Darkmikey22

LCT G3A4 LCT G3KA4 (L100A1) CA G3 SD LCT HK53 (L101A2)

Latest arrival. With a massive thanks to a very good member on this forum. The L100A1 (G3KA4) The real rifle was seen (and well pictured) in use with UKSF in Afghanistan. But was documented in use well before that. Mine is the LCT LC3K. It's set up in the configuration as seen in use in afghan. The flash hider had to be specially made by LCS Engineering. The grip pod has been stripped out, and turned into a battery box. This is due to the railed handguard leaving no room. It also features; real * handguard * scope mount * rear sight. At the moment the dbal is busted. But will be replacing that when I can. Heres a warning to those looking at doing similar!!!!!. The issue is that LCT isn't 1:1. So the real rail sits slightly too short. So trying to figure out how to get around that. Now just need to weather it a bit more. And may even add a very slight dusting of tan in the nooks and crannies. The other small thing is picked up a busted airsoft Claymore mine. The american designation is M18/M33. Still trying to find out the "L" designation is.

Member of the grid wall gang too.

I had to do the same with my king arms L1A1.

How did you have them set up at the time?

If you head to the British Forces image thread. I made a massive post about it. It's a long, but hopefully good read. And can see every little detail that went into it. And it's this detail going into this gpmg project above.

Here's one of the top loading mag trials.... Messenger_creation_99C54424-B0D7-4B9B-BD60-984716F390AB.mp4

Moving back to more of the H&K family. We've done the MP5'S, but now time for it's bigger brothers. First up is the L101A2 The HK53 (L101A1) first saw service late 80s early 90s. Originally came with it's longer type flash hider, club style stock and a mix of either the early slim or later wider MP5 handguards. Most didn't have optics. But have seen a few sas pics of the C.W.S night sight fitted. Then towards later 90s, they all started having issues. Which was found to be the roller systems were getting worn. These were eventually upgraded and became the A2. These now sported the smaller G3 style flash hider, slim style MP5 stocks and surefire handguards. Most now featured a form of optics. Usual seen was the A.R.M.S MP5 mount with trijicon RX05 reflex sight. Others seen was the B&T rail with ACOG. Mine is a LCT version. Based off the ones seen with CP teams in Afghanistan. With surefire replica handguard, genuine A.R.M.S mount, replica trijicon and mag clamp and mag. Still need to source a slim type stock. But holding out till LCT release their MP5 in 2025. Only other work is to get the correct markings added. Left side had the HK markings. Right side featured the L designation and the NSN. However, I. Still trying to found out what the actual NSN is before I can get it engraved. Next up is the G3A4. Now, mine is the LCT version. And was bought in the hope of getting it cut down to become the K version (L100A1) But LCT ended up releasing a K version, so mine ended up on the "for sale" pile for a while, as was told the G3A4 was never used. Till I did some research on intelligence groups in N.I. and was actually researching another weapon. Then got hold of some images and info showing that in fact, the G3A4 was infact used, but only in small numbers. So mine ended up back on the collection. Now meaning I've got to wait for funds to buy the LCT K version. At the moment I have done nothing to this at all. Just completely box standards, as that's all I saw. Sticking with the G3. I decided and had the opportunity to build the so called SBS MC-51SD Now, there is definitely proof that the MoD took delivery of variants of the MC51 in the early 90s for trials. The variants were; * Normal MC51 * SD * Short K version. However!, The MC51 was never actually produced by H&K. They we're manufactured by FR Ordnance here in the UK. Which were found to be uncontrollable with the heavy amount of recoil. But as for seeing service, it's only been hearsay, despite it's delivery been documented. The fact there has been no pictures of it, nor has it ever been denied or confirmed by any serving or ex serving personnel. Kinda leaves it as one of those mythical creatures of the weapons world. That been said. In terms of logic, would make sense the SD variant possibly been used. At the time of the SD variant been delivered. The SBS were sent to N.I to join one of the intelligence task forces (14 DET). Who at the time were known for using shortened or silenced weapons on ops. Whether it was or wasn't, I still think it looks a pretty weapon. So mine is both parts of a classic army sar 41 and a MP5 sd. The Mp5 front end had to be heavily modded. Slot for G3 charging handle had to be made longer. The section where it meets the body had to have bits either filled or cut off, same on the actual body too. Then the plastic handguard frame had to be dremelled at the back to fit over the g3 body. Extra holes added to the original mp5 screws to sit. As this is a "what if" kinda weapon to start with, I decided to add a 6p torch. The replica Z24 scope is on in the pics, but has actually been removed. Also added blue unit colour and Butt number similarly place to other G3 variants seen in service.

