Thank you AK47frizzle for your advice, and tbh it's the best thing I'm gonna get to it, just gonna be a long conversion job, but at least I can say it is my own version
of the rifle, is there anyplace anyone knows where there are any blueprints for the AS Val rifle, so I know where I can convert certain features without ruining the internals and also plan where design changes will be done.
And only one potential slight issue is with the barrel reducing its length is that the battery was designed (don't ask why, yes I know its stupid) to fit in the suppressor barrel
And with regards to Colonel Kurt's comment I will do as soon as it arrives and once I've got the equipment needed, so warning now it will be sometime (1/2 months) before I will upload more pictures and progression.
ANd with regards to the phaser, are you looking at making a current star trek movies phaser or from the tv show phaser? because some of the designs will be very problematic with room for the motor, magazine etc etc and having a long enough barrel to ensure accuracy and that the BB doesn't just roll out the end of the barrel or the bb doesnt fly in random directions.
Also looking at the stats for the AY AS VAL is really decent, so probably little or no internal changes just external and body job, with regards to the rail systems I will probably do as you said and drill them on, as in the picture the top and lower railings are held in place by a sort of 'cage' lock so I'll make that but mostly done by drilling.
After looking over the project I'm looking at about £199 for the rifle, new battery and charger and 2 magazines
£100-200 for body work, buying attachments (laser sight, flashlight), buying the railings, general body changes, additional tools required.
This is just an estimate, once the project is up and running, i'll be hoping to do updates every 2/3 days and make instructions so if others do also want to make the plasma rifle they can look at my steps, if anyone can think of any other useful tips or ideas they'd be very much appreciated as every little helps me get this as good as possible
Again thank you all,
Brandon