[Andy Stevens has passed.]

Just saw this on Facebook. 

 

I never met the guy personally, but I have played at a couple of his sites on a number of occasions (Bunker and Valiant), each visit was a great experience.

 

Not everyone agreed with his opinions and his site rules could be a bit...divisive... but the airsoft community (particularly in the south) has lost a powerhouse. 

 

He's been talking for some time about the transition of management for the respective sites, so I am glad to see that UCAP isn't going anywhere for the foreseeable.

 

[What have you just 3d printed (for airsoft)]

8 hours ago, StuartyAlec said:

Do we have any wizards here who could create an STL file for a drop stock using the new ESA2 system for the specnas with the twist lock and extended spring guide tube?
There was one I bought on Cults3d but im definitely not knowelegable enough to edit the STL file to make the necessary changes  

 

Yeah - that's me - those are my guns, although I binned off that Specna a couple of years ago because it was shite, and never bothered selling the ICS-specific design because I couldn't route the wiring in a way that I was happy with.

 

I've posted an STL file on your thread - no idea if it'll work or not.

 

[Empire EVS and Airsoft ADS]

@StuartyAlec - You posted on my Cults 3D page asking for an updated version of the Specna Drop-stock that I designed a few years back.

 

Not knowing how far that extension protrudes from the back of the receiver- I eyeballed it to ~40mm and did a (very) quick and dirty stretch job.

 

Not pretty, but you are free to try it (assuming you have access to a 3D printer) on the understanding that you do not distribute or sell the design/prints. 

 

No Idea if it'll fit or practical for use, so good luck finding out.

 

 

 

STL File:

*REMOVED* - PM me if you want it. 
 

[Dangerous eye protection]

Saw this on FB - thankfully the Ambush Activites/Super5ives guys (and girls) are old school paintball that have moved into Airsoft and picked up on these very quickly.

 

I wouldn't play BBwarz with anything less than full (legit rated) paintball goggles/mask these days - LARPing tacticool realz be damned.

 

 

[Another big name gone]

Ahh....Arnies. Back in the day it was a great source of Airsoft news and reviews. I haven't used it in probably a decade now. I'm surprised that it was still going TBH.

[Second hand aeg]

I wouldn't touch either RIF with a barge pole. 

 

Or any 'upgraded' 2nd hand gun. 

 

Or pretty much any 2nd hand gun come to think of it. 

 

Watch enough of Negative Airsoft's videos - you'll see why.

 

1 hour ago, Rogerborg said:

If you have to ask, then don't buy 2nd hand.

 

This. 

 

[/End Thread]

[What's happened to Zeroin Forums?]

1 hour ago, Tackle said:

Thanks for the update, was he previously employed at the Z1 shop ?

 

Yes - he was one of main members of staff there running the showroom.

[What's happened to Zeroin Forums?]

@Tackle  Minor update - I saw Alex (Rampage) today at his new job (not airsoft related) - the intention still is bring the Z1 forums back, but he's somewhat busy with life and adjusting to new employment etc.

 

 

[What's happened to Zeroin Forums?]

1 hour ago, Tackle said:

What do we reckon, gone for good ??????🤔

 

Dunno - Alex posted this up a couple of weeks ago.

 

Other than the classifieds - it was pretty dead anyway.

 

 

[Reg help.]

This should cover it...plenty of options

 

https://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/air-co2/regs-valves?product_list_dir=desc

 

I would go mid or high pressure as the storm's minimum operating pressure is 300psi, which rules out some of the LP regs.

 

 

[Does anyone feel like it's only the good sites shutting down while the crap ones somehow linger?]

2 minutes ago, Spartan09 said:

Didn't I see somewhere that this citadel site is only going to be one or two small buildings off to the side of the site?

 

UCAP posted this map of the buildings they have use of. It's a sizeable site.

 

[Rule 5 update]

1 hour ago, Jez_Armstrong said:

 whilst some mods may be more considerate

 

Take the approach that the Airgun Forums use - absolute zero tolerance.

 

People will either fall into line or go somewhere else. And it's really not that hard to scrawl a note with a username and date on it for the photos.

[Rule 5 update]

I'm glad you've implemented this - I've always been in the habit of adding my username and date to almost all or my for sale threads so won't affect me.

 

Keep up the good work. It is appreciated.

[What have you just 3d printed (for airsoft)]

1 hour ago, Jez_Armstrong said:

I wonder if anyone can help with an STL please

 

Try the attached.

dual_nvg_bridge(fixed).stl

[Barrel Change on a G&G GTW91-P 2.0]

It's more of an 'enthusiasts' gun rather than a 'players' one - much like G&G's C7 offering (Canada's service rifle).

 

Don't get me wrong - I'm sure it's a very decent performer with the G2 gearbox and would be great in more expansive playing areas.

