzle? That could be another place for a tie in or contrast color. It would have to be scorch and solvent resistant though. A bronze muzzle device could look very cool. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Is something going on the muzzle? That could be another place for a tie in or contrast color. It would have to be scorch and solvent resistant though. A bronze muzzle device could look very cool. Good idea. I didn't think of that one. Bronze would be the way to go. It's tough and about the right color. A decent machinist could make one up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Or steel color case hardened to a "straw" color. You could buff up the forward assist, trigger, etc. and do the same. Or was the forward assist aluminum. I forget. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonWienke 131 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Forward assists are usually aluminum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 well As a manufacturer of AR15 rifles, TAC12-a1 shotguns and building custom firearms of all types. My opinion is that you should be damn proud of your work. Forward assists are usually aluminum. Not on this planet 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I think it looks great, and the detailed work that went into it is great. I just gave my A2 to my brother (minus 3 round burst) so I starting to plan. OMG...not again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk451 2,230 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm thinking of doing a 458 SOCOM pistol build, would that qualify? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Is something going on the muzzle? That could be another place for a tie in or contrast color. It would have to be scorch and solvent resistant though. A bronze muzzle device could look very cool.I have decided what is going on the muzzle yet. I have a muzzle nut on it now, but thought the same this as far as tying everything together color wise. OMG! Whaat did you do??? It looked great before, now it's RUINED! I feel soooooo bad for you now. just kidding, bro. I know, I'm an asshole. Seriously, you have it lookin' pretty sweet. I'd color the forward assist and mag release. They don't go with the rest. I agree on the forward assist and mag release. Both easily removed and coated. FA is steel as Unforgiven already stated. I'm thinking of doing a 458 SOCOM pistol build, would that qualify? Absolutely! I am hoping others will add some of their builds to this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thoughts or critiques? I want this to be a family heirloom. The scope and hand guard are mock ups. I have torn this rifle down three times now trying to get it right. Think I am done, but welcome any constructive criticism. Outstanding! The coloring on the frame, magazine and scope really tie it together! I think the only "problem" is that the butt-stock needs some checkering on the "neck" area, so it would match the fore-end and pistol grip. It seems bare or too bright without it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Last Lower Receiver from the Black Friday Black Rain Ordinance Billet special. Nothing special or creative with the finish, but the caliber is 7.62 x 39 to share ammo with it's many AK brethren. Unfortunately, I am still waiting on back ordered X39 AR parts, but should receive them in the next two weeks. Looking forward to getting this one running like a well oiled machine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 7.62 X 39 AR finished. Black Rain Ordinance Billet Lower, Radical firearms bolt/carrier, 16" barrel, and handguard. Spikes LPK, Magpul ACS buttstock, and PA 7.62 / 300BO ACSS scope. Look forward to comparing accuracy with my Saiga and Mak 90. Both rifles are pretty accurate by AK standards. Should be an interesting comparison. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Good looking rifle. Well done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) Beautiful rifles Edited April 7, 2016 by W8lifter 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thoughts or critiques? I want this to be a family heirloom. The scope and hand guard are mock ups. I have torn this rifle down three times now trying to get it right. Think I am done, but welcome any constructive criticism. image.jpeg image.jpeg What's with the gas block and front hand guard retainer? I mean, are you doing the same coating on those as the receiver? Because other than that it is a masterpiece. I do love the camo set on mine from Boyd's. I will do another eventually. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I thought about doing both of those as well YOT, but I am not sure I am going to keep that GB on there permanently. I am also still wrapping my head around free floating that hand guard. I have come up with some ideas, just haven't gotten to them yet. Beautiful rifle you have there. I am contacting Boyd's to do a custom AK set for me as well. Hopefully they can accommodate my requests, as the options I am thinking of aren't available on the website. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 What scope mount are you using in your first post? Have had a PA 1-4x sitting in a box for months and still haven't picked up a mount. Just curious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 What scope mount are you using in your first post? Have had a PA 1-4x sitting in a box for months and still haven't picked up a mount. Just curious. That one came out of an spare parts bin that I have collected over the years. IIRC it is an inexpensive TMS mount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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