Leon Kennedy Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) I need some honest opinions. Here's my Block II-ish build at the moment. I stripped the old paint off to repaint it, but I'm at an empasse. Should I: 1. Leave it as is. 2. Repaint the lower receiver only for a repurposed look. 3. Paint the entire thing. The only reason I'm weary about leaving it as-is is that the stripper pulled some of the finish off the aluminum. Edit: Sorry that this picture blows. Edited June 17, 2013 by Leon Kennedy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawaiianjuggernaut Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I'd paint the whole thing Thats just my 2c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vila Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 If you want that 'in the field' look, I'd say paint and strip the RIS to get it to match the receiver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shardik Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Paint the whole thing, do it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thanks! How did the rethreading go with your KWA LM4? Surprisingly far, far easier than I expected. The die cut through with no trouble at all. End of the day all one really needs is a vice, the right die, a big monkey wrench and oil/grease of some description. Then as long as you stick to the 'quarter turn, back it off, repeat' you're sorted; the Midwest Industries barrel nut dropped right on with no issues at all afterwards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigma3 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Update, VFC were very quick in getting back to me. New lower receiver is on the way, semi-reasonably priced, and the following encouraging/funny response: Thanks for your feedback. We understand how is happen. We will think how to make the HK416 lower receiver more stronger. Also please be careful on the game. VFC service I don't think they know me very well. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I have a similar stock modification to sigma3 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Ummm...What are You guys doing with those toys... ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emp3ror86 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Surprisingly far, far easier than I expected. The die cut through with no trouble at all. End of the day all one really needs is a vice, the right die, a big monkey wrench and oil/grease of some description. Then as long as you stick to the 'quarter turn, back it off, repeat' you're sorted; the Midwest Industries barrel nut dropped right on with no issues at all afterwards. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawaiianjuggernaut Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Ummm... What are You guys doing with those toys... ? Bashing each other over the head between games places a lot of stress on the guns. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leothelion Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Spoke to someone in game on sunday. He had waited months to get his vector - on his first game he dropped it and snapped off most of the lower reciever.... ouch.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureSilver Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Update, VFC were very quick in getting back to me. New lower receiver is on the way, semi-reasonably priced, and the following encouraging/funny response: Thanks for your feedback. We understand how is happen. We will think how to make the HK416 lower receiver more stronger. Also please be careful on the game. I don't think they know me very well. Hah! This is the best outcome - they acknowledge your reply, gently suggest that you falling head over heels onto the rifle might have exceeded its design parameters (but they'll think about how to cope with your special needs in the future) and best of all, they offer you a reasonably priced and intelligent solution. If only I could get that kind of support out of, oh, almost any manufacturer in airsoft! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QDRenegade Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Hah! This is the best outcome - they acknowledge your reply, gently suggest that you falling head over heels onto the rifle might have exceeded its design parameters (but they'll think about how to cope with your special needs in the future) and best of all, they offer you a reasonably priced and intelligent solution. If only I could get that kind of support out of, oh, almost any manufacturer in airsoft! Maybe theyll glue the bubble wrap on this time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wwjkc Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 SR16 SBR AND NOVESKE BUILD 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 My current two primary training guns: 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judgeman Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 So I have a question. I have, in my possession, a bricked ancient Classic Army M4 and the mad scientist in me very much wants to build, as close as I can get, a Honey Badger. Now the front end is doable, but the stock is whats kicking my *albatross*. I was gonna hobble along with one of the G&P Tanker stocks but I thought i'd come here for a second opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WTF?Shane Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 My current two primary training guns: Looks good! Here's mine. I can't afford to run all the top tier cool guy gear. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Small technical question.One of my mates has Socom Gear Noveske AEG replica, and its lower receiver features functional bolt catch - any idea what brand are those receivers as the OEM ? Madbull ?Because actually I can't recall MB metal bodies with working fake bolt... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 As I remember, SG was using VFC to make their AEGs. Definitely not MB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Small technical question. One of my mates has Socom Gear Noveske AEG replica, and its lower receiver features functional bolt catch - any idea what brand are those receivers as the OEM ? Madbull ? Because actually I can't recall MB metal bodies with working fake bolt... It's rumoured that Prime is the OEM for SOCOM Gear's new-ish PTW receiver sets. Not sure if that's related? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) My current two primary training gunsCenturion rail is nice. Arc Precision in the UK is getting those in the next week or so - so should see a few more around. I bought a C4 rail recently, but I was disappointed to find that Centurion had forgotten to fit the helicoils Pics of rails with and without at the bottom: http://thereptilehouseblog.com/2013/06/15/centurion-c4/ Edited June 20, 2013 by The Reptile House Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawaiianjuggernaut Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Small technical question. One of my mates has Socom Gear Noveske AEG replica, and its lower receiver features functional bolt catch - any idea what brand are those receivers as the OEM ? Madbull ? Because actually I can't recall MB metal bodies with working fake bolt... As far as I know, yes, its VFC OEM. They do the functional bolt catch and stuff. VFC also OEMs the gearboxes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks Guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeoVeNoM Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Small technical question. One of my mates has Socom Gear Noveske AEG replica, and its lower receiver features functional bolt catch - any idea what brand are those receivers as the OEM ? Madbull ? Because actually I can't recall MB metal bodies with working fake bolt... just a heads up Madbull AEG's are usually G&G. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) alot of them are also made by VFC EDIT: i should look befor i type more often Edited June 20, 2013 by Horsem4n Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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