Colt 1911 Automatic

**silveroxide** · #1 07-15-2014, 06:27 PM

I decided to make something else which I have not done in a long time. this time it will be the Colt 1911 Automatic modernized by Hoborginc. You can find the download and templates her as well as other fantastic firearms. Hoborginc on deviantART I used his templates a a base and modified the build to my taste. It will eventually be repainted a black metallic or maybe a desert camo. The first photo is where the model is at this stage of the game. it is almost done and just a few details to go. The instructions given are for the basic Colt 1911 so I had to use reference photos for the picattiny rail system and its location. Other items that need to be redone is the hammer, it is too small and needs to be a bit longer to cover the bullet strike zone. Here are the beginning thread build photos, enjoy and see you all
soon with more updates.

**MacSongLi** · #2 07-15-2014, 07:56 PM

Very nice job, even the wear looks real. I look forward to seeing your changes.

Gary

**Vermin_King** · #3 07-15-2014, 08:36 PM

This is well timed. I had decided to build this after the three other models in my build pile (before the recent had-to builds). So you picked a model that I had already decided to do. Thanks

**silveroxide** · #4 07-16-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MacSongLi

Very nice job, even the wear looks real. I look forward to seeing your changes.
Gary

I am still playing around with the paint scheme but I think that I have come up with something that might work

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vermin_King

This is well timed. I had decided to build this after the three other models in my build pile (before the recent had-to builds). So you picked a model that I had already decided to do. Thanks

You are welcome, but keep in mind that this project is a bit different from the instructions.

One problem that I ran into, is that the chip board when sanded, has a tendency to slightly fuzz up and soaks the paint a bit different from that of the smooth unsanded surface. The sanded area of the chip board and even the wood parts, need a diluted glue coat to cover up the rough sanded areas and provide a smooth surface for the spray paint. I will use a primer over the treated surface and then use the regular black metallic paint over it.

Here are some more photo updates.

**silveroxide** · #5 07-17-2014, 11:33 AM

The build continues with the firing pin block assembly. The gun and bullets are finished, now to work on the magazine, a display stand or presentation box. here are some more photos.

**silveroxide** · #6 07-19-2014, 06:09 AM

I may make this model again but with all the internals, The gun is finished now I am presently working on the display case for it. I found the right size box now all that is left, is to edit the photos and upload them. Here is the next batch of photos for your enjoyment.
I may make this model again but with all the internals, The gun is finished now I am presently working on the display case for it. I found the right size box now all that is left, is to edit the photos and upload them. Here is the next batch of photos for your enjoyment.I may make this model again but with all the internals, The gun is finished now I am presently working on the display case for it. I found the right size box now all that is left, is to edit the photos and upload them. Here is the next batch of photos for your enjoyment.