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Post by Glenlivet on Oct 9, 2006 7:01:07 GMT -5
Hello!
I am thinking about converting my Marui M1A1 Thompson to the Mosquito Molds M1928A1. Now i have three questions:
- Are there big modifications needed? Is there some kind of guide available? - Is the CAW 1928 wood kit different from the CAW M1A1 wood kit?
- on the Mosquito Molds website i have seen a drum mag. But i have not found it in any (web)shop? Is this sold out?
I tryed the search function but have found nothing. So if this was covered before i am sorry.
Thanks!!
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Nimlas
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Oct 9, 2006 11:33:51 GMT -5
Post by Nimlas on Oct 9, 2006 11:33:51 GMT -5
Glenlivet, It didn't take me long to convert my M1A1 to the 1928. No modifications are needed, it's a simple conversion.The wood is actually a bit different from the M1A1 wood. I don't think that drum mag ever existed, I've never seen one.
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M1928A1
Oct 9, 2006 11:43:25 GMT -5
Post by Gordak on Oct 9, 2006 11:43:25 GMT -5
the m1a1 and m1928wood is different enough, try to stay correct, its not the end of the world if u cant afford the full conversion.
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M1928A1
Oct 9, 2006 12:41:35 GMT -5
Post by Glenlivet on Oct 9, 2006 12:41:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the replys! you helped me a lot! I was wondering about the drum mag myself, but on the mosquito molds website you can find a picture of it. www.caw.co.jp/mosquito/frame/thompson.htmlbut a 20 round low cap would be cool as well ;-) Thanks again!
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Oct 12, 2006 13:56:02 GMT -5
Post by Russianboy on Oct 12, 2006 13:56:02 GMT -5
That looks like a real drum mag. not a airsoft one.
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Oct 12, 2006 14:50:25 GMT -5
Post by TommyGunner on Oct 12, 2006 14:50:25 GMT -5
I have heard that you can stick a 190 rnd mag in the springer drum mag with some modification and make it fit into the M1928 reciver.
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Oct 12, 2006 17:06:47 GMT -5
Post by YankeeDiv26 on Oct 12, 2006 17:06:47 GMT -5
i too have a question regarding the m1928 conversion kit. does the original plastic stock and grip from the m1a1 fit on to the m1928?
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Oct 12, 2006 17:29:27 GMT -5
Post by Nimlas on Oct 12, 2006 17:29:27 GMT -5
Yes, it has to. The conversion is really simple, you remove the Marui lower, slap it on the CAW upper 1928 receiver, then put the the hop-up and barrel in there. After you do that you just slap the 1928 barrel on, and voila, M1928! If the original plastic didn't fit, you'd need to put the Marui internals into a totally different body, which would be a major PITA. The BIG problen I have with my 1928, is that CAW's anodizing is really sh!tty. As soon as the humidity reaches a certain level, it turns white! This only happens on the Upper receiver. Its really annoying and I'm thinking of having it re-anodized somehow. Other than that I love it! It's had the crap beaten out of it and still shoots great! I carry it almost every weekend at the museum and aside from the finish, not one problem! See the white... Messy room bonus, woot!
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Oct 12, 2006 20:42:16 GMT -5
Post by 101steasykid on Oct 12, 2006 20:42:16 GMT -5
wow nice m1928, i love it, even has like 20 round mag to it, nice touch;)
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Nov 23, 2006 0:31:36 GMT -5
Post by silencer on Nov 23, 2006 0:31:36 GMT -5
Hey guys I have been waiting for my m1a1 barrel to break before i did this conversion and what did you know it has almost broken off, during my move north it was bumped and it is approximately 1 cm loose and can move all over hte place so im lookign into the m1928 conversion project so that I dont loose my gun. My question is, does the m1928 make the gun much more sturdy? Like the website says or does it make just a little more. I am lookign to make it sturdy as h**l so that no one can break it.
sorry to revive a topic
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Nov 23, 2006 0:41:34 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2006 0:41:34 GMT -5
yes from what ive read, it makes it alot stronger and probably wont loosen or break.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 23, 2006 3:17:02 GMT -5
I've had a couple Thompsons and like everyone else it seems eventually one broke at the barrel. If you must use a sling with a Thompson be very careful as that seems to be what put the stress on the part that broke. I converted it to the M-1928 and I have been delighted with it. looks cool, stands out and is absolutely solid as a rock. I haven't had the fading mentioned by Nimlas but we don't have the humidity here in the Pacific NW. It definitely makes it alot more solid.
It reminds me of the weapon Sgt Saunders carried in the TV show COMBAT when I was growing up with the bolt on top and the cutts compensator.
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Nov 23, 2006 13:52:41 GMT -5
Post by silencer on Nov 23, 2006 13:52:41 GMT -5
Ok thanks guys, yea mine only had a very very small barrel woble problem, but after moving something must have hit it because its a lot worse now and i dont like dealing with it. If I get enough money after christmas (which i probably wont but hey i can dream) this would be how id fix it.
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Nov 23, 2006 17:19:52 GMT -5
Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 23, 2006 17:19:52 GMT -5
I reinforced mine after it broke with JB weld and that actually worked quite well for a long time. I suspect if a person did that before the break the problem would probably never come up.
