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Post by bluecrabofpain on Nov 26, 2008 7:12:50 GMT -5
airsoft-news.eu/news.php?item.2558.1If an relatively obscure machinegun like this can get a manufactured airsoft replica, why not a DP-28 or PPSH-41? I was going to made a custom model of a Type-99 (very similar). But first, lets see how much this one costs...
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Post by maccrage on Nov 26, 2008 11:10:33 GMT -5
Yeah, but it's KTW. Which means it's gonna cost more than the bailout.
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Post by bluecrabofpain on Nov 26, 2008 15:26:04 GMT -5
Yeah, but it's KTW. Which means it's gonna cost more than the bailout. That's true, and I don't know if I should be laughing or crying...
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Post by Gravy Fist on Nov 26, 2008 15:45:33 GMT -5
AEP gearbox will not please many. I don't get KTW they used to make affordable masterkeys, and now really, really, expensive poor performers.
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Post by maccrage on Nov 26, 2008 16:21:22 GMT -5
AEP gearbox will not please many. I don't get KTW they used to make affordable masterkeys, and now really, really, expensive poor performers. I know. $1000 springers, and support weapons with AEP gearboxes and midcaps.
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Post by kalbs on Dec 6, 2008 20:14:23 GMT -5
A mid-cap magazine and a pistol gearbox on a support weapon? ... sadly another wall hanger by KTW
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Post by therifleman on Dec 19, 2008 21:34:08 GMT -5
And more icing on the cake, they have included a bayonet mount like the original. Seriously, if you get yourself into a situation where you have to stab someone with an LMG, you deserve a medal.
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Post by bluecrabofpain on Dec 19, 2008 22:21:08 GMT -5
And more icing on the cake, they have included a bayonet mount like the original. Seriously, if you get yourself into a situation where you have to stab someone with an LMG, you deserve a medal. The Japanese also put a bayonet on their SMG. That would be an awesome CQB weapon.
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Post by troyluginbill on Dec 20, 2008 4:20:39 GMT -5
may be a pistol gearbox, or may not, the receiver has room for a full gearbox. Either way even at 2,000(High end guesstimate on my part) it is still a 1/3 of the cost of a deactivated one, should you need a type 96. Hopefully extra mags will be available as guys with deactivated ones will be snapping those up like hotcakes (originals go for 300-1000). So no homemade hi-caps for this bad boy.
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Post by bluecrabofpain on Dec 20, 2008 8:53:32 GMT -5
may be a pistol gearbox, or may not, the receiver has room for a full gearbox. Either way even at 2,000(High end guesstimate on my part) it is still a 1/3 of the cost of a deactivated one, should you need a type 96. Hopefully extra mags will be available as guys with deactivated ones will be snapping those up like hotcakes (originals go for 300-1000). So no homemade hi-caps for this bad boy. The cheapest Type-96 I have found was a model gun at WWIIguns.com for well over 1k. Any japanese weapon other than the Arisaka or Nambu seems to be extremely rare and no one who has one wants to give it up. Nonetheless you'd be better off making a PVC model yourself.
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Post by troyluginbill on Dec 20, 2008 20:04:59 GMT -5
yeah but that is WWII guns which means they will take your money and never send you a gun. Any of his special order guns means that he will scour asian flea markets in the ass end of nowhere until he finds your kit. This may take decades. But he will take your money on the first day. Making a model is all fine and dandy if you access to one for measurements. They look like a Bren but are entirely different. KTW will have no problem selling these as they will be the only opportunity for someone who doesn't have a type 96 for their collection to get one. I will probably drop the cash for it, and then upgrade it if needed to play with it. The burgeoning IJ units desperately need type 96/99 LMGs to finish the unit so they will jump at this chance. Those guys will pay 600.00 plus for one of the CAW knee mortars!
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Post by bluecrabofpain on Feb 10, 2009 20:22:09 GMT -5
Seems to be a video of the prototype. Disappointing; where's my bayonet? It doesn't seem particularly powerful either; but has a realistic rate of fire. So long as the build materials are good, I suppose you could always upgrade the internals.
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Post by mccallion on Feb 10, 2009 20:32:08 GMT -5
that thing looks awsome the only things there missing are the bayonet lug and bypod
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Post by mcnasty on Feb 18, 2009 13:42:41 GMT -5
I have started to put together 1 or more Jap impressions. I just got the Tanaka Type99. It´s awesome (paid $350 for a used one that´s in mint condish). I want to get the knee mortar as well. This thing will kick ass for the few of us that do Jap impressions. Who cares about the gearbox, just put in a different one (prybar and a sledgehammer)
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Post by bluecrabofpain on Feb 18, 2009 15:30:03 GMT -5
You got the Tanaka Type-99!? Finally, I think you're the first person I've "seen" with one. How do you think it stacks up compared to something like the Tanaka Kar98k? I'm seriously considering getting one myself unless CharleyNovember gets his site back up and running.
