SammieSurrey

Thank you for the awesome reply. It’s a shame Brexit has got in the way of UK shipping or I would be... well... I’d be broke anyway 🤣

After taking delivery and a bit of playing around tarting up my first PTW, I already want a 2nd one... Truth is though my budget has been blown this month so, unless I can find a bargain, I’m looking to potentially build a swappable upper to quick convert this to a CQB. Now, I’m new to PTWs and this one is FCC with Systema parts so, I’m a little unsure of compatibility. Any idea of UK places where I can find the right parts (upper receiver, cqb length inner/outer barrel, short RIS & suppressor) please. Spec below: FCC upper/lower with Knights logo engraved, Cerakoted DarkEarth FCC 16inch convertible outer barrel , Varanas SPR precision barrel FCC Cylinder 330 FPS +Systema hop up

I can't wait to get some CQB in again. its been way too long and my M203 is getting bored

I’m all kitted back up and ready to go. Can’t wait tbh. always happy to try new sites too so, no doubt we’ll have a catch up at some point

I’ve had a look around the forums and scoured the internet but, I’m struggling to find a solution. I want to buy (or build) a portable LiPo charging system. I have a few 11.1 LiPo’s but, especially on woodland days (or if it’s really cold) batteries going flat was always the bane of a good days skirmish. So, rather than relying on the site having a battery queue, I figured with the advancement in portable lithium batteries there would be some sort of portable power pack that could power a balance charger. I’ve looked a few options so far. Deep cycle leisure battery with a 12v charger connected to it (not exactly a neat way to go) Mobile jump packs (good short term but, not ideal for long slow charging) and simply charging off the car but, it’s not always practical and I don’t want to sit in the car for hours. So, you fabulous hive mind of people, have we got any suggestions, experience or ideas to solve this issue?

It's been a long (and I mean years) time since I had the chance to use my old L85 in anger at all. So, I'm planning a complete internal and external RIS rebuild. Now cards on the table, I'm not the best at this sort of thing so, I've had a read around and can't seem to find out. Does anyone know if there was ever an upgrade complete mech box for the ICS L85. Really, I want to put a mosfit on it, new 11.1 LiPo and it will need a lot gearbox work to get that right. In terms of the hop, I customised it years ago to take account of the useless rotary arm thing. I ended up using a filed down arm and ball shaped bucking. In fairness, the rage was always awesome but, RoF was always very poor. Anyway I think we are at the limits of my ignorance here so, rather than get anything else wrong, I thought I'd ask the hive mind for any advice. Anyone rebuilt, any idea where to get parts, fitting mosfet etc. Thanks in advance

I hope it’s ok to post this. After a very long time away from the game (about 7 years) and I was hoping to find out if any of my old mates still played. I used to go by the nickname “Splat” and spent a lot of time playing at the old Ambush Adventures site in Chobham (as well as at their Longmoor mil-sim games) There were a few local teams when I was playing. The Last Chancers, Armadillo Combat Unit (ACU) and The Deadmen to name a few. I know it’s a bit of a long shot but, if you were playing there about 7-10 years ago, it would be awesome to hear from you

The way I see it @EDcase, at least I’ve got time gear up, get my cardio up and get acquainted with the new landscape. It’s not about the waiting, it’s all about using the time 👍 I take the 5.11 philosophy #AlwaysBeReady

I never ditched the kit. Bits of it disappeared over the years but, I couldn’t bring myself to part with it. I know it’s not Airsoft but, I got a Umarex .177 CO2 MP5k PDW for Christmas and have a BSA Ultra SE .22 that have kept me on target as it were. (For some reason, I got some chakra cleansing singing bowls too. I think someone was trying to tell me something 🤣) Truth is, loads of the old stuff will be knackered from being out of use but, I know my way around an AEG so, a bit of silicon and some new LiPo’s and I’ll be laughing (yeah right🤦‍♀️)

Thanks @GAMBLE You’re totally right. You never forget how to make things happen. Heck, if I’m home alone, I still remember to check my corners 🤣 I’ve kept my hand in (or finger on the trigger I guess) through .22 target shooting, some garden plinking and so much CoD it’s left me hungry for the hunt. Hopefully this summer will give us all a chance to get out there and kick some butt

I cut my teeth at Ambush Chobham (run by Charlie James) and I look back on those days so fondly. I dunno if it was the mud (omg it was muddy. In fact, I’m still finding mud years later🤣) the amazing marshals, or the unrelenting pace of every single game but, it just worked so well. It was the first place I ever played and where I learned everything I ever knew about Airsoft. The away days to Longmoor were always an amazing treat, especially the overnight games. I really miss those days. After a few years off, it’s time to find a new site but, in my opinion, Ambush set the bar pretty high.

Thanks @MadShak I’m on the lookout for a new M4 variant, to save me a whole load of disappointment with the (very) old kit. Will have to let me know what you’ve got on the DMs sometime Will check it out @ShamalThanks for the warm welcome 😊

Hey folks. I’m Sammie from Surrey (hence the clever name) and I’m new here. Well, sort of... I first got the Airsoft bug when I was a kid. I dunno what it was but, I’m pretty sure I love the exercise, the adrenaline and the whole atmosphere of a full on day of kicking butt and taking names. (or maybe I just liked getting muddy at Ambush Chobham... who knows) I’d played since being at school, getting more and more into it as I hit my twenties. I loved those days of playing every weekend, rain, sun, sleet or snow. Sadly though, as with many things, I had to duck out. It’s been a long time since I had a chance to get out and enjoy a proper days skirmish or mil-sim. Between becoming a mum & some big changes in my life, building my own business and starting a non-profit support organisation, I was left with so little time to get out and enjoy it. Now I’ve got everything under control again (honest) I really want to get back out and enjoying the sport I love. Problem is, the landscape seems to have changed a lot since I was last involved. The sites I grew up with seem to have gone and I don’t know anyone in the community anymore. So, I’m back here and looking for a fresh start (with a bit of experience behind me this time round) to try and get back in the game. It would be nice to reconnect with the community and find a few local places to get back to playing. Also, any excuse to buy new kit never goes amiss eh... Anyway, that’s me. Excited to be back. Hope to see some of you as soon as this whole Covid thing has settled Sammie x