Speedbird_666

Would a VPN not work to bypass the Parental restrictions? You might need to pay for the service, but he could install the client (hiding any desktop shortcuts) and use it to connect to the internet bypassing the Router restrictions.

Whilst I agree with your sentiment generally about Nuprol, this particular charger is actually reasonably decent - it's a rebranded 'GT Power' unit that is sold under various brands such as Overlander, Konect and RC Plus. If my only use for it was to charge a couple of Airsoft batteries, and I already bought/owned it, then I would keep using it - there be little gain switching to another brand.

The latter half of the season really picks up pace and was the most entertaining thing I've seen in ages. I rated it better than Reacher, which I also really enjoyed. The action is really cool - you can see that they had real SEALs teaching the gunfighting skills. The movements were much more deliberate and methodical compared to the John Wick high-speed style of action (which was driven by a 3-gun competition guy). Nothing wrong with John Wick mind, the Chapter 4 trailer looks amazeballs.

Pretty damned awesome day at UCAP Valiant today. Some of the best airsoft I've played in years. It was a last minute idea to go there - I was going to take my boys to Camouflage Airsoft near Bournemouth Airport but the online bookings closed on Sat.) - but I am so glad we ended up at Dorchester Prison. If you've not experienced the venue, it's absolutely worth going to experience it at least once.

Final update. The gun now has a Franken-Torque motor with approximately 28TPA - using a SHS High Speed neo magnet can, with a G&G Combat Machine 18k Armature, end bell and pinion. It was absolutely superb all day today playing semi-only at UCAP Valiant. It shot accurately (still running the stock hop rubber), consistently, with an excellent trigger response and it never skipped a beat. Power consumption (and heat) was massively reduced compared to the stock motor and it was pretty efficient on batteries - 2x 1300Mah 3S LiPos were used - I changed midway through the day as a precautionary measure. It's genuinely my favorite gun at the moment - the bigger EVE-9 is definitely on my to-buy list now.

Bloody hell - That's a decent price if it's properly rated. The Valken-badged version of this cost me £30 and replacement lenses seemed a bitch to get hold of. I live literally 2mins drive from the Christchurch store (In-Excess is a local company to me - head office is 30mins up the road in Salisbury) so I will have a look to see if they have any in stock.

ICS? I've become a bit of a fan of ICS M4s (got three) over the last year or so. Compression parts can be serviced in under 15mins. They are generally decent performers out of the box.

That is a very good point. It's interesting that even with the ebb and flow of users over the years, it's managed to (just about) hold the delicate balance of piss-taking and education without becoming something altogether more...churlish. I wonder if @Mack had any clue what he was going to inadvertently create here.

I thought Irn Bru was synonymous with water north of the border?.....😜

No, it looks like Macks is doing it's job as a deterrent for idiots. Can't help those young'uns that use Discord and the various other websites to buy their Airsoft wares, but at least this forum is actively calling out the deluded, ignorant, or downright scamming sellers.

Paint stripper - meet TM Plastics. Needless to say, that relationship did not end well.

No - it doesn't fit on to a RIS rail. It uses a dovetail unique to G36s. Even then, this is airsoft, they are not always an interchangeable fit between manufacturers.

There was an interview with an Exec from Lancer on YouTube a year or two ago- seems like they've switched away from Cyma as an OEM (7min in the vid below) Quite an interesting and honest interview...

Sell the Raider. Buy the wild hog. Simple. Buying a new front end for your gun will be costly and you wont recover that money if/when you come to sell. G&G hop units are fine, as is their hop rubbers. The tin foil barrel is the issue. Bin it for a ZCI or similar.

Jesus, that's impressive - I almost want to buy an MWS just so I can put an LVAW/Black Mamba build together...

I've hear a vice and a Drift Pin/Punch might be able to do it, but I've always used an Element Pinion Puller/Installer that I picked up 10+years ago which makes light work of the job. Good luck. Hopefully you'll have a usable motor out of it.

Why are you swapping the Infinity motor end bell? Is it lost/broken? If it's a broken tab you might be able to remove and swap out the metal plate (that has the tab and brush mount) from another motor. You *might* also be able to remove the magnets from the Infinity and put them in the Ares, it depends on if/how they are glued to the can. G&G have been shipping different motors in guns (e.g. the IFRIT 22tpa) - but I'm guessing that you are referring to the low-end 18k Ferrite motor which is pretty useless for your application.

I don't think I would want to drink any tap water on a site that happens to be plumbed in personally. I'd rather stick to bottled - free or bought, and not have thoughts of Legionnaires whilst drinking it.

Had a spare hour this afternoon, so had a go at reusing a short SHS High-Speed motor with a long shaft armature from a 'generic' stock ferrite motor for giggles. The results (so far) have impressed me - You basically end up with something like a 28TPA-ish High-Torque motor. A bit lethargic on 7.4v, but with an 11.1v it's got excellent trigger response, decent ROF (approx) 18-20rps with an 18:1 gear set, but runs very cool, which implies a low Amp draw. It was definitely worth a punt. Just make sure you shim the armature to minimise shaft movement (oooh...errr!).

This sums it up rather well. Whilst it's a nice gesture for sites to hand out free bottled water, it is our own responsibility to keep properly hydrated.

Very nice looking shooter. Given these used to retail for £470 on Fire-support, I think £250 is a good place to start for the base gun. Personally - If you had a spare stock knocking around, I would consider swapping out the PTS EPS-C jobbie on there and sell it separately as it's probably worth £25-30 on its own. Do you have the original (LMT) Iron sights and (Tango Down) vert grip with it? That would help the sale too.

The answer is - maybe. Less common today, but people would put 'franken-torque' motors together mixing and matching parts.

That's pretty smart. Where is it from?

BTC have all but disappeared with UK vendors - especially compared to Gate Aster/Titan and Perun Hybrid which are readily available. They seems to be one of those manufacturers that have 'had their day' and struggle for relevance in the current market.