Create your own point sight (1/3)
We will realize here a laser beam point sight
that can be used on a KWC Desert Eagle airsoft gun.This version is usable on
every blow-back models and spring models.It will take two steps : firstly, the
manufacturing of the covering that will contain the laser, then the
modification of the laser.
I. The Covering.
To keep the special design of the Desert
Eagle intact and because I wanted to keep the eye sight clear, I chosed to
place the point sight under the cannon. In the réality, the optical and laser
sights are placed onto the breech and cannot allow to use the eye sight.
Furthermore, because of the breech shape, it has been diificult to find a
fixing system that don't damage the replica.
First of all, we have to measure all the dimensions of the gun. The we have to
adapt the covering shape to these measures. On the next drawing, you will note
that the upper curve of the covering is the same as the lower curve of the
cannon. The covering is made from an aluminium rod of 30 mm diameter
(~1.2") and it is machined with a lathe. A PVC pipe can be used too.
(download the next picture to see it bigger, all the measures are in
millimeters)
When the covering is machined, we check the sizing with the gun :
This part is finally painted in black and varnish with a satin coat for model kit.
