Need Help

[AlCrazi]

Shortening the outer barrel will be an issue then. You'll need to shorten or replace the inner barrel with one of suitable length, then replace the cylinder to match the barrel.

How much of the barrel length do you want to remove?

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as close as possible like in this picture

 

[AlCrazi]

Shortening the outer barrel will be an issue then. You'll need to shorten or replace the inner barrel with one of suitable length, then replace the cylinder to match the barrel.

How much of the barrel length do you want to remove?

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im pretty sure the inner barrel can be changed but if not then yh id have to get that cut down the same length too

 

[Anonymoose]

Have you chopped the end off it yet?

 

[AlCrazi]

Have you chopped the end off it yet?

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Unfortunately, without a replacement barrel from the same AEG, or being able to use a different AK outer barrel, it's not something I'm willing to risk. If I messed it up, because I don't have the skill or equipment, I'd be down £400 and left with a useless AEG that I'd probably end up throwing away.

On the positive side, I found someone on Facebook who's willing to take on the job. Since it's essentially a one shot job, he's currently practising before working on the AEG itself, as he has the proper equipment and skills to do it correctly.

 

[Punisher3990]

If in doubt, tech it out.

 

[ButcherBill]

A Dremel costs less than a tech

 

[Adolf Hamster]

A Dremel costs less than a tech

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Only if you know how to weild it

 

[Cannonfodder]

On the positive side, I found someone on Facebook who's willing to take on the job. Since it's essentially a one shot job, he's currently practising before working on the AEG itself, as he has the proper equipment and skills to do it correctly.

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Have you seen any examples of their work? Going by some of the advice I've seen from so called techs on faceache I wouldn't trust them with a roll of duct tape

 

[Adolf Hamster]

Have you seen any examples of their work? Going by some of the advice I've seen from so called techs on faceache I wouldn't trust them with a roll of duct tape

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Frankly even a bricks and mortar store to call home does not, imo, a good tech make.

 

[AlCrazi]

Have you seen any examples of their work? Going by some of the advice I've seen from so called techs on faceache I wouldn't trust them with a roll of duct tape

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No, he’s just offering standard machining services. He has never worked on an airsoft replica before, but he said he’s practising first on some tubes to get it right before working on the replica, which gives me some confidence. I’ve explained everything I want to him and he’s agreed. He’s quite literally my only hope right now to get the replica looking how i dream it

 

[AlCrazi]

A Dremel costs less than a tech

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Well actually, considering I’d have to get a Dremel and possibly bits for it, the 14x1 CCW thread, and the other equipment for crowning the inner barrel and the tool to use the thread, it would end up being the same price or even more expensive. It also definitely wouldn’t be done properly if I did it myself, and it would be 10x more effort since I’d be doing everything by hand. The person is charging £50 + the thread needed since he doesnt have it, and the thread costs around £8–£10, so it’s not too bad and he has a lathe and proper tools just needed the 14mm ccw thread it self

 

[Anonymoose]

On the positive side, I found someone on Facebook who's willing to take on the job. Since it's essentially a one shot job, he's currently practising before working on the AEG itself, as he has the proper equipment and skills to do it correctly.

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If he needs to practice that job it sounds like he hasn't got the skills.

 

[AlCrazi]

If he needs to practice that job it sounds like he hasn't got the skills.

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Well yes you arent wrong, but hes the only one I could find at the moment with the right tools to do it for me. And Im pretty desperate to have it done properly so yeah. If it goes wrong then it is what it is. Dream replica wasn't meant to be xD

 

[Jefferson2000]

From experience an actual gunsmith shop will likely help you out too. They're usually pretty well versed in airsoft.

 

[AlCrazi]

From experience an actual gunsmith shop will likely help you out too. They're usually pretty well versed in airsoft.

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Well sadly, I've contacted all the gunsmith shops I could find on google in london and within about a two hour drive of London, and they all declined to work on airsoft replicas. The only exception was Sports Arm West London. They said they would be willing to take on the work, but they cant guarantee anything since they never worked on an airsoft replica before. Unfortunately, and understandably, they dont offer same day repairs, and the cost would be around £120–£150, so RIP.

 

[ButcherBill]

Can't you just buy a shorter barrel? Seems like a lot of work tbh.

 

[AlCrazi]

Can't you just buy a shorter barrel? Seems like a lot of work tbh.

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Im in talks with a airsoft tech in discord and he said that its proprietary said this just gonna copy and paste exactly said to me
"The end that goes into the receiver seems to be different"
"As for the Alpha there is a significant step in the OD of the outer"
"But regular VFC clone Cyma has that larger diameter for the entire section that's held in the front trunnion"
and shown me this picture.