Scratch built machine gun.
This is a scratch built model of a Lanchester machine gun issued to the Royal Navy during WW2 because the army didn’t want it. It was made from quality materials and proved better than the Bren gun.It’s eleven inches long and made from wood.
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Craig Abrahamson said on July 17, 2019
Amazing workmanship, sir...I remain in awe of your talent(s).
Derek Matile said on July 17, 2019
Thanks again Craig
George R Blair Jr said on July 17, 2019
Great job. I really appreciate someone who has the skills to scratchbuild to these standards and also has the patience to actually complete a project like this.
Derek Matile said on July 17, 2019
Thanks George,yes you do need a lot of patience,but at the end of it,a lot of satisfaction.
Tom Cleaver said on July 17, 2019
Beautiful work - if you didn't tell me it was a model you could have convinced me it was real.
Derek Matile said on July 17, 2019
Thanks Tom,that makes it all worthwhile.
bob mack said on July 18, 2019
nice work...looks more like the Sten than the Bren
Derek Matile said on July 18, 2019
Thanks Bob.Not very knowable on British machine guns.
Matt Minnichsoffer said on July 18, 2019
Wonderfully done. True talent!
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Derek Matile said on July 18, 2019
Thanks again Matt.