So after searching high and low for years, earlier this year I managed to get my hands on this S&T sterling. Formally known as the L2A3 SMG. But got alot of bits to do to get this looking reasonable. So have managed to source a genuine sling and rear cap (not fitted yet). I plan on having the rear end worked on to look more correct along with rear cap machined down slightly. The charging handle/bolt will be getting engraved along with an extra strip of metal at an angle to replicate how the real bolt looked. It also needs cutting down at the rear, as is way..... too long. I'm looking at getting a large spring welded and cut. This will replicate the real spring, while making way for the rear of the gearbox while still leaving working space for the battery. Engravings and stamps need adding to the top of the magwell. Then will be getting repainted as crap as I can. As real one, the paint would just flake off in areas. Some people will say that they had a weird wrinkled effect. And you do see these on deacts. But after doing some research, these were actually civilian/export versions sent out on MoD orders to commonwealth countries. I have been told a few did make they're way on to British armouries. But have no image proof, only hearsay on another forum. But there is a lot of controversy over the manufacturing of the sterling and the rights to produce. And was infact produced in 2 different factories. One was the original factory at the Sterling engineering plant in dagahnam. Second was the Royal Small Arms Factory Fazakerley in Liverpool. But will spare the history lesson for now. Next up, is a bit of a rarity. this is an original Deepfire M72 Law. Th British designation is the L1A1 66mm. The real one was used for some years, till late 90s. Then when afghan kicked off, was brought back into service. But with a more modern and updated version of it. (L1A3). Mine requires a bit of work. Some of the screws holes need addressing/re taping. And the rubber has perished on the fire button. I have removed some of the older Deepfire stickers. And replaced with newer more accurate stickers.

Nobody wants to see that!, trust me.

Next up Colt model 715 Colt model 725 Model 715, later known as the Diemaco C7 This is more well known for use by the SAS during GW1. But the later variant is also used by path finders, paras and royal marines. What makes this stand out is the fact it has Colt export markings, an A1 style rear sight, yet an A2 brass deflector. Upper is refered to as the M16A1E1 upper. Other thing is that it has an A2 style lower with full auto. The U.S versions originally only came with the burst option. My build uses a G&P M733 Upper along with a very old discontinued Guarder m16 civilian lower. As all other airsoft m16 lowers are either A1 types or marked Burst. For GBBR, VFC do the correct Type body to achieve this. But a pain like me if sticking to AEG. Has a steel barrel and front sight. Has a real m203 upper and quadrant sight. Still on the look out for the old school A2 metal trap door butt plate. Also Both my 715 and 725 bodies have had the serial numbers stamped and marked on upper and bolt the same as on a UK issued C7s, referenced here by Jonathan at royal armouries. C7 Heres a version of my later 715/C7 as issued to the paras and RM. Model 725, later known as Diemaco C8 This version is very close to the Colt 723, but the 725 was made by diemaco. Also has the same upper as the 715 (M16A1E1) My build is a G&P M733 body, which at the moment is incorrect as its an A1 style lower with the auto markings, when it needs to be an A2 style lower same as the 715 above. So will stay as it is till I get a blank lower engraved. Also got a steel barrel & front sight. Real slim AR handguard, Old school metal stock and HAO Diemaco locking ring

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L115A3 This is the ARES AW338 spring version. It's all pretty much standard at the moment, needs some work internally. Externally I managed to source the correct flash hider for this. The brand is calibre, and had to order from abroad. But never heard or seen them since. I know ARES did do one similar for their Stryker range, but the dimensions made it look fatter than it should. I was also led to believe the AW338 barrel is slightly thinner than that of the stryker, leaving their flash hider too loose a fit. I've added extra serial number stamps on the bolt and handle as is done on the real thing. Managed to source the correct Type scope mount, and a replica S&B scope. Then I've had a dovetail to picatinny scope mount 3D printed, correct to the real one. Now at this stage, it is just a prototype. And still working on the finer details. Other part 3D printed, is the L115A3 45° STIC NVG rail. This Is clipped into the front of the rifle as per the real thing. Both parts have been painted an aluminium colour. Then sprayed over with black. Worn back around the edges, giving the illusion it's metal. As I have based this off of L115s in Afghanistan. Most rifles seen were covered in tan SCAPA tape at the time, with some individuals adding some extra colour/camo to their rifles. Similar to those seen on the earlier issued L96 at the beginining of the OP herricks in afghan. Mine is a replication of that, covered in SCAPA, and the paint scheme similar to that of a family members. Also added ranging marks as also seen on sides of the rifles at the time.

It's fine. Trouble is with alot of embassy images and even task force black stuff. So many people have recreated it or done impressions of it. That when you do search for images, ends up flooded with airsoft or reenactment pics instead of real deal ones. And unless you know what exactly to look for, it can be very confusing. We've all fallen fowl of it at some point. So don't worry too much.