jimmiroquai
@jimmiroquai
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Joined: Jun 6, 2010
Topics: 18 / Replies: 198
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Re: Possible project - is LPAEG worth the effort ?

If you can find a sten gearbox (essentially a Version 7 gearbox with a straight motor cage) i think it would fit. There is an existing Sten to MP28 c...

16 years ago
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Re: Lewis Gun build

This looks absolutely amazing! I'd have to admit, i was a bit skeptical when you were starting the build (probably due to my intense dislike of the M...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Over here the average fps is around 450. So to be competitive with a very hearvy, not so mobile MG, i'll have to set it at 470-480 (still within lega...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Thanks! ROF is no where near that of the realsteel at this point. After i work out the feeding issues, I'll be working on increasing the ROF.

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

It's done! To summarize..... *This was based on greatly modified MG42 plans from john-tom.com *Receiver, barrel shroud and top cover fabricated...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Thanks! When you connect it to the trigger switch this way, does the battery from the gun (which is also connected to the trigger) contribute anythin...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

I've paid around USD250 for the metal work so far. I wish i had the skill, space and tools to do this at home on my own. Here it is so far. Bipod a...

16 years ago
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Re: G&G K98

I hope this is a clone of the Tanaka and not the Marushin....

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Almost done... Made some of the externals using flattened PVC. The top cover latch is spring loaded and works great. The barrel door is only cosme...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Update: I got the charging handle and iron sights from the post office. I ordered these from BRP gun corp st a very good price. The charging handle...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Thanks! Yup, i had to buy the plans, but they are very cheap. They're listed under replica firearms in the site. Though a had to make a lot of modi...

16 years ago
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Re: D-Boys K98 questions

The gas version is exactly the same as the spring version except for the bolt. In the gas version, the gas is loaded into the bolt itself. Shells ar...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Some updates: Changed my mind about the hop up. I've decided to used an unaltered AK hop chamber instead of the 45 degree feeding one that i made. ...

16 years ago
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Re: D-Boys K98 questions

The main problems of the dboys Kar98K (and of the original Marushin) are leaks and upgradability. Even if you change the two piece barrel with tigh...

16 years ago
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Re: Cybergun Thompson 1928

You could just sand the horizontal grip to fit the 1928. It's easily done.

16 years ago
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Re: Sten Skeleton stocks - any interest?

I've ordered one and it's pretty impressive. My sten is much more comfortable to hold now.

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Thanks! The frame was CNC cut from mild steel then welded together by a local metalworks (same guys who did my PPSH). They based it off drawings i m...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

More progress: Grip frame came in today. It's made up of layered laser cut mild steel sheets (2x10mm + 2x1mm). The grip is made out of layered 3mm ...

16 years ago
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Re: Another Scratchbuilt MG42

Did some work on the Drum magazine. Based it on pictures from Sgt.Heide's build. It has M4 C-mag internals. Sound activation as well as a custom s...

16 years ago
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