I now needed a replica gun.
Do I want the real thing? Hell yes. IF I could get permission to own a working .50 cal machine gun in
California, they are still about $15,000. Each.
An M60 would have been appropriate for this era vehicle.
I chose an M2 Browning.
The kit I purchased for less than $900 in June 2020.
NOTE: I am NOT advertising for, promoting, nor reviewing this product. I am only stating the fact that
this is what I purchased after several hours of looking at different replicas available. Do not take this
posting as some kind of persuasion to purchase it!
My 17-year-old called this "Legos for adults".
Note the rivets welded inside.
I found that all edges should be smoothed with a grinder flap disc, for better appearance.
The barrel is removable. I have wrapped the barrel at the front and rear of the support tube with
aluminum can shim, while the support tube is being welded to the frame. This method was used
to keep the tubes centered on each other while the welding was being performed.
I purchased a set of NOS handles. While the kit handles are functional and look fine from
a distance, I preferred the correct appearance.
Assembly complete. Approximately 99 steps, approximately 15 hours.