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NY, USA
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Posted: 2/16/2010 1:37:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bouncer55]
i lost the pics,but here is a better vid on how to mate the barrel componets.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9v8QUdmUZs&list=UUL6glENk0lp4gTpFaAssOQA |
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Posted: 2/16/2010 4:20:20 AM EDT
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Good instructional pictures and description. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2010 12:57:28 PM EDT
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Dang it, just like reading a good book, you cannot put down, then finding the last two chapters are missing.................uhh!
Hope you get it together and final pics up soon, looks really, really GREAT so far! 
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USA
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Posted: 2/17/2010 1:36:42 PM EDT
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Shouldn't this be made a sticky? The question seems to pop up often enough.
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DOM
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Posted: 2/17/2010 3:28:16 PM EDT
[#4]
Superbly done! Am I the only one that thinks the rear sight is just awesome?
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LA, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2010 4:57:01 PM EDT
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The build looks great. I ordered a kit a few minutes ago, I couldn't help myself.
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NY, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2010 7:55:02 PM EDT
[#6]
i got some more kerosean for my heater.will try to do some more work soon.this would be a good sticky when the project is finished.still have to do triggerguard,rear trunnion,and headspace and refinish.i will take pics and document all the things the best i can.i am going with alumhyde 2 in semi gloss for the finish.that is what looks closest to the original finish.you guys should grab 1 of these kits while you can.good deal for the price and not often seeing a arabic marked kit.putting the parts on the barrel is not hard even if you do not have a press,you could use some imagination and a hammer.
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Posted: 2/17/2010 11:57:41 PM EDT
[#7]
God hates me! All the writing on that rifle and rear site is awesome, however I am broke as hell! By the time I can afford one they will all be gone or $500....oh well, I will live vicariously through you. Excellent tutorial also, good job! Can't wait to see the finished product.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2010 7:51:56 PM EDT
[#8]
Now there's one less... I had to pick one up.
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Posted: 2/19/2010 5:49:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Oldford]
[#9]
Actually, now 2 less. Couldn't help myself.
ETA-Excellent series. Nice clear photography makes it. Thanks! |
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Posted: 2/19/2010 6:13:53 PM EDT
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How did you egg out the holes to make the holes line up?
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NY, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2010 7:21:04 PM EDT
[#11]
45FMJoe
i used a dremel tool with a carbide cutter i got at sears to egg out the holes.as you see i had to egg out a couple of holes alot,but the ak trunnion and rivits are very forgiving.i crushed the rivits and the holes filled in with no problem. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2010 7:38:41 PM EDT
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very nice! my maadi kit is on hold while I build a few other projects. I have alot of build tools/jigs ...if ya evr want to get together for a few beers!
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MO, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2010 2:14:11 AM EDT
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I ordered a kit this morning, then I found this thread, keep going.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2010 6:52:10 AM EDT
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Updates?
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NY, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2010 9:02:18 PM EDT
[#15]
ask and you shall receive.UPDATE 2-26-2010
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LA, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2010 9:46:46 PM EDT
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Thanks for the updates. i have one of those kits a and I think I am going to build it on an NDS-1 with Egyptian selector markings.
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NY, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2010 9:04:24 PM EDT
[#17]
finished it up hope you guys liked it.
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Posted: 2/28/2010 9:43:40 PM EDT
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Nicely done!
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LA, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2010 10:27:45 PM EDT
[#19]
Nice work. How do you plan on refinishing, and are you going to try to save the Egyptian markings?
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NY, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2010 10:53:26 PM EDT
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going to paint it with alumhyde 2 semi gloss.that looks near to original.the arabic markings will not be affected by the paint.i will use a whiting stick after it is painted to highlite the markings.you get the sticks from brownells.here is a gsg5 highlited with their paint sticks.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2010 8:28:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: CajunX39]
[#21]
Are you going to blast first. The reason I am asking is I was looking at my kit and the Egyptian markings are shallow and I would not want to loose the markings if I blasted it.
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2010 12:47:52 PM EDT
[#22]
blast first,light of paint.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2010 1:16:38 PM EDT
[#23]
I would like to see some pictures after you blast and after the painting is finished.
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Posted: 3/1/2010 2:14:29 PM EDT
[#24]
NDS doesn't do Egyptian selector markings ...........do they?
