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Post by nuke0070 on Jun 16, 2009 15:50:53 GMT -5
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Sgt_Tom
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 16, 2009 16:36:31 GMT -5
Sounds cool! However I can't see the pictures as I am not a member of that forum. Please post the pictures on here. Thanks, I can't wait to see them!!!
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Post by TommyGunner on Jun 16, 2009 16:42:36 GMT -5
Yes I would LOVE to see your take on the BAR!!!!
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Post by nuke0070 on Jun 16, 2009 17:07:18 GMT -5
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jun 16, 2009 17:11:05 GMT -5
Looks like it is coming along nicely. keep us updated.
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Post by TommyGunner on Jun 16, 2009 17:31:41 GMT -5
The gun does look very solid, and the fore grip and stock look very nice as well. I also love the way your barrel and gas tube assembly came out.
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Post by nuke0070 on Jun 16, 2009 17:49:55 GMT -5
thanks guys, I don't plan on keeping it that black because i don't like how shiny it is but thats all i had and i needed a layer of paint to be able to see the bad parts on the reciever. So far its been a pretty cheap gun to build, I would say a little over 200 but it has been allot of work to get it to fit snugly but I will try to get some pics of it apart and together for everyone to see and hopefully spawn there own ideas from.
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 16, 2009 17:56:06 GMT -5
Great job! I can't wait to see it finished. B.A.R's are such an awesome weapon!
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Post by m5a11943 on Jun 17, 2009 8:04:22 GMT -5
I'm impressed! Looks good and your not even done yet. Can't wait to see the finished product
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 17, 2009 19:52:16 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing and inspiring others to take on these projects. It looks like it is coming along quite well and like everyone else I am anxious to see it all done. The only way of course any of us are going to be able to acquire a BAR airsoft gun for reasonable money is to build them ourselves.
The time and effort are well worth it when the results look that good. Great job! Once all your paint is applied if you like the shades but simply don't care for the glossy finish you might want to apply a spray on Dull Coat. It will protect the finish (somewhat) and will give the gun a much more authentic look.
Are you able to get those styrene shells to feel solid enough? If so that seems like a cool way to go.
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Post by usairsofter841 on Nov 26, 2009 5:31:06 GMT -5
So you used the cushman high impact plastic replica just to be clear? If so how did you fit the internals in the gun without having them wobble around inside?
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Post by shadycadence on Nov 27, 2009 14:30:14 GMT -5
So you used the cushman high impact plastic replica just to be clear? If so how did you fit the internals in the gun without having them wobble around inside? Not sure, but I suspect he filled the the body with something (i.e.;fiberglass resin, plaster, bondo, etc.), leaving just enough space for the internals, or routering it out for them to fit nicely. Try PMing him for the actual answer. There, problem solved.
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Post by Fusilier on Nov 27, 2009 17:12:16 GMT -5
But theres already a BAR out there. And a good one at that.
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Post by Medic on Nov 27, 2009 17:58:38 GMT -5
They're trying to make one that's less expensive.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 27, 2009 21:22:08 GMT -5
The BAR AEG that is available is exceptionally good but also exceptionally expensive placing it well outside most players budget. For that reason even tough it exists an effort to create a playable BAR for far less money seems well worth the effort and expense. With that said like so many one off custom jobs this one appears to have never made it past those final hurdles and gotten finished. I hope I'm worng and that is functioning and complete. If so please post the end results.
85% of all custom builds never get finished which is a bit sobering.
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Post by squirrelcat on Nov 29, 2009 10:36:39 GMT -5
WOW...Where did you get those statistics from
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Post by CharleyNovember on Nov 29, 2009 14:21:07 GMT -5
Experience from people that post on these forums. I'd say more like 95% of the people that start a thread on here that they are building a custom this or that never actually get it done.
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Post by burke on Nov 29, 2009 14:21:13 GMT -5
From watching this section for a long period of time lol.....
Its true, and not just about ww2 airsoft conversion, regular airsoft modding has about the same degree of incompletion.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 30, 2009 21:53:54 GMT -5
Pay close attention and you'll see that many efforts are showcased throughout the build process right up to the final steps and then seem to drop off the face of the earth. What happens is they get sidetracked, run into challenges they hadn't anticipated or get the cosmetics reasonably well done but end up with a gun that won't shoot or feed properly. The tight tolerances required for proper feeding and reasonably easy loading are quite precise and airguns are not very forgiving when it comes to function.
Turning one gun into another requires some compromises and usually a great deal of planning and work. It is seldom as easy as it looked going in. The more you can leave existing componentry alone the better.
I have followed every build on this board and many many others and have noted about 15 out of 100 started projects come to a final completed functioning gun. Some incredible, some awful and some in between.
It terrific to see so many creative and talented approaches and efforst and especially when you see a beautifully, finished and functional rifle, SMG or MG. I tip my hat to all the folks who make the effort. Please use my cautionary note as a warning to be heeded but NOT a roadblock to taking something on you want to do.
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Post by squirrelcat on Dec 1, 2009 19:22:22 GMT -5
Well, I tip my hat to you 2nd bat for you are probably the master of all conversions...what is it now 307 or so M1 Garands. I am actually almost done with a DPM conversion myself and have run into one and only one problem....the hop-up got all screwed up and it had a range of like 60 or 70 yards. It's the same style of hop-up in the CYMA Thompson but due to the feed Mechanism(My gun uses the 20 round shottie mags) I had to remove the rotating piece that sets the hop-up and my plan is to set the hop-up to a permanent range...any ideas on how to do so?
Oh and even if this dosent work out I am going to finish this conversion ;D
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Post by deacon on Dec 2, 2009 17:00:49 GMT -5
Try, hot glue for permanently placing the hopup bucking.
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Post by squirrelcat on Dec 2, 2009 20:53:37 GMT -5
Try, hot glue for permanently placing the hopup bucking. NICE!!! Ill give it a whirl!
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