Bloodhound Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 pretty cool, I love just looking at those things, as will never have the funds to get one. lucky <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought that as well, but in a few short months i'm only $100 away from my mk2 (I worked my *albatross* off though) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnyew Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 my bad. I did not see the second quoted statement. wasn't trying to be a smartarse, just quoting something that might have helped. I noticed this in the cold, at night (approximately 40 degrees F) and I tried to figure out the source when I had my piston and cylinder in my hand when the mechbox was apart. I took the piston and put it in the cylinder, then covered the brass nozzle with my finger and replicated the piston moving in the cylinder. I found that I'd get no compression for several strokes of the piston in there. Then, for some unknown reason, the o-ring would 'catch' for lack of a better word and form a perfect seal. This was inside at approximately 60 degrees F. So, short answer, I don't know. In my case, I suspect the white grease and/or the o-ring is/are cold. If your room temp was warmer than 60, I don't know. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I use Kyosho's silicon shock oil 90wt for lubing the O-ring and inner cylinder wall. I also polish the inner cylinder wall with Brasso to a mirror finish. Compression has been perfect even in the cold weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasheem Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Anyone know if the CA PARA flash hider and PARA stock would work on the Star M249 MK2? I want to convert mine to a PARA for CQB use and CA has the best price on the flash hider and stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WarMonger Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 the stock will work but i think the inner barrel on the MK2 is too long for the para flash hider Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duckling Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Is just ordering s Atar M249, but cant see if the motor is Short or medium type ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) the stock will work but i think the inner barrel on the MK2 is too long for the para flash hider <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I dont think the stock will work. I asked in the CA 249 thread and the measurments was a little different: CA: STAR: Edited January 24, 2006 by Gundrosen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan490 Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Airsoftgi sells Star para stocks for $148. The MK2 inner barrel would have to be cut or replaced if you want a para flashhider. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasheem Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Ok, I'll order the STAR PARA stock at ASGI, the CA PARA Flash hider at UN, and look around for any stock 345mm inner barrel. The whole thing will probably come out to around $200. Thanks for the info guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
staticzero Posted January 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) You might want to verify the thread pattern on the CA hider. I tried putting the Star Para hider on a CA (or maybe the other way around I don't remember exactly) and it didn't work. I think the CA may be positive thread. The Star is negative. The Guarder will work, why not get that? Edited January 25, 2006 by staticzero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) You might want to verify the thread pattern on the CA hider. I tried putting the Star Para hider on a CA (or maybe the other way around I don't remember exactly) and it didn't work. I think the CA may be positive thread. The Star is negative. The Guarder will work, why not get that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> StaticZero, could you at the smiley back to the thread(the ones you see infront of the name on the listing) It made the thread alot easier to spot *Edit, it's back, maybe my browser just didnt load the image right the first time Edited January 25, 2006 by Gundrosen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Jebus Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 DAMN YOU VCRB!!! I want one. I want it so bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NOE15 Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 The CA flash hider is positive like Static said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teetee Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'm sure it's somewhere in the thread so please bear with me... Is there any way to attatch a scope (and thus, RIS rail) on the Star M249? I know there is no purpose designed kit for it, but is a makeshift job possible? Since the rear sight isnt adjustable, I'd imagine you need a scope/viewpoint for any reliable targetting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millertime Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) i just want to say one thing before my question static you do a really great job with this i have one question about the battery what type would u recomend using if possible could you show the components like u did with the ugt mp5 thx miller Edited January 26, 2006 by millertime Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'm sure it's somewhere in the thread so please bear with me... Is there any way to attatch a scope (and thus, RIS rail) on the Star M249? I know there is no purpose designed kit for it, but is a makeshift job possible? Since the rear sight isnt adjustable, I'd imagine you need a scope/viewpoint for any reliable targetting. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isn't reading fun? At least 3 people have made posts detailing how to attach RIS rails. READING: IT'S GOOD FOR YOU! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teetee Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) Isn't reading fun? At least 3 people have made posts detailing how to attach RIS rails. READING: IT'S GOOD FOR YOU! