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Post by cryonics on Mar 17, 2011 18:34:37 GMT -5
Crap! Thanks for reminding me. I forgot about taxes ;D
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Post by cryonics on Mar 9, 2011 18:36:25 GMT -5
I actually work with CNC machines so it should help me a lot, planning on drilling up the original barrel to fit the airsoft brass inner barrel One thing I forgot to mention is that I did not have the heart to trash the original grip handle by cutting it in half. As a result I purchased new ones from this site www.robertrtg.com/mggripstick.htmlThey were cheap and I did not have to worry about messing up my original one. In case you wanted to experiment, for $12 you might want to do the same.
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Post by cryonics on Mar 9, 2011 18:31:39 GMT -5
I`m going to use a assault drum magazine for my gun, it`s already done using AK drum magazine internals I was originally going to do the same, but unfortunately my source for a drum magazine flaked out on me so I decided to go with the ammo box method after looking at many WW2 pictures and seeing that most had two people manning the gun with the ammo box feeding the weapon. Hopefully we can both use our converted MG42's at the June event. Should keep the yanks away from our base
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Post by cryonics on Mar 9, 2011 18:25:35 GMT -5
Hi Krumlauf,
I do not have an answer for you about the barrel length. Obviously the MG42 is plenty long enough to fit such a barrel and I have not experienced any "suck back" effect. This is a tightbore stainless steel barrel which appears to be of very good quality, so maybe the bbs have already exited before the piston retracts? Maybe the version 2 gearbox does not have this problem?
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Post by cryonics on Mar 9, 2011 9:25:45 GMT -5
Very, very nice Build guide! I didn't realize you could use a version 2 gearbox. Is the motor cage of the MP44 the correct angle to fit in the grip stick of the 42? Yes it is , fits perfectly. Just the width needs to be adjusted therefore need to slice the grip in half lengthwise.
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Post by cryonics on Mar 8, 2011 21:52:52 GMT -5
Cool, looking forward to the results
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Post by cryonics on Mar 8, 2011 20:50:24 GMT -5
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Post by cryonics on Mar 8, 2011 18:54:49 GMT -5
Ok, I figured I would start by showing pictures of the completed project. Worked on it periodically over the weekends. Since back in the days many of the MG42's were two man operations with one carrying the gun and the other carrying the ammo, I decided to use this as the ammo feeding mechanism. What you see in the pictures is the MG42 that is BB fed via the ammo box sitting next to it. The battery cables and feeding spring are hidden under the ammo belt. Inside the ammo box is the battery that powers the gearbox, the bb's and motor. One nice thing about this is that you get to place multiple batteries in the ammo box for easy replacement when they go dead and the BB capacity is over 5000. I also found that carrying the ammo box in one hand while holding the barrel and carrying the stock in the other hand worked quite nicely and I was actually able to run with both while shooting. I realize that they usually just placed the gun in a fixed emplacement and then started firing but it was nice to know that this set up was more mobile than I expected. In the ammo box I used the motor from an M249 box which has a power feeding mechanism. The gearbox is Version 2 from a MP44. I used the MP44 since it has its own motor mount mechanism. Before I started this project I thought I would be able to use the gearbox from an M249 but found them to be way too big to fit in the receiver of the MG42. I also looked at the Version 3 gearbox but opted against it as it did not have motor mounts and the angle was not quite right. I used a Matrix Prometheus 650 mm stainless steel tightbore barrel which fit perfectly. Standard M16 metal hopup. Gun is solid and shoots very straight with good range. Next I will post pictures of how it was built and the changes that had to be made. Attachments:
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Post by cryonics on Mar 7, 2011 20:36:33 GMT -5
Actually I used a Version II gearbox. I realize this meant more work but there seemed to be much more flexibility in this version then others. I am still compiling all the pictures and adding tags to them. Should have it all done by tomorrow and will post then. Overall the project came out pretty well and the results are quite satisfactory (good FPS, very accurate and high rate of fire with a 4000 round motorised ammo box). Did require altering the MG42 a little which I am sure the purist will decry sacrilege, but it was the only way to get all the airsoft parts to fit.
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Post by cryonics on Mar 7, 2011 10:26:41 GMT -5
Hi Krumlauf, I just finished an MG42 conversion to airsoft a couple of weeks ago. I did take pictures of the conversion process and will post them in the next few days. Hopefully they will help. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.
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Post by cryonics on Mar 6, 2011 18:47:56 GMT -5
Just looked at the pictures. Looks like it was a lot of fun. Wish we could have made it. I am astonished that Photobuckets censored some of the pictures. What it is this world coming to, I thought we lived in a free country???
