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Opinions/help on a sniping setup

Rogerborg said:
Ah, I didn't realise the TMs came without power as standard.  The nimh battery that comes with the CYMAs is functional, but lipo makes a big difference to both response and RoF, so I'd recommend that as the first modification to either gun.  It's about as simple as teching gets: just unsolder and remove the standard connector and solder on two wires from a JST connector and you're done.  It'll work out cheaper than buying a nimh battery and charger as well.
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From what I understand, by up'ing the rate of fire and response I'll completely batter the base internals, in which case I would also need to switch some parts our. This is where my knowledge gets a little flimsy. 

Oh, also forgot to mention prior to your previous reply. Yes people at my sight regally try and shift guns, however as I only really applied for my Ukara a few weeks ago I haven't really be paying to much attention. I've been sticking to hire guns and test others while out in combat.

 
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I wouldn't fret too much over wear.  Create the gun that you want, enjoy it while it lasts, and replace or upgrade as needed.

 
Rogerborg said:
I wouldn't fret too much over wear.  Create the gun that you want, enjoy it while it lasts, and replace or upgrade as needed.
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So going at it with that approach, after looking at pricing the TM is exactly £35 more from any site. I know there are a few ways of approaching lipo. Would anyone be able to recommend the best batteries to pickup and a safe way of charging. I think I'm still set on going with a TM even with the £35 difference, while the CYMA and TM may be almost idential, I feel that I would be more satified with a TM then a CYMA if I'm going to be going lipo anyways. (even if it is a placebo affect).

My next question is, what primary do I run. Nearly everyone has recommended tuning a AEG, but what's currently consider a decent AEG, which brand, model or type has the most parts in abundance which I can pickup and quickly be on my feet with. The main reason I was interest in the VSR-10 was being for one it's "cheap", and two when I go to upgrade it there was no worry of struggling to find parts.

 
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Pick something you like the look of, and play with it. Theyre all much of a muchness.  Its all the same principle inside the gun, its just finding an external shell you like the look of and feel comfortable holding.

 
Rogerborg said:
Wire in a JST connector and run 300mAh 7.4V lipos https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-300mah-2s-35-70c-lipo-pack.html?___store=en_us
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^^^ Those lipos.  They come with a balance connector and you can use any lipo balance charger, same as you'll be using for AEG batteries.  I won't recommend a specific charger as I went for a cheapo which I later discovered has some explodey tendencies, but the "B6" chargers are well regarded, and HobbyKing can provide.

Wiring it for lipo really is just a case of soldering two wires on.  It's covered here:

http://crapworks.blogspot.com/2013/04/airsoft-glock-18c-nimh-to-lipo.html

Something to note is that you'll need a female JST connector, as the output from the battery is male. This is quite unusual, most batteries have female connectors to make it harder to accidentally short the pins.  HobbyKing can provide connectors, or there's a superfluity on eBay.

If you don't want to mod it, Airsoft World do a lipo which will plug right in:

https://www.airsoftworld.net/world-exclusive-lithium-polymer-aep-battery-li-po-lipo-7-4v-550mah.html

Again, you'll need a B6 or equivalent charger for that, same as most other lipos.

 
Rogerborg said:
^^^ Those lipos.  They come with a balance connector and you can use any lipo balance charger, same as you'll be using for AEG batteries.  I won't recommend a specific charger as I went for a cheapo which I later discovered has some explodey tendencies, but the "B6" chargers are well regarded, and HobbyKing can provide.

Wiring it for lipo really is just a case of soldering two wires on.  It's covered here:

http://crapworks.blogspot.com/2013/04/airsoft-glock-18c-nimh-to-lipo.html

Something to note is that you'll need a female JST connector, as the output from the battery is male. This is quite unusual, most batteries have female connectors to make it harder to accidentally short the pins.  HobbyKing can provide connectors, or there's a superfluity on eBay.

If you don't want to mod it, Airsoft World do a lipo which will plug right in:

https://www.airsoftworld.net/world-exclusive-lithium-polymer-aep-battery-li-po-lipo-7-4v-550mah.html

Again, you'll need a B6 or equivalent charger for that, same as most other lipos.
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Can I not use one of these and then the Nano LIPO battery? https://eagle6.co.uk/shop/catalog/product/view/id/3657/s/option-no-1-lipo-battery-adaptor-for-automatic-electric-pistol-series/

I feel like the lipo battery from airsoft world would be a tight fit, and I've heard some people having problems as the glocks battery compartment is rather small. Also, chargers are definitely an area I need help with, a lot of my house is wood based so I don't want it going up any time soon. 

 
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So what would you say is a decent charger, I've seen some on amazon around £35-£45 with decent reviews. Seems a lot of people use them for airsoft.

 
Now, as stated earlier I had a budget of about £500, I can raise this closer to around the region £650 now. My pistol in total is going to cost £185 (that's for the pistol, an extra mag, 2 lipo's, a lipo charger, 2 lipo safety bags and finally a lipo battery adapter, so that I don't have to mod it.).

 
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Also looking to put my order in tonight, so I'm ready for next game day! :)  

 
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Rogerborg said:
I hope this isn't redundant information at this point, but I've just spotted that TaiwanGun are now selling 680mAh plug-and-play AEP lipo batteries at £11 a go.  Realistically, 1 of those will last you a whole day as a secondary, and likely even as a CQB semi-auto primary.

http://www.taiwangun.com/en/batteries-li-po/battery-li-po-680mah-7-4v-20c-micro-ipower
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Not completely re-dudent, I'm yet to buy my batteries as I've now settled on a primary. But, would this actually battery fit the marui G18C?

https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/marui-high-cycle-steyr-aug-airsoft-gun-aeg-black

 
MisterG said:
Will get one for my Skorpion
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Careful now:

"It is a battery dedicated to de electric guns, does not fit into machine guns - due to the different system of mounting and blocking the battery itself.

Suitable for replicas such as CM 121.CM122, CM123, CM125, CM126, CM127, CM128 and similar.
Does not match machine guns such as R4, R2, MAC-10 and similar. "

 
Rogerborg said:
Careful now:

"It is a battery dedicated to de electric guns, does not fit into machine guns - due to the different system of mounting and blocking the battery itself.

Suitable for replicas such as CM 121.CM122, CM123, CM125, CM126, CM127, CM128 and similar.
Does not match machine guns such as R4, R2, MAC-10 and similar. "
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I'll do some more digging, but the current battery looks like this one.

http://www.taiwangun.com/en/batteries-7-2v/battery-nimh-7-2v-500mah-for-replicas-of-electric-pistol-cyma?from=related&campaign-id=6

Which is also recommended for :

Fits to;
* CM.030
* CM.121
* CM.122
* CM.123
* CM.125
* CM.126

And the R4 ?

So I'm confused.

The Skorpion is an AEP, and has parts in common with the Glock 18 AEP.

Cheers

G

 
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It looks like the lipo is smaller in all dimensions than the stock nimh, which may be the issue: it'll fit, but it might not be held securely in place.  I don't know if the Skorpion relies on a cover pressing the battery into place, but worse case you could probably just pad it out to match.

 
Rogerborg said:
It looks like the lipo is smaller in all dimensions than the stock nimh, which may be the issue: it'll fit, but it might not be held securely in place.  I don't know if the Skorpion relies on a cover pressing the battery into place, but worse case you could probably just pad it out to match.
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I don't think so, I tried shaking out the battery without the cover in place and it didn't fall out, but some padding might be a good idea.

 
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