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Post by kershmallow on May 31, 2009 16:48:15 GMT -5
Here's an interesting one guys. An airsoft welrod pistol. to my knowledge it's never been done before, but would be absolutely awesome, agreed? Heres some info about it... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WelrodFor any of you Gryphons/Tommygunners/Charleynovembers/Ersatzjacks/Any others(sorry if i missed you), this could be some inspiration for your next project? I know i wouldnt mind seeing one jack
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Post by lrich on May 31, 2009 19:04:09 GMT -5
Perfect, sounds like a fun little project (a little aluminum tubing, same polypro blocks for the grip/mag and your done), and i have the springer parts for it after i gut my springer 1911 to make it an AEP ;D The other option of course would be to make it NBB, but then it wouldn't be realistic and bolt action.
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Post by deacon on Jun 1, 2009 2:04:16 GMT -5
The welrod was bolt action.
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Post by Adler69 on Jun 1, 2009 2:26:08 GMT -5
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Post by kershmallow on Jun 1, 2009 10:16:43 GMT -5
hahah i wasnt intending to make it myself guys, too bus at the moment. I though it could serve as some inspiration for others: it's a very interesting gun.
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Post by lrich on Jun 1, 2009 16:51:00 GMT -5
how interesting, it's magazine is actually the pistol grip and it looks about the size of an m1911 magazine with grips on it, how convenient (i see it is a .32 colt, but it looks close enough, just put a little less padding on the front/back of the mag). The body would be either one inch ID ABS (since i believe the OD is 1.26 inches, measurements gotten from here: www.timelapse.dk/thesilencer.php) or 1.25in OD ABS. Then just fit a barrel in there (probably use the springers) and the cocking parts. Then i would atach a rod to the cocking mech and to a disk on the back (like the real one) and foam/cotton the entire thing. Since there is so much room for foam/cotton, it should be plenty quiet. I would take care of the grip by cutting a small block of polypropylene to guide the magazine and epoxying it to the bottom (like the real one) and slapping on epoxy on the magazine to fill out the grip part and sanding it (and breaking out the heavy duty respirator/goggles as i'll be using lots of the really fine filler) The magazine=grip is pretty ingenious too, as it makes it easy to store. Get a few of these and a few of those mini HFC nbb's and i could volunteer to be the hostage from hell ;D
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Post by kershmallow on Jun 2, 2009 2:46:06 GMT -5
Guys i used to have a TM Glock 18 AEP, but took it apart one day because i was bored now i dont know much about airsoft pistols, but could i use this as the base for the welrod? Although it was an AEP, is there any methods of using the parts i have left (ive got them all) and somehow making it spring powered only - ie i have to pull it back to cock?
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Post by kershmallow on Jun 2, 2009 11:37:39 GMT -5
Actually it doesnt matter. i asssembled the TM and its all messsed up anyway. Irich, do you live in the UK? and what manufacturer is your m1911?
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Post by lrich on Jun 2, 2009 17:17:52 GMT -5
I actually live in the U.S.A. almost the farthest state from the U.K (Washington State) and this is the m1911 i got: pointact.com/prod_YT385_888_44.html I think it is UK arms, but i lost the box so i can't say for certain. I am also using a DE m9 not a glock, but i think the internals are all essentially the same, so that wouldn't be a problem. Right now i am in the process of cutting an mounting, but at the moment i have finals, so in turn it is on hold for a bit. And i would say it would be much easier to simply use a spring pistol instead of making an AEP bolt, as springers are purpose built bolt action (and usually slightly higher FPS, [~300 vs. ~230] if that matters to you)
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Post by kershmallow on Jun 3, 2009 10:23:37 GMT -5
ahhh very interesting. i've been to new york but never washington, future holiday maybe? yeah the tm glock was knackered anyway. apart from it being so underpowered - 120 fps, its much simpler to buy a springer 1911. Im thinking of the UHC 1911? seems pretty good for about £20?
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Post by Medic on Jun 3, 2009 10:42:01 GMT -5
Yeah, it seems to be a good fit for this project. More like $20 though. If you need one, I think Canning still has mine . No, but really, they're on Shorty USA for $20.00 or so.
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Post by lrich on Jun 3, 2009 14:00:53 GMT -5
Yeah, it seems to be a good fit for this project. More like $20 though. If you need one, I think Canning still has mine . No, but really, they're on Shorty USA for $20.00 or so. if he is in the UK it might be a bit more expensive. As well, i would think a plastic one would be easier to work with, but i got the metal one for realism (we'll ignore that funny sewing machine sound everytime i pull the trigger) and for strength. Depending on what gun, you may have to shave a lot of material off to get it to fit. When i am finished i will post pictures (mostly because that is when i will be able to make a complete tutorial) If you just want to make the welrod, then any spring pistol (the cheapest but best) would do. Finally, Kershmallow, you should come out some time, we hold some of the best WWII events (battlesim ;D)
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Post by kershmallow on Jun 4, 2009 11:11:37 GMT -5
if i had the money for a plane ticket, accomodation and a CYMA thompson, i'd be happy to mate!
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