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Post by mcnasty on Feb 21, 2009 5:26:51 GMT -5
Well I have only shot a few mags with it out the window of my office/storage. But it shoots straight enough for being airsoft. It´s probably a bit to hot for my liking (between 490-520 fps). I´ll see what I can do as far as downgrading the fps. The build is great and it´s super solid (I have about 20 other highend airsoft weapons to compare to). I never tried the Tanaka K98 but hear it´s great and don´t think this is sub par. If your doing a Jap impression as your main one I would say it´s worth the high price.
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Post by bluecrabofpain on May 19, 2009 16:42:14 GMT -5
Well, here it is. www.tokyo-model.com.hk/ecshop/goods.php?id=4851KTW brand Type 96 LMG, shoots with an MP-7 gearbox and 57 round magazines, all for the completely reasonable and affordable price of $3,358.00. And you thought that the Mosin was a bad deal...
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Post by MAS on May 19, 2009 17:34:15 GMT -5
and with a 7.2 volt batt
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Post by TommyGunner on May 20, 2009 1:55:47 GMT -5
Wow an Mp-7 gearbox? That is a very underpowered gearbox for an LMG. I even decided nto to use it for my Sten becuase its soo underpowered, and thats only an SMG.
Not worth it in my option..........but if I had that kind of cash simply lying around I think I would buy it for looks lol.
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Post by Fusilier on May 20, 2009 4:57:13 GMT -5
Again,why this and not something MORE common like a PPSH?? Not worth it IMO.
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Post by bluecrabofpain on May 20, 2009 17:47:45 GMT -5
These guys MIGHT have been able to squeeze $600, or maybe even $700 out of me just for the looks and reaction I'd get out of other people, provided I still had enough money left over for a stronger gearbox. But over $3,000? HA! Does anyone even know of any other airsoft gun ever made that cost more?
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Post by bluecrabofpain on May 20, 2009 19:11:13 GMT -5
may be a pistol gearbox, or may not, the receiver has room for a full gearbox. Either way even at 2,000(High end guesstimate on my part) it is still a 1/3 of the cost of a deactivated one, should you need a type 96. Hopefully extra mags will be available as guys with deactivated ones will be snapping those up like hotcakes (originals go for 300-1000). So no homemade hi-caps for this bad boy. Oh boy don't you feel silly?
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Post by john on Jun 21, 2009 4:43:05 GMT -5
If anyone buts one send pics.
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Post by vicnaire on Jun 21, 2009 9:42:36 GMT -5
Echo-1 airsoft miniguns cost less than that LMG
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Post by bluecrabofpain on Jan 23, 2010 17:32:59 GMT -5
Well, here's something that I just happened to stumble upon yesterday. www.wwiiguns.com/store/product_details.php?p=584Apparently KTW is also making a Type-99. Well, I actually don't know if its KTW but given how its close to $4000 I'm assuming it is. This has me very curious, like the Arisaka sniper rifle I can't find any other information about it, no news about it, or other places that sells them. Someone else did actually find the Arisaka sniper rifle for sale but I dont think that site has this LMG.
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Post by werekiss on Jan 23, 2010 19:12:24 GMT -5
You've got to be stupid to pay 4k for an airsoft type 96/96. I mean, it's not real. They should lower the price to $200-$300
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Post by bluecrabofpain on Jan 24, 2010 0:09:01 GMT -5
You've got to be stupid to pay 4k for an airsoft type 96/96. I mean, it's not real. They should lower the price to $200-$300 I'd be willing to pay up to $400, maybe a bit more just for the exterior look. Externally KTW products are very well made. The problem here is that the internals on this thing are absolute garbage. On a side note though; they can probably get away with selling these things for that much because real ones are MADLY expensive and hard to find.
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Post by glenlivet on Jan 24, 2010 14:05:05 GMT -5
Those guns are aimed at the Japanese collectors market and not western airsoft players. Japan has super strict gun laws and owning a real one will get you in jail. And even deacts are almost impossible to find, if one pops up they cost crazy amounts of money. If i remember correctly Japanese law changed some time ago allowing a maximum energy of 0,98 joule for airsoft weapons. So i guess KTW has not put too much effort into making a playable airsoft gun, they simply chose the easiest to fit gearbox.
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