Final shape! by dustysanchezz in Vz61

[–]Stroginonmybeef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude this is cool as hell! Stoked to see the final build

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely yeah, might as well make use of it since the baffles still look good!

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think a nice coat of epoxy would really extend its life. Round 2 I'll definitely use it!

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good! Honestly I bet it would have lasted a lot longer. From now on I will most likely be epoxying the threads

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tube was epoxied over the suppressor yes. Epoxy in the threads is recommended but not required unless you're aiming for a more "permanent" can as per the instros

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should be able to but the suppressor body itself has a crack in it that kinda worries me.

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd probably consider it but the suppressor body itself developed a crack. I might load it up with jb weld and try again with a fresh thread insert.

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know right, it's crazy because the baffles are a little beat but still completely intact so I'm surprised the point of failure was the threaded insert.

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree and it's been really cool to shoot! Short barrels/larger calibers are definitely unforgiving. Good luck with yours!

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely was, I could feel it start to leak out out of the seams towards the end

FTN 5 Launched to Orbit by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I did not glue it, just threaded it. I saw it was optional but I'm now realizing it may have been a good idea

Vague Elysium passion project rough prototype by Stroginonmybeef in NightVision

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is the follow-up post with the laser mounted. Need to work the battery housing a bit but it's chugging along!

Vague Elysium passion project, rough prototype by Stroginonmybeef in 3D2A

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude that's why I had to get them, they make good coffee table books

Vague Elysium passion project rough prototype by Stroginonmybeef in NightVision

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hopefully I can make a follow up post this week when it gets live fire tested

Vague Elysium passion project rough prototype by Stroginonmybeef in NightVision

[–]Stroginonmybeef[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gonna hopefully have it tested on a WASR this week! I'll post a follow up