p.briden Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 thats very similar to what I am aiming to turn my Spetz into. I was going for '74 reciever and Romy stock. You even got the Noveske flash hider and waffle mags like I planned. Nice work . Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 hmm, i take it unicorn have cloned inok kits, and as such dont have takedown? and thats kind of dissapointed me that Dboys have taken a backwards step with the finish. Link to post Share on other sites
sc0rp10n Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 She's not a primary, but I decided to give her a new look while I was painting my 2 primaries. It was just too nice out to stay inside. You can see her sisters in the Armalite, suppressed, and Painted threads. - Enjoy... Â Â Â Link to post Share on other sites
mrblah Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Come on, if everyone is so *fruitcage* unpleased with the finish just shoe polish the hell out of it, or better yet, steel wool the hell out of it. Or both. I used a brand new shoe shiner on my AKS74N at first and it went pitch black and really shiny. But then I got tired of that and used steel wool instead. Now the finish reminds a lot of VFC´s finish, kinda greyish and shiny, allmost all of that spray painted look (which is realistic) disapeared.  I'm not going wear out the finish on the Dboy's since I'm probably going to sell the ak. Not everybody wants their ak to look all worn out. Link to post Share on other sites
SACSlym Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) My PBS-1 came finally so I can actually feel ok about posting my AKSU (extended inner barrel) Â Â Now I just need some real wood for the AKSU Edited March 24, 2008 by SACSlym Link to post Share on other sites
sc0rp10n Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 My PBS-1 came finally... Â Does it have foam in it, what brand and where did you find it? Link to post Share on other sites
SACSlym Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) Does it have foam in it, what brand and where did you find it? Foam: Yes Brand: Element Seller: Gunners Build quality: Very well done  But be careful, I ordered the Aluminum version considering the weight difference and they still sent me a Steel one, I'm going to have strengthen my front end as a result. Edited March 24, 2008 by SACSlym Link to post Share on other sites
Whitedingo Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Just made a folding stock unit for my AK! Still working on perfecting the latch mechanism, but it works as it stands... Â Â Link to post Share on other sites
Revenge Seeker Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Neat, a wooden full folding stock. RS likes! Â (Where's the return button?) Link to post Share on other sites
GRIM! Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 That looks really badass Link to post Share on other sites
kaptenn Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) I'm not going wear out the finish on the Dboy's since I'm probably going to sell the ak. Not everybody wants their ak to look all worn out.  I know, it was a crappy advice. Still, just saying, if you´re unpleased with the dull finish there are ways to get rid of it. And if you don´t want to use the steel wool, the shoe polish still stands, sounds ridiculous. But it worked for me.  edit: I´ll compensate all the ###### with some pics, I promise. Edited March 24, 2008 by kaptenn Link to post Share on other sites
FW200 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 You got any more info on that sidefolder? some closeup pics? Looks pretty cool Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 mmm, RPKS style. if you can make a latch system where all the relase button etc is in the back of the reciever i'll be impressed. a mech like that would make for an awesome RPKS base. Link to post Share on other sites
FW200 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Exactly what I was thinking.. Link to post Share on other sites
sc0rp10n Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Foam: Yes Brand: Element Seller: Gunners Build quality: Very well done  But be careful, I ordered the Aluminum version considering the weight difference and they still sent me a Steel one, I'm going to have strengthen my front end as a result.   Thank you very much for the info! Link to post Share on other sites
Jumprefusal Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Ive been tempted to do the RPKS74 myself using the Dboys as a base, but the furniture is a major kick in the wallet! That an the outter barrel I imagine will be a bit tougher to secure that a TM. Unless I had a new one turned.... Â Nice job on your front end and stock though, I just started hacking up a front site and gas tube over the weekend Also is that a .031 body? Your weathering looks pretty good. Â Kaptenn, how in the world do you spit shine a receiver? I can't imagine not getting polish on my uniform! Link to post Share on other sites
kaptenn Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Kaptenn, how in the world do you spit shine a receiver? I can't imagine not getting polish on my uniform!  "Spit shine"? I have no idea. I used a brand new pocket size shoe polish, not the old school stuff, that wouldn´t have worked. Man, lets drop the shoe polish discussions. Link to post Share on other sites
docs90 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Been umming and ahhing for a while now but i have to relive my AK dreams again after getting rid of my SVD Â My new /old AK Tm base Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Ive been tempted to do the RPKS74 myself using the Dboys as a base, but the furniture is a major kick in the wallet! That an the outter barrel I imagine will be a bit tougher to secure that a TM. Unless I had a new one turned.... Â how were you planning to adress the problem of the stock latch mechanism. i had an idea for a half arsed one where you basicly butcher the release button etc from a 74M stock and rig an RPK stock onto the stock hinge... OK its not proper, but it'd work. Link to post Share on other sites
iloveics Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 loose the muzzle brake and it's a winner. Love the wood ,G&P? Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I jsut ordered a CM036. I can't wait till it gets here so I can finally have a proper AIM. Ya'll can expect a review next week. Link to post Share on other sites
Whitedingo Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) You got any more info on that sidefolder? some closeup pics? Looks pretty cool  I'll get more pictures sometime in the near future.  Basically, what I did was I removed the stock trunion from the body, and cut off the part that extends inside the AK, creating a flat surface. I then cut the flanges off of the AKs body (which is the Dboys one that sells seperately, btw). I mated a cabinet hinge to the body (clamped to the inside w/ a piece of 1/8" sheet aluminum, similar to the way the aftermarket romanian style folders attach, iirc), and drilled and tapped the stock trunion to attach to the other side of the hinge. This means that I can use any AK stock on it, basically. It's pretty cool. I've got a latch for the unfolded position that is basically a "hook" onto the rear of the AK receiver. I'm trying to devise a folding latch that does not use the AK stock itself, just the trunion/folder, so that I can swap it out for any stock I want, whenever. Edited March 25, 2008 by Whitedingo Link to post Share on other sites
Revenge Seeker Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Got my RK02 today! Just wished someone would have told me about the whole finish change before. Â Still I'm very happy with it! Â Â (Reminds me of a ICS or CA AK74/SL105 rather than a VFC) Â -Oh, and STAR mags work with mines. Don't know if that was mentioned before but fits like a charm. Link to post Share on other sites
ayyno Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I want an AKS-74U with a Kobra red dot Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Potter Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 The day they make a clone Kobra , will be the day my wallet finally cries....... in joy Link to post Share on other sites
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