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Nov 23, 2006 21:32:10 GMT -5
Post by TommyGunner on Nov 23, 2006 21:32:10 GMT -5
Sorry if I sound dumb here but what is JB Weld? is it some kind of glue?
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Nov 23, 2006 21:54:00 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2006 21:54:00 GMT -5
its a bonding metal almost. its at your hardware store and it two tubes, you mix the contents then put it on somthing i.e the barrel crack and let it dry, it will harder and hold pretty good.
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Nov 23, 2006 22:03:44 GMT -5
Post by TommyGunner on Nov 23, 2006 22:03:44 GMT -5
Hmmmmm, cool, almost like epoxy.
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Nov 24, 2006 23:10:21 GMT -5
Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 24, 2006 23:10:21 GMT -5
It is very much like an epoxy. It doesn't have the bonding properties of an epoxy but makes up for it with it's ability to fill as well as bond. It's easy to work with and did a great job in all the various applications I've used it on.
You'll no doubt find lots of applications for it. Wear latex gloves and mix it thoroughly before application. If you attaching parts that are actually broken and are likely to be under some level of stress drill some tiny holes and insert small metal pins as a sort of rebar or dowel to further strenthen things. I have been amazed on several occassions with how strong the repair becomes.
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Nov 25, 2006 1:01:48 GMT -5
Post by silencer on Nov 25, 2006 1:01:48 GMT -5
wow i never actually heard of that. I always thought JB weld was a welder or soemthing. I have to check that out, maybe I just do that? To conserve money. How do you mix it, in a metal container? Or probably not it would stick then, a plastic container? How do you apply it, a brush?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 25, 2006 15:04:29 GMT -5
JB weld is a hardened resin paste (like bondo) but with higher adhesive properties. It comes in the form of two tubes like toothpaste containers. One is the paste and the other the hardner. Until mixed and exposed to air they remain pliable. I just lay out some wax paper on a flat surface and squeeze equal amounts of both tubes in the center and using Starbucks stir sticks I blend the two together until the color of the two is even. (Since one tube is black and the other light grey I mix them until they are an even medium grey. I then use the stir stick to dap it onto the surfaces I want to join (or fill) and smooth it out as best I can before it hardens. I leave it over night and then file and sand until it produces the look I'm hoping to achieve. If the items you hope to join are at stress points I drill tiny holes opposite each other on the parts I want to join and insert small pins that will serve as dowels or minnie rebar. I then JB weld it all together and hope that the resin and pins once hardened will prove strong enough over time to do what I'm striving for.
It's messy stuff, pretty funkly and very handy. it's not flawless in it's ability of course but if you have realistic expectations for what it can do and follow the directions correctly (be sure it dry in a warm room) you'll probably be pleased with the results.
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Nov 28, 2006 18:55:15 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2006 18:55:15 GMT -5
sorry for the ressurection but speaking of m1928 could someone post up a few more picture of there caw 1928 kit! id love to see some more angles!
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Nov 29, 2006 22:39:17 GMT -5
Post by Gordak on Nov 29, 2006 22:39:17 GMT -5
No problem!
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Dec 4, 2006 20:14:09 GMT -5
Post by nichollas mckenzie on Dec 4, 2006 20:14:09 GMT -5
is there a way i can keep the m1a1 thompson look with out the barrel braking.
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Dec 4, 2006 20:39:27 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2006 20:39:27 GMT -5
dont sling it and be carefull with it
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Dec 10, 2006 17:26:10 GMT -5
Post by nichollas mckenzie on Dec 10, 2006 17:26:10 GMT -5
is there any kind of upgrade or glue to keep the barrel from braking.
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Dec 10, 2006 17:32:25 GMT -5
Post by Jager.Drü on Dec 10, 2006 17:32:25 GMT -5
I reinforced mine after it broke with JB weld and that actually worked quite well for a long time. I suspect if a person did that before the break the problem would probably never come up. Read
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Dec 20, 2006 4:48:33 GMT -5
Post by falay on Dec 20, 2006 4:48:33 GMT -5
Following all Thompson threads withg interest and after buying an M1A1 want to strengthen before breakage - so looking for a 'Thompson Bridge' elsewhere on the forum but would appreciate a picture showing where to apply the JB weld noew so that breaking is less likely Falay
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Dec 20, 2006 17:50:24 GMT -5
Post by phantom12321 on Dec 20, 2006 17:50:24 GMT -5
Hey, I took the barrel off of my Thompson today and I looked at all the parts. What is the area that I need to apply JB weld to and how should I go about it? It hasn't broken I'm hoping to prevent that and strengthen it.
There is a ring running about 1/2" around the actual mechanical, copper barrel and there is the copper barrel and the inside of the detachable section of the barrel. Where should I reinforce it?
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Dec 20, 2006 22:45:37 GMT -5
Post by phantom12321 on Dec 20, 2006 22:45:37 GMT -5
Nevermind my last message, I figured out that it's on those two points underneath the foregrip that are the weak points. I JB welded them up good, I'll take some pictures tomorrow and make a little how to. Very nice and tidy, and very easy. I've used this stuff before, I now trust a sling on there.
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Dec 21, 2006 12:24:11 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2006 12:24:11 GMT -5
sorry about not answering man! i just got your message, sorry bro.
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