In progress pics on the Badger rebuild

Robertsr · 09-18-2007, 09:47 AM

Started here...

Got to here...

***Currently here: 9/24 update

Got the old powdercoat stripped and the stainless parts look remarkably good. The aluminum parts look remarkably bad.

There is lots of sanding/buffing/polishing in my future.

To the best of my knowledge the second serial number "USG 213" indicates that this was a rental at one of the Ultimate Skirmish Game parks either in Hellensburg or Yarramundi, Australia.

I still have to get the internals cleaned up/polished, and I need to finalize my plans for a finish. I'm still waffling over powdercoat or Duracoat.

The design is incredibly simple. I'm impressed with the engineering on this one. It's too bad that the designer is no longer with us. I think that we could have seen great things from this guy.

Schmitti · 09-18-2007, 10:08 AM

Looking good! Man that one piece with all the holes along the side... hope that isn't pitted... yeesh!

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incynr8 · 09-18-2007, 10:13 AM

I'd say powdercoat, you will likely get a higher finish 'build' to hide metal imperfections that may be left (thicker), and it would be restored to more original finishing.

Robertsr · 09-18-2007, 11:59 AM

Yeah, but I'm a powdercoat virgin. I really want to do all of this myself too.

incynr8 · 09-18-2007, 12:00 PM

yeah and getting equipment and a spare oven or IR lights to do one project is a little much.

Azzy · 09-18-2007, 12:06 PM

I hear the craftsman PC gun is actually nice for the money, and an old toaster over would work, if you want minimal overhead.

Brinstar · 09-18-2007, 12:19 PM

Lookin good so far!

I've gotten mine stripped down and partially powder coated.

If you do go powder coating, from what I've read, the IR lamps are tough to regulate. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a cheap toaster oven big enough to hold a 12" barrel. Be sure to pick up an oven thermometer though. Mine takes about 20 minutes cranked to 450 to get the temp up even close to the needed 400.

Can't wait to see some of these cleaned up and restored. I too love the simplicity of the design. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the barrel attachment. I'm planning on having someone whip up a threaded adapter for it one of these days.

Legion · 09-18-2007, 03:48 PM

First let me say wow...quite a project.

Second...what the hell is a badger? No listing on vintagerex.

Brinstar · 09-18-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legion

First let me say wow...quite a project.

Second...what the hell is a badger? No listing on vintagerex.

Badger info:

Paint - Badger Digs In
Paint - Badger Blaster
Paint - Badger On Track

Azzy · 09-18-2007, 03:50 PM

Its a gun that came from Australia, from a time when no semi-autos could be imported (they treat paintball guns as firearms.. a lesson to be learned in our own country), one guy stepped up and designed his own. Most were field rentals, and its a nice basic blow forward design.

09-18-2007, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Robertsr Ultimate Battle Monkey Z Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	In progress pics on the Badger rebuild Started here... Got to here... **Currently here: 9/24 update Got the old powdercoat stripped and the stainless parts look remarkably good. The aluminum parts look remarkably bad. There is lots of sanding/buffing/polishing in my future. To the best of my knowledge the second serial number "USG 213" indicates that this was a rental at one of the Ultimate Skirmish Game parks either in Hellensburg or Yarramundi, Australia. I still have to get the internals cleaned up/polished, and I need to finalize my plans for a finish. I'm still waffling over powdercoat or Duracoat. The design is incredibly simple. I'm impressed with the engineering on this one. It's too bad that the designer is no longer with us. I think that we could have seen great things from this guy. __________________ Geriatrically Assured Destruction Last edited by Robertsr; 09-25-2007 at 10:30 AM..*

09-18-2007, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Looking good! Man that one piece with all the holes along the side... hope that isn't pitted... yeesh! E __________________ Gone fishing

09-18-2007, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
incynr8 Flaky Admin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amidst the Forest Creatures	I'd say powdercoat, you will likely get a higher finish 'build' to hide metal imperfections that may be left (thicker), and it would be restored to more original finishing. __________________

09-18-2007, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robertsr Ultimate Battle Monkey Z Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	Yeah, but I'm a powdercoat virgin. I really want to do all of this myself too. __________________ Geriatrically Assured Destruction

09-18-2007, 12:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
incynr8 Flaky Admin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amidst the Forest Creatures	yeah and getting equipment and a spare oven or IR lights to do one project is a little much. __________________

09-18-2007, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	I hear the craftsman PC gun is actually nice for the money, and an old toaster over would work, if you want minimal overhead. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

09-18-2007, 12:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brinstar MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spokane	Lookin good so far! I've gotten mine stripped down and partially powder coated. If you do go powder coating, from what I've read, the IR lamps are tough to regulate. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a cheap toaster oven big enough to hold a 12" barrel. Be sure to pick up an oven thermometer though. Mine takes about 20 minutes cranked to 450 to get the temp up even close to the needed 400. Can't wait to see some of these cleaned up and restored. I too love the simplicity of the design. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the barrel attachment. I'm planning on having someone whip up a threaded adapter for it one of these days. __________________ Forum Feedback

09-18-2007, 03:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	Its a gun that came from Australia, from a time when no semi-autos could be imported (they treat paintball guns as firearms.. a lesson to be learned in our own country), one guy stepped up and designed his own. Most were field rentals, and its a nice basic blow forward design. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

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