Craven County Schools
NCGP Product Log
Student: Kevin Chilton
Topic: How Firearms Have Evolved Over the Course of History
Mentor*: Ike Smith
*Your mentor should only initial the hard copy of your log. A hard copy of the log
will be kept in your Campfire Advisor’s classroom. Update the digital copy of the
log each time work is completed on the product. Remember to upload the updated
log to your wikispace “Product” page.
Date
February
20th, 2013
February
20th, 2013
February
21st, 2013
February
25th, 2013
April 1st,
2013
Hours
1
1
½
1
3
Activity Description
Researched what I
would need to
construct a replica of a
1911
Researched what parts
I would need to build a
replica 1911, and how I
would be able to
make/get them
Found and purchased
a manual to build a
replica 1911, as well as
an extensive parts list
Manual arrived and
started reading
through it, noting
sections on building
and what parts are
needed.
Parts arrived and
molded the model out
of wood.
What do I need
to do next?
Find a list of
parts I would
need to
make/buy
Find a
guide/blueprint
s to building a
replica 1911
Wait for
manual to
arrive and
start
constructing
the parts to the
1911
Start
constructing
the individual
pieces to the
1911 replica
Start cutting
out areas to
insert the
parts.
Artifact
Mentor
Initials
April
2013
2nd,
2
April 3rd,
2013
2
April 4th.
2013
1
April 5th,
2013
4½
Cut out area to insert
the trigger to the
model.
Cut out areas to insert
the recoil spring and
the mainspring
housing.
Sanded the edges of
the model to be
rounded and smooth.
Painted the model and
added details to the
sight and slide.
Total hours spent on product ____________
Cut out areas
to insert the
recoil spring
and the
mainspring
housing.
Round off the
edges of the
model and
attach grips.
Attach the
grips to the
model, add
minor details,
and paint.
Attach the
parts.