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kikohawaii
August 15, 2011, 01:25
My first build. Thanks to members of this forum for all the tips and suggestions in making
this build possible.
This started as numbers matching Imbel kit that I bought at a local gun show.
The mods I did are as follows:
Replaced :
Imbel lower with one that matches the DSA upper radius cut
Original mag release w/ inch type release
Plastic charging knob w/ home made SS knob
Home made BS, PG, HG ( Hawaiian Koa wood )
Homemade flash hider ( still in the white: shoots better than the original, don't know why)
Home made carry handle slot filler
ARMS scope mount / SWFA 10x42 scope
Can't wait for my next build, will be a Para. I already have a para lower, STG and an Argy
barrel. Still haven't decided which one to shorten. Will be looking for a para BC, folding
stock and gas plug etc.
Thanks and ALOHA, Frank.

http://i.imgur.com/pncWY.jpg http://i.imgur.com/m3Nh7.jpg
GaryH
August 15, 2011, 01:30
Nice! Koa looks good on it.
Wolfsburg1
August 15, 2011, 01:30
That furniture is gorgeous!
Inkognito
August 15, 2011, 07:58
Nice looking FAL. I didn't know you could have such a thing in Hawaii.
fnogger
August 15, 2011, 10:03
Very nice wood on that, looks fantastic
def90
August 15, 2011, 10:12
Originally posted by kikohawaii
Home made BS, PG, HG ( Hawaiian Koa wood )

Good job with the handguards, where did you get the original looking metal inserts? Did you remove them from an existing set? What did you use for the handguard screw bushings?
Scott S
August 15, 2011, 10:17
That is one good-lookin' shootin' iron. Well done, Frank.
FALonious
August 15, 2011, 10:45
Sir, you may want to consider making furniture for profit. That looks fantastic.
If you do, I will be first in line for a set. :bow:
kikohawaii
August 16, 2011, 00:44
Originally posted by def90


Good job with the handguards, where did you get the original looking metal inserts? Did you remove them from an existing set? What did you use for the handguard screw bushings?

Thanks for the compliments.

The metal inserts came from the fore end of an old inch h/g from L/FN.
I made the h/g screw bushings from a piece of brass rod lying around my garage.
I just copied the old steel screw bushings from the inch h/g and epoxied it to the wood.
I have a small lathe/mill, an Emco Maximat 7, it's really handy for making small parts.
Aloha, Frank
falloco
August 16, 2011, 00:55
For those who didn't notice the bottle, that's Fundador by Pedro Domecq..good choice, and nice FAL...
reks2
August 16, 2011, 01:22
NICE WOOD, Nice job overall.
RG Coburn
August 16, 2011, 06:45
You have done well,Grasshopper....
kikohawaii
August 17, 2011, 00:43
Mahalo and Aloha, Frank.
tundah
August 17, 2011, 00:49
Sick FAL brah. If you ever go Koko head range, bumbai I see you there. Oh yeah, how much for the slippah?
harleyrider
August 17, 2011, 10:13
That is one stunning FAL! Beautiful Frank! I agree, it sounds like you could do a nice tidy little business with folks here hungry for good wood.

HR
kikohawaii
August 18, 2011, 00:58
Originally posted by tundah
Sick FAL brah. If you ever go Koko head range, bumbai I see you there. Oh yeah, how much for the slippah?

Eh brah, if I have time to reload some ammo I might go Koko head this Sunday.
Hard to find surplus ammo heh, they're either non existent or too expensive.
The slippah I got cheap, the stoh' in Waikiki was closing.
tundah
August 18, 2011, 02:03
Originally posted by kikohawaii


Eh brah, if I have time to reload some ammo I might go Koko head this Sunday.
Hard to find surplus ammo heh, they're either non existent or too expensive.
The slippah I got cheap, the stoh' in Waikiki was closing.

OGC tactical has 250 round cans of Paki .308 for $125 right now. Not bad for Hawaii, jus gotta delink um das all. Sunday's too busy at Koko head, Saturday mo' bettah.