Tokyo Marui Spas metal kit (steel)

[Enid_Puceflange]

This thread is worthless without pics!! ?

 

[Pupa2794]

This thread is worthless without pics!! ?

I know, I'm not even in work the boss has just text me. I've literally got one pic of the sheriff next to a forming machine. I have to be really careful with pics as its a massive no no. 

We're making some interesting stuff for energy companies atm. 

I don't operate the laser, no idea how it works, and it's not an area I'm keen on doing as its a bit hands off but more mauling. 

Anyway, they're still needing to be formed and welded. 

 

[TierOne]

Until you have the full kit ready and in your hands, with some fancy pics. And ideally fitted to a TM spas to show it actually fits.. I can’t see anybody sending you money. Whereas once you have, I see lots doing so. 

 

[Pupa2794]

Just to be clear I'm not interested in taking money till they're done @TierOne

A couple of people have offered, they want to be in my hand and done with an exact quantity. 

The first lasering actually showed up a couple of errors so the models been redone. 

However, first run of these (i will be able to do batches) are going to be slightly simplified and targeted at pulse rifle owners, because the market for those is bigger-it means an airsoft shotgun can be fitted AND the RPF is another good place to sell. 

Also some tooling needs to be made to make a couple of the details with these, for example the rear sight mount area, details which are not needed for a pulse rifle build. 

It's just taking longer than I thought, but I now have a better understanding of why sometimes we see a company float an idea and it takes sometimes years to appear. 

From my perspective, people don't tend to want to part with 120 usd for the stock for an airsoft Marui. 

To kick this off, something which I hope will carry on, I have just decided it makes more sense to go down the pulse rifle route first. I can then adapt from there if there's enough interest. 

I've got a few bits in the pipeline, a couple of VG volksrifles I really fancy doing a few of. 

Reproducing some colt NPC grip mounts, I've got access to one and they're rocking horse shit now but would be a very easy thing to replicate with works tooling. 

I think a JAC AR18 metal reciever is also very possible. Again, I've got one to copy. 

But baby steps, for now and evidently nothings going to be particularly quick. 

 

[Mookster63]

I think that the market for the actual SPAS 12 would be more lucrative, everyone I know is fed up with lightweight plastic ones. there is a lot of interest in a more realistic weapon, I have seen many SPAS 12's on skirmishes but no once come across anyone with a Pulse rifle, so it a shame that you are going to manufacture for these first.

I have bought the foldign stock and hook from Ocatagon and it really sets it off well, just need the metal handgurd and happy days, metal reciever a bonus but not as critical

 

[Pupa2794]

@Mookster63the interest I've had on the Rpf specifically for pulse rifles has been outstanding, as well as a couple of other interested parties.  And a film company. 

I thought the same, I thought the main market would be for tms but I was wrong and am just adapting. I WILL add the detail further down the line and do some but this makes more sense to start. 

 

[Lozart]

fed up with lightweight plastic ones

Everyone hates the plastic until they have to lug 4.5kg of shottie about!

I've seen a few pulse rifles at skirmishes. Mostly CQB places but even so.

 

[PureSilver]

I WILL add the detail further down the line and do some but this makes more sense to start. 

You've got to go where the money is, that makes perfect sense. We still need pictures ASAP!

 

[Mookster63]

Everyone hates the plastic until they have to lug 4.5kg of shottie about!

I've seen a few pulse rifles at skirmishes. Mostly CQB places but even so.

Used to it, had one for hunting when we were trusted to own them, wasn't allowed to use it for a Pheasnt Shoot though,  'Not quite cricket old chap' 

 

[Tackle]

Used to it, had one for hunting when we were trusted to own them, wasn't allowed to use it for a Pheasnt Shoot though,  'Not quite cricket old chap' 

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[Pupa2794]

First ones are coming off. These being for pulse rifles. 

Basically, there's no indentation for the rear sight. 

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[Pupa2794]

They look a little odd as the channel hasn't been formed yet. 

 

[CoCost]

Everyone hates the plastic until they have to lug 4.5kg of shottie about!

I've seen a few pulse rifles at skirmishes. Mostly CQB places but even so.

My Pulse-Rifle already contains a WE m1a1 GBBR and a chopped up APS Cam870! If I can add one of these RS spas cage to the mix [hoping so ?] then it's going to be a workout just picking the dam thing up ? Not gunna lie, would look cool AF tho.

 

[Enid_Puceflange]

My Pulse-Rifle already contains a WE m1a1 GBBR and a chopped up APS Cam870! If I can add one of these RS spas cage to the mix [hoping so ?] then it's going to be a workout just picking the dam thing up ? Not gunna lie, would look cool AF tho.

We NEED pics of your build

Sounds cool 

 

[Pupa2794]

Won't actually add that much weight, just a nicer feel. And shiny... 

Seriously, I'm going to start taking orders. Payments ect. 

I've got a lot of interest on the Rpf. 

I've waited till I've got production to a point where I'm completely confident. 

It's 1.2mm mild steel, I thought about Stainless and decided against purely because, well, I really want one that's a bit rusty on my build. 

Will be supplied as bare metal. 

They need the ejection window adding, I've left that to give a little leeway for adding shotguns. Very simple thing to do with a Dremel and a file. 

Next project is a Valmet M82 then I'll return to these for SPAS 12s.

They're £180 posted in the UK. 

Happy to ship worldwide. 

 

[Pupa2794]

Setting the machines up to do them rather than as one offs, which is time consuming for now but faster in the long run. 

Have discussed doing them for the Spas 12s with more detail which will be a little more expensive but I'm sure there will be a market. 

It's significantly cheaper in terms of tools to make the pump channels go all the way and fill with a tab. The sheriff Spas 12 cage is made like this. 

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[Pupa2794]

Slowly getting there. 

I mean, this ones destined for the skip but v3 now and just working out manufacturing kinks. 

Few bits I'm not happy with or I'd buzz this one up and use it on a double Eagle. 

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[Mookster63]

Setting the machines up to do them rather than as one offs, which is time consuming for now but faster in the long run. 

Have discussed doing them for the Spas 12s with more detail which will be a little more expensive but I'm sure there will be a market. 

It's significantly cheaper in terms of tools to make the pump channels go all the way and fill with a tab. The sheriff Spas 12 cage is made like this. 

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When you get onto the Spas 12 ones let me know as I definitely want one

Cheers

Mark

 

[PureSilver]

Slowly getting there.

This is amazing work and I'm really excited to see more progress!

 

[Pydracor]

I'll chime in here, this looks extremely promising!

Definately interested in getting one of these.