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Post by lrich on Jan 25, 2009 19:01:40 GMT -5
Sorry for the slow response, but once you have the bolt, grab the bolt assembly in one hand, the safety assembly (with safety off) in the other hand, and screw them in opposite directions. You will have either: screwed off the safety, or screwed it on all the way. You want to screw it on all the way. If it gets tough, don't force it, look on the end of the safety, there might be little spring loaded pins jammed onto the bolt. Use a knife to push them back into the safety. Once you screwed it all the way tight, back it off enough that the safety lines up with the safety slot.
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Post by lrich on Jan 24, 2009 19:59:05 GMT -5
first gun: cm.025. And guess what, it still works. The only thing that is broken is the sling swivel on the front. Not too bad considering i have had it for 3 years, and still use it in CQB. And yes, i actually have taken it apart, and worked on it as much as possible. Second gun: Cybergun Thompson from Big 5 (got it for ~120 though, since i had discounts) which i still use to this day.
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Post by lrich on Jan 23, 2009 13:39:44 GMT -5
i don't remember a realistic (anything more concrete than some guy saying that he heard from the factory) hoax mg34, but with the barret, are you talking about the one that showed up on Arnies, with a picture no less, and then we never heard anything about?
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Post by lrich on Jan 21, 2009 23:33:43 GMT -5
Do you guys know of if anyone makes a mass production of the shells, like out of plastic? No one that i know of makes them at the moment, if i could find some plastic rod to use to make sure my idea is valid, then i would make them, possibly even then make a mold, although lathing them would be more precise. You could make them with a lathe easily, but the problem is, you would either have to be extremely precise to just hold the bb, or find a way to install o-rings like the dboys. I actually made some out of wood for the hell of it, as what i had on hand but they break really easy, especially the rim (kind of expected this). The difficult parts are both machining the inside of the lower rim to seal on the bolt, and the outside of the upper shell part, to seal at the barrel interface. For the bottom part, if my Kar doesn't sell, and i get some plastic, i think what you could do would be to machine to about the right amount, then heat the bottom, and jam it on the bolt, to have it mold to the right seal. The reason i suggest this, and skipping the o-rings is becuase not only would they be hard to install, if the oring isn't perfectly symmetrical, it could affect the bb trajectory, as splinters in my wood shells did.
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Post by lrich on Jan 20, 2009 15:47:03 GMT -5
looks almost like the the vfc "james boom" grenade i think, with all the bb's stuck in the outside of the shell. The good part, guaranteed spread, the bad part, the bb's might fall out when being bumped around.
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Post by lrich on Jan 19, 2009 21:51:53 GMT -5
It doesn't really suck, but the upgrades it can take are a new spring designed for a sniper rifle and a new barrel. The new barrel would require a little modification, as the original has the hop up in a different spot. Other than that, just stock up on shells, and that is about it. With lots of work you could use a .22 barrel and non spherical bullets to get gyro stabilized bullets, but you a. have to find a cheap barrel (harder than it seems) b. make each bullet custom made c. have access to a shop to work on all of this.
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Post by lrich on Jan 19, 2009 21:50:13 GMT -5
what i mean is that the whole safety assembly is threaded, so you have to screw it on more. I said take the bolt assembly out as then it is easier to screw it on. So instead of taking the black safety thing off, screw it the other way. And the little pins may or may not be a problem, they are the ones that click when you rotate the bolt up or down to cock the gun.
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Post by lrich on Jan 18, 2009 14:20:26 GMT -5
i think what you need to do is take the bolt all the way out of the gun, and screw the whole safety assembly onto the gun some more. It may take a little effort as the little pins that push into the bolt will get in the way, use a knife to push them back in. That is what happened with mine. Does that make sense?
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Post by lrich on Jan 15, 2009 2:28:34 GMT -5
I don't understand the attraction either. You have more tension and better games with WW2's less offensive-minded weapons. When you have too many MG's running around, attacking is tougher than ever and the battle becomes WWI-like. Of course if you have artillery and better yet armor you can reduce that effect but still you have to overcome it. Having bolt actions and even semi-autos increases the Fun factor. I've done some modern events now and they are just not my cup of tea. Everyone thinks that the M-4's and AK's make for a realistic game. NOT. Even when doing modern correctly, let's face it, the modern infantryman has a very short anticipated life span due to the lethality of modern small arms as well as all the other things out there that can be used in real war but can't be used in airsoft. I think WW2 really is more interesting tactically. IMHO. I wholeheartedly agree, but i still love the look and just about everything about the stg, and have wanted one since like 2nd grade when i saw one. I do wish that more people would use semi auto though (and more semi auto WWII guns would come out), it would make the games tactically more interesting. The problem though is that airsoft makers have catered to the automatic crowd, i do believe there are a decent few guns that shouldn't have automatic capabilities but do.