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If that's what you call 'bearing with' someone then I pity anyone that associates you. Apologies, as I don't have the time to do a good reading of 35 pages on an internet forum unlike some. Now, back to my bloody question mate. Edited January 26, 2006 by teetee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Back to my bloody answer. READ. THE. THREAD. That's the WHOLE F**KING REASON that people post here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teetee Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 If that's what you call 'bearing with' someone then I pity anyone that associates you. Apologies, as I don't have the time to do a good reading of 35 pages on an internet forum unlike some. Now, back to my bloody question mate. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You know a simple answer stating what pages the answer to my question is on would be much more appropriate than profanity and big red writing. Isn't "See pg XX and XX" easier on the both of us, and - heaven forbid, actually helpful? I sure hope your other 2,760 posts are a little more productive than "READ THE F'ING THREAD OMGZORS, I WET MY PANTIES". My question was answered in PM by a very helpful person. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Why should I help you if you aren't going to even try and find it yourself? If you have read it and THEN not understood, I would have helped. But when you say "I can't be bothered to read through the thread", I get ######, as you expect me to do the work for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'm sure it's somewhere in the thread so please bear with me... Is there any way to attatch a scope (and thus, RIS rail) on the Star M249? I know there is no purpose designed kit for it, but is a makeshift job possible? Since the rear sight isnt adjustable, I'd imagine you need a scope/viewpoint for any reliable targetting. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here is how I did it It's not a detailed description, but you cna probobly see how it's mounted by looking at the pictures. Tell me if you need any more pics and I can probobly help you out. BTW, the mount I used is a G3/MP5 mount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teetee Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 DarkLite, I suppose you don't consider asking for help an attempt to help yourself. I remind you this is a 35 page thread, so let's do some math... 35 pages 20 posts per page ~700posts total You said 3 people made posts regarding the installation of an RIS rail, out of 700 posts. Unfortunately I don't have the time to sift through 700 posts, 697 of which are irrelevant to my concern. Perhaps if I had the postcount and free time you did, then I would be a better forum-member (at least in your, singular opinion). Pity I'm not. Here is how I did it It's not a detailed description, but you cna probobly see how it's mounted by looking at the pictures. Tell me if you need any more pics and I can probobly help you out. BTW, the mount I used is a G3/MP5 mount. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Takk Gundrosen, more than enough detail. From all I've read/heard/seen it isn't an easy or reversible job. Guess it's a matter of time till someone makes a kit. Hopefully sooner than later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Got my RS gulf war stock today, and unfortuanatly it doesnt fit. I dont think I can get this to fit with a dremel either, the only way I might get it to work is if I cut the STAR part of the stock and use that on the RS stock, but I need a replacemnt stock before I try this(just in case something goes wrong) Pictures: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jason-Alaska Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 teetee, Darklight... Stop bickering and let's get back on topic! teetee, use the search function next time it's very fast and helpful. Darklight, please don't post if you can't help. Jason-Alaska, stop acting like everyone's mother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
staticzero Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) Lesson time! Look at the bottom left of the page. See the little search box? If you type something in there it will search this thread only and return whole posts from the thread (several per page if applicable) that pertain to the search criteria. In this case to answer the question about adding a rail to the feed cover I used the search box to find my own post on the subject. I simply typed in 'rail'. There were several results of course but skimming through them revealed my post part way down the page. It only took a moment. Try it! It's much better for you to use this feature yourself rather than posting about something that's already been covered and thereby ticking people off (if I found or have to find what you're looking for by doing something that you yourself could have done it can be frustrating, especially after it happens 30 times from different members). It only takes a moment and it might just be faster than waiting for a response in the end. If you can't find anything after a quick search then by all means post. However saying you can't be bothered to do something so simple and then expecting us to do your research for you isn't that polite at the very least. End lesson! My anemic post on the subject of adding a rail: http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...51entry571751 Edited January 26, 2006 by staticzero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jason-Alaska Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Just an FYI there are now box mags over at www.FireSupport.co.uk . STAR M249 DRUM MAG SA-BOX-M249 STAR M249 DRUM MAG STAR M249 DRUM MAG Spare box mag to replace broken ones Price £75.00 Current stock: 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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