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I think it would be awesome to have a British Bren gun in the BrickArms line-up! I know Will is sticking with mostly US and German WWII stuff but the Bren is just too cool to pass up. I also thought the British Sten gun would be terrific to have. Don't you agree?
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Two good suggestions! They have been mentioned before, but I think they more than deserve their own thread. The only issue with the Sten gun is that the clip extends outward from the weapon. Will, however, has discussed how he might tackle this design in another thread: Will wrote:Now that I have relaxed my "BrickArms will make no gun that can't be held forward.blah blah blah" rule, the Sten could be a fun one to tackle. One of its defining characteristics is the clip that attaches from the side. However, since I use end mills to cut my molds, it is very difficult to find a 1/32" deep-cutting end mill. A Sten with a molded-on clip may not be doable.
However, the gun could be designed with a hole in the side that would allow a detachable clip to be inserted. When the pieces are molded seperately (gun & clip), it may actually be doable. The gears are turning.. ;) *Obligatory disclaimer about no current plans for what's discussed above* badger
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It might be possible to make a paratrooper version with a handle?
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Looking at the Mark II and Mark V Sten designs, Will could design either one: the Mark II would use the "M1" rifle grip design, while the Mark V would be the more traditional "PSG1" handle grip design. In my personal opinion, I'd prefer the Mark V is only for the fact it looks much less slapped-together than the Mark II and has much more pleasing shape overall. The only detail I see on some versions of the Mark V that I don't care for is a small foregrip, but I think a Mark V would be distinctive enough without one. A clearer reference picture of the Mark V*Usual disclaimer that none of the above is currently being developed by Will* badger
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Now I like that MK5, Badger. I can see it molded with a slot in the side, which would accept a stick mag of the same size as the one from my M1A1. I wonder if the stock could be shortened acceptably, without losing its distinctive charm?
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Now this is what I call a great suggestion! Since we've already seen the Garand, this is probably the only allied gun that I'd love to see made. edit: I was referring to the Sten, just to be clearer.
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I would love to see a sten gun! It would look much better on my british minifigs then the odd lego musket.
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Will wrote:I wonder if the stock could be shortened acceptably, without losing its distinctive charm? Perhaps a stock similar to the AK-47?
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i definatly agree, but i think that the bren also would be interesting...
in the costumer spotlights "Victor" did an AWESOME, simple AWESOME bipod, maybe that, or something like it could be added...?
anyway, the though with the detachable clips, it would be nice, and realistic, but it would have to be bought with an extra 3 clips, losing them and such.=; :d/
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I noticed the Bren hasn't been mentioned past the opening post. I have but one hope for it and that is that the top grib be "grippable" by minifigs. I feel the same about the SAW and any other LMG.
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Another part of the Bren I think would be great to see emphasized in a Brickarms rendition is the subtly flanged muzzle. I dunno about you but something about that detail says "old school" to me, like its a reference to the blunderbuss of old.
I really hope BA makes the Bren. Not many weapons have the vertical magazine. Its distinctive and arresting. Also the weapon would go nicely with the M1 Thompson. We can't just represent the American forces all the time! Oh yes, and this gun was featured in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels IIRC. of a gun to bring to a modern crime scene aint it?
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That would be awesome, my comonweath forces ar stuck with the old lego weapons.
And I agre, the bren is a very unique weapon with the clip on top (of corse if Will made the bren, it would also go good with the BAR).
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Thanks to ScubaCJ for bringing up the Bren gun again. It would be a fantastic addition and combined with the bipod accessory would be fantastic especially for N. African battles of Desert Rats vs Afrika Korps and creating scenes from one of my favorite shows: The Rat Patrol!
 
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Here is another photo of the STEN MK 5 Sub Machine Gun from my book. Note the forward grip.
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The Bren, in my humble opinion, is a very nice looking and iconic weapon. Its design is very distinctive, but one could use it in several different situations, representing different guns from different forces in MOCs and vigs from WWI to the present day.
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I like the idea it is the signiture(sorry if spelled wrong) British gun so it will be easier to make British soldiers.
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I would love to see both weapons produced by Brickarms.
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At first I didn't like the Sten Mk V, but now I've come to like it... I'd prefer it with out the foregrip, but if the shrouded body/barrel was minifig-grippable, Will could sell it with a Monopod. About the Bren... Should the barrel be minifig-grippable? To allow for the attachment of a Monopod or Bipod? MiPod
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I'm split on the design of the Sten. I mean, I love the crudeness of the Mark's One and Two, but then I love the fineness of the Marks 4 and 5. I have to say, go with the latter models myself though, easier on the wee figures. Plus, it's still the Sten we all love and know. It'll jam and break when ya least expect it! As for the Bren, I have to say this is the gun I'm most looking forward to from this thread. I know it isn't a certain make, but God willing, Will will make this gun that was still used up until after the Falklands War. (See, you could market it as a modern weapon as well.) Plus, it's an awesome looking weapon that would be great as a toy. I mean, what other gun to you smack to make it work? Anyway, that was my opinion, I do hope that Will has considered these two famous weapons.
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I'm Bren and Sten all the way!!!!! It might be possible to use the MP40 clip, if anyone wants to try to make a costom, besides, it can use 9mm MP40 ammo
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