Looking forward to sparing with you all in June. Very happy that Brandon has taken the lead on this.
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Post by cryonics on Mar 1, 2011 19:46:17 GMT -5
I know the sissy panzerfausts don't make a lot of noise, but when your bunker is hit by our bazookas, you'll know it! ;D Alright, now you have challenged me to make a Panzerfaust projectile that will not only make a lot of noise but will shake the begeebeez out of your bunker. Game on Yank!
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Post by cryonics on Mar 1, 2011 19:36:08 GMT -5
Hi BigBoy, it is now March and we are all anxiously awaiting for the first production of muzzle nuts. Keep us posted
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Post by cryonics on Mar 1, 2011 19:31:58 GMT -5
Bazooka, Panzerfaust and Mortar hits: The same radius and trench rules apply as the grenades rules. In regards to buildings/bunkers, two direct hits to the building destroys and kills everyone inside. Hits to sand bags above trenches do not constitute a hit. I like this rule however if you are in a building or bunker how are you going to know if it sustained two hits from a Panzerfaust or Mortar? These do not really make any noise when hitting, especially the nerf rockets. Tents: Since this is an overnight event, everyone should bring some sort of shelter with them. Players camping out in the field of play shall only be allowed to pitch WW2 period tents. These tents can be found on various internet locations for as little as $14.99. If you decide to bring a more modern tent, you may do so, but you must leave the field of play and camp out in the designated area by each sides parking area. Please keep in mind that if your an Airborne troop, you'll have to leave your "brothers in arms" and then try and return to the field in time for the action. Since this is a 24 hour immersion event when will we find time to sleep? Just wondering if tents are even necessary or is there going to be a period of no fighting and shut eye for all?
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Post by cryonics on Feb 13, 2011 19:03:27 GMT -5
I am in along with a couple others for the Axis side Good job getting this back on, was really looking forward to it.
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Post by cryonics on Jan 20, 2011 18:22:26 GMT -5
OK, it souds like there is enough interest in the MP44 muzzle nuts. I'll start gathering the raw materials I need to make a few of them. Awesome! Put me down for 3 (assuming the price is reasonable). Would be nice if we could get them before the Colmar event Please PM me once you have made them.
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Post by cryonics on Jan 17, 2011 13:26:58 GMT -5
I agree $20-$25 price range would be good. Especially since I would need to purchase 3 of them. I have 1 AGM and 2 Cyberguns which I believe are identical rifles and all have the counterclockwise thread. Personally I have no preference over aluminum or steel, whichever was cheaper. Anything is better than plastic.
I am sure if you could make them in the $20-$25 price range you would sell quite a few on EBay also.
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Post by cryonics on Jan 9, 2011 18:04:02 GMT -5
I have been trying to find MP44 muzzle nuts also but have not had any luck. I purchased the ones from Aurora for $20 but the thread is opposite from the Airsoft MP44 and did not fit. I did see one on Ebay but they where asking $45 for one nut which seemed rather steep to me. Would love to hear of a place that sells reasonably priced MP44 muzzle nuts for Airsoft MP44's.
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Post by cryonics on Nov 30, 2010 18:51:06 GMT -5
Looks like a pretty impressive place. Will definitely have to try and make this one. Would want to come the night before if the heated house is available.
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Post by cryonics on Nov 16, 2010 18:23:19 GMT -5
Had a really good time sparing with you all, here is my AAR report.
