thatoneguy92088 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) I refinished the wood and made it look a little used. Before: After: Edited August 4, 2009 by thatoneguy92088 Link to post Share on other sites
bloodybiscuit Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 mmmmhm. nice and warm just like i like it Link to post Share on other sites
Raffles Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Yeah the wood looks way better now. Did you stain it? Link to post Share on other sites
thatoneguy92088 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) I sanded it down a bit and weathered it with a screwdriver and hammer. Then I used Guinness' black paint technique, but it turned out a little too dark, so i sanded it down again leaving some black paint in the divots and hit it with two coats of Minwax red mahogany and 4 coats of satin clear coat. Edited August 5, 2009 by thatoneguy92088 Link to post Share on other sites
Forze Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 plain jane dboys akms (RK-10s) Â Â she's so cuuuuuuute Link to post Share on other sites
Kamigawa Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I've heard that the locking mechanism for the stock uses some brittle parts. Have you had any problems with it yet? Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 hey guys. ive got an AK74, and an AK47. ive always prefered the look of an AKM, so i was wondering which would be easier, in terms of replacing parts, to turn into an AKM. the AK74 has the right type of body and top cover, so perhaps just replacing the stock and foregrip and flash hider would work? or would it be possible to use the AK47 stock and foregrip? Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) 47 stock wouldn't work cause its at a different angle I think. For a 74 you'd have to replace the foregrip, stock, gas block and maybe the sights, I'm not sure about the last one. Also the flash hider Edited August 7, 2009 by Skarclaw Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 yeah i guessed as much. i think for my purposes the gas block on a 74 is sufficient enough like that of an AKM, that id just swap the stock and the foregrip and flash hider. Â having just lay the rifles on each other, the 47 stock is only so slightly more angled than the 74 stock. PITA, because it only just doesnt look right. Link to post Share on other sites
Forze Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 yep, the locking mechanism is on of the crappiest yet (altough it is lightyears better than the old Cyma one duh ) Â The mechanism only locks when clicked out, not when it's folded (altough it should be no problem as you hold your hands on it while folded Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 yeah i guessed as much. i think for my purposes the gas block on a 74 is sufficient enough like that of an AKM, that id just swap the stock and the foregrip and flash hider. Â yeah, but the gas block looks COMPLETELY different. why not actually buy an AKM? the new cyma model with the laminated wood is a good buy, and it's cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 i was just contemplating that. but then id have 4 AKs. (47, 74, aks74u+ an AKM) Â yes the gas block would not be 100% accurate, but for my sake its not that big a deal (i know, all you AK lovers hate me now). Â just for starters, does anyone know if there are just stocks and foregrips available? the only ones i can find are as part of a whole kit including reciever and everything. Link to post Share on other sites
evilbunny21 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) An AK47 gas block would look more correct IMO (though still not right). I've never actually seen any AKM woodkits that aren't part of conversion kits, this claims to be one, http://www.airsoftarmoury.co.uk/product_in...roducts_id=2986 though its not correct, it really seems alot more like an Ak74 woodkit (well it basically is one that they just decided to change the name, although the bulge still seems to be a little wierd). And Scarclaw was right about the sights, the front sight on the AKM is different from both the AK47 and the 74, but the rear sight is the same. Â Edit: What's wrong with 4 Ak's? Have you seen mightyjebus' collection? AK's are meant for mass production, lol. Edited August 7, 2009 by evilbunny21 Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Bog standard RK10S with MAG midcap and Russian sling: Link to post Share on other sites
bloodybiscuit Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Plastic mag, how do you like ur new RK. i was thinking about getting one but it looks to have a dull matte black finish Link to post Share on other sites
killahaas Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 echo 1 AKM redstar     Link to post Share on other sites
Jaager Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Anyone Know what length inner barrel i could use with a PBS-1 silencer on my AKMS. Im planning an internal upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites
AKRay Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Anyone Know what length inner barrel i could use with a PBS-1 silencer on my AKMS. Im planning an internal upgrade. Â If my ICS '74 is anything to go by, then you could feasibly get away with a 590mm running in to the PBS1. Â No pictures, however, sold the barrel a couple of weeks a go. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
mightyjebus Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Nice PlasticMag, Â What did you use to re-finish the hand guards? they look like the RS ones. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks! I sanded them down to bare wood (some of the dye wouldn't quit, which was actually a good thing), and then wiped them down with a thick coat of MinWax Red Oak 215. After wiping away the bubbles I let it sit for 15 minutes, and then removed the excess stain. Let it dry overnight, then coated it with a VERY thin coat of MinWax polyeurethane. Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hawt AKMS PM. I need to replace my *suitcasey* 036 with one Link to post Share on other sites
Fellowz Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 i have become a member of the AK club  my CYMA AIMS blowback is on the way  will post pics when it arrives Link to post Share on other sites
RUSHER2 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 MMMM GHK AKS74UN ive had this for like ever. first 5 people to have in the states. Never posted pics. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Link to post Share on other sites
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