 

But really it's intended for a small niche set of people that have specific military load outs (for LARPsoft or just enjoy collecting) and want the correct replica rifle to complement the rest of their gear. That, and I'm pretty sure that G&G sold these to the Taiwanese armed forces as training rifles.

[Barrel Change on a G&G GTW91-P 2.0]

Buys a very specific Taiwanese service rifle that has a number of unique details that sets it apart from generic BBwarz M4s.

 

Wants to convert it into a generic BBwarz M4-ish thing by removing some of the key components that make it unique.

 

Got it.....*sigh*

 

To answer your question - the gun appears to have standard threads for the barrel nut from looking at G&G's parts diagram. Who knows if the receiver rail will line up with whatever hand guard you want to fit. There will likely be some gaps at the front of the upper receiver because of the alignment notches for the standard hand guard attachment. All in all - it will probably look gash and ruin the gun's appearance, but hey ho, you'll be able to use it in CQB. It'll likely also be over-volumised because of the stock cylinder porting and shorter inner barrel.

 

But honestly - if you exclusively play CQB - you should have bought a more appropriate gun, price be damned. In an era where Double Eagle 904's can be had for £104 (current Patrolbase sale), buying a gun at a 'great price' and trying to convert it into something it wasn't intended for is a false economy. You will need to buy a new Inner barrel, Outer barrel and hand guard. Then hope it all fits.

 

Best of luck.

[What have you made?]

25 minutes ago, mightyjebus said:

That's awesome. reminds me of something I'm messing around with currently

 

 

Gotta love a G11 - and all the other '90/'00 'space guns' for the ACR/OICW programs.

 

I'm starting to gather reference pictures for a Steyr ACR - mainly to test my surface modelling skills with more complex shapes. Gonna be a pig to model with my limited 'skillz'.

 

 

 

I'm also taking a crack at the original HK XM8 concept art (by an Audi designer!)  when they figured that the G36 wasn't sexy enough for the yanks. It's batshit bonkers - but I like it.

 

 

 

[What have you made?]

The MR-C is structurally complete. Just needs filling, sanding, filling, sanding...etc...then eventually painting.

 

 

 

 

 

[What have you made?]

Finally started a Crye MR-C build. I've been wanting to make one of these ever since GRAW came out on the Xbox 360 - 3D printing (and affordable design software) is now making happen after being on the back-burner for over a decade.

 

It's just a wall-hanger/prop. Maybe one day I'll make a functional Airsoft gun but I'm not too bothered on that front.

 

Still have a good dozen hours of printing, then numerous more hours of sanding, filling and painting.

 

Stitch bitches should note this takes design elements from the two mock-ups I have found in my searches, and Crye's own low-res 3d renderings (they all differ slightly), along with some small creative liberties taken on my part (i.e trigger and ambi fire selector).

 

 

[Budget Nov AFU clone]

Surely it's worth a punt for less than £20 posted?

 

 

[GBB AR Recommendations!]

1 hour ago, M1LAN said:

 

You've only made an ass out of yourself. Don't make up assumptions about me ever again.

 

The only assumption I'm going to make is that you are not going to get along with other members of this forum with that kind of attitude. This isn't Discord or Facebook.

 

Your first post is of a 'what am bestest m4?' variety - something that we have seen 1000x over on these forums. Your nebulous question immediately rings alarm bells and whilst the delivery of the UKARA advice above was slightly clumsy, it is somewhat understandable given that most who ask these things still live at home with mummy and daddy, and are looking to write their airsoft xmas list to Santa.

 

Try introducing yourself on the forums - there is an entire section dedicated to it here.

[Novritsch - SSR249 AEG - Another one hits the shelves]

I quite liked the look of it until I saw that changing the battery was a complete ballache.

[The 'What have you just bought' Thread]

3 hours ago, Anonymoose said:

 

Where did you buy it?

 

From @ak2m4

 

 

[The 'What have you just bought' Thread]

21 minutes ago, Fatboy40 said:

 

Regarding battery it's great when you suddenly find that your battery lasts twice as long as it did on a full charge. Also, as the torque is so incredible, you then start to think about lower gear ratios and just using 7.4v!

 

Yes - I think 7.4v with a change of gear ratios is probably a good way to go.

 

[The 'What have you just bought' Thread]

1 hour ago, Speedbird_666 said:

Alright - let's see what all the fuss is about...

 

 

Ok - I get it now.

 

Slapped into one of my guns (ICS M4, Stock 18:1 gears, Perun Hybrid with AB disabled). No modifications needed - straight drop-in.

 

Impressive. Most Impressive.

 

Been spamming the trigger fairly hard on an 11.1v for giggles and the motor is cold, as is the wiring and the battery. Performance on 7.4 and 11.1 is fairly similar in Semi.

 

Can't comment on long term reliability (obvs), but as a drop-in upgrade for a bone stock gun, it certainly seems to give a trigger responsiveness and ROF performance that will keep 95% of players very happy.