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blind_marksman

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  1. Many thanks, much appreciated! Although I think I might go for one of the harder rubbers, as I'm planning on using 0.28 rounds, and I'm lead to believe that the harder rubbers are better suited to heavier weight ammunition.
  2. I wouldn't say it was overly difficult, the biggest problem was removing excess material from the G&G parts. G&G AFV sub-assemblies required: L85-C-09 (The front, outer barrel, mock gas parts), L85-C-10 (top cover, mock gas parts). L85-C-11 is optional, it's just the flash hider. If ordered direct from G&G, they are supplied fully assembled. L85-C-09-2 is the actual front end. Spare WE L85 #40 and screws #149 (x2) may be useful. Removing the original outer barrel, gas block, #40 etc - not too difficult, just a case of undoing a few screws and it all slides out
  3. Here's my pride and joy. It's undergone a little bit of 'cosmetic surgery' since the last time I posted it online. Take a W.E L85A2 GBBR. Saw off the front end. Acquire a G&G 'AFV' front end. Apply a liberal use of hammers, harsh language and eventually the skills of a well trained professional airsoft-tech and this is the result: It works fairly well, although my next step will be working on the internals to try and improve the performance to get something that's a little less likely to fling rounds off in random directions...
  4. Hope this is the right place to ask this. (if not, sorry) Would any of you recommend the new (2013+) ARES Sportline Tavors? I've been offered one for £180 (rather than £210) that's practically new in box, but after a few bad experiences with ARES guns in the past, I'm a little cautious over them. I'd rather not buy another gun which develops faults at the drop of a hat. The seller has informed me that the new Sportline stuff is good, reliable and usable - can anyone confirm this? Cheers.
  5. I took this photo a while back but never got round to posting - my L85. Set up for an all-indoors CQB site. I'll admit it's probably not going to win any beauty contests, but it works. Also, if anyone is interested in the length difference between the ICS L85 and the ICS Carbine, I hope this helps. As you can see, the standard L85 is only longer by the length of a flash-hider. Barely any difference to be honest.
  6. I like it! lacanuck24, how difficult was it to fit the rail system on the ICS? I was under the impression that the ICS L85 and L86 handguards fit on to the guns in an entirely different way.
  7. Taken by a mate whilst we were ranging in. Only editing I've done is to the colours, brightening it up a tad, as it the photo came out too grey.
  8. I find it works really well (for me) - but what you can't see is that I have another pistol on my right leg, also cross draw. I'm ambidextrous, and I just find it far more comfortable to do a cross draw as opposed to a 'normal' draw. It also means that in zombie games I can ditch the carbine and go guns akimbo I have a Cybergun (KSC?) P226 X-5 on my left leg and on my right leg I either have a KJ P226 (in photo), or KJ P229.
  9. I guess it's because either: a) Unlike ARES/G&G, ICS don't make their own SUSAT and don't want to sell their stuff with a competitor's optic or b ) Keeping costs down. The G&G SUSAT is (or was, last time I looked) about £120 - the LSW is £360 (damn you price drop! If only I'd waited...). If ICS want their LSW to sell more, adding an optic into the box would probably price it out of the market for some. That, and it gives the buyer a choice in optics - they can always buy something else, rather than be stuck with a SUSAT they either don't want or don't need.
  10. From F&O Huddersfield's last ever game at the start of April. Zombies versus assorted survivors and mercs. The cameraman was shot quite a bit. Not least because he was also dressed as a zombie...
  11. Looks weird, it isn't something a traditionalist would love, but this set-up works really well. I'm incredibly happy with it, even though from certain angles when the bipod is folded up it looks like I have a tuning fork growing out of the end of my carbine...
