scorch Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think they are shallow etched with laser. I hate that. I painted my AGM and stuck a magpul skull vinyl sticker on it. No trades now, but it looks pretty cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigma3 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Let's take it back to the day with this little piece I'm borrowing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Going to East Wind? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigma3 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Yes sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Drake- Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 finally got around to putting together a new upper for my mk18. Needs a few bits and bobs like a new optic and front iron sight. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gigueand Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Going to East Wind? Cry. I too was planning on going... and then new job. Nice M16A2, Sigma. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigma3 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks - I'm just borrowing it from a teammate, but I think it'll do the job. I just wish it shot as nice as my G&Ps. I will miss them for an entire week. This is my first EW, I can only make it for half - but hopefully I'll be back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyj Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 My full G&P m727 carbine + g&p m203 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigma3 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Haha, yeah, that's what I WANTED to run at EW - and then I found out they changed the rules and they're banned this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Results of my Magpul PTS receiver anodizing. Could be better but despite of its all imperfections - alloy is not very suitable for anodizing - I still like it. Perhaps because it looks like anodized metal, not painted metal . Edited February 17, 2012 by MRF 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Me likey. Good job on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Results of my Magpul PTS receiver anodizing. Could be better but despite of its all imperfections - alloy is not very suitable for anodizing - I still like it. Perhaps because it looks like anodized metal, not painted metal . Normally I'm not a particularly massive fan of Mk18's, but that thing looks *suitcase*-hot. Edited February 17, 2012 by hwagan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Glad You like it. My inspiration to this anodizing was some picture LWRC in MRE color, with some PEQ and Aimpoint put on - it was some shot from TNVC site, I can't find it whenever I need it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Section 8 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Looks awesome, although I still liked it quite a bit while the receiver was bare... It actually served as an inspiration on one of my current builds. Edited February 17, 2012 by Section 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
validtumoralarm Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I can't find it whenever I need it... I've got you, buddy! That picture spoke to me, too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looks awesome, although I still liked it quite a bit while the receiver was bare... It actually served as an inspiration on one of my current builds. Well there was something in alu version. But I had to try to anodize . And now I know it's... hazardous . Problem is sh..y aluminium alloys used for airsoft receiver castings. I have some plans about Madbull M4 body - in this case at least I know what kind of alloy was used for production. This info gives a little bit more hope that anodizing will result in consistent color effect. @ validtumoralarm Yeah, definitely that's the one . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
validtumoralarm Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 If you liked that M6 so much why not just buy the Classic Army one and make it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) I like to complicate life myself . Seriously - I'm the one of those, who can't afford another replica just like that . That's the secret. On the other hand it's interesting to change, and rebuild from time to time. And in fact, I like Block-II-CQBR-like AR more than M6. Because of holy "grail" of all rail . Edited February 17, 2012 by MRF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Unless CA fixed their FDE, I wouldn't go anywhere near their "dark Bronze" M6A2. It's a pretty hideous color, and not just in pics. Same goes for Madbull's FDE bronze. Ick. Start with the black and go from there. Part of the problem is that even LWRCi had serious consistency issues in their FDE line. It would look anything from the FDE in the TNVC pic to a strong hideous bronze (though still not as hideous as CA's bronze). MRF your gun looks good. The FDE is a bit dark for my taste, but I still appreciate it. Good job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 @usmcCorps I spoke and read a little about anodizing, and it seem, that is much more complicated, than it appears - , is hard to repeat color with exactly the same final effect in different production batches. I've read somewhere on ar15.com that this issue applies also to DD RIS II rails. I haven't had an opportunity to see in person another Madbull's mk18 copy yet, but knowing it all, I wouldn't be suprised about potential differences. I agree, it is bit to dark, but believe me - there was no possibility to control the process in this matter . We were both happy - workshop employee and me - that body has been finally covered with color in acceptable way . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fiddlesticks4220 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Unless CA fixed their FDE, I wouldn't go anywhere near their "dark Bronze" M6A2. It's a pretty hideous color, and not just in pics. Same goes for Madbull's FDE bronze. Ick. Start with the black and go from there. Part of the problem is that even LWRCi had serious consistency issues in their FDE line. It would look anything from the FDE in the TNVC pic to a strong hideous bronze (though still not as hideous as CA's bronze). MRF your gun looks good. The FDE is a bit dark for my taste, but I still appreciate it. Good job. Even LWRC switched to Cerakote finishing on all their guns. Now riddle me this... I see some Cybergun information on VFC's website, it appears they are having some of their guns lisenced from them. If CG owns SI and SI owns CA or somthing like that in another order, couldnt VFC get a lisence for some LWRC guns? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DesertFoxRomel Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Results of my Magpul PTS receiver anodizing. Could be better but despite of its all imperfections - alloy is not very suitable for anodizing - I still like it. Perhaps because it looks like anodized metal, not painted metal . That M4 is pure sex. How much did the anodizing cost you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 That M4 is pure sex. How much did the anodizing cost you? Hah ! Funny thing is I don't know yet . Really. Initially service was priced for about 65$ (considering dolar currency in Poland). But anodizing didn't turned out as we all want it to, so I was promised that price tag will be lower. I expect ~50$. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner168 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 If CG owns SI and SI owns CA or somthing like that in another order, couldnt VFC get a lisence for some LWRC guns? Depends if the agreement allowed CA to sub-license to another company, which I highly doubt in this scenario. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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