hwagan Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks; I have a gas block being machined by a buddy for me, so hopefully it will be finished soon. Here's a few more quick snaps I took. Not sure if the pistol grip needs paint too. I'm thinking so. Glad to see the paintjob went well - Looks awesome dude. I'd say paint the pistol grip, just to balance out the lower half of it more than anything. Looks a little out of place with all the rest of the furniture painted. Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) It is indeed front wired - A 7.4 2100MaH lipo is a perfect fit and they're rock solid, but i imagine they probably are widened for the battery. As for the colour, the G&P is gray, but it's a very dark shade, same as on my XM177. The stock is spring loaded as well, and G&P have added a 2nd position to the length of pull, about halfway down. Either way, here's some better pictures; http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/Hoorj/P1010027.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/Hoorj/P1010032.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/Hoorj/P1010028.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/Hoorj/P1010040.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/Hoorj/P1010035.jpg I'd not even realised they were for sale in the UK yet. Will they hold a Ni-MH battery as I'm still living in the dark ages when it comes to batteries? Also would I go to hell for sticking a dirty great suppressor and carry handle scope on one? Edited May 13, 2011 by evansy Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'd not even realised they were for sale in the UK yet. Will they hold a Ni-MH battery as I'm still living in the dark ages when it comes to batteries? Also would I go to hell for sticking a dirty great suppressor and carry handle scope on one? Wolf and Fire-support have them in right now - Wolf surprisingly being a fiver cheaper! It'll hold a NiMh by the look of it, but no guarantees - I'll test this evening, but i'm pretty sure you'll get an 8.4 1500 in there. If not, a nunchuk type should definitely fit. As for going to hell, you would, but you'd go there looking awesome Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Kennedy Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Glad to see the paintjob went well - Looks awesome dude. I'd say paint the pistol grip, just to balance out the lower half of it more than anything. Looks a little out of place with all the rest of the furniture painted. If I could get the damn thing off! One of the four screws holding the pistol grip on is mashed a bit (either by me or factory, probably me) and I can't get a bit in there. I'll work on it tonight and get the thing painted. Now I want to paint everything in sight, but I'm out of stuff. I should open a business. Link to post Share on other sites
spetsnazdave87 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'd not even realised they were for sale in the UK yet. Will they hold a Ni-MH battery as I'm still living in the dark ages when it comes to batteries? Also would I go to hell for sticking a dirty great suppressor and carry handle scope on one? No, no they *frootcagio* won't G&P are liars and frauds when it comes to battery compartments- there is no way an 8.4v mini is gonna fit in this handguard (I've been trying all afternoon and my fingertips are actually raw). Tried 9.6v aa nunchucks, which worked in G&P XM handguards fine, and they don't fit either; look like i'm making the jump to lipo earlier than expected... Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) forum ate half my post... But sorry to hear that Dave - To be fair though, G&P never said it'd take a NiMh, that's the retailers fault! As for a lipo, you'll wonder why it took you so long, the trigger response is almost instant with the 2100 in it. Oh, and Leon - Just buy another set of furniture, and paint that in a different scheme Edited May 13, 2011 by hwagan Link to post Share on other sites
spetsnazdave87 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Have to say having owned a TM Car15 with the hurricane metal body kit (DON"T ASK ME WHY I SOLD IT I DON"T KNOW MYSELF OK???), the G&P blows it out of the water. The handguards are really surprisingly solid considering issues I've had with their xm and 16a1 handguards, the stock works nicely and the whole thing has a lovely weight to it. Flashhider doesn't seem to want to come off though... Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Mine took a pretty mammoth effort to remove - Get a screwdriver that fits between the prongs, receiver between your knees, and torque it like you're a dodge viper. An angry dodge viper. (obviously it's clockwise threaded) Edited May 13, 2011 by hwagan Link to post Share on other sites
spetsnazdave87 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) So that's turn it left or right to unscrew? (just checking after the last g&p i had ) Edited May 13, 2011 by spetsnazdave87 Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Kennedy Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 So that's turn it left or right to unscrew? (just checking after the last g&p i had ) If you were looking down the barrel (don't!) then you would be turning it left to unscrew. Lefty loose-y, righty tight-t! If you're holding the gun and were attaching a can of some sort, you'd be turning it right to loosen. Link to post Share on other sites
spetsnazdave87 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) haha yeah thanks worked it out from my m16- it's not budging, need to find something secure enough to remove it once my suppressor arrives. for now Ill just allow it to stay diddy Edited May 13, 2011 by spetsnazdave87 Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Kennedy Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Alright, here's the last set of pictures, I promise. Don't mean to spam, but I finally got everything I want painted. The lighting in the shop makes the colors look a little more green than it is; it's pretty close to ATACS, more tan than olive in person. Edited May 13, 2011 by Leon Kennedy Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Not sure if the pistol grip needs paint too. I'm thinking so. Depends on point of view. Depends on when You look at your replica more often - when shooting or when... "shelfing" . In the first case I wouldn't bother if I were You. In the second - it might need some paint job . Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Kennedy Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I don't know anyone who plays with their rifle more than they shelf it, unless airsofting is their dayjob. To balance it out, I finished it off. Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 As for going to hell, you would, but you'd go there looking awesome Well that's the important part. No, no they *frootcagio* won't G&P are liars and frauds when it comes to battery compartments- there is no way an 8.4v mini is gonna fit in this handguard (I've been trying all afternoon and my fingertips are actually raw). Tried 9.6v aa nunchucks, which worked in G&P XM handguards fine, and they don't fit either; look like i'm making the jump to lipo earlier than expected... Do you think a 9.6 1400mah crane stock battery might fit? it's basically a 9.6 mini split down the middle. Link to post Share on other sites
spetsnazdave87 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Demoncase reckons a crane stock battery would fit, I've asked component shop to change the one I have on order. We shall see. Link to post Share on other sites
spetsnazdave87 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) My Vietnam ARs... Edited May 14, 2011 by spetsnazdave87 Link to post Share on other sites
abbadon101 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 I think that CAR would look the dangles with a nice long silencer on it Dave. Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) All this talk of Car-15's and suppressors... *edit* Leon - It's a picture thread, promise it's not the last set of pictures! Edited May 14, 2011 by hwagan Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 It needs to be bigger (that's what she said) I'm about to order myself one of those and I think I'll have to add my nice 240mmx40mm suppressor which I've had hanging around for years. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Adding to the nam bandwagon. Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Fuller Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Absolutely sexy Renegade! Link to post Share on other sites
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huntER_HuntED Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Somebody loves their Magpul Personally me no likey magpul in general, but I do like your setup there. Link to post Share on other sites
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