  12. Do you mean any specific type? I have Abbey silicon gun oil (35), is that suitable, or do you mean 'real' gun oil? (Sorry if that's a really stupid question )
  13. There are some amazing SIGs here guys. This is my first attempt at getting that polished ("mirrored"?) effect. Going to use it in my ''Jon Casey" inspired loadout (it should be a non-rail P229, but I'll be damned if I pay £205 for the tanaka pistol...) Out of interest, how do I stop it dulling? One of my team mates has polished his glock, but it keeps oxidising (I think that's the term) - it clouds over and loses its shine. Is there any way to stop that?
  14. A photo of me in-game from F&O Huddersfield game from 2 weeks ago. It was freezing all day despite the sun, about -3 to 1C all day (hence massive gloves) *Edit - sorry for the massive pics, I had resized them on photobucket to be smaller...
  15. Have to say I agree with EOtechs looking nice on SA80s... Here's my old LSW with 552. Not in use anymore sadly, as the internals are knackered beyond belief, and the lower receiver needs replacing. If I ever get the funds, I think I'll restore it. And now, for something completely different fictional - the ICS Carbine. Bought due to space restraints. I have the 'proper' ACOG mount for it now. I'd like to try and drill/bolt a G36C handguard-RIS rail onto this, so I can fit a foregrip - does anyone know if it's possible? Aside from that, I really like the carbine. Very easy to move,
  16. I think he means you've posted this in the wrong area, it would be better placed in the gas-rifle sub-forum, rather than here in the AEG sub-forum. I thought the review was ok. And the L85 was too in my mind, I could certainly hear all of you clearly. Interesting review, as I'm slightly curious about G&G's latest stuff, but always slightly wary after previous bad experiences with their stuff.
  17. I really like it, looks great Something about the G36 really makes the 'look' for me (although that could because I'm used to seeing the Wakey ARU members with G36Cs and holos trotting around the prison), something about the MP5 in your last photo makes me think SAS sirca 1979 rather than police.
  18. Mr SKaR, your artsy skills are far too good. I at best, can make rifles look slightly like they're supposed to... Can I ask you nice folks what optics you're finding best for your L85s and L86s? I'm trying to find a suitable otpic that works with a lower-face mask, and have come to the conclusion that whilst SUSATs look nice, they don't seem to work well with a mask (that and the one I picked up wasn't terribly useful)
  19. Just like to say I love your loadout Leadmill. Looks really, really spot on. I've seen ARU kits before, but none as nice looking as yours. If I wasn't so err...round...I'd probably try to do an ARU kit. How often have you been used for TV work, Leadmill? I assume airsofters are used rather than extras with BF-guns because they're somewhat cheaper, the owners probably know what they're doing (posing etc) and the guns don't need so much security as a blank firing gun?
  20. Ah, I didn't realise the gas parts actually moved I've rotated them, and the fit is slightly better. I removed them, and it was exactly the same. I've ensured the battery fits properly, and it does. But still, the lid isn't closed properlly - you know the metal part of the lid/cover - it still sits at a very slight, but noticable angle. It could just be me - I'm used to my old G&G type, which clicked into place easily Then again, maybe it just needs to be worn in - it is still a tad stiff. * Edit- I know I sound very pedantic and possibly stupid asking all this...
  21. Getting pics could be a problem, as my camera broke at a skirmish last week. When someone stood on it I am applying force - but I don't want to apply too much. This is plastic Everytime I try to close the 'lid' completely down, the right side of the foreguard slides back out of place. So I have a choice - either have the right side of the foreguard slightly open (the bottom tab still keeps it closed) or have the upper 'lid' out of line - the left side sticks up. I know the lid can close down properly in theory - when the sides are swung apart, I can push the lid down to beyond t
  22. This is a great review I've just gotten one of these (your review pretty much sold me) but I have a question if you don't mind me asking. I'm sorry if they are completely stupid, but I get paranoid about airsoft guns breaking (but then, after a G&G and AA L85, who wouldn't?) I know that you've mentioned the foreguard is stiff to begin with - but does yours actually close properly? Mine (for now) is always at a very slight angle - it doesn't close down fully. The battery I have (a nun-chuck type) does actually fit in the foreguard, but like I said, it doesn't seem to close properlly
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