mattsta Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) If you have access to any 3D CAD software, my Pro/Engineer model of the iconic Thompson can be downloaded for free at www.grabcad.com https://grabcad.com/library/m1928a1-thompson-sub-machine-gun-1 http://s6.postimg.org/7l4r8umht/M1928_A1_complete_5.jpghttp://s6.postimg.org/qrhyc12zl/M1928_A1_complete_2.jpghttp://s6.postimg.org/mwek9gjtt/M1928_A1_complete_4.jpghttp://s6.postimg.org/b8kiewuox/M1928_A1_complete_3.jpghttp://s6.postimg.org/5yfjnmag1/M1928_A1_complete_7.jpghttp://s6.postimg.org/qwlplpaap/M1928_A1_complete_6.jpg Edited August 23, 2015 by mattsta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 That pretty cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Can I upload this into a 3D printer and have another Thompson (kidding). Good work. I used to be real good at those CAD drawings but that talent has left me long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Can I upload this into a 3D printer and have another Thompson (kidding). Good work. I used to be real good at those CAD drawings but that talent has left me long ago.a post sample, I bet you could. probably would only last for a while though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 A plastic toy gun is about all I can own! Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration. I do own an air rifle but in the UK, we are restricted to 12lb spring pressure. If your air rifle is over the limit, you are technically in possession of an illegal firearm and could end up in prison What a country! LOL I'll probably end up in prison for owning a "virtual" machine gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I did the same model except in Solidworks https://grabcad.com/library/thompson-1928a1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I did the same model except in Solidworks https://grabcad.com/library/thompson-1928a1-1 yeah. I found your project page Loads of goodies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 hi mattsta, played with the files but it is glitching out on trimmed surfaces, any chance getting them in step or stp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) hi mattsta, played with the files but it is glitching out on trimmed surfaces, any chance getting them in step or stp? This is always a problem when you translate big CAD models into 3rd party file formats Which parts are causing you problems? I can send you any problem parts as separate files and we'll see if we can resolve the issues that way Which CAD package are you using to open the files? (Replied to your private message) Edited August 25, 2015 by mattsta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks to everyone for your comments! What shall I do now? Anyone got MG34 or MG42 drawings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubguy Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I'm in the sign business and see a lot of graphics, your work is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm in the sign business and see a lot of graphics, your work is amazing! Thanks. Glad you like my work I trained as a technical illustrator and studied some graphic design before I trained as an engineer many years later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallpanda958 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Very Cool!! I have a small 3D printer I'll see what I can do with it http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy275/MTU4x4/1928.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Very Cool!! I have a small 3D printer I'll see what I can do with it http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy275/MTU4x4/1928.jpg Looks like it opens up well in Creo. I have a copy of Creo 2 but I'm waiting till I get a new computer before I install it. This one is on borrowed time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Mattsa,Very nice job.Any chance you will put a vertical fore grip on one of the models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Mattsa,Very nice job.Any chance you will put a vertical fore grip on one of the models? I've been trying to model it but I don't have a drawing for the vertical fore grip with any dimensions since it isn't included in the drawing set I have. I've been relying on photographic reference but it hasn't been very helpful because there's always some perspective and distortion If you have any dimensions, that would be a big help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Has anyone got an engineering drawing of the front vertical grip they would share? I never got around to modelling the vertical grip for this because I couldn't find an accurate drawing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 mattsta, tried scanning one with little sucess, just poor resolution, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 mattsta, tried scanning one with little sucess, just poor resolution, Did you ever produce a 3D printed gun from my CAD files? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 started to print the 1928, it was printed in abs half scale, resolution was medium setting here are a few pictures, also have the stock, barrel and a bolt not pictured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsta Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 started to print the 1928, it was printed in abs half scale, resolution was medium setting here are a few pictures, also have the stock, barrel and a bolt not pictured Ha! very cool! Not sure about the colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 this was in the machine, the plan was I get all the parts printed to see how they fit and if they need support or better density then print a real set black for the steel parts and brown for wood, as you can see its a work in progress between normal duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Can those be done in 1/6 or less? My brother is an incredible goldsmith. If a mold can be done he can make key chains and pendants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 its possible to print the parts 1/6 scale, you would have to mold around them and make lost wax cores from the molds, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I forgot we talked in PMs about doing the BAR. I had ended up in the hospital right after that and forgot about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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