The Americans showed an aggressiveness that was very unexpected after the Brecourt event. This time I had to fight hard in order to make any headway. Some of the more memorable times where during the third scenario when it appeared we had defeated the Americans and mounted an all out charge. As we got into the base we expected 2 or 3 defenders at best huddled into the trenches. I took position to the right of the base only to feel what I thought was a bb hit from behind on my derriere. First reaction was, “that is not possible as the only few Americans left are in front of me in the base”. I turned to look, only to be greeted with Piper’s huge grin as he was huddled down in the woods outside the base. I was shocked! As I walked back to the re-spawn point, I saw another fellow German make his way to the exact same position that I had. I watched him with pity and silence as I knew what fate was going to await him. Three seconds later I heard his painful cries of a “hit” by another Piper round. I felt like a traitor for not warning him, but also knew that Dead men do not talk and had to bite my tongue. We both walked back KIA to the medical building with determination to get Piper back. I came back into the battle and this time was determined to get the last American hold out, Piper, who I assumed was still in his hiding place. Tom and I took two positions, one on Piper’s flank and myself behind him. The sun was shining in my face and I knew my position was fully lit up as I stared into a sunny glare in the woods. I feared it was only a matter of time before Piper would spot my lit up position before I could spot his. I then heard a shot and heard Tom yell hit, and a few seconds later heard another shot only to hear myself yell hit. I knew then, the devil incarnate had taken over Piper, the booger got me again! Another fabulous moment was fighting an American in a trench for over ten minutes as neither of us could hit the other. I was frustrated to death knowing he was there as he popped his head up and down only to draw more an more of my fire draining my mags. Finally I had it, I asked Mike to give me suppressive fire as I was going to do a suicide mission and run to the trench and lob a grenade at that stalwart American who would not die. Mike peppered the whole base with constant fire and I ran to the trench hoping not to get hit, I got just close enough to lob a grenade right inside the trench. I was so determined that I stood and watched my grenades fly rather than retreat, only to get shot right on the hand by another American defender. As I yelled hit, I heard my grenade explode and saw my valiant adversary get up, killed by my grenade. I was dead but so was he, I was satisfied, the hard fought battle was not in vain. Last memorable time was defending the German base in the second scenario. Seeing the Americans swarm into the base was awe-inspiring. Watching my comrades fight back was exhilarating. I remember seeing an American lob a grenade at a German trench and saw feet fly into the air as another German did a backwards summer salt trying to evade the grenade. It was hell all around, grenades, smoke grenades, BB’s, and mostly…. Americans had infiltrated every nook and cranny of the base. All I could do was lob grenades after grenades, Panzerfaust after Panzerfaust and BB’s after BB’s hopping to repel this massive attack. In the end, the valiant Germans got overrun with a well fought out battle.
Last but not least. We left the event thinking it was a draw. I did not realize until later that Gordak conceded that fourth game to the Americans because the Germans would not fight. Had we known this would have been the result, I know that each and every German would have found the necessary stamina to continue fighting the last scenario to the last man. Victory may be yours but we will come back to fight another day
Thanks Gerry and Mike for a great event, thank you everyone for showing up, we could not have done it without you.
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Post by cryonics on Nov 14, 2010 16:53:37 GMT -5
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Post by cryonics on Nov 13, 2010 22:38:17 GMT -5
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Post by cryonics on Nov 10, 2010 15:48:39 GMT -5
Just read the wound rules and have a few questions. I did not see any mention of wound cards for the defenders if hit. Does this mean that if hit you do not have the option to pull a wound card and determine if you are wounded or dead?
Once a defender is "dead" does this mean they are out of the battle for the full 60 minutes of the attack?
Do the re spawns of the attackers occurs in the field or at some re spawn point?
Original event posting mentioned game play from 9AM to 7PM. This seems to have been shortened to 4PM. No night time play?
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Post by cryonics on Nov 10, 2010 12:19:25 GMT -5
Just thought I would check again and see if anyone was camping the night before at the field or if everyone was going to take up Gordak's fantastic museum offer.
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Post by cryonics on Nov 8, 2010 17:44:02 GMT -5
For those that are camping the night before, do we just go to the field and camp anywhere or are there designated areas. We do plan on making a fire.
Anyone else camping?
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Post by cryonics on Nov 5, 2010 11:45:09 GMT -5
For those who want to, We WILL have people staying at the museum the night before the game, you are all welcome, just please let me know you are comming so we can know how many to expect. -Gordak I am not familiar with the museum but it sounds cool. We were planning on coming the night before and camping at the Wolcott site. What exactly is this museum option. Do we actually get to sleep in the museum?
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Post by cryonics on Oct 18, 2010 18:11:03 GMT -5
Gents, Been kinda quite, is this game still on? Does anybody know how to get a hold of Gerry? ~G Man Probably quiet because we are all getting ready for this event and are too busy posting. I am pretty sure it is still on, turn out looks good and I just sent in two more names. Gerry is probably enjoying some R&R or leaf peeping in NH.
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Post by cryonics on Sept 21, 2010 16:01:18 GMT -5
i have appropiate weapons i just dont want to spend 2000 on a mg42 You can get some very inexpensive Mp40's for $90 at many sites. If you want a little more firepower I have seen some MP44's for $180. Either of those weapons would be fine for this event.
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Post by cryonics on Sept 15, 2010 18:49:40 GMT -5
JP My brother Mike and I will be there Friday mid morning for field set up and camping overnite. I will try to get there Early afternoon on Friday. If there is anything we can do to help out for field set up please do not hesitate to use us.
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Post by cryonics on Sept 13, 2010 13:07:44 GMT -5
3 of us just signed up, we are official . Will be there Friday evening for camping. Anyone else going the night before?
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