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2010 4:17:57 PM EDT
[#25]
NDS does not do the Egyptian selector markings. There are a couple for people in the link below who are working on engraving plates. i will probably get one of them to do mine when i get everything together.
http://www.theakforum.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=107959 |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2010 7:36:59 PM EDT
[#26]
went to the range.ran 100 rounds throught her,purred like a kitten.now to piin the front site and refinish.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2010 8:07:29 PM EDT
[#27]
I'm gathering the funds to put one of these together so thank you for the tutorial :D
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2010 8:22:20 PM EDT
[#28]
I look forward to seeing it refinished.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2010 8:32:08 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2010 8:41:24 PM EDT
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Does your barrel, trunnion, FSB, and RSB have the sizing numbers on them?
From what I've read at AKFILES if you have a non-matching barrel be sure to pay attention to the sizing numbers or you may end up with a barrel that is too tight or too loose to work with your trunnion and sight blocks. |
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DOM
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Posted: 3/2/2010 10:19:39 PM EDT
[#31]
Pretty good guess would be no since it was an Eqyptian kit and a Romanian barrel but nice to know. There is always chance each time you build an AK that something is going to be different (probably why many here are born again AK builders after building ARs, ARs are pretty straight forward while AKs have little challenges no matter how long you have been building).
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2010 1:12:39 AM EDT
[#32]
i have done a few barreless kits and switched barrel parts.never a problem.if the part is to tight on the barrel,just sand the barrel with sandpaper until fits.of the part is loose on the barrel knurel the barrel to tighten it up.
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Posted: 3/3/2010 1:30:40 AM EDT
[#33]
Logout and Login Bouncer...
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Posted: 3/3/2010 10:48:55 PM EDT
[#34]
ok.i logged in and out.why?
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Posted: 3/3/2010 10:57:45 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By bouncer55:
ok.i logged in and out.why? Because yer a team member now. You get to have a shiney avatar and enjoy the ever so addicting "active topics" and "my subscription" buttons. Enjoy. Thanks for your posting your build. |
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Posted: 3/4/2010 2:02:43 AM EDT
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thanks.this is a great board with great guys.
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Posted: 3/7/2010 10:30:01 PM EDT
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update new pics
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2010 11:06:41 PM EDT
[#38]
Excellent work.
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Posted: 3/8/2010 12:55:39 AM EDT
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update new pics.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/8/2010 1:26:17 PM EDT
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THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING MEEEE!!!!!!
I'll just have to fondle my new AK 74 some more. Have....to....feed....addiction..... |
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Posted: 3/9/2010 12:54:38 AM EDT
[#41]
update,finished
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2010 1:28:48 AM EDT
[#42]
OMFG! I want to touch it! That is one sweet AK.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2010 9:33:15 PM EDT
[#43]
Bouncer55, outstanding write up! I just ordered one of those kits to try my hand at assembling all of the parts onto a barrel. Should be a fun build, thanks for the inspiration.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2010 9:33:57 PM EDT
[#44]
Very well done thank you.
I like the stand that would make a good center piece for my dinning room table. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2010 4:53:41 PM EDT
[#45]
This sucks now the Apex kits are sold out with no project restock date.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2010 6:41:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CajunX39]
[#46]
Originally Posted By AR15Texan:
This sucks now the Apex kits are sold out with no project restock date. They are not sold out. https://www.apexgunparts.com/index.php/cPath/51 |
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Posted: 3/10/2010 9:54:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bouncer55]
[#47]
Iowaredneck
that stand with my rifle sits on my desk.apex still has these kits.i suggest if anyone wants 1 to grab it.i posted this build pictorial in a couple of places.when guys see that it is not that hard of a build they will probally sell out fast.when centerfire had milled yugo kits for $79,they could not give them away in 2005.i posted my milled to bent blank pictorial and they sold out pretty quick.reason was because back then there was no new milled receivers or no rewelds,thus no way to build until i showed how.here is the link to the kit Egyptian kit with romy barrel from apex |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2010 4:57:03 PM EDT
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I know for a fact they had some this morning....CUZ I bought one!
Been thinking about getting another kit...the AMD-65 was looking interesting, but I don't care for the folder stocks, even though I have both an M70AB2 and Tantal, they just don't have the draw or feel of a fix stock. Working on a 80% bent receiver right now and on the down hill with it. I still have one more "G" kit waiting for a receiver...they will have to wait until I my 7.62X39 AR finished though, barrel should be here next week..next pay day I'll order the AR performance 7.62X39 bolt and I'll be ready to shoot that AR. Nice work BTW- your very skilled! OMT-thanks for the push...I needed it to buy the Egyptian kit... |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2010 5:07:45 PM EDT
[#49]
You talked me into it I ordered one today.
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Posted: 5/6/2010 7:57:04 AM EDT
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nice build...
i think i'll be going for more of a battle field pickup look. |
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