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Post by Wild Bill on Jan 5, 2023 18:43:49 GMT
So no one round here is going to be cutting bean tins in half and experiencing nirvana any time soon then. That means IN THIS COUNTRY, and LEGALLY, if you want full-auto fun it's airsoft all the way, not those itsy bitsy steel pin-head balls!!!   Yes that's right and mores the pity Mr Norton......... Nothing more to say on the matter.  |
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Post by Wild Bill on Jan 5, 2023 23:06:27 GMT
I will certainly give it my best . i cant wait to finally get out and shoot this thig ... along with a few others ... Looking forward to seeing your skills on this one GM.  |
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Post by gunman1964 on Jan 6, 2023 14:02:31 GMT
I will definitely age this ... as it is full steel it should look fantastic.
i am however a bit worried as there seems to be less than zero spares available .... not even replacement magazines
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Post by nikvanorton on Jan 6, 2023 16:08:04 GMT
A batch of magazines are currently being made. If you look for Northeast on Facebook you can keep up to date with what's going on and communicate directly with the company. I got some small bits for my Uzi directly and they were quick and best of all, free. I also understand that Airsoft World (the UK importer) are able to get parts but there may be a bit of a wait.
My experience of most airsoft spares/upgrade parts is that they are available but have to be ordered from the Far East.
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Post by gunman1964 on Jan 6, 2023 16:56:37 GMT
A batch of magazines are currently being made. If you look for Northeast on Facebook you can keep up to date with what's going on and communicate directly with the company. I got some small bits for my Uzi directly and they were quick and best of all, free. I also understand that Airsoft World (the UK importer) are able to get parts but there may be a bit of a wait. My experience of most airsoft spares/upgrade parts is that they are available but have to be ordered from the Far East. Thanks for the heads up .... i certainly want another mag and its good to know spares can be got hold of .... To be honest when i wanted a part for my G&G Kar98 i had no luck in the uk whatsoever... most retailers didn't even bother to reply , however when i got in touch with G&G directly they were very helpful and not only sent me the spring that i ordered but also sent me a second one for free. i sometimes think that the uk retailers just cant be bothered |
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Post by Wild Bill on Jan 6, 2023 17:13:51 GMT
A batch of magazines are currently being made. If you look for Northeast on Facebook you can keep up to date with what's going on and communicate directly with the company. I got some small bits for my Uzi directly and they were quick and best of all, free. I also understand that Airsoft World (the UK importer) are able to get parts but there may be a bit of a wait. My experience of most airsoft spares/upgrade parts is that they are available but have to be ordered from the Far East. Thanks for the heads up .... i certainly want another mag and its good to know spares can be got hold of .... To be honest when i wanted a part for my G&G Kar98 i had no luck in the uk whatsoever... most retailers didn't even bother to reply , however when i got in touch with G&G directly they were very helpful and not only sent me the spring that i ordered but also sent me a second one for free. i sometimes think that the uk retailers just cant be botheredThat's is the usual modus operandi for UK retailers and distributors mate. |
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Post by nikvanorton on Jan 13, 2023 11:42:28 GMT
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Post by gunman1964 on Jan 13, 2023 12:49:36 GMT
Thanks for the headss up ... i will get one on order |
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Post by gunman1964 on Feb 5, 2023 12:47:02 GMT
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Post by CaptDAR on Feb 5, 2023 13:02:04 GMT
Superb job.
And just to think that the original RS cost £2 6s.
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Post by gunman1964 on Feb 5, 2023 14:11:29 GMT
That was a bargain at the time ... considering the Thompson was about £70
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Post by HeadHunter on Feb 5, 2023 14:16:59 GMT
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Post by gunman1964 on Feb 5, 2023 14:30:27 GMT
You've done a grand job on that buddy, thanks mate .... its such a nice gun i didnt want to overdo things cant think of many more replicas i want now maybe a P38 a replacement Remington 1875 and a 7.5" SAA at some point later this year but thats about it im going to try and have a go at making some wood grips for the SAA, Remington 1875 and Schofield but only about 2-3 sets of each to see how it goes also in the process of maybe 3D Printing some front sights for the 3.5" shopkeeper model using the one i made as a template. |
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Post by flatrajectory on Feb 5, 2023 15:51:23 GMT
That is a perfect job Andy, just about right imho. Sometimes we get carried away with ageing/weathering and go too far. I always look up lots of photos of the real steel before starting any such task. I look on auction sites in the USA to get an idea of what the weapon looks like after 50 years or so.
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Post by gunman1964 on Feb 5, 2023 17:48:14 GMT
That is a perfect job Andy, just about right imho. Sometimes we get carried away with ageing/weathering and go too far. I always look up lots of photos of the real steel before starting any such task. I look on auction sites in the USA to get an idea of what the weapon looks like after 50 years or so. Pete. i will have to bring it over to kinver when the weather warm up to sse how it get on against your Thompson mate lol i did have a little shoot with it today and it doe have a nice kick to it |
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