De Lisle 2011 Project guide
Always take care while working on this project, always wear protective
glasses when you are testing the gun, do not point the gun at any human or
animal.
I am not liable for any damage done while you are working on this project
or using the airsoft gun.
This is an advanced project, I don’t recommend it for beginners.
Steps include: heat setting threaded inserts, gluing of parts, fitting parts
together by sanding.
Printing of the parts is not included in this guide, use 100% infill for
trigger and bolt parts.
Print the parts in the orientation found in the .stl files with supports.
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Required parts:
Screws and nuts:
◦ M2x8mm x 7 pieces (2 pieces can be M2x5mm, otherwise has to be cut down)
◦ M3x8mm x 3 pieces
◦ M3x10mm x 3 pieces( +4 pieces optional for the M4 grip)
◦ M3X14 x 1 pieces
◦ M3x16 x 2 pieces
◦ M3 heatset inserts x 4 pieces (OD 5mm length 5mm)
◦ M4x30 x 5 pieces
◦ M4 nuts x 4 pieces
◦ M5x60 DIN 912 with 22mm long threaded end x 1 piece
◦ M5 nuts x 3 pieces
◦ M6x30mm/35mm x 1 piece
◦ M6 nut x 1 piece
◦ M6 Washer, outer diameter under 18mm
AEG M4 parts:
◦ Trigger and trigger spring
◦ Outer barrel (can be 3D printed)
◦ Barrel nut + handguard (can be 3D printed)
◦ Pistol grip (can be 3D printed)
Springs:
◦ Ender 3 original bed leveling springs x2 pieces
◦ 5-6mm diameter 16-17mm long spring (can be found in pens)
◦ 8mm diameter 10mm long spring
3D printing filament, at least 500 grams
At least one airsoft Hi-Capa magazine
Assembling the gun
Part 1: The bolt
Required parts:
M2x5mm screws x 2 pieces (M2x8mm is easy to cut down)
M2x8mm screw
M3x10mm screw
Ender 3 original bed leveling spring
8mm diameter 10mm long spring
M5x60 DIN 912 with 22mm long threaded end
M5 nuts x 3 pieces
Printed parts:
Firing pin
Bolt end
Bolt handle
Handle knob
Bolt front
Nozzle
Step 1:
Insert the M5 screw in the firing pin, and slide the 8mm spring on the screw:
Step 2:
Insert the firing pin in the bolt end, make sure the firing pin moves freely in the bolt end with as
little friction as possible, this will ensure consistent FPS
Step 3:
Insert the Ender 3 bedspring in the front of the bolt end, screw on the 3 nuts on the screw. The
opening in the front is hexagonal shaped to prevent the bolt from spinning out of place.
Step 4:
Assemble the rest of the bolt. Put the handle knob on the bolt handle and secure it with an
M3x10mm screw. Put the handle on the bolt end, the bolt front should fit on the bolt end and the
handle should spin freely in 90° degrees. Insert the nozzle in the front, and screw in the two
M2x5mm screws in the back, and the one M2x8mm screw in the front – into the nozzle.
Part 2: The trigger assembly
Required parts:
M3x10mm screws x 2
M3x14mm screw
AEG M4 trigger
Trigger spring
6mm spring
Printed parts:
Trigger box left side
Trigger box right side
Firing pin sear
Valve knocker
Prerequisite: Sand the inside of the sear and the outside of the valve knocker until the valve knocker
can move freely in the firing pin sear.
Step 1:
Install the trigger with the spring in the left side of the trigger box.
Step 2:
Install the other side of the trigger box, and secure with the two M3x10mm screws. Test that the
trigger can be pulled and resets to its original position.