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Post by lrich on Jan 13, 2009 14:23:43 GMT -5
Peta is an excellent organization. Instead of being secretive about their crazyness and slowly infiltrating our way of life, instead their broadcast their insanity to the general public, informing the common layman that they should not be followed. Other than that, it is insane to want you to change your school name. And for Peta, if animals tasted worse than tofu, i would maybe eat tofu, but either a thick juicy steak, or a gelatinous glob, which would you choose? Everyone at my school (early entrance to the UW) thinks i am crazy for eating tons of meat, but hell, it is actually less processed than their vegetarian stuff, and is better for you (it generally can convert to muscle mass easier)
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Post by lrich on Jan 10, 2009 2:00:55 GMT -5
Well if the wood and metal version is in the $250 range, then the plastic and metal one could be in the $150 range. If so... I will buy one wood and metal version, and two of the cheaper ones, just so I can have three mags ;D ;D ;D I would think it would be cheaper to make a mold and cast your own mags (that gives me ideas, if CNC turns out to be annoying, with those stupid ridges...), but whatever floats your boat
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Post by lrich on Jan 7, 2009 21:48:15 GMT -5
I'm finding out today. I may be able to do a group whole sale purchase. I'm also questioning if spare Mags will be available when it's released. if it is under $200, i am in as well. Also, do you know what stores it will be released to? So if the group order falls through i can sit at my computer obsessively pushing the refresh starting February first ;D
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Post by lrich on Jan 4, 2009 2:02:51 GMT -5
the other disappointing thing i noticed is that the ribs aren't as perfect as i would hope. The real ones ribs go all the way down such that the barrel is basically straight, these are just cut a little bit into the barrel. I could probably do that with a lathe... (which gives me the idea to buy one, and then make it more realistic, by relocating the bolt as well). It really depends on how much it costs for me to decide how appealing it is. For that new front end and drum, it could be pretty appealing, but it isn't worth a ton more money (like the $150+ gunners is charging).
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Post by lrich on Jan 3, 2009 17:41:16 GMT -5
i might buy it and attack the receiver with a milling machine, to put the bolt in its place. Also, i think the stock is not the right type, and i hope that the sights are right, not just the m1a1 sights, with different "ears" Also, hopefully the drum is like a real drum, not the type that simply inserts like a stick mag, if it does, it might kind of suck, as it will be hard to remove. That, and it isn't as realistic, truthfully, i am saving for the stg-44 instead. (although what is it with Chinese manufacturers and not being able to get something fully right?)
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Post by lrich on Dec 26, 2008 19:35:35 GMT -5
ya if the mp44 is under 500 $ ill deffentally get one mccallion My bets are it just might be under $300. I doubt a Chinese company would be willing to make a gun for such an insanely (compared to the average clone) high price. It just wouldn't make sense for these people to make something like that, as i know they aren't stupid, and AGM probably knows that it wont be able to sell something at a high, high end price, becuase of their reputation (not horrid, but still not great), and the anti-clone movement. I see this being higher priced than your average clone though, becuase it required a lot of brand new R&D and looks to be completely metal. I wonder what the gearbox version is, the v3 would probably fit nicely, however interestingly, the slope of the handgrip is different, and actually spot on for a v6, so possibly a v3 with modified motor mount, or maybe a v2, i don't know.
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Post by lrich on Dec 25, 2008 15:07:13 GMT -5
The only issue I see here is that if it comes out and it is cheap (sub300.00USD level) then we will see the same thing we have on the US side. everyone running around with a Thompson. Soon WW2 airsoft will be nothing but Thompsons vs Stg44's and MP40's It will end up looking a little like a SciFi Chanel war movie...On the other hand I can't wait for one of these to come out. I'm conflicted. I agree with that, although since i have wanted an STG for so long that to a point i really don't care. If only we could get Cyma to convert its M14 to an m1 garand (not too hard, much of it is already there) then we could get more allied weapons. And even if it turns out there wont be any other guns coming out, at least there will be a little more variety than just two specific guns. I think though, if this gun subsequently sells like hotcakes like the mp40 and Thompson did, then we might have a chance for more guns coming out, as manufactures see a market for them.
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Post by lrich on Dec 24, 2008 21:02:04 GMT -5
Looking good, i think we might just have a chance that it will go into full production, looking at the fact that is full metal+wood i think. That probably means they are beyond merely evaluating whether or not they want to produce it, but are entering final stages of sorting out the bugs in the manufacturing process. Also, what board did you get that from? Just becuase i like reading all about the guns, not just the pretty pictures. ;D
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Post by lrich on Dec 21, 2008 10:37:03 GMT -5
Nice looking gun, i like the slight weathering/shining and lighting too. i am getting one of those for the shell feed, for my next project (to give WWII German airsofters the power of gyroscopic bullet stabilization!). How was making the new stock? Also, do i spy a stripper clip? If so, was it a surplus one you bought or one of the dboy's specific ones?
