Deanflyer Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Hi all, Been away for a while as I've been busy with work, but I'm on hols for xmas now and I've knocked this together over the last few days. It's a 1:1 scale Smith and Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum revolver with a four inch barrel, identical to the one I used to own when such a thing was still allowed. It's a plastic kit painted with Alclad Gun Metal and a coat of Johnson's over the top to give it that gloss shine of blued metal, and the sights and sight rail are matt black as per the original. The trigger and hammer on the real thing are case hardened, which leaves a lovely blue/red/brown staining effect on the surface. I tried to replicate this with various Alclads and Tamiya clear blue and red. You be the judge of whether it looks like metal. The rounds in the photos are real but inert, and the walnut grips are the originals from my old gun. Happy days... Here's the main views then: Needs some ammo: Swing out the cylinder on its crane: And slot in the rounds: JSP's...mmm... Personally, I'm quite pleased with the effect: Here's the case hardening on the hammer: And the trigger: As they used to say at the gun club - "It'd get you shot...": Now, what's next...? Cheers, Dean Edited December 19, 2014 by Deanflyer 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Nice. I have the old LS Luger PO-8 kit half made up that I should finish, and would if it was even close to legal to own. Seeing as it's not, it stays half built (badly, I've had it a long time) in its box, in the deep stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Spot on! Pity you can't get these kits anymore. Loved the M16, I built as a kid. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thanks for the comments you two. I know guns aren't everyone's cup of tea, but there's a certain satisfaction in getting something to look authentic. Cheers, Dean 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Lovely looking piece! Loved those L&S kits Such a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Does anyone know the exact legal standing of these kits? Can Dean expect the long arm of the law to come knocking at his door for owning one of these (I'm sure there are serving police officers on this site)? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Does anyone know the exact legal standing of these kits? Can Dean expect the long arm of the law to come knocking at his door for owning one of these (I'm sure there are serving police officers on this site)? Andy I'm no expert, but wouldn't have thought so. Guy in our club collects de-activated real ones & it's apparently legal to own those. I wouldn't think it would be a good idea to wave one at an armed Firearms Officer though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Having also owned the real thing, that is a fantastic replica - would genuinely be hard pushed to tell it apart from the real thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormfrontmodels Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 That is excellent! Totally authentic as far as I can tell - well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 The reason I ask is I have the Luger, Mauser, AKM-47, M-177, M-16, Colt Python, Nambu and Magnum all in dissassembled state in the loft. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I'm no expert, but wouldn't have thought so. Guy in our club collects de-activated real ones & it's apparently legal to own those. I wouldn't think it would be a good idea to wave one at an armed Firearms Officer though...Deacts are not replicas though. Under the VCRA it is illegal to purchase, sell, gift or manufacture Replica Imitation Firearms without a specific defense (Airsofter, reenactor, theatre/film/television). Ownership is not a problem. If you own the kit and then build it, you are breaking the law though. Yes, the law is an bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Deacts are not replicas though. Under the VCRA it is illegal to purchase, sell, gift or manufacture Replica Imitation Firearms without a specific defense (Airsofter, reenactor, theatre/film/television). Ownership is not a problem. If you own the kit and then build it, you are breaking the law though. Yes, the law is an bottom. You just have to laugh!! From memory my club mate has a Sten, MP42, Luger & a couple more I forget, & was looking to buy a Bren - all legally, but you can't build a plastic toy...??!! Bottom indeed - who writes this stuff...??!! And thinking about it, I hope they define 'replica' as in being full size? Otherwise many of us could all be in trouble with our replica 1/35th scale Lee Enfields, AK-47's et al. After all, almost everything we model purports to be a replica... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Replica: "Can be mistaken for a real firearm- By someone who is not an expert Without close inspection Without attempting to load or fire" The law doesn't define expertiese, or how close is close inspection. Had the Airsoft community had the funds to hire some decent lawyers, the VCRA could have been shredded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Legality-wise, I think it's going to depend on which country you live in, and if you're in the USA, possibly even which state (or county!) may make a difference. When in doubt, check local legislation and consult a real lawyer. Edited December 28, 2014 by Rob G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I would imagine that as long as you didn't take them out of the house, you'd be OK. Probably still 'illegal' but they'd probably just confiscate them if they happened to find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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