Step 3:
Install the firing pin sear and slightly screw in the M3x14 screw:
Step 4:
Install the valve knocker spring under the sear:
Step 5:
Install the valve knocker, and screw in the M3x14mm screw all the way. Test the mechanism: apply
pressure to the firing pin sear and pull the trigger, the sear should move. After releasing the trigger
and sear it should reset
Part 3: The receiver
Required parts:
M3 heat set inserts x 4 pieces
M3x8mm screws x 3 pieces
M3x14mm screw
Rolling pin / Filament piece
Cut down pen spring
Printed parts:
Receiver top part
Receiver bottom part
Bolt catch
Rail
Hop-Up dial
Hop-Up dial insert
Prerequisite: The M3 heat set inserts are secured in the top part of the receiver then the receiver
parts are slightly sanded inside and glued together.
Step 1:
Place the hopup dial in its place on the rail, place the rail on top of the receiver and secure with
M3x8mm screws.
Step 2:
Install the bolt catch spring on the left side of the receiver, place the bolt catch in its place and
secure it with a rolling pin or a piece of filament.
Part 4: Assembling the receiver, trigger and bolt
Required parts:
M3x16mm screw
M2x8mm screw x 2 pieces
Previously assembled parts:
Trigger mechanism
Bolt
Receiver
Step 1:
Insert the trigger mechanism into the bottom of the receiver, and secure with the three screws. The
M3x16mm screw goes in the front-top hole on the trigger box, the two M2 screws in the rear of the
trigger box.
Step 2:
Insert the bolt from the rear into the receiver. The bolt catch should prevent it from being removed
until you press the button for it.
Step 3:
Test the function of the bolt and trigger assembly. Pulling the bolt handle upwards should cock the
firing pin, the firing pin sear should prevent it from returning forward. Pressing the trigger should
release the firing pin. The bolt should be easy to operate in all directions.
Cocked position:
Released position:
Part 5: Assembling the body:
Required parts:
M4x30 screws x 2 pieces
M4 nuts x 3 pieces
Ender 3 bedscpring
M6 washer
M6 nut
Printed parts:
Body left side
Body right side
Magazine catch
Magazine release
Step 1:
Insert the M4 nut in the body and magazine release.
Step 2:
Place the M6 washer and M6 nut in its place:
Step 3:
Assemble the two sides of the body, and secure with one M4x30 screw at the rear. Place the
magazine catch in its place.
Step 4:
On the left side of the body, insert the Ender 3 bedspring in the hole, and screw on the magazine
release button.
Part 5: The HopUp unit
Required parts:
M2x8mm screws x 2 pieces
GBB HopUp bucking
GBB inner barrel
HopUp Nub
Printed parts:
HopUp chamber left side
HopUp chamber right side
HopUp arm
Step 1:
Assemble the bucking and the barrel, and place it in the right side of the hopup chamber.
Step 2:
Place the other half of the chamber on top, and screw the sides together with the two M2x8mm
screws.
Step 3:
Place the hopup arm in it place, and secure it with a pin or piece of filament.
Step 4:
Insert the nub in its place and rotate the arm on it. Check if the nub is big enough to press the
bucking when you apply pressure to the arm
Part 6: Installing the hopup and outer barrel
Part required:
The assembled hopup unit
The assembled receiver
M4 AEG outer barrel
M4 AEG barrel nut
Step 1:
Place the inner barrel in the end of the outer barrel. Start pushing the hopup chamber in the front of
the receiver. Make sure that the screw in the hopup dial is not protruding into the place of the hopup
chamber.
Step 2:
Push the barrel and hopup unit in until the rim of the outer barrel is flush with the receiver
Step 3:
Screw on the barrel nut. Applying too much pressure may damage the plastic threads! Use barrel
washers under the barrel nut if the fit is not tight enough.
Step 4:
Test the hopup by rotating the dial on top and looking through the barrel with the bolt removed.
HopUp off:
HopUp on:
Part 7: Final assembly
Required parts:
Assembled body and receiver
M4 Handguard
M4 pistol grip
M4x30mm screws x 2 pieces
Printed parts:
Stock parts
Step 1:
Assemble the stock:
Step 2:
Slide the stock in its place, and install the handguard and pistol grip