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Post by lrich on Dec 13, 2008 19:38:06 GMT -5
I use this charger: pointact.com/prod_CHR-01_charger_701_33.htmland i have both an intellect 1200 mah 9.6 volt mini and the original battery in my stock after i removed that stupid foam block, or i have a powerizer 8.4v 4200 mah large where the foam originally was. At one point i had 4 minis in my stock, kind of jammed in, but i never ran out of battery, until i got the large, which fits nicely and lasts forever.
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Post by lrich on Dec 9, 2008 18:51:37 GMT -5
Based on my calculations, the 20 rounders i made are ~6 inches (i got 5.85 inches to be exact, but cnc'ed them to be 5.8 as the feedlips aren't included on mine), although this is based off of the idea, that a 20 rounder would be 2/3 of a 30 rounder, +/- a little becuase the follower might be different. If you need more exact than that, i don't have an answer for you
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Post by lrich on Dec 8, 2008 18:15:53 GMT -5
Never forget that day, and its lessons Not to jump into an argument, but there are three different types of enemies i see. Those who deserve to rot in hell: People who ruthlessly attack civilians who have no military importance (Ex. terrorists who attacked the twin towers and pentagon, Japanese who raped nanking, people who carbomb markets in Iraq, etc.) Those who did what they were forced to do, and don't deserve praise but don't deserve hatred (Japanese who were recruited and forced into fighting in WWII or being killed by their own men) Those who, while being our enemy, deserve compassion for their actions (Japanese soldiers who attempted to stop the wanton killing of POW's, etc.)
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Post by lrich on Dec 8, 2008 18:01:08 GMT -5
They should be tight enough to keep them from flying out, but loose enough so you dont have to fight to get them in or out. Put the magazines (or blocks of wood cut to the same size), soak it in water breifly, then let it air dry (still with magazines/blocks in). They should be the right size after that. <YD> Called my mother (they are good for something ;D) and she suggested using boiling water on them. They have been soaked in boiling water, and are drying, i will report when i am done letting them dry
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Post by lrich on Dec 8, 2008 17:19:32 GMT -5
They are a good deal for $12, a lot better than dirtying some originals/high quality repros. I am going to try stretching tricks (steaming them with mags in, etc) and will let you know how that goes. They seem durable which is good. And since i only have TM and custom mags, i don't know if cymas would be better, as right now, the mags are a bit too difficult to pull out.
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Post by lrich on Dec 8, 2008 15:50:55 GMT -5
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Post by lrich on Dec 5, 2008 22:02:15 GMT -5
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Post by lrich on Dec 5, 2008 21:59:21 GMT -5
Ok, i was thinking if one took a dirtnap and was jamming really badly or something, i like to know i can get into my magazines if i need to. Although i have no experience with king arms, and if these are nigh unjammable.
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Post by lrich on Dec 5, 2008 18:17:38 GMT -5
alright, so if you take them apart, do you then have to reglue them, or do the pins that hold them together snap off?
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Post by lrich on Dec 5, 2008 2:09:28 GMT -5
Alright thanks, 2nd Bat, that makes sense, i'll see if i can't get one of those bags (seems like a good idea) and if all else fails i will use the tactical shirt pouch as suggested by hburn21. And now that i am finally getting all my gear figured out, i'll see about those cargo pockets too. It's interesting how you learn more about WWII gear everyday
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Post by lrich on Dec 5, 2008 0:37:15 GMT -5
Do they have a seam running down their middle, like the Cyma ones do? Some of the pictures don't look like they have a seam, some do, and i really don't have time to read all the posts. If they do, i think i'll stick with the ones i made on my CNC machine (seamed up, but cheap as hell , and aluminum tape can fix that nasty seam), if they don't, i might be interested in getting some. Edit, looking at the mp40 ones, they really look like they have a massive seam, the Thompson ones look like they have a small seam, but i can't tell, so someone with hands on experience, do tell. Also, how are they held together? (screws, glue, etc. )
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Post by lrich on Dec 5, 2008 0:10:00 GMT -5
Ok, thanks, that makes sense, and i kind of figured that this wasn't real (the tag is way to modern), but i was also interested in if it was a repro with just some convient patches sewn on, or if it was nothing. I'll try to find a real one, i was more directing it at any dump pouches that would cost $50 or more compared to $20 for a repro. And in real life, i know you are pretty right, although i know is that it is a bitch to replace the mags into the pouches in combat (i tried this first with Thompson 20rd'ers and the pouches) and i am pretty sure that most often they would probably carry them, possibly especially airborne and the like as they were more likely to not have a nice supply van behind them with extra magazines. (Obviously in extreme combat you don't give a damn, but i am saying in combat where you don't have time to replace the mag in the pouch, but have enough time to not just drop it)
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