akiraspeedstar Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) What's the best wiring to use for the SOPMODs? To my understanding the Tokyo Marui wiring has a thinner insulation than your average wire. I attempted to just test fit some average 18awg wire and it started to gouge into the wire (though not through the insulation). To my understanding TM wire has thinner insulation, any wire I can buy to match this? Edited November 7, 2011 by akiraspeedstar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cumbo Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Just got myself a CQB-r and I am looking for a recommendation for a rear sling plate that's a reasonable cost (i.e not £50!) can anyone help please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Echigoya (and I believe Eagle 6) has a Magpul ASAP style sling plate made for our guns for about $39 (US) Edited November 7, 2011 by akiraspeedstar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isamu Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Cheapest way is getting a GBBR sling swivel and dremmel the *suitcase out of it, takes patience and a bit of skill, but its doable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Also cancel on my last (last) post, found some milspec silver coated wiring with telfon insulation. According to the specifications it's outer diameter is about .5mm+ less then the wire I tried earlier. Considering it didn't break the insulation of the previous wire, I'd imagine the slightly reduced size will prevent the wires from being damaged. Edited November 7, 2011 by akiraspeedstar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrezzy Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Also cancel on my last (last) post, found some milspec silver coated wiring with telfon insulation. According to the specifications it's outer diameter is about .5mm+ less then the wire I tried earlier. Considering it didn't break the insulation of the previous wire, I'd imagine the slightly reduced size will prevent the wires from being damaged. What AWG did you get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrezzy Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 TM SOPMOD/SOCOM Buffer Tube Repair In my quest to find a cheap way to repair the buffer tube on my paper weight TM Sopmod, I came across this solution one day while taking a sh*t. Tap some threads to screw the buffer tube to the receiver! warning: I am not responsible for anyone f*xing up their guns in an attempt to try this ghetto solution. Use this method only if you are cheap! (proper way is to buy a brand new lower receiver and buffer tube) Tools Req: Power Drill [*]10X24 Tap with #16 drill bit - Home Depot Sells them for $5.60, made by Irwin [*]10X24 set screw...3/8 in should be enough, get 4 of them. [*]3/32 in Hex key for the set screw Step 1: Begin by drilling 4 holes where the receiver and lower buffer tube meets. See pic. Step 2: Put the buffer tube into the lower receiver (with the gearbox in), and mark where the four holes are on the buffer tube. Next drill the 4 holes onto the buffer tube. Step 3: Next create the threads by using the 10X24 tap in the holes drilled in step one. *note: you will need to take the gearbox out. step 4: Put everything back together and align the buffer tube, then screw in the 10X24 set screws. step 5: TADA, this ISH is rock solid. Again, this repair is not for everyone, but it's a cheap way to do it. and yes, I know, my set screw is sticking out. I will have to find a shorter one. With the buffer tube repaired, i am one step closer to getting my sopmod fixed. I lost the stupid spring that sits on the metal arm of the bolt stop assembly ( anyone know if it will work without it?), and my sector gear chipped its last tooth. O and I gotta rewire this beast to the front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Can't say I like what you did, but if it works for you then all power to you. On a different topic, here's my MK18 MOD1ish upper, the lighting made the DE look really pale, though it's actually the same color as my Magpul FDE parts. Edited November 8, 2011 by akiraspeedstar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Looks good. How much are spare uppers? As I'd like to make a cqb / stubby killer type upper for mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Just got myself a CQB-r and I am looking for a recommendation for a rear sling plate that's a reasonable cost (i.e not £50!) can anyone help please? I've got Marui's one on mine. About £35, but fits well, should stop anything becoming unscrewed and it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
druid799 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Looks good. How much are spare uppers? As I'd like to make a cqb / stubby killer type upper for mine. £66.38 plus P&P with firesupport . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Cheers. Now when using a G&P delta ring can I use another brand of outer barrel?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elanaiba Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Only barrels made for the EBB series - Laylax, Dytac or X-fire! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Yeah looking at how the outer barrel and hopup meet, you'd need a made for TM EBB outer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Mrezzy that's one gutsy mod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Can't say I like what you did, but if it works for you then all power to you. On a different topic, here's my MK18 MOD1ish upper, the lighting made the DE look really pale, though it's actually the same color as my Magpul FDE parts. I nearly mistook that fir a systema otw upper.. Looks as though it means business. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Megalomaniac Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 mrezzy I think that is a bit overkill, I would think that one set screw should do it, If you place one say under the Forward Assist Button, it should well and lock the whole thing up nice and stay nice and hidden, or at 12 o clock right behind the charging handle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Just an fyi, the Vltor mur-1 style upper "is now in the final process" Sweet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Well I've ordered a pommy type a cylinder now and also 2 more eagle 6 springs one of which is a m110. Just wanna see what the m110 gives me in my setup out of curiosity. Just been thinking. Someone should invent a quick change mechanism for changing the spring. It's a shame there is no twist lock type buffer tube change. Would make life easy and also prevent the buffer tube threads from buggering up lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
druid799 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Looks good. How much are spare uppers? As I'd like to make a cqb / stubby killer type upper for mine. thought you mite like to see my "spair" uppers , here"s what ive done . first i have a CQB fitted , and a full lenth M4 with a CASV plus a MOD stock to change the look ; then i also have a DMR "type" upper for when i fancy changing my game play in woodland (ergo cant be a**ed to run around any more ) the DMR i can"t take credit for (apart from the rail covers and folding foregrip) i bought it from another forum but i did build the other two my self . The DMR also has a padded bag that it lives in that i can take on to the game field with me so i can change in game if i wan"t too (i made the bag my self) . Edited November 9, 2011 by druid799 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Looks awesome Druid now that's given me a few ideas.... May have to hit you with a few questions later. Love the DMR. How long is the barrel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
druid799 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Glad you like them , I do ! The barrel is a Dytec 16inch plus another inch with the flash hider . The inner is a tight bore that runs to the end of the flash hider . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 They look good mate. Might end up with a similar collection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yeah man, you have some nice setups there, always considered making a dmr upper but I'd have to change the cylinder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 See what you have started now Druid lol.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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