bubbamauser Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I finished this one up a little while ago Finish is appliance epoxy baked for an hour 400 degrees. it came out so hard Selector lever won't scratch through. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Was this one from a kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamauser Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Yes this was a parts kit Tantals are the same as standard ak s except for the knob on the left side to select rate of fire and caliber (5.45x39) I had to cut the selector off the fire control group and weld it to the right side safety rod (which is also the selector in standard aks) and weld a block on so it fuctioned as a trigger block like it does on a regular ak. I used a tapco flat and drilled out the other side where the end of the regular selector sits in, the geometry of the tantal safety lever is slightly different than an ak so if you look close you can see a slight difference in how it covers the bolt when on safe because of the angles. I don't think anyone else will ever notice it and the ones that century is building don't have the left hand side knob so mine is authentic. It takes some effort because of lack of leverage but you can push the safety off with it. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoedoh Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Cool rifle! I need to get my hands on an AK before they outlaw them all. Love the flip-flops too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamauser Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Thanks, I weld in the flip flops occasionally too. I guess you can take from my screen name I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokengun Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Bubbamauser I have to ask what type or brand of Appliance epoxy paint did you use and where did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamauser Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 It is rustoleum appliance Epoxy Black, from Home Depot. Remember it doesnt dull unless you bake it, its high gloss out of the can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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