snorkelman Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 couple of gearbox shims sandwiched between inside of receiver and the steel backing plate if I remember correctly (bit of grease to hold them to the inside of receiver then tightended up the screws) Left side only Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beta08 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Interesting. My left side is a tad crooked when screwed together, meaning I could only shim one "side" of it, if that makes any sense. Also, on the right side, the stock has a bit of play in between the reciever and circular part that covers up the screw. I also just sent RS an e-mail about the screw stripping. I might just buy an entire new stock assembly if I can as my current one is giving me trouble. PS: To anyone reading this, don't let it scare you. It's a great gun really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I've just bought one. Full Stock + 4 mags + Sling + Aluminium bayonet. Interesting. My left side is a tad crooked when screwed together, meaning I could only shim one "side" of it, if that makes any sense. Also, on the right side, the stock has a bit of play in between the reciever and circular part that covers up the screw. I also just sent RS an e-mail about the screw stripping. I might just buy an entire new stock assembly if I can as my current one is giving me trouble. PS: To anyone reading this, don't let it scare you. It's a great gun really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) This may seem like a bit of a dim electrical question, but if you connect a stick in the receiver and a mini in the stock - as the 56 allows - is the resulting mAh the sum of the two batteries' mAh Edited May 31, 2009 by The Reptile House Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beta08 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nice pun! xD But yes, the wiring is in parallel, meaning that the voltage will remain the same yet the amperage (mah) will be added. If it was wired in series, however, the voltage would be added and that... wouldn't be so good for the gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I can't claim the pun was intentional - in fact, I had to read my post a few times to actually see it! Thanks for clearing that up for me beta08. Closer to pushing the button on one of these, now that I know I can effectively get big battery oomph out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) Reading between the lines (and a few reviews) I'm think it'll be prudent to source and fit the following to mine when it arrives: • 455mm Prometheus 6.03mm Tightbore • Prometheus/High Quality Nozzle (I've read that the stock nozzles are slightly too long causing misfeeds on auto) • CA/TM/Prometheus/High quality Hop-up Bucking/Air Seal What nozzle will I need? And, perhaps more importantly, do I really need any of the above? Range and accuracy won't be such big issues but misfeeds will absolutely do my head-in! Edited June 1, 2009 by Panoptes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snorkelman Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 buy nothing till you try it is my advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Seriously? I'd want to avoid the frustration of a long wait if I discover that something's a drift. Surely a Prommy barrel and hop rubber are essentials anyway? Can the nozzle issue be fixed any other way than stripping the gearbox down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snorkelman Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Id just reckon your better of giving the stock config a fair crack of the whip first. The guns arent inacurate, not all suffer from feeding issues. Hop rubber was an issue on mine but even that isnt something I'd say order in advance of guns arrival - they have built them in more than one config so changes are getting made and it may have been improved since my early one etc. Just get too many reviews on net that are afflicted with upgrade-itis where standard parts get dumped for no reason other than expectation they'll be ###### or they "dont look good quality" or "I always use a tightbore" etc sods law usually dictates the parts you buy at same time 'just in case' will be the parts that dont end up needing replaced anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Ok, fair advice I guess. My CA G36K and G3KA4 had absolutely amazing fps/accuracy at stock. I've emailed RS anyway just to see if they're aware of any current issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 "I always use a tightbore" etc But I always do (and a MOSFET)! I think you're making a good point though, Snorkelman (as usual) The way I look at it (since I can't do any of the work myself through sheer incompetence) is that I'm going to save myself a few quid and a bit of hassle by getting work done at source. It's inevitable that I'll want a tightbore and a MOSFET at some point - even if it's near perfection out of the box. Interestingly, I emailed LWA to ask their advice on upgrades and they just said tightbore and spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crump3t Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I can't claim the pun was intentional - in fact, I had to read my post a few times to actually see it! Thanks for clearing that up for me beta08. Closer to pushing the button on one of these, now that I know I can effectively get big battery oomph out of it. Funny, the first RS owner here in UT did exactly that, and ran w/it that way (9.6v/1300mAh in spine/7.2v in stock on T56) and played w/it every other weekend for probably 3 months, it had a ridiculous RoF, high 20's rpm at least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1337grenadier Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Id just reckon your better of giving the stock config a fair crack of the whip first. The guns arent inacurate, not all suffer from feeding issues. Hop rubber was an issue on mine but even that isnt something I'd say order in advance of guns arrival - they have built them in more than one config so changes are getting made and it may have been improved since my early one etc. Just get too many reviews on net that are afflicted with upgrade-itis where standard parts get dumped for no reason other than expectation they'll be ###### or they "dont look good quality" or "I always use a tightbore" etc sods law usually dictates the parts you buy at same time 'just in case' will be the parts that dont end up needing replaced anyway My type 56-1's stock accuracy was pretty bad so first I just changed out the hop up rubber and it performed a little better, but was still not up to par with other stock gun's in the accuracy department so I put a tight bore in it and now it shoots like a dream. All in all I love this gun and its with out a doubt the best gun I have owned in my 6 years of airsofting but if I had to do it over again I would get the solid stock version as this is my primary gun and the stock wobble on the under folder can be annoying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KMFDM Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I must say I love the feel of these guns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knivezs Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 i just got a type 56-1 and its the upgrade version (120m/s) im just wondering if an 8.4 v battery is enough or should i go for 9.6 v? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1337grenadier Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 i just got a type 56-1 and its the upgrade version (120m/s) im just wondering if an 8.4 v battery is enough or should i go for 9.6 v? Go with 9.6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blablabla Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 So last year I had an 56-1, but had to sell it, cuz I needed money bad !! As it was the best AEG I ever had, I am buying one again asap. but the full stock version now Anyhting that has changed in the meantime? I had a lot of feeding issues with mine, with the midcaps that was, have the made changes? or should I just get TM single stack ones ? I know they feed good, all of the time, played one game with only TM and they were a dream Only problem was that I thought they looked not as good as the Realsword ones So couple off questions for you guys that have been playing with them now for quite some time? changes I would make -tightbore -madbull rubber(soft) and H-nub, I would go for the soft one cuz I heard that the original rubber they fitted was meant for higher fps, that the gun does deliver, hence -slightly shorter nozzle, heard from some guys that original was to long which sometimes led to misfeeds any thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Slight necropost, but I just got my Type 56, and I don't think TM mags fit outright, not without some modifications to the mags anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Schultz98 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 What aprt needs modification? the back catch like a kalash with mag mags? or like the sides or front catch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 From what I can see, both the back and the front it seems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Schultz98 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) dayum that sucks, I love my realsword svd so much I was thinking of getting a realsword type 56 or 56-1 for the vietnam games that my team plays in the summers. But if I need to buy all the mags for them from RS that may hurt the wallet a little to much to make it worth it compared to doing a US marine loadout lol thank you for the info on that by the way! Edited February 5, 2010 by Schultz98 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 heres some pics comparing both a TM type mag and a RS mag: The RS mags are on the right in all pics except the last one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beta08 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Actually, only the backs need modified. In fact, I bought a box of MAG brand AKM midcaps and they fit without any modification at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 mine feels like the AK ones are a bit thick to fit into the slot at the front of the magwell, but it could fit too. Worth a try I'd think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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