Template tracing
Select an appropriate tool (at least the most appropriate from what I have available)
And get to work
After having it's turn with the bench grinder, it looks like a control plate
My point in using this kind of material is two fold. First, I've never served in the military (I've been diabetic since I was 7), but I have family and friends who have served or are still serving. I've always had a tremendous respect for our troops and wanted to do something to show my support. Second, I want this thing to look like it's had a long, hard life, and has had several "field fixes" performed on it. I know I may be getting rather ambitious for my first build, but I've got a vision dang it
