maccrage Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Japanese light machine gun. Of course, being KTW, it's going to cost more than my house. http://www.airsoft-news.eu/news.php Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 LOL support weapon+ AEP gearbox?! Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 do they make any money at all? i cant see anyone actually buying any of their guns other than die hard collectors who would probably rather have a de-act (probably cheaper too) and yeah support weapon, AEP GB, midcaps i can't see this being used on the field. so why not just get a de-act? it'd arguably be prettier to look at. Link to post Share on other sites
The Saint Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 The AEP box isn't gonna do much good, but I'm not sure what else they can fit in there. That's a pretty small receiver for a MG, and the distance between the mag and grip (potential motor placement) is huge. Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Wow.......... NOT! Link to post Share on other sites
Pendra Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Did a very rough measurement and it seems the MP40 gearbox minus the trigger would fit. I calculated the X and the Y axis only. The Z axis (depth) may also be a problem. However, the RS Type96 gearbox, being the most full size compact gearbox up to date, should fit perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites
loki7491 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 possibly not the most useful bit of kit on the market, but you gotta admire their optimism!! Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 but come on, KTW arent going to make it skirmishable are they? they'll make it woefully underpowered and expensive just to laugh at everyone who actually wants a T96 getting worked up over how poorly it performs and how unaffordable it is. they spit in the face of logic, they make a nice replica of a sought after rifle (no this, their mosin nagant and i think they did a SMLE too) and think "i know, lets price it so high that no one will buy it!" Link to post Share on other sites
Korppi Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 First they build the very best airsoft gun integrals then they throw them as junk. That gun is screaming for a BV-unit. The guys who can dish out cash for KTW scat can surely get their hands on flon/CO2/air rigs. AEP...pfff..disgusting. Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Maus Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 While a Japanese MG is cool and all, they could have made a Bren and sold alot more even with craptastic AEP internals. I saw these photos on Airsoft news this morning and the first thing I though was, why arent they using a RS type 97 GB in there. I'm glad Pendra thought the same thing. Too bad the manufacturer didnt ask that as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Noodle_2000 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 - it will be available in 2009 (month not specified) - realistic materials (wood, aluminum, steel), price TBA - prototype uses Marui Scorpion gear box. Maybe its just for the prototype model.. but who knows. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Or maybe its for CQB fps-friendly purposes, like their grossly underpowered Nagant. Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Yeah, seems like the ideal cqb gun. Link to post Share on other sites
Bareknuckle Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 You knows its going to be awesome for CQB if it has a bipod. Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Crab_of_Pain!!! Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 What are you guys talking about? OF COURSE ITS AN AWESOME CQB GUN! Aren't you all aware that the Type-96 and Type-99 machine guns are compatible with the infamous japanese 18-inch bayonet? If you manage to stab someone with an LMG, you deserve an award. BTW I was considering making a custom type-99 out of an AK-47, largely by flipping it upside down and then doing cosmetic work on it. It will probably end up looking like ######, but given how it will probably be 1/10th the price and be more effective in battle, the crappy look probably won't be a deal breaker. Link to post Share on other sites
mikoyan99 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 They should have built t type 100... at least they could get away with an aep box then and it'd be quite good for cqb. Otherwise, it's a shame they make such a rare gun and then screw it up with such small insidy bits -Matt Link to post Share on other sites
DesertFoxRomel Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 It looks like to me that they can atleast fit a P90 gearbox in there, or they could make a proprietary one. Either way, don't underestimate AEP gearboxes. Looks good, they just need to make it shoot 330 FPS or higher. Link to post Share on other sites
gopeder111 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 They should have built t type 100... at least they could get away with an aep box then and it'd be quite good for cqb. Otherwise, it's a shame they make such a rare gun and then screw it up with such small insidy bits -Matt I couldn't agree more, I would drop the money for a type 100 in a heart beat I am glad they are making more japanese guns now but an aep gearbox would be dissapointing. It says the PROTOTYPE uses an aep gearbox so there still may be hope I just wish some other company would be making it so it would be more affordable Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I think a lot of you guys are missing the point. KTW build for collectors, not skirmishers. Low volume, small range of products. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubal Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Most potential customers for a japanese mg are probably japanese themselves, and since Japan has a strict 1J limit there's no point in going any higher is there? Link to post Share on other sites
ED-SKaR Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Yeah, seems like the ideal cqb gun. "Could't you have brought something a little more practical?" They really should have made a BREN. Link to post Share on other sites
troy luginbill Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 even at 2,000 US it is still a third of the cost of a deactivated one. A shooter is 20,000 or more. If you are doing a WW2 airsoft skirmish you would be required to use standard cap mags anyway so a regular or mid cap is entirely okay. And once more please don't second guess the prototype. Blast the final product. If the point is you personally don't like it, please be quiet. If the point is there is a better gun out there, fine, but that gun is simply a bb hose, upgraded gearbox, big battery taped to the outside and a 5,000 round mag. Wow talk about realism. Oh wait, maybe KTW is going for realism in a country that you can't own a real gun. Remember, US and UK are secondary markets to the japanese retailers. Link to post Share on other sites
[BS]_MARS Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Doesn't mean they have to use a pistol gearbox in a light machine gun. Link to post Share on other sites
RUSHER2 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I can see it know..... Wow those guys are going to kill us with that TYPE 96 it looks crazy... He starts shooting at them.... Omg advance that gun is weak!!! lol Link to post Share on other sites
darkhold Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 You knows its going to be awesome for CQB if it has a bipod. dude, seriously. If you manage to stab someone with an LMG, you deserve an award. I LOL'd Link to post Share on other sites
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