mrarc2002, Bending the delrin is easy,, you actually heat it slowly with a propane torch or industrial heat gun or Iron. I have found that the propane torch it easier and more controllable. Be very careful with the torch it will give off very poisoinous gases and will ignite. You will also want to heat it slowly and let it cool slowly. If you cool it too fast you can actually aneal it(Make it brittle-not stronger). I usually hold it about it 2"(50MM)from the the tip of the flame, and rotate the rod to evenly heat it. I watch the plastic for transparency and it becomes more translucent it will become plyable. You dont want heat too much, so you dont want the plastic to become completly transparent as it will actually "flow" and drip, thus ruining your work. You will have to experiment to get the technique right.

I did alittle light bashing today(had to retune HSN and LSN) to my delight so far this version is alot stronger. But A Good Beating Will Tell The Story.

Here is acouple more pics with the old body on this version