Hedganian Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Yeah, yeah, I know it's from the wrong era for Zulu, but I've never watched Sharpe I was thinking primarily of the ranked (or tiered) firing tactics seen in Zulu. They would have done the same with muzzle loaders wouldn't they? I've often wondered about doing something like this, but with a simplified bolt action mechanism, pulling the piston back from the rear. The difficulty would be making a telescoping pull-rod that was thin enough to fit through a (modified) spring guide, but I reckon it'd be doable. Never watched Sharpe? Why not, are your eyes broken?? Get the DVDs. The tactics were similar, if somewhat less advanced. Would there be a way to link the piston to the hammer/striker on the outside, so that you have to cock the rifle in a realistic manner by pulling the action back before every shot? That would be a good way of doing it, I'd say. And it would look even more realistic. Link to post Share on other sites
Swiper Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Completely and utterly in love... Link to post Share on other sites
Gigueand Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 So would a faster route for this construction to be to start with an ICS upper-gearbox instead of sawing a standard V2 in half? Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Never watched Sharpe? Why not, are your eyes broken?? ... Would there be a way to link the piston to the hammer/striker on the outside, so that you have to cock the rifle in a realistic manner by pulling the action back before every shot? That would be a good way of doing it, I'd say. And it would look even more realistic. My eyes are fine thanks , I have very little time to watch TV...people keep sending me loads of stuff to fix/copy/make/upgrade/etc If you linked the flint carrier/arm (proper term?) to a quadrant gear of the appropriate size, inside, it would work I think. It would probably take quite a hefty pull on the arm but then they do have quite a strong spring on them don't they? So would a faster route for this construction to be to start with an ICS upper-gearbox instead of sawing a standard V2 in half? That would be a bit easier, if you had one just lying around, or an ARMY L85 top-half, or anything that uses a split box for that matter. I'm guessing most Airsoft 'tinkerers' (and above) have at least one 'dead' VerII box lying around already though Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Andrews Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 The more I look at it, the more the brilliance and sheer ingenuity of the idea reveals itself. The only two improvements I could think of (gilding the lily here) would to lose the cross head screws and to use 8mm bbs. Link to post Share on other sites
FMJ. Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'm guessing most Airsoft 'tinkerers' (and above) have at least one 'dead' VerII box lying around already though Thats exactly why I used a V2 as I just had one laying around spare and the bottom half of it was damaged so it was perfect for the job. Flat/blade headed screws, good idea! Thats something I had thought about during the projet but since forgot about. That will be an easy fix. As for 8mm bb's yes that would be great too, I am sure it could be done. The only reason I went 6mm is because I have never owned an 8mm gun so had no ammo and no compatable hop-up. Originally I made a custom hop-up unit for the rifle but soon realised it was far easier to use an existing one. For anybody who was wondering, yes I can manage three aimed shots a minute . If anybody trys this type of gearbox adpation make sure your trigger parts are fairly long from there pivit points so that you get a good amount of leverage or your trigger pull will be very stiff. As it is the trigger is very light and a very short pull on my Baker. Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 This is probably the greatest airsoft invention evar. I don't care how "impractical" it is. I still want one to skirmish with. Any way you could get it to have sniper rifle like accuracy and range? Also, does it come in FDE? Link to post Share on other sites
LordElpus Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 snip Also, does it come in FDE? Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 This is probably the most impressive airsoft build that I have ever seen. Why not offer it to someone like Shoot n Scoot to see if they would be interested in marketing it comercially? I'd sure as hell buy one! Link to post Share on other sites
Serotonin Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Im blown away by this. I kind of expected it to act like an AEG, but when I saw you ramrodding the mech and BB into place, I was totally sold on it. Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 The only thing that gives me pause is the non-working hammer. If the hammer worked, then I'd definitely buy one (if they were available, of course) Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Andrews Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 This is probably the most impressive airsoft build that I have ever seen. Why not offer it to someone like Shoot n Scoot to see if they would be interested in marketing it comercially? I'd sure as hell buy one! You just know that if it went into 'mass' production, some pratt would add a red dot or laser to it, or want it in two tone.......... Link to post Share on other sites
Fin Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 You just know that if it went into 'mass' production, some pratt would add a red dot or laser to it, or want it in two tone.......... Well i'd personally bayonet anyone attaching any sort of RIS device on one, as for two toning its pre-1870 therefore not a requirement Also have any of you people going on about 8mm bbs actually looked into the reasons why nobody uses them? Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Andrews Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well i'd personally bayonet anyone attaching any sort of RIS device on one, as for two toning its pre-1870 therefore not a requirement Ooh, good point. Also have any of you people going on about 8mm bbs actually looked into the reasons why nobody uses them? Don't sell a lot to players with 6mm aegs, but the guys with 8mm gas shotties seem to like them........... Mind you, FMJ might have difficulty getting a long enough 8mm bore barrel. Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 ...Mind you, FMJ might have difficulty getting a long enough 8mm bore barrel. Take two 8mm barrels, machine a shoulder on one and a matching bore on the other and press them together . I've done it with 6mm barrels once, would be easier with 8mm. You'd need a bigger cylinder though (either longer or larger diameter, or both) to give enough air volume/pressure. Link to post Share on other sites
-FIDO- Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 truly amazing work!! only the modern screws look displaced on this vintage rifle... Link to post Share on other sites
billy252 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 That's simply fantastic! Job well done chap! I've always loved Baker rifles. Possibly due to Sharpe, as a few people have suggested. This looks great! Link to post Share on other sites
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