Zero shame - Parts kits are very pricey - Seen them for 1500 and up -
http://www.prexis.com/sten/homebuilder/index.php?topic=1689.msg23656#msg23656
I found this... Isn't this about what I'm looking for??
that is an mp5 kit replica? its a good price, how hard do you think it is to build ? from a flat ?
Brief description of work required:
You will need to bend the flat (it is only .040" like an AK and there will be a free "Loaner" fixture available here on the guild)
The inner receiver sleeve comes with critical cuts 100% complete and will need the mag opening, ejection port, and FCG opening, fitted to final sizes.
There are two slots on the rear of the inner sleeve. They can be cut "short" for pistol builds (requiring minor modification to the end cap to fit.. takes about 5 minutes with a dremel) or cut long for using a regular CETME/G3 rear assembly (with slight modification) for a SBR build. (this prevents the installation of a stock without deliberate modification) The bent flat will require these same slots to be cut to match the style the builder decides to build.
The mag well fastens to the bottom of the inner sleeve via (2) 8-32 harden socket cap screws (only seen if you look directly at the bottom of the mag well) The bent flat (after the inner receiver sleeve and mag well is put inside) is then welded at the rear (like the CETME/G3) and at the front. The front has two small flaps that hang down at the bottom of the curve. These can be welded together or bent to over lap and then welded. These just need to clear the rear of the hand guard.
You will also need to drill/tap (4) 8-32 holes (2 on each side of the mag well) and install the furnished button head screws. This will draw the center section of the bent flat in tight against the inner receiver sleeve. (the mag well is made this way so that it can be changed out along with the barrel to change calibers. Kits for the caliber change will be available after the first of the year)
At this point you can install the barrel (uses the standard AR barrel nut furnished with kit), install the cocking tube, and fit the front site into place. Once you are happy with the positioning, the cocking tube can be carefully welded to the flat. (do not weld the cocking tube to the front site if you plan on using a caliber conversion in the future) Weld the front site (under the hand guard) to the barrel. (you can also pin the front site if you chose).
The cocking tube is made so that after it is installed, a spring is inserted through the opening in the front site followed by the cocking piston. Push the piston in just far enough to be able to insert the cocking handle. Once the cocking handle is installed, install the cap on the front of the site. Installation of this cap will prevent the cocking piston from going far enough forward to allow the handle from coming out. Make sure that the piston moves freely in the cocking tube.
Now fit the end cap (Deluxe kit comes with the fiber end cap) to the receiver. If doing a pistol build you will need to "trim" the inner ears on the end cap until it slides all of the way on.
Now fit the FCG/Lower to the receiver. You will have to trim the bottom of the receiver for the hammer to swing through. When you are happy with the fit/position, mark the rear of the mag well and the rear of the receiver for drilling the mount pin holes.
On the US Made lower, the rear of the lower fits inside of the stamping between the stamping and the inner sleeve. With a CETME/G3 lower (which will need shortening) they will fit on the outside of the stamping just like the CETME.
Drill mounting pin holes and check fit of lower and end cap.
Now you are ready to install the bolt/carrier. This is a drop in though you might have to do a little fitting if you didn't get the flat bent round. (non issue if you are using the weaponsguild loaner fixture)
Install the spring assembly, slide the end cap in to place, pin the rear of the lower and end cap.
The rear site installs by welding the base to the top of the receiver and then completing the assembly of the drum site.
You are now ready to start testing function
