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    The 'What have you just bought' Thread

    in Guns, Gear & Loadouts

    Posted

    17 hours ago, JinxDuh said:


    Looking at that vorpal bunny, looks like it has a defect. Probably ruins the whole gun. You can send it to me, I’ll dispose of it, free of charge…

     

    Was it bought in the UK or overseas? Extremely jealous 😂

    Managed to find one on discord - about 2 weeks after i missed one on discord as well.

     

    I've given up on ever finding a p90 though - they're going for about £600 2nd hand in Japan if you can find one. If they did a re-run or a mark 2, they would sell out instantly i reckon.

    Shift Your Rifts 2023

    in Other Events and Meets

    Posted

    I was at both days, one as a seller and one seller/player.

     

    Not really much to add from Galvatron's post - some decent kit for sale - about 20 or so car booters, and about a dozen shops with sales or deals on.

     

    It's not as big as the midlands carboot (which is not in the midlands anymore) but some decent deals going if you're just looking for something to take your fancy. However, it was noticeably bigger than 2022, and the carboot was located in a much better place so more people could view the stalls.

     

    As fr the airsoft side of things, pretty much a normal day but with more vehicles. I've played that site quite a few times so might just be a bit bored of it so maybe a break is needed.

    Macks airsoft dreamers of the week thread

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Cannonfodder said:

    Nothing wrong with a bit of...... oh wait, wrong forum

     

    You mean the winning is all that matters attitude, usually found in those with major insecurities and the knowledge that no woman is ever going to touch them in that special place without payment first

     

    I seriously hope that's a NGRS one. Mind you even  if it is 10% off RRP is still pushing into Mack's territory 

     

    *Edit* It is the NGRS version

     

    That would be ok in my books… if a massive TM shipment from Japan didn’t just land at pretty much every retailer in the UK. Which it did.

    The 'What have you just bought' Thread

    in Guns, Gear & Loadouts

    Posted

    16 hours ago, Impulse said:

     

    Can't remember who used to make the m40a3 gas version (pretty sure there was one though), but the m700 based one is expensive, since you have to get the m700 then also get the conversion kit, but once it's together you get the m700 system behind it and the Action Army m700 hop unit is probably the best hop unit I've ever worked with.

    Yep, I've got the KJW m700 and the modelworks m40 kit.

     

    The only other gas m40 i know of is the VFC but that's an a5 barrel. But there might be some like 1990's build that there's only 9 of in existence.

    What fun or exciting (Airsoft) things are you looking forward to?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 07/07/2023 at 15:19, Emergencychimps said:

     

    I have seen mixed reviews on the lambda mk48 they released, but there are so few gpmgs available I guess having another option can only be a good thing! 

    I really wanted a LD mk48 - i like LMGs and the such, but after reading reviews on it, it seem very much like an early gen VFC aeg. Gorgeous externals, well built and put together, but the insides made of aldi own brand soft cheese.

     

    I know DCA are taking over that bit for the new model, so fingers crossed. I would love a modern m240

    Ambush - Netflix

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by rj1986

    17 hours ago, TacticalWaifu said:

     

    Absolutely the circumstances were atrocious -- but in a time where replicas can be identical to "real steel" variants without the lethality, and convincing effects for muzzle flash / projectile travel can be created without the risk to anyone else, why wouldn't you agree with it?

    Sure, catching some airsoft replicas might make you feel like there's a little less realism for a moment, but there are plenty "dummy" guns that did the job long before airsoft came along... Replicas and props aren'y anything new by a long shot, so what exactly are you against / in disagreement / uncertainty about? 🤨

    For most films, it's passable. For films like John Wick, it wouldn't work - but films like that have more stringent H&S checks in place due to the nature of the choreography.

     

    And as i work in CGI/VFX, spotting fake or poorly done muzzle flash, shell ejection and the like can ruin a film. Like those Sky made action films - they look dreadful (among many other bad things about them).

     

    Edit: Also, after spending time on set with replica and prop firearms - the armorers i've worked with would blow a bollock if they were on that Rust set. It's annoying that 2 people not following the rules cast shade on the whole profession. Imagine if they banned train drivers after a rail accident - hyperbole, yes, but a whole industry and profession shouldn't have to change because 2 people didn't follow standard, strict rules.

     

    2nd edit: Also the knock on effect - VFX ain't cheap. So the budget comes from somewhere. The studio pockets (lol), or the VFX budget. Which means corners get cut, artists get squeezed and underpaid, or it gets outsourced to India. They always saying "fix it in post" when people in post always say "Get it in camera".

     

     

    Ambush - Netflix

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    After the Baldwin on set accident,I've read that some studios are going to replica's and prop guns to avoid anything else happening. So expect to see a lot more CGI muzzle flash and case ejection, as well as hicaps and feed lips.

     

    Not sure i agree with it, as the Baldwin shooting was breaking many many rules and should've been avoided

    THE TM MWS thread

    in Gas Guns

    Posted

    On 10/06/2023 at 09:11, Koooo said:

    Anyone have good condition spare complete lower for sale ? Also accept trigger box set. I believe my trigger sear is heavily damged even change different trigger can't reset well in the semi function

    I have a virtually complete mk18 - only needs a new bolt body and nozzle clip

    Cyma GBB Rifles

    in Latest News

    Posted

    On 10/06/2023 at 17:28, 1st commando said:

    They are already out. Mostly using T8 parts for the noveski . Similar price to a basic TM MWS but with the nice N4 reciever etc. The double eagle MWS clone is actually nicer and cheaper by quite some margin 

    From what i understand, the CYMA/EMG one doesn't like MWS parts so might as well be propriety.


    The DE is meant to be ok, but some Gen 1 issues, like the bolt doesn't fully close. But probably good enough that you could put mws internals and use mws mags at a later date.

     

    US - Airsoft under threat?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I've had the misfortune of talking to a couple of Americans on Reddit about this. There seems to be a theme running through their thought process of only dealing in absolutes.

     

    When the VCRA kicked it, we formed bodies, lobbied for compromise and tried to ring fence the sport (could strongly argue for the good).

     

    The Americans are very much in the stance of the bill must be stopped at all costs, and not even willing to compromise on some sort of USARA or have a body formed to be that focal point between the law makers and retailers/importers/players.

     

    Which is a tad ironic considering how much power the NRA holds over there, and their lobbying has made buying a gun in some places so simplistic.

    Airsoft boots - what to buy? (Was in the 'how did your day go' thread)

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by rj1986

    4 hours ago, The_Lord_Poncho said:

     (i.e. more towards the trainer end of the spectrum),

     

    Thats just reminded me - Vans now do outdoor boot/trainer things. I got a pair of MTE 2 hi tops for japan, and they were great. Did about 15 miles a day on average and they were great. Would've been ruined in normal trainers.

     

    Something like these could be a good airsoft boot

    https://www.vans.co.uk/shop/en-gb/vans-gb/ultrarange-exo-hi-mte-2-shoes-vn0a4bvsyuu

     

    https://www.vans.co.uk/shop/en-gb/vans-gb/ultrarange-exo-hi-gore-tex-mte-3-shoes-vn0a5jhx77j

    propane brand

    in General Help

    Posted

    On 30/05/2023 at 10:25, Danhc92 said:

    They most likely add it because it sounds like it should be a good idea, which doesnt neccessarily mean it is.

     

    Speaking from experience of using dry propane, I very rarely get a leak, my MWS mags for example have never leaked in the past 3 years that I have owned them.

     

    Occassionally when a mag develops a leak which is a very rare occurance, I strip the mag down, apply a small amount of silicone grease tp the seals, heat them lightly with a heat gun and reassemble the mag.

     

    I would not advocate the use of maintenance gas inbetween games, its a total waste of money and you are more likely to do damage venting the gas each time you change over. (Freezing rubber is never a good idea)

     

    As for the adaptor, always go with a genuine madbull one, they are available on ebay and work flawlessly. The cheap clones are pretty hit and miss.

    I've been trying to use the madbull adapter and propane and it just wont fill.

     

    Various Airsoft gas - fills

    Yellow bottle Mapp - fills

     

    Blue propane - jizzes everywhere

    The 'What have you just bought' Thread

    in Guns, Gear & Loadouts

    Posted · Edited by rj1986

    So after completely forgetting about this pistol for about 10 years after longing for it for ages: I was Googling WA SVI’s, trying to find a price for mine to sell at an airsoft boot sale last weekend, and went down a small rabbit hole of other WA pistols - setting off multiple old memories of pre VCRA days.

     

    Then at said boot sale, a van pulls up directly opposite me and what do you think they have…

     

    WA Colt Delta Elite.

     

    I think it was a sign that I had to buy it.

     

     

     

     

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